Leona “Granny Nub” Coone, 87, of Pitts, Georgia, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in the medical center of Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. Mrs. Coone was born April 21, 1928, in Allentown, Florida. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Linzy and Antie Mae Hughes. She was retired from the Florida Sip Company […]
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Obituary: Reverend Clifford L. Halford
The Reverend Clifford L. Halford, 83, of Plant City, died Nov. 9, 2015, in Tampa. A native of Clermont, Florida, Rev. Halford was the son of Lee and Lillie Youmans Halford. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Ann DuBois
Shirley Ann DuBois, 81, of Plant City, died Nov. 10, 2015. Mrs. DuBois is survived by her children, Chris DuBois (Sheri), Karen DuBois, Mark DuBois (Lynn) and Connie DuBois; and two grandchildren, Cori Jo and Chris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. DuBois Jr., and infant son, Charles Kent. A celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Billy Royce Johnson
Billy Royce Johnson, 71, of Dover, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Mr. Johnson was a native of Turkey Creek. He was the only son of Henry and Sible Henderson Johnson. He was a physician’s assistant and O.R. Tech at South Florida Baptist Hospital for over 30 years and was a member of Faith Lighthouse Church. […]
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Obituary: Deborah Modlin Snider
Deborah Modlin Snider, 68, of Plant City, and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Nov. 8, 2015. Mrs. Snider was a retired English department head at New Palestine High School in Indiana, where she earned Teacher of the Year honors. She was a graduate of Indiana Central College, where she was a cheerleader and honor student. […]
Continue ReadingPCHS students win art awards
By Arden White Photos By Logan Self Plant City High School students were recognized Monday, Nov. 9, for their art entries in the national Reflections Art Contest. The award ceremony was held at the John R. Trinkle Center on the Hillsborough Community College campus for the second consecutive year. It honored students in music composition, […]
Continue ReadingOptimist Club honors PCHS students
Nine Plant City High students were recently honored by the Plant City Optimist Club for their achievements in the 2015-16 school year. At the Monday, Nov. 16 Youth Appreciation Ceremony, around 70 guests watched as Luke Whitmore, Jaquasious Dasher, Markese Hargrove, Latoya McIntyre, Calaydria Callins, Deanna Rodriguez, Chase Lott, Olivia Brosky and Nicholas Coker were […]
Continue ReadingUnited Food Bank holding drive at Christmas Lane
Among the many changes coming to Christmas Lane in 2015 is the addition of a canned food drive. Sponsored by the United Food Bank of Plant City, the drive will accept any canned goods and dry foods on-site. Christmas Lane, which has moved to the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, will host the drive for as […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life seeking tea party sponsor
Relay for Life Plant City is set to host its second annual Tea Party fundraiser, and just need to find a sponsor. The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, is looking for a sponsor to contribute $250 to the event. The fee will cover five tickets to the event, and the business will […]
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