Nann Gibbs Fenner, 78, of Plant City, died July 20, 2013. She was a proud alumna of Plant City High School’s Class of 1954 and a talented seamstress and artisan. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She is survived by her children, Ric Fenner (Margaret) and Jennifer Jackson; grandchildren, Rachael Varela (Eddy), Jacob […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roland William Sweeney
Roland William Sweeney, 70, of Lakeland, died July 18, 2013, at his home. Born March 5, 1943, in Laurel, Md., he was the son of the late Roland and Margaret Fowler Sweeney. He was the husband of Betty Morgan Sweeney, who survives. Mr. Sweeney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael A. Packanik
Michael A. Packanik, 89, of Plant City, and formerly of Neville Island, Penn., died July 17, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice in Ruskin, Florida. Mr. Packanik was a resident of Neville Island for 60 years before moving to Florida, and was a long time member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in McKees […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dessa Mae Linzy
Dessa Mae Linzy, 71, of Plant City, died July 15, 2013, at Moffitt Cancer Center. Born September 27, 1941 in Fyffe, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Henry Rucks and the late Rosa Hicks Rucks. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, C. Ommer Linzy. Mrs. Linzy was the manager of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Juanita Bonnie Johnson
Juanita Bonnie Johnson, 86, of Plant City, died July 17, 2013. Born April 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Dorothy Deas DeVane. She was the wife of Howard Johnson, who survives. Mrs. Johnson attended First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church and loved flowers and crafts. In addition to her husband, Howard […]
Continue ReadingJames Virgil ‘Poppy’ Boyles
James Virgil ‘Poppy’ Boyles, 77, of Valrico, died July 17, 2013, at Brandon Regional Hospital. He was born June 4, 1936, in Ridgeland, S.C. He was the husband of Rebecca Holt Boyles, who survives. Mr. Boyles was a salesman with Best Line Oil Company and was a member of Brandon Christian Church and of Brandon […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Terry P. Antrim
Terry P. Antrim, 78, of Plant City, died July 10, 2013, at home. Terry was born in St. Paul, Minn., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol, and loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon July 27, at the clubhouse of The […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Clint Cline
Clint Cline calls this image, “Twins,” and he captured it with an iPhone 4 on Forbes Road near Miley Road. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek Middle teacher blasts off with NASA curriculum
When Tecca Kilmer was growing up, she was fascinated with the space program and the buzz that existed around astronauts, NASA and walking on the moon. Now, Kilmer gets to be part of it. The Turkey Creek Middle School physical-education teacher was selected as one of eight educators nationally to help create a curriculum for […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Jim’ Crosby
James ‘Jim’ Crosby, 56, of Plant City, died July 9, 2013. He was the son of the late Robert and Betty Crosby. Mr. Crosby enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching football and spending time on the water fishing. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Karen Crosby; son, […]
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