David Maurice Wheaton, 60, died Oct. 14, 2015, in his Plant City home, where he had lived for the last eight years. Mr. Wheaton was the oldest son of Maurice and Mamie Wheaton. He was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. He grew up in the Brandon area after moving at age 9. He […]
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P.C. BBQ team raising money for cancer patient
The Hardwood BBQ team members are no strangers to lending a helping hand to those in need. Just last month, the team held a fundraiser event for a teen named Nathan Dodds, who was diagnosed with brain cancer. The event, held Oct. 3 at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, was a success. And it wasn’t long […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Eugene Wagner
Robert “Bob” Eugene Wagner, 83, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Wagner was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Clarence and Nellie (Ellsworth) Wagner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Plant City, where he […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Darryl Blanton
Darryl Timothy Blanton, 55, of Plant City, and born in Lakeland, died Nov. 4, 2015. Mr. Blanton loved his family, and he enjoyed camping and watching the Florida Gators. He worked at Watson Clinic as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and was a member of the Florida Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Brunson
Larry E. Brunson, 68, of Plant City, and born in Glenwood, Alabama, died Nov. 4, 2015. Mr. Brunson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Brunson; sons, Adam Brunson (Nicole), of St. Petersburg, and Ethan Brunson, of Plant City; granddaughters, Madison and Sydney; and two brothers. Condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melvin Williams
Melvin Williams, 74, of Plant City, died Oct. 10, 2015, at home. Mr. Williams was the son of Eron and Inez Campbell Williams. He was the owner of Melvin Williams Painting for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Williams; children, Dwayne (Jackie) Williams and Toya Williams; brother, Ronnie Williams; and two grandchildren. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Oralia Espionza Zayas
Oralia Espinoza Zayas, 67, of Dover, died Oct. 8, 2015. Mrs. Zayas was born to Cresencio Espinoza and Maria Navarro in Acuna, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Julio Davila Zayas; son, Julio Zayas Jr.; daughters, Cindy Zayas and Josie Zayas; brother, Reynaldo; sisters, Gloria Espinoza and Maria Hernandez; and grandchildren, Diamond Bautista, Dianira […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeffrey C. Watson
Jeffrey C. Watson, 47, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2015. Mr. Watson was born in Belvidere, Illinois. He attended Plant City Church of God. His life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Michelle J. Watson; children, Nick Watson, Kristen Watson and Jaime Watson; father, Quinten L. Watson Sr.; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gene Smith Sr.
Gene Smith Sr., 84, of Plant City, died Nov. 7, 2015, at his home. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Smith was the son of Samuel and Carrie McIntire Smith. He was a former owner of Gene Smith Garage in Tampa and Plant City, and was an automobile mechanic for more than 70 years. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leo Williams
Leo Bisby Williams, 88, of Plant City, died Nov. 3, 2015 at home of natural causes. Mr. Williams was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to Shorty and Ola Williams. In 1938, he moved with his family to Plant City and was a 1947 graduate of Turkey Creek High School. He was inducted […]
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