James Devon “Bubba” Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. Born on Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield, he was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Betty […]
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Obituary: Reginald ‘Grampy’ Mayo
Reginald “Reggie” “Grampy” Mayo, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in Korea and a member of the Masonic Order. He was a generous man who always put more “water in the soup,” sharing with an open heart. He loved his family, and he enjoyed […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bobby Gene Waters
Bobby Gene Waters, 80, of Plant City, died Dec. 21, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born Jan. 24, 1933, in Nocatee, he was the son of the late Euell and Ola Hill Waters. He was the husband of Karen Horne Waters, who survives. Bobby served 1951 to 1954 as a PVT-2 […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: The high cost of Christmas
A recent article I read stated the average dollar amount Americans will spend per person this year for Christmas is $786. The good news for merchants is that amount is up slightly from 2012. But, on the other hand, it is way down from 2007’s high of $866. Already, we are hearing mixed reports depending […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sylvia Gonzalez
Sylvia Gonzalez, 77, of Tampa/Plant City died Dec. 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1936, in Arcibo, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Pedro Cruz. Also preceding in death are son, Humberto Gonzalez. Survivors include daughter, Janet Cruz; sisters, Daisy Collazo and Emelina Velez; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Dec. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael E. Shaw
Michael E. Shaw, 61, of Plant City, died Dec. 6, 2013. Mr. Shaw was born in Sardinia, Ohio, to Earl Shaw and June (Shively) Shaw. He is survived by daughter, Amy Shaw; and other loving family members. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Johan ‘Chaucky’ Guevara
Johan “Chaucky” Guevara, 25, of Plant City, died Dec. 7, 2013. He is survived by his fiancee of eight years, Jessica; children, Anahi, Jennifer, Johan Jr., and Julian; parents, Maria Serrano and Sebastian Guevara; siblings, Frank, Cristela, Sebastian and Melissa; grandparents, Fidel and Herminia Serrano; and many loving family. A Celebration of Life was held […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Kenzie
Dorothy Hentka Kenzie, 87, died Dec. 15, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Glowacki Hentka. She was the wife of the late Chester Kenzie. Also preceding in death are brothers, Bernard and Chester Wisniewski. Mrs. Kenzie was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lorence W. Tobin
Lorence W. Tobin, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 14, 2013, of bone cancer. Mr. Tobin served in the U.S. Army and worked as a contractor. In retirement, his joy was with the children, driving a school bus. He also was a missionary in Jamaica. He is survived by daughter, Leigh Ann Tobin; and his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Louise ‘Betty’ Webb
Louise “Betty” Webb died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. She was known for her meticulous ability to keep perfect books, her unrivaled chicken and dumplings, her expertise in all things related to camping, and for being able to produce any tool you needed from her handbag. Survivors include her brother, Al, and his wife, Dee; her […]
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