Linda K. Swartsel, 66, died Oct. 10, 2013. Mrs. Swartsel was born in Plant City and resided in Florida all of her life. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Byron; brothers, Ronald, Butch, […]
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Obituary: Kenneth A McCloskey
Kenneth A McCloskey, 78, died Sept. 28, 2013. Mr. McCloskey was born April 22, 1935, in Canton, Ill., to Glen McCloskey and Lorena Belle (Long) McCloskey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion. Mr. McCloskey had one son, one daughter, six brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donna Jean Neal
Donna Jean Neal, 65, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2013. She loved her animals and enjoyed working on her land. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Neal. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy; and grandchildren, Erica, Amanda and Michael. Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.
Continue ReadingObituary: William L. ‘Bill’ Kitchens
William L. “Bill” Kitchens, 76, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, of cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Lakeland, to the late Ruth and John Kitchens Sr. Mr. Kitchens was a Gideon and a Mason. He became a Christian at Camp Gilead Cabin 2 and was a longtime member of Plant City’s […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ray Canada
Ray Canada, 79, of Bushnell and Canada Town, Ky., died Oct. 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, Canada; granddaughter, Lisa Hendry; parents, John and Margaret Canada; and 11 siblings. He is survived by his son, Ray Canada, Jr. (Cat) of Bushnell; grandchildren, Shawna Reed (Richard), of Riverview, Samantha Canada, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Brenda Hicks Brooks
Brenda Hicks Brooks, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2013 from glioblastoma brain cancer. She was employed with Geico Insurance for 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Brooks; children, Krystal Grimes (Michael Snyder), April Schmitz (Erik), Matthew Glover (Nikki), Zachary Brooks and Chase Brooks; granddaughter, Abbigail Grimes; father, Billy Hicks; siblings, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Antonina Bilyj
Antonina Bilyj, of Dover, died Oct. 4, 2013, in Marietta, Ga. She is survived by her children, William Bilyj (RoseMary), of Brunswick, Ohio; Michael Bilyj (Rebecca), of Plainsfield, Ind., Peter Bilyj, of Westlake, Ohio, and Christine Vest (Douglas Helm), of Marietta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lawrence Anthony Buta
Lawrence Anthony Buta, 69 of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, at Melech House, in Temple Terrace. Born September 6, 1944 in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Rapsis Buta. Survivor includes a sister, Eileen C. Mestas. The family will be having private services at a later date. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert E. Watkins Sr.
Herbert E. Watkins Sr., 85, of Brandon, died Oct. 3, 2013 at home. Mr. Watkins will truly be missed by all that knew him. He touched so many with his gift of giving and kindness. He was a man of so many talents, accomplishments and abilities. Early in life, he was a flight engineer for […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Tina Feaster
Tina Feaster, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 5, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 C.R. 39 S., Plant City. Family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wecare.io.
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