Evelyn Grattan died Nov. 28, 2013, in Corvallis, Ore., of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Walter and Sophie Mahoski and moved to Amasa, Mich., early in her childhood. Mrs. Grattan married Lt. Raymond L. Grattan, of Crystal Falls, Mich., on May 3, 1952. They spent three years at […]
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Obituary: Mary E. ‘Betty’ Barnes
Mary E. “Betty” Barnes, 87, of Plant City, died Nov. 24, 2013. She is survived by son, James D. Barnes; grandchildren, Darlene Chancey Fairbanks (George), Tammy Martin (Jason), Jim Barnes (Becky) and Chelsea Chancey; great-grandchildren, Adriane Eakins, Colby Martin, Caitlyn Martin, Cale Martin, Clay Barnes and Garrett Barnes; great-great-grandsons, Mikey Defour and Tyler Dufour; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cecil Alton McCall
Cecil Alton McCall, 68, of Plant City, died Nov. 28, 2013. Born May 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Cecil Alex McCall. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Franklin McCall, who survives. Mr. McCall worked for more than 38 years in the construction business, spending the major part of his career […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Frances Roebuck Leighton
Frances Roebuck Leighton, 78, of Plant City, died Nov. 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leighton. Mrs. Leighton was loved by many and feared by all. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and she will be sorely missed. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Leighton Loetscher (Danny), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Irvin Elias Rupp
Irvin Elias Rupp, 83, of Plant City, died Nov. 21, 2013. He was born in 1930, in Lebanon County, Pa., and was raised on a farm in Jonestown, Pa. He graduated from Jonestown High School, where he was a pitcher on the baseball team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, for which […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Raymond Lee Waddell
Raymond Lee Waddell, 73, of Brandon/Plant City, died Nov. 27, 2013. Born Feb. 8, 1940, he was the beloved husband of Dorothy Weston Waddell. Survivors include sons, Raymond Waddell Jr. and Rodney Waddell; daughter, Stephanie Waddell Lutsky; brothers, Tyre Waddell, Tommy Waddell and Robert Waddell; and sister, Lois Waddell Eagles. Services will be private. Online condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Billy Thomas Williams
Billy Thomas Williams, 79, of Plant City, died on Nov. 27, 2013. Born Feb. 22, 1934, he was the beloved husband of Doris Greer Williams, who survives. Mr. Williams was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Kraft Foods and had worked at Publix’s par-three golf course, in the pro shop. He was a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rachel V. Blanton
Rachel V. Blanton, 86, died Nov. 15, 2013. She was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Shady Grove, to Simon and Elizabeth (Slaughter) Walters. She married Marvin E. Blanton, who is deceased. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and attended the Landmark Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Samuel E. (Beverly); a daughter, Nadine White; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Richard Cook
Harold Richard Cook, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2013, in St. Petersburg. He was born July 12, 1941, to the late Robert William Cook and Gladys (Cowden) Cook, in Plant City. He was a farmer/rancher. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Mary Cook, of Plant City; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cook also was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas P. Halligan III
Thomas P. Halligan III, 58, of Plant City, died Nov. 11, 2013. He was born in Gettysburg, Pa. He was a gunsmith, a proud member of the National Rifle Association, a volunteer for Unity in the Community and a friend of Bill W. for more than 25 years. He poured his heart into helping others. […]
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