James “Max” Mercer, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George Benton and Ruby Mendheim Mercer. He also was preceded in death by his brother George Wayne Mercer. Mr. Mercer retired as a carpenter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army […]
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Obituary: Jack L. Robinson
Jack L. Robinson, 72, of Lithia, died Aug. 22, 2013. He was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Mosaic. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Robinson; children, Lisa Colding (Kim), of Lithia, Bobby Robinson, of Zephyrhills, and Rob Robinson (Shelley), of Williamsburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ethan, Alyshea, Makenzee […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Philip ‘Phil’ Runnels
Philip “Phil” Runnels, 68, died Aug. 22, 2013, at home. He was the son of the Late Melvin and Mildred LaFortune Runnels. Mr. Runnels was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Hillsborough County Public School system, where he was a middle school teacher. He was also a volunteer at the Pasco […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard Holmes ‘Sonny’ Barnes
Howard Holmes “Sonny” Barnes, 76, of Plant City and formerly Tampa, died Aug. 12, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice House. He was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Mt. Holly, N.J. There will be private services for Mr. Barnes. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret E. Rudduck Dene
Margaret E. Rudduck Dene died Aug. 13, 2013. She born Aug. 26, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind. Mrs. Dene shined in various roles in nursing for more than 30 years. She was creative and enjoyed stained glass, making stuffed bears, painting and, most recently, fulfilled her dream of traveling to Ireland (to kiss the Blarney Stone) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Madge M. Clark
Madge M. Clark, 91, died Aug. 18, 2013, in Thonotosassa. She was born July 29, 1922, in Iowa, to Clyde and Minnie Crump. She attended Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Marcia Miller (John); two grandchildren, Amy Tucker (Richard) and April Baker; and five great-grandchildren, Cory, Devon, Zoey Tucker, Lyle and Sam […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Lucille Dunifon
Barbara Lucille Dunifon, 85, died Aug. 13, 2013. She was born June 16, 1928, in North Manchester, Ind., to Donald Sheak and Madelyn Smith. She is survived by her children, Laura and Patrick. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene Dunifon. Mrs. Dunifon will be laid to rest in Thomasville, Ga. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Christopher J. Goddard
Christopher J. Goddard, 22, of Tampa, died Aug. 13, 2013, in Plant City. He was born March 5, 1991, to Latina Pendergrass and Joe W. Goddard Jr. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Walter M. Niswonger
Walter M. Niswonger, 93, died Aug. 15, 2013, in Plant City. He was born Oct. 31, 1919, in Doniphan, Mo., to Henry Niswonger and Bertha (Elliott) Niswonger. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth (Johnson) Niswonger. Mr. Niswonger will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barrack Cemetery, in St. Louis. Online condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Daniel J. Vescovi
Daniel J. Vescovi, 84, died Aug. 9, 2013, in Dade City. He was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Raritan, N.J., to Daniel J. Vescovi and Ida (Marchioni) Vescovi. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Wright) Vescovi; children; and grandchildren. Service dates are pending. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
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