Farris Orell Pugh, 71, died Feb. 14, 2014, in Gainesville. He was born in Tampa, to James Farris Pugh and Myrtle Alma (Newman). He is survived by his brother, James F. Pugh. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, in Tampa. Condolences may be made […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Geraldine Hall Ramsey
Geraldine Hall Ramsey, 82, of Dover, died Feb. 11, 2014 Born March 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Scott Hall. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Ramsey. Survivors include daughters, Sherry (Michael) Carlisle and Barbara (Art) Watkins; sisters, Pearl (J.E.) Davidson and sister-in-heart Tella (John) Vore; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret Christine Tucker
Margaret Christine Tucker, 78, died Feb. 11, 2014, in Lakeland. She is survived by her loving sister, Nadine Brinson; and loving brother, Alfred Knighton (Gail). A graveside service took place Feb. 15, at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City. Condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Alfred ‘Sonny’ Bubble
Alfred “Sonny” Bubble, 69, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. He retired after 23 years, as a senior master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He then worked for Lykes Bros. and retired after 21 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; daughters, Rhonda Rusak (Michael) and Leia Bubble; grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Claude D. Wilkes
Claude D. Wilkes, 75, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Ann Long; aunt, Margaret Hobkirk; nephews, Ricky Williams, Greg Williams, Billy Long and Jason Long; niece, Lisa Cothron; and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claxton and Evelyn Wilkes; sister, Barbara […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wilbur Lee Hicks
Wilbur Lee Hicks, 76, died Feb. 2, 2014, with his family at his side, after a battle with cancer. He was a native of Plant City and a city employee for 21 years. Born a storyteller, Mr. Hicks could entertain family and friends with stories mostly about the Old West. He loved old Western movies. […]
Continue ReadingThief crashes stolen van on I-4
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Lakeland man after he crashed a stolen vehicle while driving on Interstate 4. According to FHP reports, at about 12:41 p.m., Feb. 15, Gurnam and Sarbjit Hayre, of Winter Haven, were traveling eastbound on Interstate 4, east of McIntosh Road, when their vehicle became disabled. Gurnam Hayre pulled the […]
Continue ReadingNo injuries reported in Plant City brush fire
It took Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews about one-half hour to extinguish a Plant City brush fire Sunday. According to Fire Rescue reports, crews responded Feb. 16, to 1120 Swilley Road, following the report of a large brush fire. The first crews that arrived on scene reported less than an acre of property was on fire, along […]
Continue ReadingCourtney Singletary: Family, faith come first
Editor’s note: Since news broke of the city’s investigation into former Police Chief Steven Singletary, his wife, Courtney, has stood firmly by his and their children’s sides. Her dedication to her wedding vows never wavered — drawing both praise and criticism. Her path of choice is the more difficult one, but for Courtney, the decision […]
Continue ReadingCity to forward Singletary investigation to FDLE
In a unanimous vote Feb. 10, city commissioners decided to send an investigative report regarding former Police Chief Steven Singletary to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Ethics Commission. City Attorney Ken Buchman prepared the letter of request this week. The forwarding would subject Commissioner Billy Keel to investigation. It was Keel who […]
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