Jack Edwin “Jack E.” Jacobsen Jr., of Plant City, died July 4, 2015 in North Carolina. He is survived by his mother, Druann Brock; brother, Jeff Jacobsen (Angela); nieces, Jessica and Shelby; nephews, Jeff Jr. (Kelsey), Josh (Jasmine), Jarrett and Joseph. He was predeceded in death by his father. A celebration of life will be […]
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Obituary: Bea Jackson
Bea Jackson, 89, of Plant City, died July 20, 2015. Mrs. Jackson was born in Russell, Arkansas. She enjoyed gardening and her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jackson. She is survived by her son, Homer Jackson (Jan); daughter, Barbara Jackson; sister, Pauline Lemons; grandchildren, Greg, […]
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“What is your favorite thing about summer?” Chandara Chea, 19 “Going to the beach.” Kasey Traylor, 19 “The sunshine. I love summer because it’s hot and relaxing.” Mitch Messer, 77 “I don’t like the cold, and I can swim with my granddaughter.” Naomi Daniels, 23 “Sleeping in.” John Bell, 71 “ I like the Fourth […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William Buttram
William “Kent” Buttram, 90, of Dover, died July 23, 2015 in Temple Terrace. Mr. Buttram was a United States Army WWII Calvary veteran and a member of East Thonotosassa Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Moore Harrell; brothers, J.C. Buttram, of Atlanta, Gerald Buttram (Betty), of Tampa, Phillip Buttram (Marie), of Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Glen Dukes
Robert Glen Dukes, 64, of Plant City, died July 21, 2015. Mr. Dukes spent a lot of time serving the community, helping staff and patients at Community Care, and volunteering at the Strawberry Festival. His home for the last 13 years was Jacaranda Manor. He is survived by two sisters, Sherry L. Willis (Michael) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Norberto Hernandez
Norberto “Bob” Hernandez, 90, of Plant City, died July 20, 2015. Mr. Hernandez was a career United States Army serviceman, having served his country in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He and his wife of 65 years, Della, moved to Plant City in 1996. He loved spending time with family, was an […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas Stephen O’Toole
Thomas “Tom” Stephen O’Toole, 69, of Plant City, died July 23, 2015. Mr. O’Toole was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served aboard the USS Wasp in the Vietnam War. He loved his family, and he enjoyed golfing and boating. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingMission in Madagascar
At 72, Frankie Wilson is ready for her next big adventure. The bubbly Plant City resident has a newly rediscovered zest for life after returning in June from a six-month trip volunteering with Mercy Ships, a global organization that brings necessary medicines, services and surgical procedures to the impoverished all over the world. THE MERCY […]
Continue ReadingTeen still fighting one year after her cancer diagnosis
Taylor Goethals has had a busy year. On July 18, Taylor left with her family to spend two weeks riding four-wheelers in the woods of Georgia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The rising Plant City High School sophomore also spent her summer volunteering as a leader at First United Methodist Church’s vacation Bible school, where she […]
Continue ReadingAiling fisherman hopes to find health on the water
Weekday or weekend, rain or shine, Jeffrey Rose can be found fishing. The 45-year-old father of three is happiest on the water, his wife, April Rose, says. It’s one of the only times that Jeffrey Rose ever sits still. Constantly on the go at work as a forklift operator or running errands for the family, […]
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