It was a rare instance when Charles and Alicia Pruet missed a volunteer opportunity at the Meals on Wheels in Plant City. Mondays were “their” days. They drove a route that covered the eastern side of town. Looking back on the books, volunteer Rebecca Burns noted the duo had been volunteering since 1999. “They were […]
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Plant City students triumph in livestock arena
Although the rides, food and entertainment may grab the most attention at the Florida Strawberry Festival, the annual event also includes some serious business for Plant City-area ag competitors. This week, we meet some of the champions of the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival. Grand Champion Steer: Clay Joyner Reserve Grand Champion: Shannon Gill For Strawberry […]
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For Plant City native Matthew Pass, the Florida Strawberry Festival always has been a big part of his life. But this year, he made a memory on the grounds he will never forget. Pass proposed to his girlfriend, Jennifer Aquino, atop a glittering ferris wheel. And although the evening ending perfectly, it didn’t start out […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Terry M. Blanchard
Terry M. Blanchard, 46, of Plant City, died March 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Vicky S. Blanchard; children, Darrell Hall (Sandra Harwell), Miranda Hall, Tiffany Blanchard (Richard Temple), Chelsi Blanchard (Randy Brueckner), Sarah Blanchard, Heather Blanchard and Dillyn Hall; mother, Peggy Smeaton; aunt, Lora Frerichs; siblings, James “Slim” Blanchard, Tina McRae, Clint […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kathy Darlene Brown
Kathy Darlene Brown, 48, of Plant City, died Feb. 28, 2014, at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Born Feb. 10, 1966, she was the daughter of Noel and Joane Martin Brown. She was the wife of Jeff Bunkley. Mrs. Brown had battled cancer with a smile on her face for four years. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joe Tom Compton
Joe Tom Compton, 75, of Dover, died Feb. 25, 2014. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and worshipped at Calvary Chapel, in Brandon. He was a personable and likable man of integrity, embraced by all who met him. Mr. Compton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Compton; children, Joe […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Buddy L. Cook Sr.
Buddy L. Cook Sr., 73, of Plant City, died March 1, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children, Lisa Bass (Mike), David Ray Cook (Susan), Teresa Lynn Shirley (Roy Bailey Jr.) and Buddy L. Cook Jr. (Karen); sister, Dina Burnette; close friend Carl Martin; 14 grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Cook Demontmollin
Dorothy Cook Demontmollin, 86, of Plant City, died March 9, 2014. She was a devout Christian and loved bargain shopping. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Zanetti; and granddaughter, Bridget Booth. Survivors include two sons, Larry Demontmollin (Laura) and Gary Demontmollin; four daughters, Kathy Raburn (Ronnie), Brenda Williams (Larry), Sandra Booth (James) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dolly Mae Griffin
Dolly Mae Griffin, 70, of Plant City, died March 2, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born June 10, 1943, in Potosi, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Lily Studdard Warden. She was the wife of Ernest Griffin, who survives. Mrs. Griffin had the biggest heart and loved […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenneth Milford Sorah
Kenneth Milford Sorah, 84 of Plant City, died March 9, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, in Lakeland, Florida. Born Feb. 1, 1930, in Crackers Neck, Va., he was the son of the late William and Grace Burton Sorah. He was the husband of the late Norma Anderson Sorah. He served in the U.S. Army during World […]
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