There was one particular May day during the Vietnam War that Plant City native Ralph Bradley will never forget. As North Vietnamese fighters approached, they begun dropping bombs on an airstrip near where Bradley was positioned. Bradley and another soldier dug a foxhole and took cover. “Me and my buddy that were in the foxhole, […]
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Obituary: William P. Christian
William Paul Christian, 68, born in Syracuse, New York in 1946, died Oct. 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara J. Christian; children, Casey W. Christian (Tonya), Ryan P. Christian (Donna), Jamie E. Gevedon and Maxwell J. Christian; grandchildren, Courtney, Bryar, Jacob, Trey and Sam; and brother, Steven Christian (Valerie), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeanne Ann Giberti
Jeanne Ann Giberti, 92, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2014. Along with her husband of 58 years, Bill, she is preceded in death by parents, William Gledhill and Grace Kelly Gledhill Basta; step-father, Felix Basta; brother, Don Basta; son-in-law, Roger W. Ayers; granddaughter, Courtney Liann Giberti; and her in-laws, Charles and Margaret Giberti, whom […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joan L. Royston
Joan Lorraine Royston, 88, died Oct. 27, 2014, in Sun City Center. Mrs. Royston is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Donald W. Royston. She was born in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, to Roman and Hildegard (Ehehalt) Wagman. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Belva S. Lamb
Belva Stalvey Lamb, 92, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, of natural causes. She was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Plant City, and went to Lakeland as a child. Mrs. Lamb was a homemaker, and a member of New Home Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with family and friends and having family reunions. She was known […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte A. Allen
Charlotte A. Allen, 92, of Plant City, died Oct. 24, 2014. Ms. Allen was born to Roy and Viva (Griffin) Alexander. She is survived by her loving family. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruth M. Brown
Ruth M. Brown, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 28, 2014, at her home. Born July 15, 1930, in Atlantic, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Milda Hass Pieken. She was the wife of Howard Brown for 62 years; he survives. Ruth was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Randall L. Cooper
Randall L. Cooper, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 30, 2014. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, Randall L. Cooper Jr. (Marie), of Stuart, Justin Don Cooper (Jessica), of Plant City, Amy Jo Cooper, of Plant City and Alexis Ariana Cooper, of Plant City; mother, Helen Davis, of Plant City; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leucadia Ramirez
Leucadia Ramirez, infant daughter of Juve Marcos and Leucadia Ramirez, died Oct. 31, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. The family is planning private services. Online condolences may be made to the family at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph S. Weaver
Joseph S. Weaver, 83, of Brandon, died Oct. 30, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and he retired from CSX Railroad. He was a graduate of the University of South Florida, earning a B.A. in Business Administration. He loved his family, and enjoyed the Gators, music and gardening. He is survived […]
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