Summer Lynn Booth, 6, of Plant City, died March 3, 2015. She is an angel who will forever smile upon us. She is survived by her parents, Jennifer Hobbs and David and Janelle Booth; siblings, Addison Gainey, Brenden Booth and Aaron Booth; and grandparents, Jessie Hobbs, James Booth and Annette and Tom Marr. A celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David A. Fitzpatrick
David A. Fitzpatrick, 72, of Lithia, died March 6, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam, and he was a member of Kingdom Christian Ministries in Lithia. He loved his family, and he enjoyed carpentry, reading, praying and helping others. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy ‘Dot’ Futch Conerly
Dorothy “Dot” Futch Conerly, 81, of Plant City, died peacefully March 3, 2015. She was the daughter of Rev. Clyde and Florence Futch and was an active member of First Baptist Church. After a long career as corporate secretary for a major oil company, she enjoyed many years of retirement. She found joy surrounding herself […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melissa Ann Cooke
Melissa Ann Cooke, 34, of Plant City, died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born April 2, 1980. Ms. Cooke attended the University of South Florida until she was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, Goodpasture Syndrome, in January 2003. She battled this disease like a mighty warrior. Some of her greatest […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Pamela Kay Trowell
Pamela Kay Trowell, 65, of Plant City, died March 1, 2015 at her home. A native of Tampa, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Willie Whittle Trowell. Ms. Trowell attended Springhead Methodist Church and Church on the Rock. Survivors include son, Stacy Chasteen; daughter, Eugenia Chasteen; brothers, Wesley and Randall Trowell; sister, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mae Goff Webster
Mae Goff Webster, 77, died Feb. 27, 2015. She was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Plant City, the daughter of the late Johnnie McWilliams and Alice Waitman Bell. Mrs. Webster was formerly married to the late Luther D. Goff. Years later, she married the late Benjamin D. Webster III. She was employed with the Tandet […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Elmer Horn
Robert Elmer Horn, 95, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015. Mr. Horn was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, a retired Air Force captain and plant manager for Continental Can Corporation. Survivors include sons, William Horn (Debbie), John Horn (Sharon) and Richard Horn (Shawn); daughter, Barbara Horn; brother, Sherman Horn Jr.; nine grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingSuspect steals wallet at Dover 7-Eleven
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at the 7-Eleven convenience store at 12902 Newsome Road in Dover. At about 12:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, the suspect entered the store and proceeded to the restroom area. He then walked through the back of the store, entering the office area. The suspect then took the […]
Continue Reading24 new citizens naturalized at P.C. library
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administered the Oath of Allegiance to 24 new citizens during a ceremony at Bruton Memorial Library Friday, March 5. The diverse group included former residents of 19 countries: Costa Rica, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Chorale chooses new director
When Claudia Bolaño conducts a choir, it is as though her baton is not just a tool, but it becomes an extension of her very being. Her movements mirror the music’s depth, as she urges the vocalists to interpret and express the emotive nature of the piece. Plant City Community Chorale has seen some ups […]
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