Barbara J. Ludwick

July 29, 2010

Barbara J. Ludwick 60, of Apollo Beach, FL passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010. Born December 11, 1949, Barbara was a life long resident of the area. She enjoyed nature, caring for plants and worked for Verizon for 16 years. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Charles Larry Ludwick, Apollo Beach, FL, a daughter, Beth Ludwick, Washington, DC, a...

Vincent H. Barkley

July 29, 2010

Barkley, Vincent H. 66, of Lithia, FL, loving husband of Karen W. Barkley went to be with the Lord July 29, 2010. He was born December 29, 1943 in High Coal, WV. He relocated here from Herndon, VA in 2005. He was a computer analyst for A.T.&T. Communications retiring in 2004. He enjoyed and loved working and helping people, anywhere...

Bertie Mae Wingard

July 27, 2010

Bertie Mae Wingard died July 27, 2010, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was born August 27, 1926 to Henry and Ada (Baxter) Cumbie in Chipley, FL. She married William Wingard March 7, 1951. Over the years Bertie lived in the Tampa, Riverview and Venice, FL; Ohio; Jackson, MI; Opp, AL; and spent her final years in Battle Creek, MI. Bertie...

Joel Michael Messina

July 26, 2010

MESSINA, Dr. Joel Michael, of Plant City, Fla. went to his eternal resting place with the Lord on July 26, 2010. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Katharine Harrison Messina, and survived by his wife, Linda Messina; six children, Katharine Messina Coryn (Thomas), Joel Messina II (Cathy), James Messina (Angela), Robert Messina, Skip Athey (Tamra), Scott Athey...

Donald Frank Hedtke

July 25, 2010

Hedtke, Donald Frank, 77, of Riverview, FL, formerly of MN, died peacefully in the care of his family on July 25, 2010. Donald is a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War and had been awarded the Purple Heart. He had previously owned Ace Solid Waste and Gilbertson Precast. He is preceded in death by...

Jerry E. Booth

July 22, 2010

Booth, Jerry E. 74 of Brandon, Florida passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Tampa, FL. He was born January 23, 1936. Jerry retired from G.T.E. as a supervisor, and worked for the Florida State Fair Grounds. He was a member, deacon, usher and greeter at Bell Shoals Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed scuba diving and flying in...

Willard W. Jordan

July 20, 2010

Jordan, Willard Wilson 79 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Willard moved to the area 54 years ago from Alabama and was Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley of 53 years, son-in-law, David Shannon, great-granddaughter Rory Gill, his parents, Jessie and Lilly Jordan, seven brothers, Norton, Cecil, Conley, Louie,...

Lois H. Carter

July 19, 2010

Carter, Lois H., 91, of Plant City, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur David Carter. Lois is survived by her four boys, David (Shirley), Joe (Sue), Daniel (Gracie) and Jim (Carol); 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and good friend and companion, Stuart.

Stephen Michael Gladwin

July 16, 2010

Gladwin, Stephen M., 62, of Riverview, passed away on July 16, 2010. He is survived by his loving family. Services will be private and he will be buried at sea.

George Thomas Riles

July 16, 2010

Riles, George T., 79, of Brandon, passed away on July 16, 2010. George was a highly decorated veteran who retired as an MSG-E8 from the United States Army, serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a Shriner, a 32 Scottish Rite Mason and a Master Mason. George was an avid fisherman who had fished in many...