Phyllis D. Rose (Swisher) died June 26 2013, at home, with her daughter by her side. Mrs. Rose was born May 9, 1932, in Hindsboro, Ill. She lived in Indiana, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, before moving to The Meadows at CountryWood as a pioneering resident. She was an avid golfer, who achieved 12 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sylvia Monroe Murphy Prescott
Sylvia Monroe Murphy Prescott Sylvia Monroe Murphy Prescott, 69 died June 28, 2013. Mrs. Prescott was born Feb. 1, 1944, in Lakeland to the late James Monroe and Ruby Shiver Prescott. Mrs. Prescott retired from the Polk County School District, where she had been a custodian. She was affiliated with New Home Baptist Church, she enjoyed […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Walter Wayne Norquest
Walter Wayne Norquest, 93 of Dover, died June 30, 2013. Born Feb. 18, 1920, he was the husband of Shirley Jenkins Norquest, who survives. Survivors also include many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.http://ivedacorp.com/onlayn-zayavka-na-zaym-na-bankovskuyu-kartu.php
Continue ReadingObituary: Travis Dean Bronson Kinkade
Travis Dean Bronson Kinkade, 19, of Plant City, died June 25, 2013. Born July 11, 1993, in Brandon, he was the son of William Bronson and Brenda (Shayne) Kinkade White. Mr. Kincade loved anything outdoors — hunting, fishing and ATVs — and playing on his Playstation. Survivors include his son, Trenton Kinkade and Trenton’s mother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Nathaniel Tyler Hoxit
Nathaniel Tyler Hoxit, infant son of Melissa Murphy and Juan Hoxit, died June 14, 2013, at Tampa General Hospital. A gathering of family and friends was June 28, at Haught Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.http://ivedacorp.com/onlayn-zayavka-na-zaym-na-bankovskuyu-kartu.php
Continue ReadingWinner: Tom Sadler
Tom Sadler titled this shot, “Old Glory.” “I caught the early-morning sun shining off of the cupola of the First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, on Reynolds Street,” he says. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Josefina Perez Rivera
Josefina Perez Rivera, 93, of Plant City, died June 21, 2013, at her home. Born April 12, 1920, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Perez and the late Maria Rivera. She was the wife of the late Silvestre Amador. Surviving include her sons, Roberto Amador, Gilberto Amador, Victor Perez, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Claar
Kathleen “Kathy” Claar, 57, of Seffner/Plant City, died June 23, 2013. Born April 14, 1956, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Donald Kyle and Sallie Malinski Kyle. She was the beloved wife of Wesley Claar. Mrs. Claar was an administrator with Grace Manor at Lake Morton, was an L.P.N. and had also worked with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Louise Barber
Mary Louise Barber, 68, of Okeechobee and Plant City, died June 24, 2013. Born July 11, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James “Shorty” Lawson and Ludell Bennett Butler. She was the caregiver for her mother, Ludell, who survives her. Survivors include her son, Ray Barber (Robin); daughter, Jeanette McDonald (Stephen); brothers, Earl […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Bill Turner
Bill Turner submitted this beautiful photo of one of his favorite friends. “This fella visits my back yard in Walden Lake on a daily basis,” he says. “Really enjoy his visits.” The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love […]
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