Larry Leveson, 73, died Feb. 15, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born March 20, 1940, Mr. Leveson was a graduate of Miami Edison High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving family members include Harris Leveson III, Rhonda Morton, Sabrina and Keith Wade, Lynda and Jeff Buchanan, Bernie and Toni […]
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Obituary: Dr. James R. Hoover
Dr. James R. Hoover, 72, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. Born Dec. 30, 1941, Mr. Hoover was a graduate of Plant City High School, the University of Florida and the University of Maryland Dental School. Following graduation, he returned to Plant City for a life of service to the community he loved. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edwin Lee Dekle
Edwin Lee Dekle, 79, of Lakeland, died Feb. 11, 2014. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Ham’s Amateur Radio Club of Polk County, devoted Gators fan and husband of 49 years to his wife, Betty (Lassiter), who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Debbie Ross (Kenny), Linda Turner (George) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara (Dowling) Easterbrooks
Barbara (Dowling) Easterbrooks, 66, eldest daughter of Elmer and Eunice Dowling (deceased), and mother to her only child, Bridget, 47, died Feb. 11, 2014. Mrs. Easterbrooks was a highly educated, beautiful and outspoken woman to be lovingly remembered by all. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Eugene; her caring son-in-law, Michael; three […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Farris Orell Pugh
Farris Orell Pugh, 71, died Feb. 14, 2014, in Gainesville. He was born in Tampa, to James Farris Pugh and Myrtle Alma (Newman). He is survived by his brother, James F. Pugh. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, in Tampa. Condolences may be made […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Geraldine Hall Ramsey
Geraldine Hall Ramsey, 82, of Dover, died Feb. 11, 2014 Born March 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Scott Hall. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Ramsey. Survivors include daughters, Sherry (Michael) Carlisle and Barbara (Art) Watkins; sisters, Pearl (J.E.) Davidson and sister-in-heart Tella (John) Vore; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret Christine Tucker
Margaret Christine Tucker, 78, died Feb. 11, 2014, in Lakeland. She is survived by her loving sister, Nadine Brinson; and loving brother, Alfred Knighton (Gail). A graveside service took place Feb. 15, at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City. Condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Alfred ‘Sonny’ Bubble
Alfred “Sonny” Bubble, 69, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. He retired after 23 years, as a senior master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He then worked for Lykes Bros. and retired after 21 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; daughters, Rhonda Rusak (Michael) and Leia Bubble; grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Claude D. Wilkes
Claude D. Wilkes, 75, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Ann Long; aunt, Margaret Hobkirk; nephews, Ricky Williams, Greg Williams, Billy Long and Jason Long; niece, Lisa Cothron; and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claxton and Evelyn Wilkes; sister, Barbara […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wilbur Lee Hicks
Wilbur Lee Hicks, 76, died Feb. 2, 2014, with his family at his side, after a battle with cancer. He was a native of Plant City and a city employee for 21 years. Born a storyteller, Mr. Hicks could entertain family and friends with stories mostly about the Old West. He loved old Western movies. […]
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