Plant City Observer

Obituaries: 01.31.13

Millard Franklin Brunty

Millard Franklin Brunty, 85, died Jan. 25.

Born May 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Kennie Brunty and the late Catherine Varney Brunty. He was the husband of the late Patsy Brunty.

Mr. Brunty had worked for the Lexington Army Navy Depot, where he was a welder; he had also worked for Fruehauf Trailers. He loved fishing and bingo and was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II.

Survivors include sons, Millard “Rusty” Franklin Brunty and Rush Duane Brunty; daughter, Barbara Gaines-Anderson, of Brandon; brother, William Brunty; sister, Evalou Hall; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Billy Ray Grace

Billy Ray Grace, 82, of Plant City and Lakeland, died Jan. 25.

He was born, Dec. 21, 1930, to the late Ulysses Vernon Grace Sr. and Lassie Lou Duffer Grace. He was the beloved husband of Joanne Salter Grace for 62 years.

Mr. Grace was an engineer with the CSX railroad for 42 years, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Edgewood Baptist Church, in Lakeland, and The United Transportation Union.

Survivors include a son, Norman (Cindy) Grace; daughters, Terri Boback and Sherri (Billy) Taylor; sister, Carolyn Jordan; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by brother, Vernon Grace Jr.; and sisters, Bernice Futch, Bonnie Hazen and Betty Long.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Robert Allan Hardman

Robert Allan Hardman, 64, of Spring Hill, died Jan. 19, at Hospice in Dade City.

Born Jan. 5, 1949, in Brazil, Ind., he was the son of the late Robert Hardman and the late Marie Pearce Hardman. He was the husband of Mary Price Hardman.

Robert was a sales manager with Lowe’s Home Improvement.

Survivors include sons, Douglas and David Hardman; brothers, Walter, Ronald and Pat Hardman; sisters, Mary Hardman and Helen Crawford; and four grandchildren.

The family has not planned any services at this time.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Nina L. Higley

Nina L. Higley, 86, formerly of Plant City died Jan. 22, in Maine.

Born Feb. 24, 1926, in Manassas, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Walter Jones and the late Gennie Calloway. She was the wife of the late Graham Higley.

Mrs. Higley was a former member of Faith Temple, worked at Paradise Fruit, enjoyed crocheting and reading.

Survivors include sons, Mike and Terry Higley; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Lora Maxine Moore

Lora Maxine Moore, 82, of Plant City, died Jan. 16.

Mrs. Moore was born in Marion, Ill., to John Henry and Mary Bertha (Winchester) Stanley.

She was a homemaker and member of Grace United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Moore.

Survivors include her son, Scott Moore (Terri); two daughters, Paula Shields and Connie Koch (George); brother, Buddy Stanley (Darlene); four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was Jan. 19, at Wells Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery.

Athelee “Lee” Terrell

Athelee “Lee” Terrell died Jan. 25.

He was born Sept. 3, 1940, in Pocahontas, Ark.

A longtime resident of Plant City who was active in church and community, Mr. Terrell was a member of the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge and a member and longtime deacon at Northside Baptist Church. He loved to golf and enjoyed spending working in his yard and tending to his coy pond. He was a sports fan and an even bigger Gators fan. But much more than all of these things, Mr. Terrell cherished his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

She is survived by his loving wife, Carol (married 51 years); son, Terry (Sherri); daughters, Dawn Sexton Terrell (Mark) and Nikki Davidson (Scott); sister, Pat Stratton (Jim); two sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Shirley; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and three grand-dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Marie Terrell; and an infant daughter, Tami.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to blindness.org in Lee’s memory.

Garland C. Todd

Garland C. Todd, 90, died Jan. 2, at South Florida Baptist Hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of the area, born Sept. 9, 1922, in Dover, to Jesse and Mabel (Kinard) Todd.

He worked at and retired from TECO as a mechanic.

He is survived by two daughters, Carol West (Earl), and Patricia Cole (Steve); one sister, Pauline Jensen (Walt); three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Todd.

Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.


Jessica Lynn Warren

Jessica Lynn Warren, 28, of Seffner, died Jan. 23.

Born March 26, 1984, in Tampa, she was the daughter of James Warren and Donna James.

Survivors include a daughter, Jada Genevisia; sister, Lisa Gilbertson; and grandparents, Marylin Blankenship and Mary James.

A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Jan. 31, at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Genevive Wylie

Genevive Wylie, 74, of Plant City, died Jan. 25.

Born Jan. 26, 1938, in Xenia, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leon Bingham and the late Amanda Wylie.

She is survived by her dear friend Diane Knight.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Jan. 31, at Mt. Enon Cemetery, 3624 N. Frontage Road, Plant City.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon, prior to the service at the funeral home, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City.

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