Angel Lee Liscome Scott, 74, of Auburndale, died April 13, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born April 2, 1939, in Collierville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Whitehead and the late Dora Holmes Whitehead. She was the wife of the late James Liscome Sr. and Allan Scott. Survivors include her sons, […]
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Obituary: Rexal Lee Tolbert
Rexal Lee Tolbert, 66, of Lithia/Plant City, died April 5, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tolbert was a self-employed drywall hanger, who loved his family, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Delores; children, Rex Tolbert (Beth), Regina Lois Tolbert, Sandra Hartzell (Frank), Teresa Wood (Chip), Ginger Williams […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘JD’ David Rorrer
James “JD” David Rorrer, 69, of Plant City, died March 31, 2013. Born February 20, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Rorrer and the late Mae Webb Rorrer. He was the husband of Barbara Macomber Rorrer. Mr. Rorrer served as an E-2 in the Marine Corps from 1961 until […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Toshiko (Nakada) Molden
Toshiko (Nakada) Molden, of Plant City, died March 27, 2013. Born in March 21, 1932, in Tokyo, Japan, on March 21, 1932, she was the wife Daniel Everett Molden Jr., who preceded her in death. As a young woman, Mrs. Molden danced ballet primarily for the Jane Barlow company. She later served as a tour […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Albert ‘Al’ E. Cole
Albert “Al” E. Cole, 89, of Plant City, died April 1, 2013. Born March 25, 1924, in Pennsylvania, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Koscur Cole, in 1995, and his brother, Melvin, and sister, Eleanor. Survivors include his beloved companion of 16 years, Betty Merritt; brothers, George (Sharon) and Larry; his daughters, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Ellen Butler
Mary Ellen Butler, 70, of Plant City, died March 26, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital. Born November 15, 1942, in Louisburg, N.C., she was the daughter of the late John Ayscue and the late Mary Ellis Ayscue. Survivors include her son, John Jeffery Brownlee; and brother, John R. Ayscue Jr. She was preceded in death […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William ‘Blackie’ Fred Blackmon
William “Blackie” Fred Blackmon, 80, of Plant City, died March 31, 2013. Born May 19, 1932, in Rock Mills, Ala., he was the son of the late Ezra Blackmon and the late Eva Hendley Blackmon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Mason Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a motorcycle mechanic, who raced motorcycles […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edith Nell Ervin
Edith Nell Ervin Edith Nell Ervin, 67, of Plant City, died March 25, 2013, at her home. She was born March 12, 1946, to the late Gaston Powell and late Una Vae Taylor. She is survived by her son, Johnny Ervin; grandchildren, Latasha, Johnny, Haley and Alexis; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Kaylynn; and lots of nieces […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John Robert Sapp Jr.
John Robert Sapp Jr. John Robert Sapp Jr., 23, of Dover, died March 25, 2013. Born Aug. 23, 1989, in Tampa, he was the son of John Sapp and Patricia Johnson Sapp. He attended Turkey Creek Church of God. He was known for writing stories, singing, dancing and playing video games. Surviving include brother, Joshua […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Faye Booth Gorman
Faye Booth Gorman, 75, of Plant City, died March 29, 2013. She was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Plant City, to the late Jay and Vera Booth. She was the wife of James “Dan” Gorman for 43 years. Mrs. Gorman was a 1955 graduate of the Plant City High School and a member of Shiloh […]
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