Walden Lake resident Shelly Orrico spoke at the City Commission meeting Monday, Sept. 28, about persisting street issues in the Walden Lake community. Over one dozen residents came to the meeting to show their support. Orrico is the vice president of the Forest Club subdivision homeowners association. She has lived in one of Forest Club’s […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: John & Freddie Ray
Editor’s Note: Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most money raised. Freddie Ray is used to being in the air. The executive leadership coach teaches companies how to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Willie “Blanche” Dasinger
Willie “Blanche” Dasinger, 88, of Plant City, died Sept. 19, 2015. Mrs. Dasinger was a member of Ahava Baptist Church in Plant City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Dasinger Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Mason, of Plant City, and Lisa Carter (Robert), of Plant City; grandchildren, Jessica Anderson […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles K. Carter
Charles K. Carter, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 23, 2015. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired field engineer with Tampa Electric. He was a member of the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge No. 79 and of the First Baptist Church of Plant City. He is survived […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlie Kenneth “Ken” Futch
Charlie Kenneth “Ken” Futch, 72, of Plant City, died Sept. 19 surrounded by his family. Mr. Futch was born on Oct. 31, 1942 in Plant City. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force, a fan of John Wayne movies, and always enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doug Gambrell
Doug Gambrell, 81, of Plant City, died Sept. 24, 2015. Mr. Gambrell was a veteran of the United States Army, and was the owner of Doug’s Auto Repair. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gereva Gambrell; children, Jeffrey Gambrell, of Zephyrhills, Ricky O’Neal Gambrell (Darlene), of Plant City, Tennille Laurelli (Matt), of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte Stansel (Zimmer)
Charlotte Stansel (Zimmer), 83, of Lakeland, and formerly of Plant City, died Sept. 16, 2015, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stansel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and will be missed. Her life and her love were her family. Angels, crocheting and cooking were some of her favorite hobbies. She was a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Clio Jeanette “Jan” Jones
Clio Jeanette “Jan” Jones, 82, of Lithia, died Sept. 15, 2015. Mrs. Jones was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jack; sons, Richard Jones (Shirley), Charles Jones (Ellen), and Anthony Jones (Jennifer); siblings, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Darryl Dean Coker
Darryl Dean Coker, 58, of Plant City, died at home of a heart attack Sept. 16, 2015 Mr. Coker was born in Plant City in 1956. He was a graduate of Plant City High School and computer drafting technical school. Before retiring, he worked at Navy Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Georgia, as project manager, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joan Davis Fletcher
Joan Davis Fletcher, 90, died Sept. 12, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fletcher was born in Plant City and resided in The Pines of Sarasota for three years. She is survived by her daughters, Cyndee DellaValle (Joe), Debbie Griffin (Ben Hill), Virginia Weber (Rick) and Rina Korfman (Bob); son, Tom Howell (Joana); daughter-in-law, Connie […]
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