The United Food Bank & Services of Plant City is looking for a marketing and development specialist. Candidates for the 20-hour-per-week part-time position should be energetic and organized person. The salary range is $25,000, with bonus potential. Send a résumé to unitedfoodbankofplantcity@verizon.net. For more, contact Executive Director Christine Miller, (813) 659-9498.
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Relay luminarias now for sale
It’s the last push before Relay for Life on April 11 to 12. Luminarias to remember a loved one can be purchased now and at the event. Every team that submits $50 in luminaria submissions will receive five RFL hoodies. For more, email Allison Martinez at allison.martinez@cancer.org.
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Shirley Louise Vick
Shirley Louise Vick, 71, died March 28, 2014. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, lover of gospel music, a talented seamstress, served her God with gladness and was a generous and giving friend to all. She came from a loving family of 10 brothers and sisters. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 44 […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Vonnie Lee Stevens Brantley
Vonnie Lee Stevens Brantley, 93, of Plant City, died March 28, 2014. She was born in 1920, in New Brockton, Ala., to the late Otis and Mattie Lee Stevens. The family moved to Plant City in 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Brantley; daughter, Sandra Phyllis Brantley; and siblings, Jerrell Alorda […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Betty Jane Hoover
Betty Jane Hoover, 90, of Plant City and formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, died March 22, 2014. She is survived by her son, Anthony Jackson (Betty); two grandchildren, Stephanie Jackson and Stacy Jackson; and two great-grandchildren, Kyla Varnum and Vanessa Varnum. A Celebration of Life was held March 28, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: James Leo Neely
James Leo Neely, 76, of Plant City, died March 24, 2014, at the Florida Hospital at Connerton, in Land O’ Lakes. Born Aug. 15, 1937, in Merryville, La., he was the son of the late Everett and Beulah Huffman Neely. He moved to Florida in the late 1970s to become a long-haul truck driver. Mr. […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Lemuel RC (Cecil) Nelson
Lemuel RC (Cecil) Nelson, 78, died March 22, 2014, in Tampa, FL. He was born Sept. 11, 1935. Mr. Nelson member of Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God. He was a fan of Rays baseball, enjoyed gospel music and loved yard work. He retired after 20 years, from Central Maintenance & Welding. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Doris Shoupe
Doris Shoupe, 90, died March 25, 2014. She is survived by a loving daughter, Sarah Hall (John). A funeral service was held March 29, at Thonotosassa Church of God. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Rolondo Silva
Rolondo Silva, 31, died March 28, 2014. He was born Sept. 5, 1982, in Tampa, to Seferino Jr. and Theresa (Williford) Silva. Mr. Silva worked and was a member of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators Workers Union Local No. 67. He is survived by a daughter, Brianna Langlois; mother, Theresa Silva; brothers, […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Mildred C. Vanek
Mildred C. Vanek, 90, died March 30, 2014, in Ruskin. She was born in Bainbridge, Ga., to Marvin Lewis Cooper and Elnora (Day) Cooper. She was a member of the Church of Nazarene, a devout Christian who read her Bible every day who cherished her loving family. She is survived by her son, Dennis […]
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