Obituaries

Eddie Raymond Bacon, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 22, 2013. He is survived by his son, Ronnie (Pam); grandson, Ronnie Jr. (Sandra); great-grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, Hayley and Matthew; and sisters, Dorothy and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia. A Celebration of Life was held Oct. 28, at Hopewell Funeral Home, […]

Grady Lester Exum, 90, died Oct. 23, 2013, in Gainesville. He was born Aug. 12, 1923, in Omega, Ga., to George and Susan (Cravey) Exum. He was married for 67 years to his loving wife, Louise (Lott), who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Jack Exum (Peggy) and Wayne Exum (Sandy); three sisters, […]

Kathleen J. Sapp, 91, died on her birthday, Oct. 19, 2013. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Towns, Ga. She was a homemaker and member of the Church on the Rock of Plant City. She is survived by two daughters, Lorene Smith and Catherine Beal (Ron); one son, Marvin Sapp (Carol); 11 grandchildren, […]

Ignatius P. Annalora, 83, of Plant City, died Oct. 18, 2013, at Winter Haven Hospital. Born Sept. 11, 1930, in Lockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Beaumonte  Annalora. He was the husband of Betty Walker Annalora, who survives. Survivors also include sons, Danny (Sue) Annalora and Glenn (Mary) Annalora; […]

James Watt Barber, 88, of Plant City/Auburndale, died Oct. 18, 2013. Born March 17, 1925, in Georgia, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Barber. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel. He served from 1943 to 1946, in the U.S. Navy and loved fishing and walking. Survivors include […]

Shirley June Cribbs, 74, died Oct. 11, 2013, at the Brian Center in Eden. Mrs. Cribbs was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Martinsville, Va., and was employed at Ralph’s Automotive (the family business) as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dover. She fought a 37-year battle with multiple sclerosis. […]

Margaret J. Egelin, 91, of Plant City, died Oct. 15, 2013. She was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Erie, Pa., to Frank and Arlowene Johnston. She lived in Waterford, Pa., until 1961, when she moved to Tampa. She was employed by Silver Lake Country Club and later Carrollwood Golf & Country Club. Upon retirement, Sylva, […]

Charlie Harwell Jr., 72, of Plant City, died Oct. 17, 2013. He was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cassie; children, Charles “Chuck” (Karen), Curtis (Deanna), and Christa (Thomas); grandchildren, Robby, Alex, Brittany, Amber and T.J.; siblings, Evelyn, Ethel, Irene, Edna, Viola, Wesley […]

Carol Chapman Kilpatrick, 87, of Plant City, died Oct. 19, 2013, at Melech House, in Temple Terrace. Born Dec. 17, 1925, in Winston Salem, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nora Chapman Thomason. She was the wife of the late William Kilpatrick. Surviving is daughter, Sharon Austin, of Plant City. The […]