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Obituary: Eva Jewel White
Eva Jewel White (Kirkland) died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Mrs. White was born on Sept. 21, 1921 in Webb, Alabama to Hosea and Elizabeth Kirkland. She moved with her family to Plant City in the early 1930s where she resided until her death. A 1940 graduate of Plant City High School, she was the secretary […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas H. Powers
Retired Master Sgt. Thomas H. Powers, United States Air Force, 82, of Valrico, died Aug. 17, 2015. Mr. Powers was born on June 2, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts. He had a strong faith, and love for family and friends. Music filled his soul. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Powers; children, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Francisca Pagán Perez
Francisca Pagán Perez, 92, of Dover, died Aug. 12, 2015. Mrs. Perez was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. She loved her family and her Lord. She enjoyed being a pastor’s wife, flowers, sewing and music. She is survived by her husband, Anibal “Andy” Perez; children, Minerva Gonzalez (Manuel), of Plant City, Daisy Torres (Louis), of […]
Continue ReadingLocal author to have book launch party
By Arden White | Staff Intern Ever wondered what walls would say if they could talk? Well, they do in local author Maura Satchell’s new book, “The Gray Lady of Long Branch.” “The Gray Lady of Long Branch” is a fiction novel about a Victorian home in Long Branch, New Jersey. The home itself is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Frederick Thompson
Harold (Fred) Thompson, 94, of Plant City, died Aug. 12, 2015. Mr. Thompson was born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and was the youngest of 12 children. He was a Plant City resident since 1932 and a member of First United Methodist Church. He owned Thompson Grove Service and was a grower for many years. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sylvia LaJean Turner
Sylvia LaJean Turner, 69, of Plant City, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at her home. A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of the late S.D. and Bobbie King Eady. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plant City. Ms. Turner is survived by her children, Shane Turner and Raven […]
Continue ReadingNew worship pastor starts at First Baptist Church
By Arden White | Staff Intern Plant City’s First Baptist Church has a new worship pastor. Ken Van Cura’s first day was Sunday, Aug. 23. Van Cura is in charge of directing the worship and music ministry at the North Palmer Street church. He’s the perfect man for the job. This January he released his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David W. Belveal
Retired Maj. David W. Belveal, United States Air Force, 80, of Ruskin, died Aug. 14, 2015. Maj. Belveal was an Air Force pilot. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; and many family and friends. A graveside service with military honors was held on Friday, Aug. 21 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melvin Paul Norris
Melvin Paul Norris, 64, of Plant City, died Aug. 14, 2015, at his home. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Willda Evans Norris. Mr. Norris was an usher at St. Clement Catholic Church for over 20 years. He loved MeTV and Wendys. He is survived by […]
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