At halftime of the football game against King, Durant got in the homecoming spirit by introducing its female court members to the crowd. The time came for 2014 Homecoming Queen Payton Astin to crown her successor, and Kourtney Fisher got the honor. FRESHMEN Abby Shaw, Jenna Keely SOPHOMORES Baylee Astin, Wynter Fagan JUNIORS Casey Decatur, […]
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The Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks is the pastor at Hopewell Baptist Church, but the Plant City native began his career in ministry as a chaplain for the United States Army. Inside his church office off South County Road 39, the shelves are decorated with memorabilia from his military days: his Army green chaplain kit, a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Diana Santos
Diana Santos, 61, died Oct. 5, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Santos was born in Amherst, Ohio on Nov. 19, 1953. She was part of the Wal-Mart team for several years. She loved taking care of people. She will be missed by everyone. She is survived by her husband, Felix Santos; sons, Michael and Felix […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas E. Yates
Thomas E. Yates, 82, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Mr. Yates served four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. He then served for 16 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired as a master sergeant. He worked for […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joan de Montmollin
Joan de Montmollin, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2015, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Ms. de Montmolin was a native of Plant City. She was the daughter of George Sr. and Erion Cook de Montmollin. She was very artistic, and loved to tell stories and write plays. She is survived by her son, Anthony […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Billy Smith
Billy Smith, 42, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015, at his home. Mr. Smith was a native of Plant City. He was the son of Clayton and the late Elizabeth “Peggy” Davis Smith. He was employed as a dispatcher with Loomis Armoured Trucks. He graduated from Hillsborough Community College, attended the University of South […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Clenon “Ed” Edward Huggins Jr.
Clenon “Ed” Edward Huggins Jr., 66, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2015. Mr. Huggins retired from Sears after 45 years of service as a technician. He loved his family, and he enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sandra Huggins; children, Amanda Lariscy (Randy), of Columbia, Tennessee, Carl Creach, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles “Bud” Taylor
Charles “Bud” Taylor, 70, of Plant City, died Oct. 14, 2015. Mr. Taylor was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and flea market shopping. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eva Taylor; son, Chuck Taylor (Candy); daughter, Barbie Wynne (Kelly); brothers, Robo and Bob Taylor; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John Salisbury
John Salisbury, 41, died Oct. 7, 2015. Mr. Salisbury attended Lone Oak Baptist Church. He enjoyed RC cars, fishing, hunting, swimming and spending time with his daughter. He is survived by his daughter, Aundrea Rene’e Wells; grandfather, Green Salisbury; mother and stepfather, Michael and Agnes Gregory; stepmother, Nancy Salisbury; brothers, Michael Gregory, Jeffrey Gregory and […]
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