Roy Odell Hobbs, 89 of Plant City, died Aug. 4, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born March 9, 1924, in Ashford, Ala., he was the son of the late Alonzo and the late Alice Chandler Hobbs. He was the husband of the late Iola Exum Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs worked for Plant City for […]
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Obituary: Steven Anthony Brown Jr.
Steven Anthony Brown Jr., an infant, of Plant City, died Aug. 3, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Sarah Brown Sr.; and by a loving family. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to assist the family may be made at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 C.R. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John Bishop
John Bishop, 48, died July 18, 2013, in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on June 6 1965. He is survived by his loving family. A memorial service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10, 2013, Wells Memorial and Event Center, 1903 W. Reynolds St., Plant City. Online condolences may be made at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Frances Brown
Mary Frances Brown, 81, died July 29, 2013, in Plant City. Funeral services were held Aug. 5. Interment followed at Shiloh Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: William Robert ‘Bobby’ Hunter
William Robert “Bobby” Hunter, 69, of Carrollton, Ga., died Aug. 2, 2013, in Plant City. He was born to Rossie Hunter and Opal M. Gilley. Survivors include sisters, Karene Duffey (Larry) and their children, Donna Strickland and son Charlie; Cheryl Smith and daughter, Ashley Farmer; Linda Godfrey (Warren) and their children, Michelle Bradshaw and son […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Earl E. Knight Jr.
Earl E. Knight Jr., 86 of Plant City, died Aug. 4, 2013, at his home. Born Jan. 5, 1927 in Plant City, he was the son of the late Earl Sr., and the late Ruby Connell Knight. Earl was a lifelong resident of Plant City and was the owner of Knight Interiors for more than […]
Continue ReadingCritter Corner 08.01.13
Axel is about 5 years old and weighs about 5 pounds. Ths cuddly guy has all of his shots and is neutered and microchipped. He is good with other canines and crate-trained. To adopt, contact Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue, in Lithia,(813) 737-1795, or visit heidislegacydog rescue.com.
Continue ReadingWinner: Barbara Markland
Barbara Markland shared this breathtaking photo of the sun rising over a Plant City strawberry field. Markland calls it “Strawberry Sunrise.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: God is calling: Grow young again
When I was a little boy, we got bored a lot. Well, in my house, it was illegal to get bored. My mom was agnostic to boredom and refused to believe it was possible to exist if one had an imagination. It would never fail in the summer time. My little brother, Zak, and I would be […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.01.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Lions Club Florida state Rep. Dan Raulerson was the guest speaker at the Plant City Lions Club meeting July 30, at Buddy Freddy’s. Raulerson shared about his first legislative session, including the passage of the Midtown bill, […]
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