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 […]
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Obituary: 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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David and Shirley Vick sure know how to have fun with life. They have been clowning around for the majority of their marriage — literally. The Vicks were professional clowns. But, they didn’t start out with aspirations to face paint and twist balloons. In fact, it all started out with an interest in puppets. A […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Guilty until proven innocent
I was standing in the courtroom, when I heard the judge’s gavel resound on the soundboard beneath it. The courtroom was empty, because this was not a jury trial. I had entered the plea of not guilty and waived my right to a jury, hoping that this judge would be fair when he had heard […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.15.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Noon Rotary Club The Plant City Noon Rotary Club sponsored Florida Strawberry Festival Queens Court member Maddy Keene to attend the S4TL leadership training program. This award-winning program is organized annually by Rotarian senior staff from Districts […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Opal A. Gentry
Opal A. Gentry, 94, died Aug. 1, 2013, in Plant City. Funeral services were held Aug. 6, at Wells Memorial and Event Center. Online condolences may be made at wells memorial.com.
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