Gary Michael “Bee Man” Thomas, 57, of Lakeland, died Nov. 20, 2014, from cancer. He was a Lakeland native, avid beekeeper and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart, and loved his family, grandkids, rock-n-roll music and hunting with his son and grandson. He is survived by his wife of […]
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2014 Holiday Recipes
Christmas Morning Crepes From Fred Johnson, owner of Fred’s Market For 35 years, the Johnson family has enjoyed these crepes each Christmas morning, accompanied by ambrosia and breakfast casserole. Making the batter on Christmas Eve and leaving it refrigerated overnight will allow it to set. Ingredients 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 tablespoons sugar ¼ […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gary L. Elliott
Gary Lee Elliott, 56, of Mulberry, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a deacon at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Plant City. He loved his family and church. He enjoyed hunting, softball and golf. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pamela Sapp Elliott; children, Dudley Lee Elliott (Jessica), Denise Renee Elliott and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Johnson
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 73, of Lithia, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lois; children, Michelle Hall (Cam), Kimberly McLendon (Eddie) and Robert “Bob” Johnson II; grandsons, Cory, Dustin, Daylan, Hunter, Tanner, Kadyn (mother, Laura) and Kingston […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruth M. Brown
Ruth M. Brown, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 28, 2014, at her home. Born July 15, 1930, in Atlantic, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Milda Hass Pieken. She was the wife of Howard Brown for more than 60 years; He survives. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lavada Hall
Lavada “Vadie” Hall, 81, of Plant City, died Nov. 13, 2014. She enjoyed bingo, cooking, fishing and collecting eagles. She is survived by her children, Judy Browder, Glendale Turner, David Newell (Patty), Robert Newell and Thomas Adams; brother, Chuck Turner (Gertha); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Rickey […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Claude D. Dennis
Claude Durell Dennis, 69, of Dade City, died unexpectedly at his home Nov. 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Vicky; daughters, Ronda (Rick) and Angela (Pat); brothers, Howard, Julian and Franklin (Janice); sister-in-law, Lori (Wayne); mother-in-love, Ruby; grandchildren, Brad (Kassi), Ciara (Jason), Tyler (Destini), Brittany (Rob), Ricky (Julia), Cori (George), Jacob and Kyle […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Irene L. Carter
Irene L. Carter, 84, of Plant City, died Nov. 16, 2014. Mrs. Carter was born in Keokuk, Iowa, to George Edward and Ella Louise Schwab. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City and enjoyed volunteering for the church and the community. Mrs. Carter was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Steven Rollins
Steven Rollins, 38, of Plant City, died Nov. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Amber Nicole Kirby Rollins; children, Kaitlin, Kairstin, Kodi and Brooklyn; parents, Gary and Jan Rollins; brother, Jared (Jeania); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Troy and Lisa Kirby; brother-in-law, Troy Jr.; niece, Makenzie; nephews, Austin and Dylan; and many […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas E. Meek
Thomas E. Meek, 81, of, Dover, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty J. Meek; daughter, Linda Wise (Gary); grandchildren, Mike Wise (Leigh), David Wise (Dala) and Crystal Wise; siblings, Gloria Maxwell (Hollis), William Meek (Judy) and Margie Stone (Ernest); […]
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