Joseph “Joe” Amedure, 74, of Valrico, died Sept. 18, 2015. Mr. Amedure was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a physical therapist. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Despina “Dessie” Amedure; son, Joey Amedure […]
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Obituary: Waleika “Wally” Swingler
Waleika “Wally” Swingler, 17, of Plant City, died Sept. 25, 2015. A visitation was held Oct. 1 at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home in Lakeland. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland.
Continue ReadingObituary: Albert “Al” Powers
Albert “Al” Powers, 43, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2015. Mr. Powers was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a member of the Gun Owner’s Association of America and the South Bay Hunting Club. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wyona Eudora Douglas
Wyona Eudora Douglas, 93, of Lithia, died Sept. 14, 2015. A native of Tampa, Mrs. Douglas was the daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Stringfellow McColskey. She was a war bride and a minister’s wife, and was a well-loved mom, grandma and granny. She was a member of Plant City’s First Baptist Church and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert Harrell
Herbert Harrell, 85, of Wimauma, died Sept. 14, 2015. Mr. Harrell was a member of Alafia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Harrell. He is survived by his sons, Terry Harrell (Betty Jo), of Wimauma, and Stanley Harrell, of Wimauma; grandson, Timothy Harrell, of Wimauma; and sisters, Ruby Bunkely, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Quentin “Benny” DuBois
Quentin “Benny” DuBois, 73, of Lake Wales, and formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, and Granbury, Texas, died Sept. 12, 2015. Mr. DuBois was born in Springhead, Florida. He graduated with honors in nuclear engineering from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. He was the past president of the Nuclear Society, mentor with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gregory “Greg” Wayne Connor
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Connor, 52, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2015. Mr. Connor was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Plant City, and was employed with Chadwell Supply. He loved his family, was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Florida Gators, and enjoyed the beach and making beef jerky. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lewis Franklin Belof
Lewis Franklin Belof, 80, of Lithia, and formerly of Bloomfield and Pompton Plains, New Jersey, died Sept. 16, 2015. Mr. Belof was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to the late Adolf and Natalie Belof. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the New Jersey Insititute of Technology and held a master’s of business administration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gail Guice Nalley
Gail Guice Nalley, 66, of Brandon, died Sept. 14, 2015. Mrs. Nalley was a 1966 graduate of Bartow High School, and she attended Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David L. Nalley; children, Ron Sparks (Jennifer), David Sparks (Janis), Michael Nalley, Holly Leach, Connie Nalley and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rita Faye Carmack
Rita Faye Carmack, 57, of Mulberry, died Aug. 27, 2015. Mrs. Carmack is survived by her husband, Robert Carmack; daughter, Mandy Caveney (Tommy); sons, Terry Simone Jr., Darrell Simone and Jeffery Simone; granddaughters, Hannah Caveney, Heather Simone and Summer Taylor; great-granddaughter, Sophia Simone; great-grandson, Bobby Joe Taylor III; great-granddaughter on the way, Sarah Maye Taylor; […]
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