Diane Sparkman is celebrating some major milestones this year. Sparkman, who graduated from Plant City High School in 1965, just attended her 50-year class reunion last month. Her husband, City of Plant City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, was by her side. The two met in high school and, this December, they will be celebrating their 50th […]
Continue ReadingDonna Keel
Donna Keel isn’t a native of Plant City, but she’s pretty close to one — her family moved to Plant City from Texas when she was a toddler. Since then, Keel has become a familiar face and a friend to all in the community that she calls home. From June until March, Keel’s world is […]
Continue ReadingSusan Sullivan
When Susan Sullivan walks down the central hallway of Plant City High School during students’ lunch hour, she is quick to greet familiar faces. It’s only been a few months since Sullivan took over as principal, but she speaks to students as though she’s known them for years. For many students, she has. Sullivan was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wyona Eudora Douglas
Wyona Eudora Douglas, 93, of Lithia, died Sept. 14, 2015. A native of Tampa, Mrs. Douglas was the daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Stringfellow McColskey. She was a war bride and a minister’s wife, and was a well-loved mom, grandma and granny. She was a member of Plant City’s First Baptist Church and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert Harrell
Herbert Harrell, 85, of Wimauma, died Sept. 14, 2015. Mr. Harrell was a member of Alafia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Harrell. He is survived by his sons, Terry Harrell (Betty Jo), of Wimauma, and Stanley Harrell, of Wimauma; grandson, Timothy Harrell, of Wimauma; and sisters, Ruby Bunkely, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Quentin “Benny” DuBois
Quentin “Benny” DuBois, 73, of Lake Wales, and formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, and Granbury, Texas, died Sept. 12, 2015. Mr. DuBois was born in Springhead, Florida. He graduated with honors in nuclear engineering from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. He was the past president of the Nuclear Society, mentor with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gregory “Greg” Wayne Connor
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Connor, 52, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2015. Mr. Connor was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Plant City, and was employed with Chadwell Supply. He loved his family, was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Florida Gators, and enjoyed the beach and making beef jerky. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lewis Franklin Belof
Lewis Franklin Belof, 80, of Lithia, and formerly of Bloomfield and Pompton Plains, New Jersey, died Sept. 16, 2015. Mr. Belof was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to the late Adolf and Natalie Belof. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the New Jersey Insititute of Technology and held a master’s of business administration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gail Guice Nalley
Gail Guice Nalley, 66, of Brandon, died Sept. 14, 2015. Mrs. Nalley was a 1966 graduate of Bartow High School, and she attended Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David L. Nalley; children, Ron Sparks (Jennifer), David Sparks (Janis), Michael Nalley, Holly Leach, Connie Nalley and […]
Continue ReadingMan’s body discovered in Edward Medard Park lake
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a dead man in the lake of Edward Medard Park on Thursday, Sept. 24. Deputies, along with the Marine Unit and Dive Team, responded to a call about an abandoned boat in the area. The man found by deputies was seen launching the boat between 6 a.m. and 7 […]
Continue Reading
