The Plant City Community Chorale is looking for new singers in preparation for its 2014 Christmas concert, A Family Christmas Festival. PCCC invites singers of all musical backgrounds and abilities to join others drawn to inspiring and engaging choral work. The 2014 Christmas Season enrollment begins Monday, Aug. 25. Members range in age from 25 to […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Lourdes Vollmer
Lourdes Vollmer, 84, of Plant City, died Aug. 10, 2014, at her home. Born Aug. 30, 1929, in Bristol, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Placido Correia and Maria Correia. She was the wife of the late Harold Vollmer. Survivors include sons, Richard Vollmer, Michael Vollmer and David Vollmer; daughter, Debbie (James) Stewart; […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Mary ‘Lucille’ Mercer
Mary “Lucille” Mercer, 77, of Lakeland, died Aug. 5, 2014. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church, in Plant City. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a loving sister and a loyal friend who was loved by all. She never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband of 59 […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Cindy Kilgore McGehee
Cindy Kilgore McGehee, 71, of Plant City, died Aug. 10, 2014. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a former member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles L. McGehee; daughters, Kandie Ferguson (Scott) and Krystal McGehee; grandchildren, Brandie Getchell, Stacie Truitt (A.C.), Devyn Katz (Joshua) […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Steven Alan Knight
Steven Alan Knight, 57, of Plant City, died unexpectedly June 19, 2014, because of undiagnosed heart-health issues. He was born Jan. 14, 1957, in Tampa, to Connie and Inez Knight, who predeceased him. Mr. Knight remained a kind and humble soul throughout his life and will be missed dearly. A memorial service will be held […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY:Lacey Louise Furney
Lacey Louise Furney, 80, of Dover, died Aug. 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert L. Furney; daughter, Donna Kahelin (Thom); grandchildren, Aaron, Robbie and Adam; sister, Grace Jordan; and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Aug. 11, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City; interment […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Rebecca Lynn Fuentes
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Fuentes, 54, of Mulberry, died Aug. 10, 2014. She retired from the Hillsborough County school system. She is survived by her son, Steven McGuire (Ashley), of Mulberry; grandchildren, Steven Jr., Makinnah, Tesslynn and Penelope; mother, Priscilla Parks, of Lakeland; brother, Richard Jacobs (Michelle), of Valrico; and dog, Romeo. The family will receive […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Brenda ‘Brandy’ Baysinger (Loyd)
Brenda “Brandy” Baysinger (Loyd), 56, of Plant City, died July 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ted; parents, Barbara Reed, of Virginia, and Ellis Loyd, of Lakeland; two brothers, James and Jay Allen Roberts; two sisters, Debbie Mitchell and Bonnie Gardner; and her extended family. A Celebration of Life will […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Sofia Bayo
Sofia Bayo, 94, of Plant City, died Aug. 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ventura Gonzalez. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine F. Findlay (Alexander); grandson, Daniel M. Interian (Diana), of New Jersey; granddaughter, Sofia Interian; step-grandchildren, Michael Findlay, of New Jersey, and Jeffrey Findlay, of New Jersey; nieces, Vivian […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: County approves Keel & Curley rezone
Hillsborough County commissioners approved today a rezone request that allows Keel & Curley Winery to continue operating its craft brewery, Two Henrys Brewing Company. The unanimous decision came after testimony from Plant City residents both in support and in opposition to the rezoning. For a complete story, pick up Friday’s edition of the Plant City […]
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