Herbert Clifton “Cliff” Edwards Jr., 48, of Plant City, died June 1, 2015. Mr. Edwards loved fishing, old movies, collecting knives and everything pertaining to the military. He was in ROTC and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence Edwards and Geneva Edwards, and Samuel […]
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Obituary: Jean Anton
Jean Anton, 89, of Lithia, died May 13, 2015. Mrs. Anton was born in California in 1925. She was a secretary in the air craft industry and government. She was preceded in death by her husband, Si Anton. She is survived by her children Gary Anton (Cindy), of Idaho, Rick Anton (Virginia), of Idaho, Linda […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Lucinda Grogg
Betty Lucinda Grogg, 58, of Auburndale, died June 14, 2015. Ms. Grogg was born in Marietta, Georgia. She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Grogg, of Plant City; father, William G. Henley, of Danville, Georgia; brother, William R. Henley (Debbie), of Lakeland; step-father, Vince McLendon; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Dwight Crum
Robert Dwight Crum, 81, died June 9, 2015 at home. Mr. Crum was born and raised in Plant City, where he graduated from Plant City High School in 1951. He attended the University of Florida from 1951 to 1952 and became a lifelong Gator. He served in the United States Army for two years, and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Deborah Sue Waters
Deborah Sue Waters, 63, of Plant City, died June 12, 2015. Ms. Waters was a member of Turkey Creek Church of God. She is survived by her mother, Grace Waters; siblings, Darrell Waters (Jackie), Doyle Waters (Marguerite), Rose Goodall (Dale) and Tim Waters; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Faye Mattair
Betty Faye Mattair, 65, of Plant City, died June 11, 2015. She was born November 2, 1949. Mrs. Mattair is survived by her husband, Wayne Mattair; son, Jamie Lawson; daughter, Heather Sanders; brothers, Earl Lawson, James Lawson and Jimmy Lawson; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Mary Barber, Doris Saranko and Kenneth […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carol Jean Miner
Carol Jean Miner, 73, of Plant City, died June 11, 2015. online pharmacy vibramycin no prescription with best prices today in the USA Mrs. Miner was born in Illinois and was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. She is survived by her children, Kerri Miller (Tim), of Durant, Jennifer Claville (Matt), of Lakeland, and Pete Miner […]
Continue ReadingFamily, friends remember Westley Hancock
Westley Hancock, the late owner of Bruce’s Barbershop, died Tuesday, June 16 at home. Although the medical examiner’s report has not yet been released, officials believe that Barber’s death was most likely caused by an electrocution that occurred while he was replacing a ceiling fan. Hancock was a longtime resident of Plant City, having graduated […]
Continue Reading2015 Father’s Day contest winners
The Plant City Times & Observer is proud to announce the winner of our Father’s Day Contest. Shaylee Spell, 5, won for her essay on why her daddy is the best. Shaylee and her father, Troy, will receive a gift certificate to Parkesdale Farm Market. The certificate can be picked up at the market. WINNER: […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Monica Cristina Guille
Monica Cristina Guille, 58, of Palm Harbor, died May 15, 2015 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. A native of Talca, Chile, she was the daughter of the late Gustavo and Gladys Correa Schleyer. She worked at Oscor Medical Supplies in Palm Harbor and loved to knit. She is survived by her husband, Charles Guille; […]
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