Melvin Williams, 74, of Plant City, died Oct. 10, 2015, at home. Mr. Williams was the son of Eron and Inez Campbell Williams. He was the owner of Melvin Williams Painting for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Williams; children, Dwayne (Jackie) Williams and Toya Williams; brother, Ronnie Williams; and two grandchildren. […]
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Obituary: Oralia Espionza Zayas
Oralia Espinoza Zayas, 67, of Dover, died Oct. 8, 2015. Mrs. Zayas was born to Cresencio Espinoza and Maria Navarro in Acuna, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Julio Davila Zayas; son, Julio Zayas Jr.; daughters, Cindy Zayas and Josie Zayas; brother, Reynaldo; sisters, Gloria Espinoza and Maria Hernandez; and grandchildren, Diamond Bautista, Dianira […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeffrey C. Watson
Jeffrey C. Watson, 47, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2015. Mr. Watson was born in Belvidere, Illinois. He attended Plant City Church of God. His life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Michelle J. Watson; children, Nick Watson, Kristen Watson and Jaime Watson; father, Quinten L. Watson Sr.; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gene Smith Sr.
Gene Smith Sr., 84, of Plant City, died Nov. 7, 2015, at his home. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Smith was the son of Samuel and Carrie McIntire Smith. He was a former owner of Gene Smith Garage in Tampa and Plant City, and was an automobile mechanic for more than 70 years. He […]
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Leo Bisby Williams, 88, of Plant City, died Nov. 3, 2015 at home of natural causes. Mr. Williams was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to Shorty and Ola Williams. In 1938, he moved with his family to Plant City and was a 1947 graduate of Turkey Creek High School. He was inducted […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant homecoming ceremony
At halftime of the football game against King, Durant got in the homecoming spirit by introducing its female court members to the crowd. The time came for 2014 Homecoming Queen Payton Astin to crown her successor, and Kourtney Fisher got the honor. FRESHMEN Abby Shaw, Jenna Keely SOPHOMORES Baylee Astin, Wynter Fagan JUNIORS Casey Decatur, […]
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The Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks is the pastor at Hopewell Baptist Church, but the Plant City native began his career in ministry as a chaplain for the United States Army. Inside his church office off South County Road 39, the shelves are decorated with memorabilia from his military days: his Army green chaplain kit, a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Diana Santos
Diana Santos, 61, died Oct. 5, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Santos was born in Amherst, Ohio on Nov. 19, 1953. She was part of the Wal-Mart team for several years. She loved taking care of people. She will be missed by everyone. She is survived by her husband, Felix Santos; sons, Michael and Felix […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas E. Yates
Thomas E. Yates, 82, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015. online pharmacy purchase fluoxetine online generic A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Mr. Yates served four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. He then served for 16 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired as […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joan de Montmollin
Joan de Montmollin, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2015, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Ms. de Montmolin was a native of Plant City. She was the daughter of George Sr. and Erion Cook de Montmollin. She was very artistic, and loved to tell stories and write plays. She is survived by her son, Anthony […]
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