Donald Gene (Cotton) Strickland, of Cape Canaveral and formerly of Plant City, died Oct. 2, 2014 Born in Cotton, Georgia, April 2, 1948, he was the son of the late A.C. and Rosa Strickland. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After leaving the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jimmie Lee Cannon
Jimmie Lee “Papa” Cannon, 82, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2014. Mr. Cannon was born in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Tina Belle and Jesse James Cannon. He was a longtime member of the Ruskin Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gussie Ann Cannon; and sons, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City businesses support breast cancer awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Plant City businesses are stepping up to join the fight against the disease. Brenda Gunter, owner of Reflections Boutique in Historic Downtown, has organized a collaborative event with other businesses downtown to raise money and awareness of breast cancer beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. “I’ve always […]
Continue ReadingPlant City FFA student chosen as National Delegate from Florida
Anna Conrad has stood out consistently among Plant City students who participate in FFA, but her accomplishment this fall will top the rest. She will represent the state of Florida as a National Delegate for FFA’s annual conference. Based on her family’s history, Conrad seemed destined to enter the world of agriculture. She grew up […]
Continue ReadingMarshall Middle students perform in honor band
Five students nominated by Jay DeDon, band instructor at Marshall Middle School, took the stage Saturday, Sept. 27, with 85 other top middle-school musicians from all across Florida. The Middle School Honors Chamber Winds Festival, hosted by the music department at Stetson University in DeLand, and sponsored by the Collegiate National Association for Music Education, […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead UMC plans for 75th anniversary
Since Springhead United Methodist Church was founded in 1939, its members have always considered it an anchor in the community, and they will celebrate its history at a special service this weekend. Mildred Joiner, a charter member, was old enough in 1939 to still have memories of the church’s first days. At the time, there […]
Continue ReadingHospital’s patient services director settles into new post
Teresa Colletti will be celebrating her 10th anniversary at South Florida Baptist Hospital this November, but it will be her first autumn as the hospital’s director of patient services. “I have a tremendous passion for patient care and for nursing, because nurses really do so much for people to keep them healthy and safe,” Colletti […]
Continue ReadingPoppell Insurance Inc. celebrates 50 years
Poppell Insurance Inc., a Plant City family-owned business, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 4. Tom Poppell entered the insurance world in 1964 when he started up a business with Red Harrell. “My husband was a people-person,” Eleanor Poppell, Tom’s wife, said. “He really enjoyed people. It’s kind of just like working with your friends and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Timothy D. Bowman
Timothy D. Bowman Sr., 61, died Oct. 4, 2014, at home. He was born Nov. 21, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. He was owner and operator of Bowman Construction LLC. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Wells Memorial and Event Center. Condolences can be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: William ‘Billy’ P. Chutter
William “Billy” P. Chutter, 48, of Lakeland, died Sept. 27, 2014. Mr. Chutter was a 1984 graduate of Kathleen High School and played the trumpet. He is predeceased by his parents, William O. and Mary Lee Chutter. He is survived by Uncle Frank and Aunt Helen Fletcher, and other uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A […]
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