Oralia Lopez-Sipaque, 28, of Plant City died Jan. 1, 2014, at home. Born June 13, 1985, in Escvintla, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Francisco Lopez and Irene Sipaque. She was the wife of Jose Aguilera. Also surviving are two children; and many family and friends, who loved her very much. A funeral service was […]
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Obituary: Judith Ann Pritt
Judith Ann Pritt, 69, died Dec. 30, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in Hoboken, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Bartucci and Margaret Killen Bartucci. Mrs. Pritt was a package designer for Anchor Glass Container, in Tampa. Survivors include a son, Paul Pritt; daughter, Diana (James) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Devon (Bubba) Sheffield
James Devon (Bubba) Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. He was born Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield. He was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Keith Shiver
Paul Keith Shiver, 53 of Lakeland, died Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. Born May 7, 1960 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Hugh Shiver and Helen (Jim) Huggins, who survives. Also surviving are brothers, Kevin Shiver and Jimmy Huggins; sisters, Karen Shiver and Lisa Huggins. Mr. Shiver loved praise and worship […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Loette Strickland
Dorothy Loette Strickland, 74, died Dec. 22, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Plant City, to James and Ruth (Norman) Hiott. She married Jay W. Strickland, who survives. She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God. Mrs. Strickland, — or Moma or Nana, as she was affectionately […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Marie Westgate
Doris Marie Westgate, 71, died Dec. 21, 2013, in Lakeland. She was born in Susquehanna, Pa. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Ballard, Lori Balai and Kimberly Carillo; three brothers, Dennis, Walter and James Ballard; six sisters, Marian Parker, Betty Dumas, Lillian Middleton, Beverly Winnie, Ruth Ballard and Gloria Hauer Bishop; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Krystina, […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Ashley Bogue
Ashley Bogue took this picture of her daughter on the porch before lunch with the family. 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 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High GQ donates Christmas dinners
The Gentlemen’s Quest Club of Plant City High School donated a Christmas dinner for 20 people. Even dessert was included. The dinner went to a local family of five. GQ is fairly new at Plant City High School and encourages male students to focus on good grades, good behavior and serving their community. This is […]
Continue ReadingBaby Parade sign-ups coming
Registration for the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Plant City Mortgage, 1507 S. Alexander St., Suite 101 Plant City. Sign-ups for 1- and 2-year-olds will be from 8 to 9 a.m.; 3- and 4-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. Spaces are limited […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary presents check to food bank
At the Daybreak Rotary Club’s annual Christmas party, the club presented a $10,000 check to Christine Miller, of the United Food Bank of Plant City. Miller is also a club member. The Christmas part was held at the home of club member Carole Wright.
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