Raymond Blue, 67, of Plant City, died March 6, 2015, in Temple Terrace. Mr. Blue was born and raised in Plant City. He worked in construction and was a brick layer. He played cards and enjoyed spending time with his family. Loving family who survive are son, Andre Blue; daughters, Teresa Blue and Cassandra Johnson; […]
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Obituary: Rosa Acosta
Rosa Acosta, 82, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. A native of Miami, she was the daughter of the late Arturo and Estela Hernandez Moya. Survivors include her beloved husband, Ildefonso L. Acosta; children, Luis Acosta, Sonia Fernandez, Norma Escalona and Rosa Alvarez; and three sisters, two brothers, eight […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Summer Lynn Booth
Summer Lynn Booth, 6, of Plant City, died March 3, 2015. She is an angel who will forever smile upon us. She is survived by her parents, Jennifer Hobbs and David and Janelle Booth; siblings, Addison Gainey, Brenden Booth and Aaron Booth; and grandparents, Jessie Hobbs, James Booth and Annette and Tom Marr. A celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David A. Fitzpatrick
David A. Fitzpatrick, 72, of Lithia, died March 6, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam, and he was a member of Kingdom Christian Ministries in Lithia. He loved his family, and he enjoyed carpentry, reading, praying and helping others. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy ‘Dot’ Futch Conerly
Dorothy “Dot” Futch Conerly, 81, of Plant City, died peacefully March 3, 2015. She was the daughter of Rev. Clyde and Florence Futch and was an active member of First Baptist Church. After a long career as corporate secretary for a major oil company, she enjoyed many years of retirement. She found joy surrounding herself […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melissa Ann Cooke
Melissa Ann Cooke, 34, of Plant City, died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born April 2, 1980. Ms. Cooke attended the University of South Florida until she was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, Goodpasture Syndrome, in January 2003. She battled this disease like a mighty warrior. Some of her greatest […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Pamela Kay Trowell
Pamela Kay Trowell, 65, of Plant City, died March 1, 2015 at her home. A native of Tampa, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Willie Whittle Trowell. Ms. Trowell attended Springhead Methodist Church and Church on the Rock. Survivors include son, Stacy Chasteen; daughter, Eugenia Chasteen; brothers, Wesley and Randall Trowell; sister, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mae Goff Webster
Mae Goff Webster, 77, died Feb. 27, 2015. She was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Plant City, the daughter of the late Johnnie McWilliams and Alice Waitman Bell. Mrs. Webster was formerly married to the late Luther D. Goff. Years later, she married the late Benjamin D. Webster III. She was employed with the Tandet […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Elmer Horn
Robert Elmer Horn, 95, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015. Mr. Horn was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, a retired Air Force captain and plant manager for Continental Can Corporation. Survivors include sons, William Horn (Debbie), John Horn (Sharon) and Richard Horn (Shawn); daughter, Barbara Horn; brother, Sherman Horn Jr.; nine grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marcelo Tovar
Marcelo Tovar, 30, of Plant City, died Feb. 25, 2015. A native of Guanajuato, he was the son of Miguel Esquivel and Silverio Rangel. Mr. Tovar was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. Survivors include wife, Juana Magueyal; children, Brayan, Evelin and Yoselyn Cruzes-Magueyal; brothers, Rocendo, Arturo and Juan Cruzes; and sisters, Maria and […]
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