Dora Nell Stokes, 83, of Dover, died Monday, July 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William Stokes; children, Melanie Bethune (Dewayne), and Rick Stokes (Janice); five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.P. and Evelyn Griffin; and grandson, Ethan. […]
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Obituary: Ruby B. Griffin
Ruby B. Griffin, 96, of Plant City, died July 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Griffin loved the Lord and was the best mom in the world to her children. She was very artistic and loved writing poems, needlework and reading her Bible. She always said, “Don’t wait for the hearse […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dr. Mike Mitchel
Dr. Mike Mitchel, DVM, 65, of Plant City, died July 25, 2015. He was raised, along with his sister Caren Mitchel, by his parents, Mark and Betty Mitchel, in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In 1968, Dr. Mitchel graduated from Fair Lawn High School, where he was a star golfer. Next, he attended the University of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Patricia M. Surge
Patricia M. Surge, 75, died July 20, 2015. Mrs. Surge is survived by her husband, Harry; and children, Susie, Latricia, Patti and Scott. Services will be arranged through Whitfield Funeral Home.
Continue ReadingGear Turner: Artist designs steampunk jewelry
The metallic gears of artist Eric Barber’s vintage clocks don’t turn anymore, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still have purpose. Barber hunts through antique stores to look for the most unique clocks for his new line of jewelry. He uses the gears and other bygone-era treasures, such as chandelier crystals and dresser pulls, to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Karen Wilson Hamade
Karen “Sophie Elle” Wilson Hamade, 59, of Valrico, died July 16, 2015. Mrs. Hamade retired after 31 years of service as a senior valuator with the Hillsborough County Property Appraisal Office. She attended Unity Church of Brandon, and she was a member of the Brandon Boardgamers and Brandon Writers’ Group. She was an awesome mother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Frank Martin Bell
Frank Bell, 92, of Plant City, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Community Care Center. A native of Monticello, Kentucky, he was the son of Cosby and Lula Gregory Bell. He was a member of First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Bell is survived by two daughters; one sister; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral […]
Continue ReadingObituary: LeVaughn Amerson
LeVaughn Amerson, 75, of Plant City, died July 22, 2015 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Mr. Amerson was the son of the late Herbert and Beety Miley Amerson. He was a produce broker and partner in Akin-Porter Produce, and a member and pastor with Baptist Purity Church. Mr. Amerson is survived by his wife, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jewell P. Cannon
Jewell P. Cannon, 91, of Plant City, died July 27, 2015 at her home. A native of Oclocknee, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Cumbie Page. Mrs. Cannon was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and had worked for Keysville Lumber and Ross of Florida. Surviving are son, C.D. Cannon […]
Continue ReadingInterdenominational church planned for 2016
By Jose Lozoya | Staff Intern A team is coming together under the leadership of Plant City native Scott McIntosh to plan a contemporary interdenominational church in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. About 50 people meet every fourth Sunday of the month to prepare for City Pointe Church’s launch in January 2016 and […]
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