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: 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. (Jeannette) Stutler and Gary E. (Mary) Stutler; sister, Eva Cain; grandchildren, Denver J. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Letha Slaton
Letha Slaton, 91, died April 27, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Slaton moved from Kentucky to Florida in 1958. She was a longtime member of Whitehurst Road Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, James Dewey Slaton (Ruth), Anthony Russell Slaton (Pam) and Darol Wayne […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Sandifer Powers
Barbara Sandifer Powers, 57, of Plant City, died April 20, 2015, in hospice care, after her courageous, three-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Mrs. Powers was born June 24, 1957, in Bartow. She grew up in Lithia and graduated from Plant City High School in 1975. She attended Hillsborough Community College. She was active in many […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jack L. Pettis
Jack L. Pettis, 79, of Plant City, and born in Tampa, died April 25, 2015, surrounded by his family at home. Mr. Pettis served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, later retired from Cargill and then worked as a commercial real estate agent until his illness. He loved hunting, golfing and being with his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bolivar Melendez Perez
Bolivar Melendez Perez, 80, of Plant City, died April 24, 2015. He is survived by his children, Bolivar Melendez Colon Jr., Myriam Melendez Colon and Gerardo Melendez Colon; brother, Juan Melendez Perez; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life was held April 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Irene O’Dell
Irene O’Dell, 65, of Tampa, and formerly Plant City, died April 20, 2015. She was a member of Northgate Baptist Church in Tampa. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill O’Dell; children, John O’Dell (Tammy), Sherron Harmon (Troy), Dwayne O’Dell (Tami) and Jason O’Dell; best friend of 50 years, Mary Howell; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Geraldine Myatt
Geraldine Myatt, 77, of Plant City, died April 16, 2015. She is survived by a loving family. Funeral arrangements made by Central Florida Casket Store & Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
Continue ReadingObituary: Marian Morrell
Marian Morrell, 90, died April 25, 2015, at her home in Plant City. Mrs. Morrell was born in New Castle, Indiana, to William and Ruby Hosek. Her favorite hobby was bowling. Loving family who survive are Mary Ann Spurlin (Richard); grandchildren, Richard and Angela Spurlin; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Trey. She was predeceased by her husband of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Kelley
Robert Kelley, 63, of Plant City, died April 24, 2015. He was a boilermaker with Local Union 433. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anita; children, Rob Kelley and Sommer Kelley; father, Edward Kelley; brothers, Paul Kelley and Rick Kelley; and “granddogs,” Shady and Kirby Boo Boo. He was preceded in death […]
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