Penny Lynn Fox, 40 of Plant City, died Dec. 27, 2013. Born Feb. 9, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Howard. She was the beloved wife of Edward Fox, who survives. Mrs. Fox enjoyed cross stitch and crochet, and was also a big fan of “Duck Dynasty.” Survivors also include sons, Michael […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Oralia Lopez-Sipaque
Oralia Lopez-Sipaque, 28, of Plant City died Jan. 1, 2014, at home. Born June 13, 1985, in Escvintla, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Francisco Lopez and Irene Sipaque. She was the wife of Jose Aguilera. Also surviving are two children; and many family and friends, who loved her very much. A funeral service was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Judith Ann Pritt
Judith Ann Pritt, 69, died Dec. 30, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in Hoboken, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Bartucci and Margaret Killen Bartucci. Mrs. Pritt was a package designer for Anchor Glass Container, in Tampa. Survivors include a son, Paul Pritt; daughter, Diana (James) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Devon (Bubba) Sheffield
James Devon (Bubba) Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. He was born Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield. He was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Keith Shiver
Paul Keith Shiver, 53 of Lakeland, died Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. Born May 7, 1960 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Hugh Shiver and Helen (Jim) Huggins, who survives. Also surviving are brothers, Kevin Shiver and Jimmy Huggins; sisters, Karen Shiver and Lisa Huggins. Mr. Shiver loved praise and worship […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Loette Strickland
Dorothy Loette Strickland, 74, died Dec. 22, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Plant City, to James and Ruth (Norman) Hiott. She married Jay W. Strickland, who survives. She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God. Mrs. Strickland, — or Moma or Nana, as she was affectionately […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Marie Westgate
Doris Marie Westgate, 71, died Dec. 21, 2013, in Lakeland. She was born in Susquehanna, Pa. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Ballard, Lori Balai and Kimberly Carillo; three brothers, Dennis, Walter and James Ballard; six sisters, Marian Parker, Betty Dumas, Lillian Middleton, Beverly Winnie, Ruth Ballard and Gloria Hauer Bishop; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Krystina, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City police searching for runaway
The Plant City Police Department is seeking information regarding a missing/runaway juvenile. Ivy Garner, 14, has been missing since Dec. 12, 2013. She is described as 5-foot-2, 110 pounds, with with short, black hair. Detectives believe Ivy may be traveling back and forth between Lakeland, Plant City and Zephyrhills. Anyone with information should call Det. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to welcome home National Guardsmen
National Guard members from Plant City who had been deployed to the Middle East will return home Sunday afternoon at a community event at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. More than 200 soldiers will enjoy the event with their families, friends and fellow community members at 1 p.m. Jan. 5, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Charlie Grimes […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen dies in Indiana crash
A 19-year-old from Plant City died in a single-vehicle rollover crash last last night. According to the Kokomo Tribune, William Lamoreaux, of Plant City, was driving a 2002 Pontiac Aztek when he lost control and drove into a ditch. The vehicle flipped multiple times. Lamoreaux wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was ejected, according to Tipton […]
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