Glen Stallard, 79, of Plant City/Tennessee, died April 9, 2014. He was born March 30, 1935. He attended the Church of God and had a passion for golf. Mr. Stallard was a beloved husband, a loving father, a friend and a true gentleman and who loved God. He was loved by all who knew him. […]
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Obituary: Jacquelyn L. Stritenberger
Jacquelyn L. Stritenberger, 85, of died April 12, 2014. She is survived by her children, Donald Day (Sybille), of Plant City, Dennis Day (Deborah), of Thonotosassa, Gary Day (Pam), of Morraine, Ohio, and Crystal Wells (Jim) of Fort Walton Beach; brother, Donald Carney; and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Church on the Rock Redneck Reality
Church on the Rock hosted its first Redneck Reality event April 12, on the church grounds. Attendees dined on treats, such as popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy, as well as a catered barbecue lunch by First Choice Souther Bar-B-Que. Guests also tried their hand at a plethora of outdoor carnival games and enjoyed live music […]
Continue ReadingPlant City pastor plans tent revival
The Rev. John M. Epps is no stranger to old fashion tent revivals. He’s been doing them for 25 years all over the world. His latest one will take place April 14 to 19 — right here in Plant City. “You draw a lot of people off the streets who normally wouldn’t be pulled into […]
Continue ReadingCivitan club honors two students
The Plant City Civitan Club recognized two outstanding students from Plant City and Durant high schools April 3, for their impacting accomplishment by awarding the James C. Billings Scholarship Awards toward their Hillsborough Community College classes. The Civitan Club was proud to award this honor and Keenya Wright from Durant High and Nancy Mendoza from […]
Continue ReadingWells Memorial launches American Legion fundraiser
Wells Memorial and Event Center will be creating a Memorial Day veteran wreath display. Honor a veteran by buying a 14-inch wreath that will be displayed at Wells Memorial. The cost of the wreath is $20. Of that, $10 will benefit the American Legion. To order, call (813) 752-1111.
Continue ReadingGFWC Woman’s Club to host fashion show
The Plant City GFWC Woman’s Club will host a fashion show luncheon at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. The lunch will start at 10 a.m., with the show beginning around 11 a.m.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Catherine Barton
Edna Catherine Barton, 92, died March 31, 2014. She was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years, she was a volunteer at Plant City Health Care and at First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Barton. Survivors include her daughter, Julia Russell, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis, 88, of Plant City, died April 1, 2014. She was born in Dothan, Ala. Mrs. Davis was a member of Polk City Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and crafts, was an avid collector, a fabulous cook, and was loved by all. Survivors include one son, Jim Davis (Mary); one daughter, Loretta Clark; nine […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Waldemar Kazimierz Dyk
Waldemar (Walter) Kazimierz Dyk died March 31, 2014. He was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Gdynia, Poland, to Zbyszek and Aleksandra (Berger) Dyk. With his sister, Jasia, they emigrated in 1961, to the United States. In 1972, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, and served until 1978. In 1977, […]
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