On a typical Wednesday night, the parking lot at Cork United Methodist Church on Sam Allen Road in Plant City is host to only a few cars. The Rev. George Hatmaker, Cork United’s newest pastor, isn’t dissuaded. Hatmaker had his first Sunday as pastor at the church this month. The church has just over 90 […]
Continue ReadingTeen still fighting one year after her cancer diagnosis
Taylor Goethals has had a busy year. On July 18, Taylor left with her family to spend two weeks riding four-wheelers in the woods of Georgia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The rising Plant City High School sophomore also spent her summer volunteering as a leader at First United Methodist Church’s vacation Bible school, where she […]
Continue ReadingPawsitive Effect
No one can deny that Dr. Christy Layton is popular. Just ask her many four-legged friends. The Plant City veterinarian, who owns Timberlane Pet Hospital and Resort, was recently nominated to be America’s Favorite Veterinarian by her practice manager, Adrienne Swisher, and head veterinary technician, David Goodyear. Out of 500 veterinarians nominated for the American […]
Continue ReadingWLCA hopes to build drop-off zone for school
The Walden Lake Community Association has discovered that Walden Lake owns approximately 10 acres of land behind Walden Lake Elementary School, near Turkey Creek Road. The board is hoping to work with the school to create a safe drop-off zone by using some of this land for parents and students to park. The idea was […]
Continue ReadingAiling fisherman hopes to find health on the water
Weekday or weekend, rain or shine, Jeffrey Rose can be found fishing. The 45-year-old father of three is happiest on the water, his wife, April Rose, says. It’s one of the only times that Jeffrey Rose ever sits still. Constantly on the go at work as a forklift operator or running errands for the family, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Willie Wright
Willie Wright, 79, of Plant City, died July 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Hopewell, Mr. Wright was the son of Willie Wright and Minnie Mooney. He was a member of Faith Temple Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Freddie Lee Wright; sons, Clayton, Slyvester and Venesta Wright; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles Kemp
Charles Kemp, 68, of Mulberry and Plant City, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Palm Terrace in Lakeland. A native of Plant City, he was the son of John and Annie Kemp. Mr. Kemp was a member of the Freewill Holiness Church in Dover and was a delivery driver for Borden’s Milk for over 30 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Katherine Elizabeth Anderson
Katherine Elizabeth Anderson, 84, of Plant City, died July 12, 2015 at home. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Coppersmith Kohr. She was a homemaker and a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She loved bingo, puzzles and her dog, Buster. She is survived by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ann Marie Bowers
Ann Marie Bowers, 95, of Plant City, died July 17, 2015. Mrs. Bowers was born in Tennessee and worked at the B17 Bomber windshield production factory during WWII. She was a member of Turkey Creek Assembly of God in Plant City. She volunteered at the church with the seniors program and the food pantry program. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bonnie Claire Ellis
Bonnie Claire Ellis, 89, of Plant City, died July 14, 2015. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the Plant City Bridge Club and the Plant City Women’s Investment Group (WIGS). She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and she enjoyed reading, cooking and traveling. She is survived by her sons, Michael Ellis (Jacqueline), of […]
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