James Washington Cribbs, 87, died March 21, 2014. Mr. Cribbs was reunited with his beloved wife, Dinky, who preceded him in death. He is survived by sons Dennis Cribbs (LaVerne), David Cribbs (Niki) and Keith Cribbs (Kathy); daughters, Pam Ouzts (Wade) and Bonnie Haney; sister, Shirley Baxter (Herman); sisters-in-law, Geneva Cribbs, Dot Andreu and Lucille […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cynthia Marie Floyd
Cynthia Marie Floyd, 64, of Plant City, died March 19, 2014, at HPH Hospice, in Dade City. Born July 3, 1949, in Modesto, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Hayden and Norma Peach Miller. She was the wife for 45 years of Charles Floyd, who survives. Mrs. Floyd was a past officer with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donald Frederick Hallberg
Donald Frederick Hallberg, 87, of Plant City, died March 17, 2014. Mr. Hallberg was born Dec. 20, 1926, to Fred and Esther (Petersen) Hallberg, of Clark, S.D., where he grew up. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army and returned to work with his father in the family business until 1953. After his marriage to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Tracey R. Potter
Tracey R. Potter, 46, of Plant City, died March 18, 2014. Mr. Potter was a lifelong resident of Plant City, loved his animals and enjoyed spending time with family, especially at the holidays. He is survived by his son, Alex Potter; parents, Helen and Charlie Potter; and sisters, Crystal Wolfe (Rodney) and Linda Snow. Mr. Potter […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruby V. Surrency
Ruby V. Surrency, 90, of Plant City, died March 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory; and son, Virgil. She is survived by sister, Alee Murray; and granddaughter, Debi. Condolences may be made at wecare.io.
Continue ReadingObituary: Blanca Lidia Paz Rios
Blanca Lidia Paz Rios, 61, of Canaveral, Honduras, died March 19, 2014, at her son’s home in Plant City. She was born Feb. 19, 1953, in Ilama, Honduras, to the late Felicano Paz and Rafaela Rios. She was the husband of Tito Avelar, who survives. Survivors also include four sons, two daughters, eight sisters, one […]
Continue ReadingIN MEMORIAM: John R. Sapp
John R. Sapp 1989 to 2013 It has been one year since you Went to be with the Lord It has turned our lives upside down We miss you so much. God’s promise: It’s not the end It’s only the beginning. We will carry you with us in our hearts Until we see you again. […]
Continue ReadingIN MEMORIAM: Nora Lehman Robertson
Nora Lehman Robertson Nov. 19, 1927 to March 24, 2012 It’s been two years ago Since you took your heavenly flight Into heaven’s holy city Where the Son of God’s the light. Our lives are oh so different And everything has changed Since the day God called you home Nothing’s ever been the same. We […]
Continue ReadingSollenberger named interim Plant City manager
Plant City commissioners appointed David Sollenberger as interim city manager March 20, in an special meeting. The appointment comes one day after the Hillsborough County Commission approved the hiring of current Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel as its deputy county administrator. Sollenberger is no stranger to the city’s top seat. After retiring as city manager […]
Continue ReadingRotary Club donates AEDs
The Noon Rotary Club of Plant City donated recently another 20 Automated External Defibrillators to the Plant City Police Department. Police Capt. Jerry Stwan and Capt. Susan Pruet received the units from Rotary Club President Aaron Davis. The club previously supplied seven units to the department, and of those, three already have been used in […]
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