Robert “Glenn” Lofley, 70, of Seffner, died Oct. 26, 2014. He was a retired union pipe fitter and an inventor. He was a member of the Shriners and Landmark Baptist Church in Seffner. He loved his family, and enjoyed his friends. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lofley; children, Robert “Glenn” Lofley Jr. (Danielle), […]
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Obituary: Juanita S. Raulerson
Juanita S. Raulerson, 90, died Oct. 12, 2014, in Orange Park, surrounded by her family. She was born in Plant City, and retired from the Division of Forestry after 25 years of service. Mrs. Raulerson traveled all over the United States and had interest in history, especially family history. Her family was scattered from Florida, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel M. Rouse
Hazel Marie Rouse, 66, of Tampa, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. A native and life-long resident of the Tampa area, she was a member of New Hope Worship Center in Plant City and retired from Verizon. She is survived by her brother, John H. (Catherine) Rouse; sisters, Laura Rouse (Berkley) Jacobs and Mary Rouse Horne; […]
Continue ReadingChurch offers faithful fitness event
New Beginnings Baptist Church is offering an active, upbeat event where participants can worship God with both spirit and body, and help support the church’s youth group. Praize Kraze is a fitness class similar to Zumba, but it sets modest moves to Christian music. The ministry has instructors throughout the country, but Gina Napolitano offers […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough MPO poll shows residents’ concern for roads
Beth Alden, assistant director of the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization, gave a presentation on potential transportation improvements at the Plant City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 27. Alden updated the commissioners on the county’s Plan 2040, focusing on transportation improvements. She discussed the results of a public poll that surveyed 2,442 citizens, 3% of whom […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Fredna Givens Hunter
Fredna Givens Hunter, 72, of Lithia and raised in Dover, died Oct. 22, 2014. She was a lifetime member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Lithia, a member of Gideons Auxiliary and was retired from Hillsborough County Public Schools after many years at Pinecrest Elementary. She loved her family, and enjoyed activities with her grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael Hildreth
Michael “Big Mike” K. Hildreth Jr., 46, died Oct. 15, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Tampa. Mr. Hildreth was born and raised in Tampa and served in the U.S. Navy touring the seas just after high school. He called Plant City his home for the past few years. Family was, and is, everything to Mr. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herman Clair Elder
Herman Clair Elder, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at the William F. Green Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. Mr. Elder was born in Plant City and moved in 1966 to Louisiana. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty J. Cain
Betty J. Cain, 83, of Lake Wales, died Oct. 26, 2014. She was a devoted wife and aunt. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harold; brother, Willie Walker; and many loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by son, Billy Wayne Dean; five brothers; and five sisters. A celebration of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roy Nelson Caldwell
Roy Nelson Caldwell, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 24, 2014, at The Health Care Center of Plant City. He was born in Rome, Georgia, the son of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Ingle Caldwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. After serving in the Army, he moved […]
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