Thomas Keith Waller, 94, died April 12, 2015, in Bartow. Mr. Waller was born Aug. 8, 1920, in Enterprise, Alabama, and moved to Fort Meade from Old Ocean, Texas, in 1957. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and marched through France during his service to his country. Mr. Waller was also a […]
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Obituary: Roger E. Mitchell
Roger Edward Mitchell, 72, died April 7, 2015, in Plant City. Mr. Mitchell was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and moved to Plant City in 2002 to retire. He served 22 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4). After serving in the Navy, he worked for Lockheed Martin as a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James T. ‘Jimmy’ Pollock
James T. “Jimmy” Pollock, 93, of Plant City, died April 16, 2015. He was born in Camilla, Georgia, to Ben Russell and Ada Boutwell Pollock. The family moved to Lakeland when he was 4 months old and to Plant City in 1928. He was the founder and CEO of Pacemaster Oil Corporation and Speedee Shoppe, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph D. Smith
Joseph D. Smith, 81, died April 14, 2015. Mr. Smith was born July 3, 1933, in Fort Myers, to Marion and Joe Stephen Smith. He graduated from Plant City High School. His 29-year U.S. Army career spanned from Hawaii, Alaska and the east coast to Germany, Greenland, Iran, Ethiopia, Greece and Turkey. After retirement in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Prom
Durant High School students got together on Saturday night for the school’s Bollywood-themed prom. Dubbed “A Night of Spice,” the ballroom at the Regent, in Riverview, was decked in traditional Indian decor and, on the patio, Cougars could have their photos taken with an elephant display and also get henna tattoos.
Continue ReadingObituary: Gloria Boll
Gloria Boll, 72, of Valrico, died April 11, 2015. online pharmacy buy synthroid online cheap pharmacy She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harry; children, Harry Boll Jr. (Vicki), Cindy Morrison (Danny), Sandra Thorn and David Boll (Pam); grandchildren, Dalton, Ryan, Brett, Natalie, Jamie, Rikki, Cynthia, Faith, Autumn and Gilbert; and brother, Elwood […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ida Webb Duckworth
Ida Webb Duckworth, 83, of Plant City, died April 11, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Brady (Neal) and JoeAnn Grace (Dennis); grandchildren, Joe Madden (Mandy), John Niblett (Cimmeron) and Travis Grace (Amber); great-grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Katie, Hunter, Jeremiah, Albany and Grace; and siblings, Jim, Sara, Kermit, Roy, Marvin and Irene. She was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lynda Ruth Rogers Fuller
Lynda Ruth Rogers Fuller, 72, of Plant City, died April 7, 2015. online pharmacy lariam with best prices today in the USA Mrs. Fuller was a graduate of Plant City Senior High School. She enjoyed organizing many activities, including picnics, dinners and reunions for the class of ‘60, as well as the monthly class breakfast. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roxie Connelly
Salisbury-Roxie Purnell (Marie) Connelly, 75, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her son’s home in Plant City. Born in Bishopville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Elisha and Linda (Waples) Purnell. She was a lifelong learner and educator for the Worcester County Public School System for 34 years. She was a dedicated member […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph O’Neal Hendricks
Ralph O’Neal Hendricks, 80, died April 9, 2015, at his home. Mr. Hendricks was born in Boaz, Alabama, and moved to Plant City in 1957. He married Martha Wilkerson in 1958. He was a Marine Corps veteran and a captain with the Plant City Fire Department. In his spare time, he loved gardening. Surviving family members […]
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