The search for a new pastor for Plant City’s First Baptist has come to an end. The congregation of Plant City’s largest church approved Dr. Brian Stowe Oct. 13, as its new leader. His first day will be Dec. 8. “He is extremely genuine,” said Coleman Davis, chairman of the pastor search committee. “He is […]
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Club Hubbub 10.17.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Republican Women’s Club Federated The Plant City Republican Women’s Club Federated will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the home of Ed and Judy Wise, 2706 Pine Club Drive. Terry Kemple and Dee Prether, two of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City remembers Irma Moody
Jennifer Mallan still remembers the delicious smell of bacon and eggs that wafted through the home of her grandmother, Irma Cone Moody, when she would spend the night. Mrs. Moody even squeezed fresh orange juice for her oldest granddaughter. Mrs. Moody died Oct. 14, 2013. She was 99. “She was just the most incredible woman […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lawrence Anthony Buta
Lawrence Anthony Buta, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, at Melech House, in Temple Terrace. Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Rapsis Buta. Survivors include a sister, Eileen C. Mestas. The family will be having private services at a later date. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jared Lee Culpepper
Jared Lee Culpepper, 24, of Plant City, died Oct. 11, 2013. He was a graduate of Durant High School. He is survived by his parents, Clayton Culpepper, of Plant City, and ZoeAnn Culpepper, of Mulberry; grandparents, Don and Shirley Culpepper, of Plant City, and Janell Odom, of Winter Haven; siblings, Amber Nicole Culpepper, Dustin Dunlop, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Linda K. Swartsel
Linda K. Swartsel, 66, died Oct. 10, 2013. Mrs. Swartsel was born in Plant City and resided in Florida all of her life. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Byron; brothers, Ronald, Butch, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenneth A McCloskey
Kenneth A McCloskey, 78, died Sept. 28, 2013. Mr. McCloskey was born April 22, 1935, in Canton, Ill., to Glen McCloskey and Lorena Belle (Long) McCloskey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion. Mr. McCloskey had one son, one daughter, six brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donna Jean Neal
Donna Jean Neal, 65, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2013. She loved her animals and enjoyed working on her land. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Neal. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy; and grandchildren, Erica, Amanda and Michael. Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.
Continue ReadingObituary: William L. ‘Bill’ Kitchens
William L. “Bill” Kitchens, 76, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, of cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Lakeland, to the late Ruth and John Kitchens Sr. Mr. Kitchens was a Gideon and a Mason. He became a Christian at Camp Gilead Cabin 2 and was a longtime member of Plant City’s […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ray Canada
Ray Canada, 79, of Bushnell and Canada Town, Ky., died Oct. 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, Canada; granddaughter, Lisa Hendry; parents, John and Margaret Canada; and 11 siblings. He is survived by his son, Ray Canada, Jr. (Cat) of Bushnell; grandchildren, Shawna Reed (Richard), of Riverview, Samantha Canada, of […]
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