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); […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roslyn C. Williams
Roslyn C. “Roz” Williams, 77, of Plant City, died Nov. 12, 2014. She is survived by her children, Dale Anthony (Dawn), Susan Nicholson (James), Michelle Piccari (Bryan) and Jennifer Anthony Cole (Sonny); siblings, Lois Jones and Fay Weaver; grandchildren, Raven, David, Suzette, Heather, Jaime, Alyssa, Whitney, Christopher, Angela and Nikki; great-grandchildren, Carter, Caitlyn and Christopher; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: JoAnn T. Martin
JoAnn T. Martin, 82, of Plant City, died Nov. 12, 2014. Mrs. Martin was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon and Alice Zettel. She is predeceased by her husband, Venton W. Martin. Loving family who survive are sons, Michael W. Martin (Wendy), Robert D. Martin (Linda), Denis J. Martin (Yvonne), Douglas E. Martin (Karen) and Scott […]
Continue ReadingPlant City-area students place at National FFA Convention
It was a year of victory for Plant City-area students who attended the National FFA Convention. This year’s convention was held Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, in Louisville, Kentucky, and some local students were strong enough competitors to place highly among the record-breaking 64,000 students in attendance. Plant City High School students had not competed […]
Continue ReadingCity wins award from Hillsborough Planning Commission
The Hillsborough County Planning Commission has recognized Plant City’s efforts to build up the community while preserving the past, and as of this week, the City of Plant City has a new trophy in its case. Each year, the Planning Commission honors local governments for recent projects that have demonstrated excellence in planning and design. […]
Continue ReadingNew RV dealership opens in Dover
A new business has come to Florida’s “RV corridor” to focus on sales and service for RV enthusiasts of Tampa Bay and central Florida. General RV opened Saturday, Oct. 11, in Dover, after about two years of plans and preparations. It is one of two locations in Florida; the other is in Jacksonville. The Dover […]
Continue ReadingFour-wheeler missing after Romp in the Swamp
A fundraiser for the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation could end up cutting into proceeds instead. After this year’s Romp in the Swamp mud run, equipment belonging to South Florida Baptist Hospital was stolen. It will cost the hospital more than $6,000, if staff decide to replace it. Each year, the 5K course is full […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte A. Allen
Charlotte A. Allen, 92, of Plant City, died Oct. 24, 2014. Ms. Allen was born to Roy and Viva (Griffin) Alexander. She is survived by her loving family. Condolences may be offered at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Ned ‘Randy’ Akens
Ned “Randy” Akens, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2014. He was born the son of Norval and Ruby, Nov. 11, 1944, in Glencoe, Alabama. He graduated from Glencoe High School. After serving his country as a pilot in the Army Air Corp, he received his bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William Henry Bennett
William Henry Bennett Jr., a native of Plant City and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Wedesnday, Oct. 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and son. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Earline J. Bennett; daughters, Darline Peal (Harry), Kathy Jones (Ronnie) and […]
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