Patricia “Pat” Headley, 84, of Plant City and formerly of Corsicana, Texas, and Penn Yan, N.Y., died Nov. 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden Headley. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Dudzik (Robert), Scotte Bell (Sandra) and Douglas Michael; grandchildren, Teysha Hester (Tim), Chris Arthur, Derek Bell, Leandra Vasquez […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert Sheffield
Herbert Sheffield, 81, died Nov. 16, 2013, in Temple Terrace. Mr. Sheffield was an avid farmer, member of the Mango Church of God, Local 397 Ironworker and U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise; two sons, Tommy (Debbie) and Timmy (Robin); daughter, Regay Reeves (Wesley); two sisters, Mary Williams […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Colding Stanaland
Dorothy Colding Stanaland, 88, of Plant City, died Nov. 5, 2013. Born, July 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Pringle Colding. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James William Stanaland, Survivors include sons, Roy (Mary) L. Stanaland and Walter T. Stanaland Sr.; daughter, Linda (Allan) S. Wetherington; […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake golf course rezone request could be filed next month
Several new pieces of information regarding the future of Walden Lake Golf & Country Club and its two golf courses were made public during a special Walden Lake Community Association workshop Nov. 19, at Plant City Church of God. The highlights: • Visions Golf LLC, the owner of the country club and golf courses, could […]
Continue ReadingPlant City primed for annual BBQ throwdown
When you arrive at the Randy L. Larson Four-Plex this weekend for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Plant City Pig Jam, your senses will be bombarded with all the sights, sounds and smells one of the area’s largest barbecue competitions. You’ll see lavish RVs sporting custom, barbecue-themed paint jobs. The sauces […]
Continue ReadingDustin Hill earns top Plant City Fire Rescue award
Plant City Fire Rescue announced firefighter paramedic Dustin Hill as its 2013 Firefighter of the Year. His selection was founded not on one single act but rather on several facets of his career. Most recently, Hill was selected as one of the department’s Emergency Response Team members. Hill also serves as a field training officer […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Deborah Gonzalez
Deborah Gonzalez took this photo with her iPhone Sept. 6, above the Publix at Walden Woods. She calls it, “Prism in the Sky.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Grace C. Ross
Grace C. Ross, 97, of Haines City/Lake Alfred, died Nov. 7, 2013. She was born April 30, 1916, in North Carolina to Henry and Nancy Connor Barnes. Mrs. Ross was a homemaker and a Tupperware manager, as well as a past member of First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred and a member of Landmark Baptist […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Audelia Ramirez Lechuga Espinosa
Audelia Ramirez Lechuga Espinosa, 72, of Plant City died Nov. 10, 2013, at her home. Born Nov. 19, 1940, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Silvestre Ramirez and Maria Lechuga. Mrs. Espinosa was a member at St. Clement Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Raul (Guadalupe), Antonio (Sylvia), Manuel (Maria) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wade Franklin
Wade Franklin, 58, died Nov. 10, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, due to complications from a prolonged illness. He was born on March 31, 1955, in Plant City and has been a lifetime resident. He was an employee for the Tampa Tribune for more than 25 years. Mr. Franklin was predeceased in death by […]
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