Sibyl Bullock Connell, 85 of Plant City, died April 1, 2015. She was born on her grandparents’ farm in Hastings. She graduated from Mellon High School in Palatka, and received her bachelor’s in education from Florida State University and her master’s from Peabody College. Her teaching career began at the Bardin School in Palatka. She […]
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Obituary: Shirley Dalton
Shirley Dalton, 78, of Valrico, died March 25, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Joe Dalton; and sons, Carl Patrick Dalton and Mark Frederick Dalton. She is survived by her son, Bruce Dalton; and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held April 4, at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment at Hillsboro […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Josephine Petersen
Mary Josephine Petersen, 93, of Plant City, died April 5, 2015, at her home. A native of Wichita, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late George and Grace Hoenscheidt French. Ms. Petersen was a member of Freewill Baptist Church of Seffner. Survivors include daughters, Anita Hebert (William) and Marcia Bolton (Tom); and 19 grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Eileen Maginnis
Eileen Maginnis, of Lithia, died March 22, 2015. After a valiant two-year fight, Mrs. Maginnis lost her battle to cancer this week. After a 30-year career as a nurse in New York, Mrs. Maginnis found new friends, new interests and the Tampa Bay Lightning. She leaves behind hundreds of saddened hearts, all of whom are […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Clarence R. McCormack
Clarence Robert McCormack Jr., 74, of Plant City, died March 25, 2015. He was born in Buffalo, New York, to Clarence and Genevieve (Percy) McCormack. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley A. McCormack; and other loving family and friends. A celebration of life service is pending. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gilberto Montana
Gilberto Montana, 20, of Plant City, died March 23, 2015, in a car crash. Born in Brandon, he was the son of Jesus Montana Sr. and Maricela Montana. Mr. Montana was a carpenter by trade, and loved working with wood. He enjoyed music, dancing and “mudding.” He was a kind spirit who always had a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rufus W. Alderman
Rufus Wayne Alderman, 65, died March 24, 2015, in Land O’Lakes. He was a native of Plant City, born June 6, 1949, to Abbie and Sara Naomi (Perry) Alderman. He is survived by his wife, Maree Sue Alderman; daughters, Melissa Alderman and Alicia Flores; son, Wayne C. Alderman; grandsons, Gustavo Franco, Luis Franco and Julio; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elsie Powell Cooper
Elsie Powell Cooper, 94, of Plant City, died March 24, 2015. She was a member of Church on the Rock. She loved her family. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Mollie M. Genrich (Charles); grandchildren, Mathew Genrich (Mitzi), Kirstin Philippus (Troy) and Gretchen Genrich; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Abigail, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Martin Reddecliff
Richard Martin Reddecliff, 93, of Plant City, died March 17, 2015, at his residence, under hospice care. He was a World War II naval veteran and retired from Eriez Magnetics. He moved to Florida in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Reddecliff; son, Richard Reddecliff (Marie); daughter, Carol Potts (Charles); grandchildren, Carrie […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorcas Jean Loezius
Dorcas Jean Loezius, 80, died March 22, 2015, in Brandon. She was a resident of Plant City, but was born in Bedford, Virginia, to William Henry and Minnie Pearl (Smith) Rader. She is survived by her loving family. Services will take place in Virginia. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
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