Barbara Jean Grimes, 78, of Plant City, died May 1, 2015 at Community Care Center. A native of Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Herman Pittelkow and Bernice Gunderson. Survivors include her son, Troy Karr; and siblings, Jack, Ralph, Dick, Candy, Carol Ann, Joyce and Jaquelyn. The family will be having private […]
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Obituary: Angel Pena Espinoza
Rev. Angel Pena Espinoza, 74, of Plant City, died May 10, 2015, at Melech Hospice House. A native of Las Pedra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Cristobal Pena and Augustina Espinoza. He was a member of Templo Christiano. Survivors include his beloved wife, Josefina Davila Pena; siblings, Adelaida, Carmen Iris, Eva, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cyrena Ruth Strickling Campbell
Cyrena Ruth Strickling Campbell, 94, of Plant City, died May 9, 2015, in her home. She was originally from Woodsfield, Ohio. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the federal government during the war years. She married her husband of 61 years, Marvin, in 1948. Along with their […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gilbert ‘Gil’ John Allison
Gilbert “Gil” John Allison, 79, of Plant City, died May 5, 2015. Born in Salem, Ohio, and a former resident of Tampa, Mr. Allison served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from GTE Florida in 1990. Loving family who survive are his wife of 57 years, Margaret “Peg” Allison; son, Thomas […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Masons spaghetti dinner
Many Plant City residents go to the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge every month for its $5 all-you-can-eat breakfast. This month, the local Masonic chapter is bringing something new to the table. Once a month, the lodge will now host a $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, with all proceeds going to benefit both the Masonic Medical […]
Continue ReadingDHS graduates the scientists of tomorrow
Students in the Durant High School class of 2015 will soon be all together one last time, as they get ready to take their next steps out into the real world. And at the graduation ceremony in June, they shouldn’t expect to hear a typical closing speech from their valedictorian, Ashley Womer. “Mine’s a little […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day Contest Winners
Mother’s Day — possibly the most tender holiday out of the bunch. We love to celebrate our mamas for all they have done for us: the sacrifices, the late nights, the love, the hugs. This year, the winner of our Mother’s Day contest is Mimi Lopez for her touching essay on the amazing obstacles her […]
Continue ReadingKeel and Curley to host first Peach Festival
According to those at Keel and Curley Winery, few Florida fruits are as under-appreciated as the peach. Georgia takes the cobbler when it comes to the fame of the peach, but peaches grow in Florida, including right down the road from Plant City’s center at the rural winery property. Keel and Curley will be celebrating […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Walter Joseph Wright
Walter Joseph Wright, 82, died May 1, 2015, at home in Lakeland. Mr. Wright was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. His passion for land development and real estate led him to venture from Utah to Texas, continuing to Florida and working his way to the Tampa Bay area in the early 1970s. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Frank D. Woodard
Frank D. Woodard died April 23, 2015. Mr. Woodard was born Sept. 24, 1959, in Pahokee. He graduated from Plant City High School in 1977. Shortly after graduation, he worked for the City of Plant City. In 1980, he became an employee of C.F. Industries (formerly Mosaic) and was part of the organization for over […]
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