Federico “Fede” Martinez, 89, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2013. Mr. Martinez was born July 17, 1924, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Eusebio Rosendo Martinez and Luz Oliva Martinez. He received an advanced degree in mechanical and electrical engineering in 1951, from the Mexican National School of Engineering and prefaced that training […]
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Club Hubbub 11.07.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Daybreak Rotary Club The annual Country Cracker Feast, hosted at the home of George and Cassandra Banning, was a success. The Rotary Club raised more than $10,000 for the club to use for community-service projects. The club wants to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marilyn Joyce Blankinship
Marilyn Joyce Blankinship, 78 of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2013, at Community Care Center, in Plant City. She was born May 3, 1935, in North Florida. She is survived by her son, James Warren. The family will have private services. Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Padme Lynn Fulbright
Padme Lynn Fulbright, infant of Amber Lynn and Raymond David Fulbright Sr., died Oct. 29, 2013. There are no services scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edward Mitchell Keen
Edward Mitchell Keen, 78, of Plant City, died Nov. 2, 2013. Born, July 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Martin Keen and the late Avis Barber Keen. Mr. Keen was a member of Sharon Purity Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, L. B. Keen; sisters, Alee Murray and Vernell Surrency; many nieces and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Conrad Lane
Mary Conrad Lane, 85, of Plant City, died Nov. 1, 2013. She retired from Mobil Chemical after 35 years and was a loyal member of Welcome Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who loved and adored her family, and her family deeply loved and adored her. She is survived by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Demetra Jean Parent
Demetra Jean Parent, 77, of Plant City, died Oct. 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 20, 1936, to the late Nicholas and Anastasia Athos Panayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Frank Parent Sr. Survivors include sons, James (Debra) Stewart, Jr., George (Kelly) Stewart and Steven (Wendy) Stewart; daughters, Nickoletta Stewart […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Julia ‘Judy’ Carol Royster Todd
Julia “Judy” Carol Royster Todd, 64, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2013. Mrs. Todd worked 31 years at Cork Elementary School in dietary services and retired in 2012. Her family was the center of her world, and her kindness and gentle spirit will always be cherished. She is survived by her husband of 25 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joyce Brown
Joyce Brown, 62, of Plant City, died Oct. 27, 2013. She was born in Tampa and was the daughter of Robert and Bessie Springer. Mrs. Brown graduated in 1969, from King High School, in Tampa. She was employed for 27 years at the Health Center of Plant City and was loved by everyone for her […]
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Many dog owners will place their pooches in obedience school to learn basic manners, and maybe teach them a few tricks just for fun. And then, there is 15-year-old Nadia Acosta, who connects with her dog on a completely different level. Acosta has been competing around the country for two-and-one-half years and has built up […]
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