Cheryl Parke Meeks, 70, of Plant City, and born in St. Louis, Missouri, died Nov. 21, 2015. Parkesdale Farm Market mourns the loss of its own. Her granddaughter, Zoe, summed her up best: she had a beautiful heart, soul and face. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James W. “Jim” Meeks; son, […]
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Obituary: Mary Etta Myers
Mary Etta Myers, 76, of Lakeland, died Oct. 28, at her home. Mrs. Myers was an active member of Full Gospel Tabernacle and had served many families as a housekeeper for over 25 years. She also worked in the past for Sooner Defense, making ammunition for the military. She is survived by her son, Donald […]
Continue ReadingTribute: Randall Lee Moore Jr.
Randall Lee Moore Jr. Dec. 31, 1974 – Nov. 18, 2014 A walk with God brings forth comfort knowing the child has gone to heaven. I love you and miss you. — Mama
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Obituary: Margaret Gargani
Margaret Gargani, 101, of Plant City, died Nov. 19, 2015, in Lakeland, Florida. A native of Philadelphia, Mrs. Gargani was the daughter of Frank and Anna Labriola Venuti. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and knitting, and talking and sharing with her family. She is survived by her children, Anthony Gargani (Susan), Frank Gargani (Maria), Marianne Pillarella […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Henry Lee Hutto
Henry Lee Hutto, 83, of Dover, and born in Largo, Florida, died Nov. 18, 2015. Mr. Hutto was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War. He was a retired state trooper with Florida Highway Patrol and a strawberry farmer. He was the chairman of deacons for Church on the […]
Continue ReadingHoliday events kick off December
Although Plant City residents may have seen holiday displays and evergreen wreaths going up in Historic Downtown in November, they won’t shine until two traditions brighten the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World: Lights of Love and the Christmas Parade. For anyone who wants to kick off the season, these two events offer caroling, sweet […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jacqueline Minich
Jacqueline Minich, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Minich was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Larry; son, Dean Mosher; brother, Tyrone Andrews; and nine grandchildren. A celebration of life will be scheduled at St. Clement […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alice Lampp
Alice Lampp, 85, died Nov. 10, 2015, in Plant City. Ms. Lampp was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Plant City. She worked many years for GTE and retired from a local Plant City credit union. She is survived by her nieces, Sherry L. Willis (Michael) and Rebecca “Becky” Richey; great-nieces, Michelle Tears […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy T. Miller
Dorothy T. Miller, 96, of Lakeland, died Nov. 11, 2015. A native of Oakfield, Wisconsin, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Meyers Tesch. She was of the Methodist faith. She was an amateur novelist who also enjoyed gardening, flower arranging, sewing, playing bridge and playing piano and guitar. She was […]
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