Corine Mofield Moates, 81, of Lakeland, died Sept. 7, 2013. Mrs. Moates was born on July 26, 1932, in Jay. She is survived by four children, Darlene Strong Rheaume and Cindy Ann Mofield, both of Lakeland, Billy Joe Mofield, of Plant City, and Donna Jean Stitt, of Ukiah, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Sherri Strong Tucker, Laura […]
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Obituary: Willard F. ‘Frank’ Bugg Jr.
Willard F. “Frank” Bugg Jr., 69, of Plant City, died Sept. 10, 2013. He was a proud fourth-generation Floridian. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; son, Lance Colada; and sister, Ellen Rice (James). He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Brunette Bugg. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 17, Turkey […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Zane Blanton
Zane Blanton, 89, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2013. He was the son of the late Bernard and Eva Cone Blanton. The Blanton farm was one of the oldest farms in Hillsborough County. Mr. Blanton served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a dedicated member of the Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Deborah Pitts Tamborello
Deborah Pitts Tamborello, 61 of Seffner, died Sept. 12, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Seffner, a homemaker, and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends and will be missed by all. She is survived by husband, Bobby Mayhew; son, Anthony Tamborello; brother, William Jack Pitts Jr.; his wife, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Emilio Guzman
Emilio Guzman, 89, of Seffner, died Sept. 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcelina; children, Evelyn (Artemio), Emilio, Jr. (Marilyn) and Elizabeth (Leoncio); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 18; interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles Wayne Hart
Charles Wayne Hart, 74, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2013. He retired from Publix, where he was a cabinet-maker. He was a member of the Plant City Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Hart; daughters, Connie Smailes (Greg) of Plant City, and Melody Poage (Wayne) of Texas; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Fannie L. Johnson
Fannie L. Johnson, 89 of Plant City, died Sept. 14, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born April 25, 1924, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Bessie Cason. She is survived by her husband, Alvin “Red” Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a sectionizer at the canning plant in her early […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Adaira Emilene Kilgore
Infant Adaira Emilene Kilgore, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2013. She was born July 8, 2013, in Tampa. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone who had the opportunity to be graced by her presence. Her dark hair, brilliant blue eyes, and infectious smile warmed everyone’s heart. She loved her stuffed monkey, which […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Viola Mae Williford
Viola Mae Williford, 84, of Dover, died Sept. 3, 2013. She loved her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lavone W. Wingate (Willie); grandchildren, William Duane Wingate (Ravanna), Victoria Lynn Thomas (David) and Sidney Darrell Wingate (Tracie); sisters, Margaret Gaskins (Ivan) of Groveland and Betty Rozar (Jimmy), of Groveland; eight great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Faye Sheffield
Shirley Faye Sheffield, 61, of Plant City, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Paul Sheffield and Leitha E. Caldwell. She is survived by her children, Frankie (Pennie) Fultz and Dana Fultz; a brother, Vernon Sheffield; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. She […]
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