Wendy West Parker, 63, of Plant City, died Sept. 24, 2014, from cancer. Mrs. Parker was a lifetime member of The American Quarter Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association and the Florida Quarter Horse Association. With her husband of 36 years, Alan Parker, she bred, owned and showed more than 50 world and national […]
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Obituary: A.H. “Hank” Varnum
A.H. “Hank” Varnum, 76, of Lithia, died Sept. 30, 2014. He was the co-founder and former president of Central Maintenance and Welding, and a cattle rancher. He served on the Hillsboro Bank Board of Directors and as a trustee on several building trade boards. He was a 56-year member of Welcome Baptist Church, in Lithia. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marilyn E. Weeks
Marilyn E. Weeks, 71, of Plant City, died Sept. 29, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Joe Sheppard; children, Donnie Walker (Cocette), David Walker, Randy Sheppard (Julie) and Rusty Sheppard; sister, Gloria Jean Hayes; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; dog, Peanut; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Francis Mary Boggan
Francis Mary Boggan, 77, died Sept. 25, 2014, at Melech Hospice House, in Temple Terrace. Mrs. Boggan was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Francis Boggan. She is survived by sons, Francis J. Boggan (Susan), and Gregory J. Boggan (Kathy); daughter, Debra Mezen (Jeff); sister, Ethel Jockers; and seven grandchildren, Kevin, Ryan, Michelle, Kristen, […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: A few words about our special edition
In just over two years, the Plant City Times & Observer has met a multitude of strong women who call the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World their home. From successful entrepreneurs to generous volunteers, each one has her own light about her that illuminates the town with character and class. Through many of the stories […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Vivian E. Clark (Reid)
Vivian E. Clark (Reid), 93, of Plant City, died Sept. 22, 2014. She was born in Nashville, Tenn., and spent most of her time as a homemaker, a silk screen artist and was employed with the Plant City Shopper for 21 years as a commercial artist. She also attended the Cork Church of Christ. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ledley D. “Pete” McNabb
Ledley D. “Pete” McNabb, 88, of Plant City, and formerly of Lakeland, died Sept. 16, 2014. He is survived by his loving family, including two sons, Dennis and Charles; daughters, Sarah and Melanie; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jean. Mr. McNabb’s funeral service was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert P. Hill
Robert P. Hill, 96, of Plant City, and formerly of Manchester, N.H., died Sept. 5, 2014, in a Plant City nursing home. He was born in Manchester, N.H., to the late Arthur and Adeline Hill and was married to the love of his life, the late Rena R. (Dubois) Hill. During World War II, Mr. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Brenda Newsome Barton
Brenda Newsome Barton, 65, of Dover, died Sept. 17, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jimmy E. Barton; daughter, Staci Barton; brother, Craig Louis Newsome (Sheila); sisters-in-law, Onie Jaques (George) and Brenda Domingues (Mario); and nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brady and Catherine […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Yvonne Pauline Hall
Yvonne (Vonnie) Pauline Hall, 74 of Plant City, died Sept. 23, 2014, at her home. Born Feb. 26, 1940, in Sturgis, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Florence Poynter Woodworth. She was the wife of the late Niles Hall. She was predeceased by son, Daryle Wayne Hall. Mrs. Hall was a […]
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