Richard “Rick” Whybrew Sr., 66, of Lithia, died Oct. 21, 2014. He was a wonderful husband, father and “Pops,” who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Teresa; children, Barbara Potter (Darin), Lisa Whybrew-Wilder, Rick Whybrew II (Ginny) and Dean McInnish (Amber); brother, Robert “Bob” Whybrew (Carin); and seven […]
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Obituary: Ray Steele
Ray Steele, 62, of Plant City, died Oct. 19, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 16, 1952, in Middletown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth McGraw Steele. He was predeceased by brothers, Martin and Robert Steele. Surviving are fiancee, Melody Mathis; sons, Nathan and Joshua Steele; brothers, Jon […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Manuel B. Regalado
Manuel B. Regalado, 61, died Oct. 19, 2014, in Ruskin. He loved building things, gardening, cooking and taking care of his family. He was a member of Primera Iglesia Baustista La Fe. Mr. Regalado is predeceased by a stepson, Samuel. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Guadalupe; daughter, Banessa; stepchildren, Belen, Belinda, […]
Continue ReadingBUY LOCAL: Brownlee Garden Center and Mimi’s Place Antiques
How did your business get its start? Our business actually started from another business shutting down. My husband is a third-generation citrus dealer. We had been in the citrus business for 31 years. With the decline of orange groves in Hillsborough County, we knew we needed to find something else. Andy and Shelby Bender are friends […]
Continue ReadingDance Connection to host scavenger hunt fundraiser
They came, they saw, and they clogged their way to a carload of awards on Oct. 4. Now, the Plant City Clogging Connection needs help covering the costs, and the team wants to show everyone a good time in doing so. The team, in conjunction with Dance Connection, is hosting an Autumn Adventure Scavenger Hunt […]
Continue ReadingLebanon Baptist welcomes new pastor; remembers 73 years
Lebanon Baptist Church, a country congregation of about 30 that meets in a historic building on Forbes Road, celebrated its 73-year history Oct. 19. And, the church’s new pastor, Tim Partridge, was installed just in time to be at the reunion to meet the generations that have worshipped at Lebanon before him. Partridge has a […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic
Plant City’s First Baptist Church of Plant City recently sent this group to teach (Southern) English in Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic. It was an awesome experience making friends with the young people and adults who attended. These Plant City residents were blessed by the warm reception received by the gracious and humble Czechs. Front row, from left: […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William W. Carr
William Wayne Carr, 77, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. He was born March 16, 1937, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Maryellen Bryant and William Matthew Carr. He was a 1955 graduate from Turkey Creek High School in Plant City. He retired from Tampa Coca-Cola Bottling Company as a Division Manager and pioneered the “tell-sell” system that […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Balfour Brown
Barbara Balfour Brown, 72, died Oct. 18, 2014, of cancer. She was born in Suffern, New York, and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, Robert Brown; and sister, Diane Nash. Survivors include daughters, Roberta Houseman (Anthony) and Jackie Hendrix (John); sister, Roberta Straut (Donald); and grandchild, Anna Houseman (Craig […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sue Greene
Sue Greene, 73, of Plant City, died Oct. 14, 2014, at Health Center of Plant City. Born April 26, 1941, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Carter and Celia Carter Crosby. She was the wife of Richard Greene; he survives. Also surviving are son, Tim Greene; daughter, Cindy Cigarran (Jerry); […]
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