Willard F. “Frank” Bugg Jr., 69, of Plant City, died Sept. 10, 2013. He was a proud fourth-generation Floridian. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; son, Lance Colada; and sister, Ellen Rice (James). He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Brunette Bugg. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 17, Turkey […]
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Obituary: Zane Blanton
Zane Blanton, 89, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2013. He was the son of the late Bernard and Eva Cone Blanton. The Blanton farm was one of the oldest farms in Hillsborough County. Mr. Blanton served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a dedicated member of the Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Deborah Pitts Tamborello
Deborah Pitts Tamborello, 61 of Seffner, died Sept. 12, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Seffner, a homemaker, and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends and will be missed by all. She is survived by husband, Bobby Mayhew; son, Anthony Tamborello; brother, William Jack Pitts Jr.; his wife, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Emilio Guzman
Emilio Guzman, 89, of Seffner, died Sept. 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcelina; children, Evelyn (Artemio), Emilio, Jr. (Marilyn) and Elizabeth (Leoncio); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 18; interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles Wayne Hart
Charles Wayne Hart, 74, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2013. He retired from Publix, where he was a cabinet-maker. He was a member of the Plant City Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Hart; daughters, Connie Smailes (Greg) of Plant City, and Melody Poage (Wayne) of Texas; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Fannie L. Johnson
Fannie L. Johnson, 89 of Plant City, died Sept. 14, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born April 25, 1924, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Bessie Cason. She is survived by her husband, Alvin “Red” Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a sectionizer at the canning plant in her early […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Adaira Emilene Kilgore
Infant Adaira Emilene Kilgore, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2013. She was born July 8, 2013, in Tampa. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone who had the opportunity to be graced by her presence. Her dark hair, brilliant blue eyes, and infectious smile warmed everyone’s heart. She loved her stuffed monkey, which […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sonshine Opry
Gospel music fans flocked to the Florida Strawberry Festival Sept. 14, for the 2013 Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival. This year’s lineup included a mix of local, regional and national acts, including performers from Plant City Church of God, Harmoney Baptist, First Baptist Church of Dover, New Hope Worship Center, East Thonotosassa Baptist Church and […]
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There’s no denying Bart Butler is computer proficient. He surfs the web with ease, speedily switches screens and knows Microsoft Office better than most people who still have their eyesight. Butler lost his sight in 2005, from diabetes. But, with a résumé that includes positions such as captain for the Plant City Fire Department, a […]
Continue ReadingGospel music fest to take spotlight
The Evelyn and Batista Madonia Agricultural Show Center will be jamming this weekend with faith-based tunes. The 15th annual Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival will bring national gospel artists, local church groups and entertainers to the main stage. “I can’t wait for that uplifting feeling of praise and worship with hometown folks to lift God’s […]
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