James “Buck” Blanton, 64 died on July 28, 2014, at his home. Born May 11, 1950 in Plant City, he was the son of the late Edward and Dora Thompson Blanton. Mr. Blanton attended Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church, was a driver for Chevron Oil Company and loved to fish. Survivors include a daughter, Angela […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margie Wells Martin
Margie Wells Martin, 92, of Plant City, died July 26, 2014, at LifePath Sun City Hospice House. She was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Girard, Ala., to J. D. and Lillian Norris Wells. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Theodore R. Martin, U.S. Army (retired). As the wife of a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cindy Jane Simpkins
Cindy Jane Simpkins, 57, of Lakeland, died July 28, 2014, at Palm Terrace of Lakeland. Born May 10, 1957, in Dover, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Jean Niper. She was the wife of Robert Simpkins, who survives. Mrs. Simpkins was an all-around handywoman, and loved to fish, paint and do […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jerry R. Spangler
Jerry R. Spangler, 69, of Plant City, died July 25, 2014. Mr. Spangler enjoyed fishing, playing the Wii, traveling to North Florida and listening to his police scanner. He will be dearly missed by his family. Mr. Spangler is predeceased by his wife, Anita Spangler, and his sister, Donna Brown. Survivors include two sons, Greg Brown […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Wayne Tanner
Richard Wayne Tanner, 57, of Plant City, died July 27, 2014. Born Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jesse Tanner and Mary Hull Tanner, who survives. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors also include a daughter, Courtney Ashley; sister, Pamela Cagle; and grandchild, Juda Ashley. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Santos J. Noriega
Santos J. Noriega, 33, of Dover, died July 26, 2014. He is survived by his father, Jose Noriega (Marcelina); son, Santos Joel Noriega; brothers, Jose D. Noriega and Juan J. Noriega (Cassandra); grandmother, Ester Ramirez; and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Santos R. Noriega. A Celebration of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Evelyn Martin
Evelyn Martin, 86, of Durant, died July 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Martin; and son-in-law, John Mack. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Midulla, of Colorado, and Judy Mack, of Valrico; siblings, Pauline Connor and Tracy Martin; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: G.W. ‘George’ Taylor
G.W. “George” Taylor, 75, of Dover, died July 27, 2014. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beverly; children, Pacer, Darrell, Mike (Sandi), Edwina (Ray), Becky (David) and G.W. Jr.; siblings, Vera Mae, Eston (Sue), Nancy, Myra, Gladys and Robert; 20 grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingMan dies after being hit by pickup in Plant City
A 33-year-old man died July 26, after collapsed on State Road 574 and was struck by a pickup. According to Plant City Police Department reports, Santos Noriega was walking eastbound along S.R. 574 during the early-morning hours and collapsed in the roadway for an unknown reason. He was struck by a 1994 Dodge Ram. Noriega died at the scene as […]
Continue ReadingBEST BET: Plant City Photo Archives & History Center Official Unveiling of the Plant City Sculptures Exhibit 2014
Plant City Photo Archives & History Center Official Unveiling of the Plant City Sculptures Exhibit 2014 — takes place at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, at McCall Park, Historic Downtown Plant City. Sponsored by the City of Plant City; the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center; Arts Council of Plant City, Greater Plant City […]
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