Charles K. Carter, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 23, 2015. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired field engineer with Tampa Electric. He was a member of the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge No. 79 and of the First Baptist Church of Plant City. He is survived […]
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Obituary: Charlie Kenneth “Ken” Futch
Charlie Kenneth “Ken” Futch, 72, of Plant City, died Sept. 19 surrounded by his family. Mr. Futch was born on Oct. 31, 1942 in Plant City. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force, a fan of John Wayne movies, and always enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doug Gambrell
Doug Gambrell, 81, of Plant City, died Sept. 24, 2015. Mr. Gambrell was a veteran of the United States Army, and was the owner of Doug’s Auto Repair. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gereva Gambrell; children, Jeffrey Gambrell, of Zephyrhills, Ricky O’Neal Gambrell (Darlene), of Plant City, Tennille Laurelli (Matt), of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte Stansel (Zimmer)
Charlotte Stansel (Zimmer), 83, of Lakeland, and formerly of Plant City, died Sept. 16, 2015, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stansel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and will be missed. Her life and her love were her family. Angels, crocheting and cooking were some of her favorite hobbies. She was a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Clio Jeanette “Jan” Jones
Clio Jeanette “Jan” Jones, 82, of Lithia, died Sept. 15, 2015. Mrs. Jones was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jack; sons, Richard Jones (Shirley), Charles Jones (Ellen), and Anthony Jones (Jennifer); siblings, […]
Continue ReadingRotary Club donates books to school
By Arden White | Staff Intern Since the Plant City Rotary Club was charted in 1955, the group has concentrated on its service in the community. One of Daybreak Rotary’s most recent service projects is donating books to Jackson Elementary School. Daybreak meets every Monday at the South Florida Baptist Hospital’s community conference room. Each […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Darryl Dean Coker
Darryl Dean Coker, 58, of Plant City, died at home of a heart attack Sept. 16, 2015 Mr. Coker was born in Plant City in 1956. He was a graduate of Plant City High School and computer drafting technical school. Before retiring, he worked at Navy Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Georgia, as project manager, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joan Davis Fletcher
Joan Davis Fletcher, 90, died Sept. 12, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fletcher was born in Plant City and resided in The Pines of Sarasota for three years. She is survived by her daughters, Cyndee DellaValle (Joe), Debbie Griffin (Ben Hill), Virginia Weber (Rick) and Rina Korfman (Bob); son, Tom Howell (Joana); daughter-in-law, Connie […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph “Joe” Amedure
Joseph “Joe” Amedure, 74, of Valrico, died Sept. 18, 2015. Mr. Amedure was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a physical therapist. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Despina “Dessie” Amedure; son, Joey Amedure […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Waleika “Wally” Swingler
Waleika “Wally” Swingler, 17, of Plant City, died Sept. 25, 2015. A visitation was held Oct. 1 at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home in Lakeland. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland.
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