Sharon Flowers submitted this photo of Plant City’s Warriors At Heart placing wreaths on military graves at Florida National Cemetery, with Wreaths Across America. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their […]
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Obituary: Norman Guy Blount
Norman Guy Blount, 70, of Durant, died Feb. 1, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Durant and member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God. He was retired from the Hillsborough County Road Department. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Andrea Maute Blount; children, Keith Blount and Kendra Blount Harrell (Glenn); and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elizabeth Rose Buti
Elizabeth Rose Buti, 94, died Jan. 27, 2014, in Brandon. She was born on Nov. 6, 1919, in Tonawanda, N.Y., to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti. She worked for more than 30 years as a civil servant for the U.S. government. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, in Tampa. She is survived […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Alan Coleman
James Alan Coleman, 62, died Jan. 13, 2014, in Plant City. He was born July 5, 1951, in Blytheville, Ark., to Johnny Marshall Coleman and Nellie Ann (Johnston) Coleman. He is survived by Bill and Anita, his aunt and uncle. There are no services scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Jean Gardner
Mary Jean Gardner, 85, of Plant City, died Jan. 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “H.S.” Gardner; and son, Danny Gardner. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Adams; grandchildren, Jake (Melissa), Nathan (Charlotte), Jered, Jennifer (Chris) and Shanna Jean; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Avery, Guy, Grayson, Grier, Landin, Raylann and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jessie Herring
Jessie Herring, 80, died Feb. 1, 2014, in Tampa. He was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Alapaha, Ga., to Eugene and Agnes (Harper) Herring. He married Marilyn (Clark) Herring. Mr. Herring retired as ball mill operator for American Lacquer. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Purity Church, in Cork. He is survived by his wife of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marie E. Kelsey
Marie E. Kelsey, 95, of Plant City, died Jan. 29, 2014. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church, where she volunteered for My Brother’s Keeper and the Florida Strawberry Festival. She was a Pink Lady at South Florida Baptist Hospital, with more than 4,000 hours of service. She retired from the Hillsborough […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elmer Lee Lawson
Elmer Lee Lawson, 92, of Plant City, died Feb. 1, 2014. Born Oct. 19, 1921, he was the son of the late Marion and Mae Turner Lawson. He was the husband of Lorene Young Lawson, who survives. Mr. Lawson had been a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. He enjoyed fishing. Survivors also include a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lewis Duward Stockman
Lewis Duward Stockman, 55, died Jan. 21, 2014, in Plant City. He was born Aug. 5, 1958, in Lakeland, to Trellis Duward Stockman and Mary A. (Anderson) Stockman. A memorial service has already taken place. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Meet the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court
Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen met with the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court for the first time Jan. 28, for this exclusive video. We hope you enjoy. Special thanks to 2014 Queen Jessi Rae Varnum, First Maid Lindsey English and court members Macaley Barrow, Kallee Cook and Caitlyn Kent!
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