James R. “Jim” Godwin, 81, died June 8, 2014, in Brandon. Mr. Godwin was a lifelong resident of Plant City. After 38 years at Tampa Electric, he retired as the general manager of Gannon Station Power Plant. He served for 33 years in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired as a full bird colonel. […]
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Obituary: Jean Griffin
Jean Griffin, 81, of Plant City, died June 15, 2014. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Wendy) and Donna; granddaughters Joy and Jeana; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; daughter, Rhonda; two brothers; and six sisters. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wilbert ‘Rocky’ Elby High III
Wilbert “Rocky” Elby High III, 51, of Plant City, died June 8, 2014. Born Sept. 27, 1962, he was the son of the late Wilbert High Jr. Mr. High was a lead singer with many bands in the area. Survivors include parents, Joyce West and Charlie Parker, and Rebecca High; son, Michael Reynolds High; daughters, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Hilton’ Horton
James “Hilton” Horton, 86, of Plant City, died June 14, 2014. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He served as a police officer with the Plant City Police Department, as a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Janie ‘Kay’ Lamb
Janie “Kay” Lamb, 62, of Dover, died June 10, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Raymond Lamb; children, Stacey Lamb (Tracy), Donny Lamb (Amber), Brandi Barnes (Oscar), Jerrika Rice (Aaron), Branden Lamb and Phillip Lamb; 10 grandchildren; and many other loving family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Catherin ‘Imogene’ Martin
Catherin “Imogene” Martin, 82, of Dover, died June 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward “Pid” Martin. She was the church secretary for 58 years at First Baptist Church Bloomingdale, and she was a foster mother to many children. She is survived by her children, Grady Edward Martin (Diann) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jewett Douglas Pollock
Jewett Douglas Pollock, 68, of Plant City, died June 9, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Betty DeLong (John); uncle, James T. Pollock (Dottie); niece, Teresa Abbott (Edward); nephews, Tim Brown (Laura), Steve Brown (Carol), Chan Pollock (Stephanie) and Alan Pollock (Amy); and many great nieces and nephews, family and friends. He was preceded […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Katherine ‘Ann’ Robinson
Katherine “Ann” Robinson, 65, of Lithia, died June 6, 2014. She was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired school bus driver with Hillsborough County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Robinson. She is survived by her children, Lisa Colding (Kim), of Lithia; Bobby Robinson, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leon E. Rubio
Leon E. Rubio, 77, of Plant City and formerly of New Jersey, died June 12, 2014. He was a servant of the Lord, with a generous heart and spirit. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; two children; seven grandchildren; and one sister. He loved his family and friends and he will be […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran Church pastor celebrates 20 years in ministry
The Rev. Dean Pfeffer and his family love the beach. And his congregation at Hope Lutheran Church knows that. So, to celebrate Pfeffer’s 20th anniversary since his ordination, the church decided to throw him a tropical-themed party, June 8. The fellowship hall was transformed into an oasis — complete with beach balls hanging from the […]
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