Steven Rollins, 38, of Plant City, died Nov. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Amber Nicole Kirby Rollins; children, Kaitlin, Kairstin, Kodi and Brooklyn; parents, Gary and Jan Rollins; brother, Jared (Jeania); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Troy and Lisa Kirby; brother-in-law, Troy Jr.; niece, Makenzie; nephews, Austin and Dylan; and many […]
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Obituary: Thomas E. Meek
Thomas E. Meek, 81, of, Dover, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty J. Meek; daughter, Linda Wise (Gary); grandchildren, Mike Wise (Leigh), David Wise (Dala) and Crystal Wise; siblings, Gloria Maxwell (Hollis), William Meek (Judy) and Margie Stone (Ernest); […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roslyn C. Williams
Roslyn C. “Roz” Williams, 77, of Plant City, died Nov. 12, 2014. She is survived by her children, Dale Anthony (Dawn), Susan Nicholson (James), Michelle Piccari (Bryan) and Jennifer Anthony Cole (Sonny); siblings, Lois Jones and Fay Weaver; grandchildren, Raven, David, Suzette, Heather, Jaime, Alyssa, Whitney, Christopher, Angela and Nikki; great-grandchildren, Carter, Caitlyn and Christopher; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: JoAnn T. Martin
JoAnn T. Martin, 82, of Plant City, died Nov. 12, 2014. Mrs. Martin was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon and Alice Zettel. She is predeceased by her husband, Venton W. Martin. Loving family who survive are sons, Michael W. Martin (Wendy), Robert D. Martin (Linda), Denis J. Martin (Yvonne), Douglas E. Martin (Karen) and Scott […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival announces 2015 entertainment lineup
Who’s ready for some music? The Florida Strawberry Festival released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing at the 2015 festival. The 2015 headline entertainment lineup is as follows: Thursday, Feb. 26 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra 3:30 p.m. Bobby Vinton 7:30 p.m. Alabama Friday, Feb. 27 3:30 p.m. Mel […]
Continue ReadingPLAYOFFS: Plant City at Sickles
Plant City came so close to pulling out a win that the Raiders could just about taste it. A late fumble recovery and a signature Markese Hargrove run allowed the Raiders to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter, when they absolutely had to, but that was where the magic ran out. Sickles, thanks to […]
Continue ReadingBUY LOCAL: Nick’s Pizza
Q&A with owner Jimbo Sparks. What kind of services can Nick’s Pizza offer the community? My business offers awesome, authentic New York style pizza and many other great menu items at a fair price. We offer dine-in, take-out and delivery. My business also donates food to charities, sponsors youth sports and gives discounts to schools […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte A. Allen
Charlotte A. Allen, 92, of Plant City, died Oct. 24, 2014. Ms. Allen was born to Roy and Viva (Griffin) Alexander. She is survived by her loving family. Condolences may be offered at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Ned ‘Randy’ Akens
Ned “Randy” Akens, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2014. He was born the son of Norval and Ruby, Nov. 11, 1944, in Glencoe, Alabama. He graduated from Glencoe High School. After serving his country as a pilot in the Army Air Corp, he received his bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William Henry Bennett
William Henry Bennett Jr., a native of Plant City and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Wedesnday, Oct. 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and son. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Earline J. Bennett; daughters, Darline Peal (Harry), Kathy Jones (Ronnie) and […]
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