Janelle Hastings, 68, of Lakeland, died Jan. 9, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Don; children, Ted Hastings (Courtney), Pam Clement (Eric) and Benjamin Hastings (April); sisters, Sandra Winegar and Gail Ogden; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Monday, Jan. 12, at Plant City Church of Christ, with […]
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Obituary: Smyrnia Lou Lane
Smyrnia Lou Lane, 85, of Tampa, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. She was born Aug. 6, 1929, in Warwick, Georgia. She was a past member of Spirit Life Worship Center in Tampa. She enjoyed making and collecting ceramics. She loved her grandchildren and she enjoyed family gatherings. She also loved her dogs. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Fred Walton
Fred Walton, 82, of Plant City, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. He was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Woodleaf, North Carolina. After his death, Mr. Walton was transported back to Pineville, North Carolina, for burial in Crown Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: M. Irene Mullaney,
M. Irene Mullaney, 88, died Jan. 7, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Mullaney was born to Joseph Bryant and Beatrice Erie Toole in Cottondale, Florida. She was a member of Springhead United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Mullaney is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ray Mullaney. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hoy Von Robinson
Hoy Von Robinson, 81, died Jan. 11, 2015, in Plant City. Mr. Robinson was born in Tazewell, Tennessee, to Charlie and Maggie (Drummonds) Robinson. He and his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Katherine Robinson, traveled from Belleville, Michigan, to Plant City, annually. He was a jobsetter for General Motors. He attended Whitehurst Baptist Church in Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey
Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey, 58, of Clearwater, died Jan. 6, 2015. She is survived by son, Matthew Paul Lokey; parents, Benjamin and Rachel Smith; siblings, Cynthia Butner (Richard), Lori Highsmith (Terry) and Benny Smith; beloved dog, Rory; nieces, Lynsey, Candice and Allie; nephew, Sawyer; and numerous loving uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donna Vaughan
Donna Vaughan, 51, of Plant City, died Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by a loving family. A Life Tribute Funeral Care–Tampa Chapel.
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles L. Mims
Charles Leroy Mims, 67, died Jan. 8, 2015, in Land O’Lakes, Florida. Mr. Mims was born in Plant City, to Alton Billy and Nana Marie Mims. He was a lineman for GTE and involved in his church. Loving family who survive are daughters, Tammy Hinson and Shawnia Harper (Thomas); sister, Barbara Loverin; grandchildren, Katie, Elizabeth, […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life hosts first tea party
Plant City Relay for Life will host its first tea party Saturday, Feb. 21, as a fundraiser for teams who will participate in this year’s relay. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 5. “I know everyone loves the idea of high tea, so I figured it would make an excellent fundraiser,” said Janice Perkins, fundraising […]
Continue ReadingNew Plant City High School clubs are part of a vision to get students more involved.
New Plant City High School clubs are part of a vision to get students more involved.
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