Thomas Donaldson Richey Jr., 77, of Plant City, died in his home April 8, 2013. Mr. Richey retired after 31 years, from the Department of Transportation for the State of Florida. He then founded his own surveying company, Hillsborough Surveying Inc. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Patty; son, David (Amy) and daughter Linda Wilkerson […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Angel Lee Liscome Scott
Angel Lee Liscome Scott, 74, of Auburndale, died April 13, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born April 2, 1939, in Collierville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Whitehead and the late Dora Holmes Whitehead. She was the wife of the late James Liscome Sr. and Allan Scott. Survivors include her sons, […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: EcoWater Systems
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the EcoWater Systems April 17, at its location, 1508 Sammonds Road, Plant City. EcoWater Systems is a full-service company specializing in water systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. It is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company serving under its CEO, Warren […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Chicago
CHICAGO. Teachers from Knights Elementary brought a copy of their favorite community newspaper to Chicago for St. Patricks Day. Crystal Romano, kindergarten, Dana Moore, 5th grade, Suzanne Johnson, 4th grade and Leanne Smith, assistant principal, caught up on some hometown news near Chicago’s festive green river. The educators were in the Windy City for that […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rexal Lee Tolbert
Rexal Lee Tolbert, 66, of Lithia/Plant City, died April 5, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tolbert was a self-employed drywall hanger, who loved his family, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Delores; children, Rex Tolbert (Beth), Regina Lois Tolbert, Sandra Hartzell (Frank), Teresa Wood (Chip), Ginger Williams […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘JD’ David Rorrer
James “JD” David Rorrer, 69, of Plant City, died March 31, 2013. Born February 20, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Rorrer and the late Mae Webb Rorrer. He was the husband of Barbara Macomber Rorrer. Mr. Rorrer served as an E-2 in the Marine Corps from 1961 until […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Toshiko (Nakada) Molden
Toshiko (Nakada) Molden, of Plant City, died March 27, 2013. Born in March 21, 1932, in Tokyo, Japan, on March 21, 1932, she was the wife Daniel Everett Molden Jr., who preceded her in death. As a young woman, Mrs. Molden danced ballet primarily for the Jane Barlow company. She later served as a tour […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Albert ‘Al’ E. Cole
Albert “Al” E. Cole, 89, of Plant City, died April 1, 2013. Born March 25, 1924, in Pennsylvania, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Koscur Cole, in 1995, and his brother, Melvin, and sister, Eleanor. Survivors include his beloved companion of 16 years, Betty Merritt; brothers, George (Sharon) and Larry; his daughters, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Ellen Butler
Mary Ellen Butler, 70, of Plant City, died March 26, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital. Born November 15, 1942, in Louisburg, N.C., she was the daughter of the late John Ayscue and the late Mary Ellis Ayscue. Survivors include her son, John Jeffery Brownlee; and brother, John R. Ayscue Jr. She was preceded in death […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Grimes Hardware Center
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Grimes Hardware Center, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. The Grimes family is known for Grimes Produce Company and is pleased to open a hometown hardware store — Grimes Hardware Center. The store services the needs of farmers, ranchers, plumbers and homeowners. The store also […]
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