Throughout Dean Snyder’s fight with esophageal cancer he lived by a motto — “Strength and Honor.” It was line from his favorite movie, “Gladiator.” He even made it the mantra of his charity bike-riding event, Dean’s Ride, held in January, for the Plant City Family YMCA’s Livestrong program. Mr. Snyder died peacefully Aug. 27, 2013, […]
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Obituary: Candance S. ‘Candy’ Christmas
Candance S. “Candy” Christmas, 56, of Plant City, died Aug. 22, 2013. She is survived by her children, Timothy and Kimberly; mother, Letha; grandchildren, Aurora and Briona; siblings, Jimmy, Wade and Cathy (Melvin); boyfriend, Dale Lipp; and numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Midas Sr.; and siblings, Midas Jr., […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joyce M. Mange
Joyce M. Mange, 75, of Plant City, died Aug. 23, 2013. Mrs. Mange was a lifelong resident of Florida and was married 51 years to Fred Mange Jr., who, in March, preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Becky (Randy) Rouse, Donna (Martin) DesCombes; son, Dana (Twalla) Mange; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert H. ‘Bud’ McClellan
Robert H. “Bud” McClellan, 90, of Plant City, died Aug 19, 2013. He was born June 29, 1923, in Ranger, W. Va. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and an avid coal miner. In 1958, he and his wife, Doris, became born-again Christians and were instrumental in organizing several churches, including the Bristolville Freewill […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Max’ Mercer
James “Max” Mercer, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George Benton and Ruby Mendheim Mercer. He also was preceded in death by his brother George Wayne Mercer. Mr. Mercer retired as a carpenter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jack L. Robinson
Jack L. Robinson, 72, of Lithia, died Aug. 22, 2013. He was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Mosaic. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Robinson; children, Lisa Colding (Kim), of Lithia, Bobby Robinson, of Zephyrhills, and Rob Robinson (Shelley), of Williamsburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ethan, Alyshea, Makenzee […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Philip ‘Phil’ Runnels
Philip “Phil” Runnels, 68, died Aug. 22, 2013, at home. He was the son of the Late Melvin and Mildred LaFortune Runnels. Mr. Runnels was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Hillsborough County Public School system, where he was a middle school teacher. He was also a volunteer at the Pasco […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard Holmes ‘Sonny’ Barnes
Howard Holmes “Sonny” Barnes, 76, of Plant City and formerly Tampa, died Aug. 12, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice House. He was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Mt. Holly, N.J. There will be private services for Mr. Barnes. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret E. Rudduck Dene
Margaret E. Rudduck Dene died Aug. 13, 2013. She born Aug. 26, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind. Mrs. Dene shined in various roles in nursing for more than 30 years. She was creative and enjoyed stained glass, making stuffed bears, painting and, most recently, fulfilled her dream of traveling to Ireland (to kiss the Blarney Stone) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Madge M. Clark
Madge M. Clark, 91, died Aug. 18, 2013, in Thonotosassa. She was born July 29, 1922, in Iowa, to Clyde and Minnie Crump. She attended Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Marcia Miller (John); two grandchildren, Amy Tucker (Richard) and April Baker; and five great-grandchildren, Cory, Devon, Zoey Tucker, Lyle and Sam […]
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