CAYMAN ISLANDS. Dennis and Cheryl Owen brought the Plant City Times & Observer with them on a trip to the Cayman Islands. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken. […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Berlin, Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY. Doug and Heather Updike caught up on their hometown news while in Berlin, Germany. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Bahamas
BAHAMAS. Annisa Peterson took two very special editions with her on a trip to the Bahams. “I take this copy of the Observer everywhere I go,” she says. “It’s my Hometown Hero — my son, Kyle Hargroves. The other paper is of another Hometown Hero, Justin Galeno. “I love to show off all of the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Iceland and Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM. Doris and Bob Roderick took the Plant City Times & Observer on a recent trip to Iceland and Amsterdam. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Carlo
Edna Carlo, 89, of Plant City, died April 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic Carlo. She is survived by son, John Carlo (Renee); granddaughters, Brittany Carlo and Amber Carlo; and siblings, Lucille Faircloth, Evans Brock, Illmae Phillips (Ben) and Jerry Brock (Sue). A Celebration of Life was held April 18, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Neville Clayton Davis Sr.
Neville “Clayton” Davis, Sr., 81, of Plant City, died April 16, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, RayNell Simmons […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph W. Donnell
Ralph W. Donnell, 68, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gayle; daughters, Angel Silas (Lee) and Rachel Olvera (Jose); and grandchildren, Jason, Haleigh, Sierra, Stephen, Hadden and Ramon. The family received April 24, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Online condolences may be made 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 and 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), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Maria Santos Godines
Maria Santos Godines, 73, of Plant City, died April 24, 2014. Born June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo Santos and the late Maria Olivarri Santos. She was the wife of the late Heliberto Godines. Survivors include sons, Eliberto (Rosario) Godinez, Jr. and Eddie (Aurora) Godinez Sr.; daughters, Cyndi (Michael) Hare, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Max R. Henderson
Max R. Henderson, 84, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Amagene; children, Johnnie Henderson (Candy) and Lisa Surrency (Jeff); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Dennis M. Henderson. The family received April 23, […]
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