Even in death, Doug Gibbs amazed those around him. While preparing for Gibber’s funeral, his father, Jack Gibbs, and brother, Ken Gibbs, were searching for photos in the family’s real-estate office. They discovered an envelope, with the words, “Important Papers,” written on the front. Inside, was Gibber’s goodbye letter — a document he wrote more […]
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Obituary: Loutrell Brannon
Loutrell Brannon, 76, died May 15, 2014, in Plant City. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and a member of Transforming Life Ministries, in Turkey Creek. She loved to sew and garden, but her most precious time was spent with her children and grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Keehan Fox
Kathryn “Kathy” Keehan Fox, 80, of Plant City, died May 13, 2014. Born Jan. 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Lauterbach Keehan. She was the beloved wife of 47 years of Richard Fox, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Gary (Randi) Fox; daughters, Linda (Dr. James) Sherman, Judith […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Teresa Ann Greer
Teresa Ann Greer, 53, of Plant City, died May 15, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Greer; children, Matthew Greer and Megan Greer; sisters, Paula Holleyman (Max) and Pat Watkins; granddaughter, Lacie Ann; and many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Timothy J. Haught
Timothy J. Haught, 72 of Plant City, died May 18, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Born July 14, 1941, in Casville, Mo., he was the son of the late John Ora and Alice Jenks Haught. He was the beloved husband of Jo Carpenter Haught, who survives. Mr. Haught was the founder and former […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Anne Louise Knight
Anne Louise Knight, 46, of Plant City, died May 14, 2014. Born Aug. 11, 1967, she was the daughter of Edmund Linka and Phyllis Staudenmayer Linka. She was the beloved wife of David Knight, who survives. Mrs. Knight worked as a veterinary technician at Plant City Animal Hospital and the Valrico Animal Clinic. Survivors also […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dainty Evelyn Lott
Dainty E. (Thomasson) Lott, 85, of Plant City, died May 14, 2014. She was born in 1928, in York County, South Carolina, to Cora Lee (Neal) Thomasson and Charles Jack Thomasson, both deceased. Mrs. Lott was known for her love of her family and showed that love in many tangible ways. One of which was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gearl Dean Minton
Gearl Dean Minton, 69, of Plant City, died May 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Minton. She is survived by her sons, Everette Leno Minton, and Timothy Roy Minton; brothers, Robert McClain and Thomas E. McClain; and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held May 21, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Luther Roney
Luther Roney, 81, of Thonotosassa died May 15, 2014. Born March 7, 1933, he was the beloved husband of Barbara Cooper Roney, who survives. Mr. Roney was a member of the First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church and worked for H.J. Roney Construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ronald Lee Rouse Sr.
Ronald Lee Rouse Sr., 82, died May 12, 2014, in Gainesville. Mr. Rouse was born in Orlando, to Ulus Lee Rouse and Mary Bethanna (O’Berry) Rouse. He was a faithful Christian, a member of Beulah Baptist Church, in Winter Garden, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Rouse enjoyed woodcrafting, fishing, racing and watching college football. Survivors […]
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