The colors are vibrant — turquoise, red and yellow — all smattered on a canvas. Papua New Guinea artist Jeffry Feeger attacks the slate, massaging the tints in a circular motion with his bare hands, palming the pigments to cover the space. Feeger looks like he is throwing caution to the wind. But what appears […]
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Bipolar teen to take stage at National America Miss Pageant
Nicole Bristol was surrounded by a voice. It screamed at her during class. It stalked her at night. The incessant sound was unrecognizable, plaguing her for months. Neither male or female, the Plant City High School student couldn’t make out what the voice was saying to her at first. Then it got worse. It began […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas Judson Boehm III
Thomas (Tom) Judson Boehm III, 62, of Plant City, died July 6, 2013, after battling cancer for 13 years. Mr. Boehm was born May 29, 1951, in Boston. He was the son of Thomas Jr. and Daphne (Gamsby) Boehm. He was employed by Publix Supermarkets for almost 40 years and will be greatly missed by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Randy Eugene Childers
Randy Eugene Childers, 59, of Plant City, died June 24, 2013, at his home. Born Aug. 16, 1953, in Lapeer, Mich., he was the son of the late Joe Childers and Jean Kabosky Turner, who survives. Mr. Childers served from 1976 to 1979, in the U.S. Army and retired from Publix as a meat cutter […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael Thomas Cole
Michael Thomas Cole, 32, of Plant City, died July 1, 2013. Born Aug. 25, 1980, in Tampa, he was the son of Thomas Cole and Deborah Johnson. He was the husband of Terri Cole. Mr. Cole was a senior environmental technician with Mosaic and loved his family greatly. Survivors include his wife, Terri; son, Collin; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Scott Lindner
Larry Scott Lindner, 53, of Plant City, died July 6, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Tampa. He was born April 30, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo., to Ronald H. and Charmain (Laubersheiner) Lindner. He married Tina (Knapp), who survives. Mr. Lindner worked in the telecommunications industry and was employed by ACCI Inc. in Tampa. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melanie L. Singletary
Melanie L. Singletary, 49, of Sanford, died July 2, 2013. Born Nov. 12, 1963, in Lakeland, she was the daughter of Thomas Southerland and Yvonne Yeomans. She also is survived by Billy Oden. The family has not planned any services at this time. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.http://avs-garage.ru/.php
Continue ReadingObituary: Erlene Bush Smith
Erlene Bush Smith, 69, of Plant City, died June 28, 2013, at her daughter’s home, in Sarasota. She was born April 9, 1944, in Brooklet, Ga., to the late Anderson Bush and the late Francis Wilkerson Bush. Mrs. Smith enjoyed fishing, playing solitaire and reading — especially her Bible. She was a special, kind, caring […]
Continue ReadingNEIGHBOR: Arden Mays Merckle
Arden Mays Merckle has a one-of-a-kind studio. Located off Evers Street in Historic Downtown Plant City, the foyer transports viewers into the elegant time period of Rococo. The lavish entrance features hand-painted faux marble columns, a crystal chandelier and forest murals on every wall. It’s no wonder the Bruton Memorial Library asked to feature his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Phyllis D. Rose (Swisher)
Phyllis D. Rose (Swisher) died June 26 2013, at home, with her daughter by her side. Mrs. Rose was born May 9, 1932, in Hindsboro, Ill. She lived in Indiana, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, before moving to The Meadows at CountryWood as a pioneering resident. She was an avid golfer, who achieved 12 […]
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