Michael A. Packanik, 89, of Plant City, and formerly of Neville Island, Penn., died July 17, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice in Ruskin, Florida. Mr. Packanik was a resident of Neville Island for 60 years before moving to Florida, and was a long time member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in McKees […]
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Obituary: Dessa Mae Linzy
Dessa Mae Linzy, 71, of Plant City, died July 15, 2013, at Moffitt Cancer Center. Born September 27, 1941 in Fyffe, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Henry Rucks and the late Rosa Hicks Rucks. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, C. Ommer Linzy. Mrs. Linzy was the manager of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Juanita Bonnie Johnson
Juanita Bonnie Johnson, 86, of Plant City, died July 17, 2013. Born April 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Dorothy Deas DeVane. She was the wife of Howard Johnson, who survives. Mrs. Johnson attended First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church and loved flowers and crafts. In addition to her husband, Howard […]
Continue ReadingJames Virgil ‘Poppy’ Boyles
James Virgil ‘Poppy’ Boyles, 77, of Valrico, died July 17, 2013, at Brandon Regional Hospital. He was born June 4, 1936, in Ridgeland, S.C. He was the husband of Rebecca Holt Boyles, who survives. Mr. Boyles was a salesman with Best Line Oil Company and was a member of Brandon Christian Church and of Brandon […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Terry P. Antrim
Terry P. Antrim, 78, of Plant City, died July 10, 2013, at home. Terry was born in St. Paul, Minn., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol, and loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon July 27, at the clubhouse of The […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Jim’ Crosby
James ‘Jim’ Crosby, 56, of Plant City, died July 9, 2013. He was the son of the late Robert and Betty Crosby. Mr. Crosby enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching football and spending time on the water fishing. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Karen Crosby; son, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Henry Howard Fleming Jr.
Henry Howard Fleming Jr., 85, of Plant City, died July 11, 2013. Born May 7, 1928, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Henry and the late Abbey Williamson Fleming. Mr. Fleming was the owner and operator of Fleming Paint and Supply. He was corporal in the U. S. Army and a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenneth Paul Stropagel
Kenneth Paul Stropagel, 56, of Plant City, died July 14, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born Nov. 11, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Erwin Stropagel and Mary Van Fluke Stropagel, who survives. Mr. Stropagel was a mechanic with Lakeland Chrysler, enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports enthusiast. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City composer Charleene Closshey debuts production at New York festival
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 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City theater serves up fundraiser for 2013 ‘Les Mis’ production
Plant City Entertainment will serve up a night full of food and fun in preparation for its summer production of “Les Miserables.” The community theater will host its Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. July 13, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s activity hall, 302 Carey St., Plant City. The price per dinner is […]
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