Alicia Sams Pruet, 83, of Plant City, died with her husband, Charles Clinton Pruet, Jan. 13, 2014. Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eason and Suan Lott Sharp Pruet. Mrs. Pruet was an active member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she was active […]
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Simmons staff rallies behind student
The day that Demonde Ragins finally learned he passed his GED test was the best and worst day of his life. For months, the Simmons Career Center student had been trying to pass. It was his last chance before the deadline at the end of 2013. But in the midst of his joy, tragedy struck. […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Erin Carter
Erin Carter sent us this breathtaking photo, which she calls, “Good Morning.” 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 photo featured and receive a $10 gift certificate to The Corner […]
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+ Rotary Clubs of Plant City Dr. Dennis Digamon and his wife, Delores, will make a trip to the Philippines this month on a dental mission. In the process, they also will help rebuild homes that were destroyed by a typhoon in November. Both the Daybreak and Noon clubs have donated money to the cause, $4,000 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Alice Kendall Adams
Mary Alice Kendall Adams, 67, of Plant City, died Jan. 9, 2014, after 16 years of her battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was a registered nurse in Florida for 45 years. Mrs. Adams was passionate about nursing and making a difference in the lives of children for whom […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rachel Lorene Nobles
Rachel Lorene Nobles, 75, of Plant City, died on Jan. 5, 2014. Born Monday, Dec. 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pauline Mooney Henderson. She was the wife of the late Ernest Nobles Sr. Mrs. Nobles had been the manager at the Presto Station deli. She enjoyed gambling, bingo and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Stephen Henderson
Stephen Lewis Henderson, 52, of Plant City, died Dec. 30, 2013, at the Life Path Hospice House, in Sun City Center. Mr. Henderson was born July 26, 1961, in Brooksville. He was a petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1988. He was a journeyman electrician of IBEW Local 915, working for J.H. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joyce Carlton Payne
Joyce Claire Carlton Payne, a resident of Tallahassee and formerly of Plant City, died Jan. 6, 2013. She was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Plant City, to James DeWitt Carlton and Maude Griffin Carlton. Mrs. Payne graduated in 1947, from Florida State College for Women/Florida State University, with a degree in social work. Later that […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David ‘Ron’ Sprouse
David “Ron” Sprouse, 58, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kay; sons, Anthony (Donna) and Andy Joe (Jessica); grandchildren, Foxx and Lilia; and siblings, Bob (Sandy), Kay and Dino. He was preceded in death by mother, Hazel; and brothers, Larry, Gary and Ernie. A Celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Alice Warden
Mary Alice Warden, 91, died Jan. 5, 2014, in Thonotosassa. She was born March 2, 1922, in Arkansas, to James Pierce and Minnie Lou (Poole) Pierce. A graveside service was held Jan. 9, at Oaklawn West. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
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