Ira V. “I.V.” Roberts, 80, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2014. He was an operating engineer, a “backyard mechanic” and a member of Tampa IUOE Local 925. He was devoted to his family, a man of integrity and insight, and full of humor. These traits, along with his compassion and generosity, are his legacy. […]
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Obituary: Joy G. Taylor
Joy G. Taylor, 86, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan E. Taylor, and son, Stephen Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Lynn Henderson and grandson, Derek Thomas. Private interment was at Sunset Memory Gardens. Condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Linda D. Wells
Linda D. Wells, 87, of Asheville, N.C., died Sept. 13, 2014, at her home. A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mary Sue DeVane. She was an alumnus of Florida State University Class of 1948, where she received a degree in education. After 20 years of teaching, she […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Delta D. Loyd
Delta D. Loyd, 74, died Sept. 12, 2014, at home. She was born April 5, 1940, in Plant City, to Jay and Mildred (Williams) Crofton. A lifelong resident of the area, Mrs. Loyd was married to Danny Loyd for 42 years. Along with her husband, she is survived by son, William Kirk Loyd; daughter, Sandra […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Annifaye Gatlyn ‘Faye’ Hall
Annifaye Gatlyn “Faye” Hall, 82, of Plant City, and born in Lithia, died Sept. 15, 2014. She was a charter member of Faith Temple Assembly of God, sang gospel music in the group, “Gatlyn Sisters,” and was a volunteer with Plant City’s Support Our Soldiers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Hall; […]
Continue ReadingHOMETOWN HERO: Returned to Base
Don Walden, 86, is a fifth-generation Plant City native. He traveled all over the world during his military career, but nothing could stop him from returning to his geographical roots, where he is now known for his leadership and involvement in a long list of community organizations. “It’s home,” Walden said. “The lifelong friends … […]
Continue ReadingLocal youth the focus of annual church event
The women’s ministry of St. Mary’s Community Church is hosting its annual conference Sept. 20, open to both women and men, but it will have a different format from past years. In the past, all attendees gathered in the church annex and listened to consecutive lectures. Each speaker took a different approach but discussed the […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 09.12.14
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajur gensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Lions Club The Plant City Lions Club will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Cleveland Heights Golf Course, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Following an 11:30 a.m. registration, golfers will […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Janelle McRoberts
Janelle McRoberts submitted this captivating shot. “Gotta love the true beauty of nature,” she says. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, […]
Continue ReadingGala to benefit South Florida Baptist Hospital
Organizers of South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual gala, Diamonds and Denim, hope this year’s event will generate about $90,000 for the foundation. The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. “What people like the most about the event […]
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