Margaret Lorene Forbes Gavin, 93, of Plant City, died May 3, 2014. Mrs. Gavin was born on March 7, 1921, in Plant City, and grew up during the Great Depression. She worked hard and helped family and friends to survive during those trying times. She married her husband, Bill, only to see him off to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bethel H. Goddard
Bethel H. Goddard, 84, of Plant City, died April 13, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War, was a foster parent for 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie; children, Allen Goddard (Patty), Lori […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James E. ‘Gene’ Mindedahl Jr.
James E. “Gene” Mindedahl Jr., 58, of Plant City, died May 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol; children, Cara “C.J.” Balliett (Aaron) and Caty Mindedahl; grandson, Liam James Balliett; mother, Mavis Mindedahl; brother, Johnny Mindedahl; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jose Ponce
Jose Ponce, 57, of Dover, died April 28, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Socorro Ponce; siblings, Emerita (Antonio), Salvador (Lidia), Roberto, Delia (Eliseo), Juan (Elvia), Guadalupe (Alma), Martha (Agustin), Israel (Lucy) and Veronica (Hector); and many nieces, nephews and loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lorenzo Ponce. A Funeral […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Karen Ponce
Karen Ponce, 58, of Plant City, died April 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roberto; children, Robert, Patrick (Carrie), Joseph and David (Beth); grandchildren, Maddison, BeaAnna, Blake, Logan and Loraina; and siblings, Patricia and Kenny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edna Stevens. A Funeral Mass […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John Bauer
John “Jack” Bauer, 78, of Mulberry, died April 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Allison Bauer; children Annelisa, Marianne, John Jr. (Kelly) and William; grandchildren, Cassandra, Shannara, Jessie Jr., and Michael; and many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life took place May 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingFamily to host candlelight vigil for Misti Whitfield
One year after Plant City native Misti Whitfield disappeared, her family will host a candlelight vigil. The vigil will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Historic Downtown Plant City. Whitfield was last seen May 2, 2013, near Nautical Marine, 5525 W. Hillsborough Ave. It is unlike the […]
Continue ReadingChurch to host prayer service for Doug Gibbs
As many of you know, Doug Gibbs, the Gibber, son, brother, companion, uncle and dear friend to many in Plant City, is very ill and in need of prayer. Randy Humphrey, longtime friend of Gibbs and pastor at Hopeweaver Community Church, has offered his church building to facilitate the prayer service, which will take place from […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes
East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes — The 2014 Spring Tour of Homes, presented by the East Hillsborough Historical Society, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The tour will begin at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Homes include 805 N. […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest student caused morning school bus crash
A 16-year-old Strawberry Crest High School student has been charged with careless driving after he rear-ended a school bus full of students heading to Armwood High School this morning. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 6:30 a.m. May 1, Logan Slanders was driving a Ford F150 southbound on State Road 579 at about […]
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