William L. Posser, 56, of Plant City, died Jan. 25. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine. He is survived by children, Milisa Augburn (Mike), April Posser and Sandra Weir; siblings, Linda Middleton (Terry), Andrew Posser (Janice), Gail Flowers and Diane Moody (Eugene); 13 grandchildren; and many loving family and friends. The family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry T. Roth
Larry T. Roth died Feb. 1. Mr. Roth graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing and was retired from USA Today. Most currently he was employed by Goals International as a business manager. Mr. Roth was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City and served as finance […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Ann Simpson
Doris Ann Simpson, 79, of Dover, died Feb. 8. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, F.M. “Sonny” Simpson; children, Owen Pach, Jill Stanford (Chuck), Jack Pach (Crystal), Barbara Watkins (Art) and Sherry Carlisle (Michael); many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas Joseph Zoffinger
Thomas Joseph Zoffinger, 57, of Dunedin, died Feb. 7. He was surrounded by family and friends at Brookside Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor. Mr. Zoffinger was born in Oyster Bay, N.Y. He enjoyed sports, traveling, the beach and the Chic-A-Boom room. He graduated from Commonwealth High School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the […]
Continue ReadingFundraiser launches for Durden family
Friends have launched an online fundraiser for the Durden family. George J. Durden, 29, of Plant City, died in a rollover car crash Feb. 8, on westbound Interstate 4, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. His wife, Kasie M. Durden, 27, was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, with critical injuries, including a broken neck, back […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man dies in I-4 rollover crash
One Plant City man died in a rollover crash this morning on Interstate 4. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, George J. Durden, 29, of Plant City, was driving a 2009 Ford F-250 at a high rate of speed at about 12:11 a.m. Feb. 8, on westbound I-4, west of McIntosh Road. Durden lost control of […]
Continue ReadingHappy 71st anniversary!
Stone Ledge Manor residents Lloyd and Mavis Evers celebrated recently their 71st anniversary. They were married Jan. 31, 1943. Together, they have four children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and are members of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Continue ReadingWinner: Sharon Flowers
Sharon Flowers submitted this photo of Plant City’s Warriors At Heart placing wreaths on military graves at Florida National Cemetery, with Wreaths Across America. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.06.14
JAN. 9 SNEAKY, SNEAKY 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft/Dealing in Stolen Property. The suspect came to the Plant City store and took merchandise she had not paid for to the customer service desk. She then presented a receipt from the Gibsonton Walmart in an attempt to obtain a refund on the merchandise. She […]
Continue ReadingLETTERS: Cheers, jeers for police chief coverage
Dear Editor: I respect the way that you reported the news about this. Thank you for your kindness and respect to your hometown. You showed that our hometown loved Observer is respectful and has class. You should be proud of your values. Don’t let lesser people bring you down just because you wouldn’t stoop to […]
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