Nashville-based Christian big band Denver and the Mile High Orchestra swung into Plant City for a weekend concert Aug. 25, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. The band, led by singer/trumpet player Denver Bierman, earned national acclaim in 2007, following its appearance on FOX’s “The Next Great American Band.” Since the television show, Denver and […]
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Club Hubbub 08.22.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary The Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club announced Jim Chancey as its president-elect and Sharon Philbin as its secretary. The club also has invited acclaimed pianist Francesco Attesti to perform Jan. 14, 2014, at the Plant […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran to host Dave Ramsey financial seminar
Hope Lutheran Church will bring Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University to Plant City. Classes will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the church, 2001 N. Park Road. Since its inception in 1994, FPU has helped more than 1.5 million families positively change their financial future. For more information or to register, call Linda […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Hope Lutheran launches new GRIEFSHARE class
Pastor, it hurts. Any pastor in any denomination can tell you that those are familiar words we hear following the death of a loved one. To lose one’s partner in life after 50, 60 or even 70 years of marriage leaves a hole and void that can never be filled. To hear from parents: “Pastor, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard Holmes ‘Sonny’ Barnes
Howard Holmes “Sonny” Barnes, 76, of Plant City and formerly Tampa, died Aug. 12, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice House. He was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Mt. Holly, N.J. There will be private services for Mr. Barnes. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret E. Rudduck Dene
Margaret E. Rudduck Dene died Aug. 13, 2013. She born Aug. 26, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind. Mrs. Dene shined in various roles in nursing for more than 30 years. She was creative and enjoyed stained glass, making stuffed bears, painting and, most recently, fulfilled her dream of traveling to Ireland (to kiss the Blarney Stone) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Madge M. Clark
Madge M. Clark, 91, died Aug. 18, 2013, in Thonotosassa. She was born July 29, 1922, in Iowa, to Clyde and Minnie Crump. She attended Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Marcia Miller (John); two grandchildren, Amy Tucker (Richard) and April Baker; and five great-grandchildren, Cory, Devon, Zoey Tucker, Lyle and Sam […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Lucille Dunifon
Barbara Lucille Dunifon, 85, died Aug. 13, 2013. She was born June 16, 1928, in North Manchester, Ind., to Donald Sheak and Madelyn Smith. She is survived by her children, Laura and Patrick. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene Dunifon. Mrs. Dunifon will be laid to rest in Thomasville, Ga. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Christopher J. Goddard
Christopher J. Goddard, 22, of Tampa, died Aug. 13, 2013, in Plant City. He was born March 5, 1991, to Latina Pendergrass and Joe W. Goddard Jr. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Walter M. Niswonger
Walter M. Niswonger, 93, died Aug. 15, 2013, in Plant City. He was born Oct. 31, 1919, in Doniphan, Mo., to Henry Niswonger and Bertha (Elliott) Niswonger. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth (Johnson) Niswonger. Mr. Niswonger will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barrack Cemetery, in St. Louis. Online condolences […]
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