Bethel H. Goddard, 84, of Plant City, died April 13, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War and was a foster parent for 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie; children, Allen Goddard (Patty), […]
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Obituary: Maria Santos Godines
Maria Santos Godines, 73, of Plant City, died April 24, 2014. Born June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo Santos and the late Maria Olivarri Santos. She was the wife of the late Heliberto Godines. Survivors include sons, Eliberto (Rosario) Godinez, Jr. and Eddie (Aurora) Godinez Sr.; daughters, Cyndi (Michael) Hare, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Max R. Henderson
Max R. Henderson, 84, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Amagene; children, Johnnie Henderson (Candy) and Lisa Surrency (Jeff); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Dennis M. Henderson. The family received April 23, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Ann ‘Dottie’ Lightsey
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Lightsey, 68, of Plant City died April 25, 2014. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she served as the “choir mom,” and the Plant City Lions Club, for which she published a cookbook. She was a retired registered nurse. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Yvonne Loyed
Yvonne Loyed, 68, of Plant City, died April 14, 2014. She is survived by son, Kelley Loyed; grandson, Torre Loyed; and brother, Doug Lindsey (Beryle). She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Loyed; son, Kendall Lindsey; and brother, William Lindsey. A Celebration of Life was held April 24, at The Church of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Faye Ruddy
Doris Faye Ruddy, 73, died April 21, 2014. She found beauty in everything — even in her garden weeds that became wildflowers under her loving care. She said that when she was surrounded by things she loved, she was surrounded by beauty. That’s how we will always remember her — beautiful. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cynthia Carla Taylor
Cynthia Carla Taylor, 47, of Thonotosassa, died April 23, 2014. Born May 29, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Carl Clayton McQuinn. She was a member of the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church and had worked at Health Integrated, in Tampa. Survivors include her mother Glenda (Julius) Rountree; husband. Jerry P. Taylor; a son, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival
Attendees were very excited for the Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27. The weather warmed and the rain stayed away for the celebration at Keel and Curley Winery that is in its seventh year. There was a kid zone, plenty of vendors selling jewelry, food, trinkets, soaps and more, […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: The Peacemakers
The Peacemakers’ talent goes off like a smoking gun. The band has its audience hooked from the first beats. But, it’s the instantly recognizable “Free Bird” guitar solo that really gets them going. Many cover bands skip the intense section. But not The Peacemakers. The band has played at Rail Ale Pub, O’Brien’s Irish Pub […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teacher named High School Art Teacher of the year
Niki Carpenter was named High School Art Teacher of the year by the Hillsborough Art Education Association. She teaches at Plant City High School.
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