Fred Walton, 82, of Plant City, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. He was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Woodleaf, North Carolina. After his death, Mr. Walton was transported back to Pineville, North Carolina, for burial in Crown Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: M. Irene Mullaney,
M. Irene Mullaney, 88, died Jan. 7, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Mullaney was born to Joseph Bryant and Beatrice Erie Toole in Cottondale, Florida. She was a member of Springhead United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Mullaney is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ray Mullaney. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hoy Von Robinson
Hoy Von Robinson, 81, died Jan. 11, 2015, in Plant City. Mr. Robinson was born in Tazewell, Tennessee, to Charlie and Maggie (Drummonds) Robinson. He and his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Katherine Robinson, traveled from Belleville, Michigan, to Plant City, annually. He was a jobsetter for General Motors. He attended Whitehurst Baptist Church in Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey
Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey, 58, of Clearwater, died Jan. 6, 2015. She is survived by son, Matthew Paul Lokey; parents, Benjamin and Rachel Smith; siblings, Cynthia Butner (Richard), Lori Highsmith (Terry) and Benny Smith; beloved dog, Rory; nieces, Lynsey, Candice and Allie; nephew, Sawyer; and numerous loving uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donna Vaughan
Donna Vaughan, 51, of Plant City, died Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by a loving family. A Life Tribute Funeral Care–Tampa Chapel.
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles L. Mims
Charles Leroy Mims, 67, died Jan. 8, 2015, in Land O’Lakes, Florida. Mr. Mims was born in Plant City, to Alton Billy and Nana Marie Mims. He was a lineman for GTE and involved in his church. Loving family who survive are daughters, Tammy Hinson and Shawnia Harper (Thomas); sister, Barbara Loverin; grandchildren, Katie, Elizabeth, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man identified as burglary suspect
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified a burglary suspect, Donnell Lamar Jones, 34, whose last known addresses were in Lakeland and Plant City. HCSO has linked Jones to the burglary of four residences in Valrico Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, while victims were asleep in their beds. In each case, the suspect entered the residences […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: The Lion’s Share
Plant City has a number of active and renowned civic clubs, and each is led by a dedicated member of the community. But the Plant City Lions Club approaches leadership a little bit differently. In the club’s 84 years of existence, it has instated 84 different presidents. Each term lasts one year, and no one […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: On the Right Track
The Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum has been steadily gaining fame and success since it opened the viewing platform December 2013. To keep up with its popularity, the leadership team has big plans for the museum this year. Benny Lubrano, executive director of the museum, keeps detailed records of daily attendance and potential influences, such […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: New Extensions
The Plant City Utilities Department has two big projects planned in 2015 to improve the city’s flow of water and prepare for potential growth in the northeast region of the city. One of the proposed utility extensions will be installed along Park Road to service Martin Luther King Recreational Center, Marshall Middle School, the Recreation […]
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