Robby Bryant, 28, of Thonotosassa, died June 24, 2015. He was born in North Carolina and was a longtime resident of Florida. He was a corporal with the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. He loved his family and enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived […]
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Obituary: Michael Hansen
Michael Hansen, 38, of Plant City, died June 24, 2015 at South Florida Baptist Hospital. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida he was the son of Edwin and Mary Hansen. Mr. Hansen is survived by his beloved wife Teri Hansen; daughter, Emma Grace Hansen; brothers, Chris Hansen (Tracy) and Francesco Paolucci. A public gathering will […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Viola Brown
Viola Brown, 83, of Plant City, died June 23, 2015 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Mrs. Brown was a resident of Plant City for over 70 years before moving to Salisbury. She was a member of the Turkey Creek Church of God. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Lugabihl, Shirley Allen, Teresa Richardson (Bobby) and Brenda […]
Continue ReadingWinners get front seats for the fireworks show
The Plant City Times & Observer has partnered with the City of Plant City Recreation & Parks Department to give away six pairs of VIP tickets to the annual Fourth of July celebration at 6 p.m. at the Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. What does the Fourth mean to our readers? FAMILY TRADITION […]
Continue ReadingKeep children safe around water this summer
By Logan Libretti In less than three weeks, three children have drowned in different bodies of water in Plant City, two just five days apart. On June 17, a 3-year-old Plant City girl was found in an above-ground swimming pool. On June 13, a 4-year-old boy left the dance floor at a wedding in Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margret H. Hackney
Margret H. Hackney, 78, of Plant City died June 24, 2015. She was a member of the Willow Oak Church of God. She is survived by sons, Michael Hackney (Sherry) and Ronnie D. Hackney; daughter, Donnie Hackney; brothers, Richard Binnion, Jimmy Binnion, Gene Binnion; sisters, Lib Alford, Shirley Ross, Irene King, Jodi McCain, Ruth Long; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Georgia “Joy” Powell
Georgia “Joy” Powell “Granny,” 89, of Plant City, died June 26, 2015. She was a lunchroom cook at Pinecrest Elementary, having retired after 25 years of service, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking for Sunday family gatherings and fishing. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene […]
Continue ReadingLife lessons from the field: Pondering pastor
As we have entered into the summer months of vacations, traveling and other activities, it is important to remember that our witness for our Lord never takes a hiatus. Although I could not find the original author, I was struck by a story I heard many years ago and its pinpointed message in the form […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Lee Campbell
Robert Lee Campbell “Big Daddy,” 88, of Plant City, died June 22, 2015. He was born in Union County, Mississippi. He was a member of Northside Baptist in Plant City, and a member and past master of the Masonic Lodge #770 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a retired supervisor with Procter and Gamble. He is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Christine Kaiser
Christine Kaiser, 72, of Lakeland and formerly of Plant City, died June 23, 2015. She was born in Murphy, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Francis Kaiser; and many family and friends. A graveside remembrance was held June 30 at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Family received friends at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may […]
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