Kenneth Randall Watson, 66, of Plant City/Lithia, died April 22, 2015, at Tampa General Hospital. He was a longtime resident of the Plant City/Lithia area and a retired Boilermaker, Local 433. He loved his family, Keaton Beach, fishing, scalloping and hunting. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, […]
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Obituary: George R. Thomason
George R. Thomason, 68, of Lithia, died May 1, 2015. He was a veteran, having retired from the U.S. Navy, a volunteer security officer with McDill Air Force Base and a volunteer with the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marlene Thomason; sons, Shane Thomason (Lisa), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Lee Stutler
Edna Lee Stutler, 89, of Plant City, died April 22, 2015, at the Health Center of Plant City. Mrs. Stutler was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed fellowship and Bible study. She is survived by her sons, Denver J. Stutler (Jeannette) and Gary E. Stutler (Mary); sister, Eva Cain; grandchildren, Denver J. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melba ‘Juanita’ Norman
Melba “Juanita” Norman, known by many as “MeMa” or “Aunt Nite,” 90, of Lithia, died April 10, 2015. She was a life-long resident of Lithia and active member of Welcome Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Pearl Aspenwall; grandchildren, Keith Williams (Debbi) and Vickie Williams Gorney (Paul); three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Daniel Patrick McRae
Daniel Patrick McRae, 59, of Plant City, died April 8, 2015, after a long, painful battle with cancer, which he fought with much courage. He loved his family and enjoyed playing the keyboard, doing genealogy research and making good desserts, especially for his kids. For many years, he worked for Eckerd’s in Plant City and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Walter Greer
Richard Walter Greer Sr., 79, of Plant City, died May 2, 2015. He was a retired tech sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, having served two tours in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children, Donna Hendrix (Robbie), Penny Fuller (Tim), Jackie Bustle and Richard Greer Jr.; brother, George Greer (Ann); and 10 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard ‘Dick’ F. DuRant
Richard “Dick” F. DuRant, 82, of Plant City, and formerly of Pinellas Park, died April 21, 2015. A service was held April 26, at E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at gunterfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Jacob ‘Jake’ ‘Arnie’ Berry
Jacob “Jake” “Arnie” Berry, of Dozier, Alabama, and formerly of Plant City, died April 18, 2015, from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, and had yet to master turkey hunting. He loved the days on the river bank, riding the back roads with his wife, spending time with family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Teresa Ann Abbott
Teresa Ann Abbott, 59, died April 10, 2015, at her home in Green Cove Springs. Mrs. Abbott was born Feb. 10, 1956, in Plant City, to Betty and Robert Brown. She graduated from Colorado Technical University in 2011 with an associate’s degree in medical care. She married William Abbott in 1978. After moving to Jacksonville, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Beatrice G. Bootman
Beatrice G. Bootman, 82, of Plant City, died April 24, 2015. She is survived by her loving family.
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