Marie M. Lloyd, 86, of Plant City, died May 11, 2013. Born Aug. 29, 1926, in Ostende, Belgium, she was the daughter of the late Herman Schreiber and the late Lydia Denecker Schreiber. She was the wife of Charles Lloyd. Mrs. Lloyd had worked in the past for WLCY, in St. Petersburg, as a program […]
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Obituary: Christine Barlow Weeks Elliot
Christine Barlow Weeks Elliott, 84, of Plant City/Dover, died May 9, 2013, at Consulate Health Care Center of Brandon. Born October 29, 1928, in Opp, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Marshal Barlow and the late Minnie Smith Barlow. She was the wife of the late Johnnie Weeks and the late Charles Elliott. […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Whistle Stop pianists bring diners back in time
Nancy Driscoll and Lynne Miley play the piano every week at the Whistle Stop Gourmet Coffee and Eatery in downtown Plant City. The pianists first started playing several years ago after the original player, Mary Beagle, died. Playing old-fashioned tunes, the songs lend themselves to the southern charm from a past era the restaurant tries […]
Continue ReadingChurch to host Mother’s Day concert
Allen Chapel AME Church will celebrate Mother’s Day with a special concert at 7 p.m. May 11, at the church, 1109 E. Laura St. The concert will feature the The Gospel Music Workshop of American and Echoes of Joy. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the church, (813) 752-7389. “>http://richardkelsey.co/bistrie-zaymi-krasnoyarsk-onlayn.php
Continue ReadingRelay for Life quilt warms family’s hearts
When Sarah Wheeler was walking a lap with her mother, Charlene, and a family friend at this year’s Relay for Life, they spotted a sign for a quilt raffle. Sarah, a self-described country girl, always wanted a handmade quilt. So, the trio went over to enter the raffle, a benefit for the St. Peter’s Episcopal […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Norma Jean Schmidt
Norma Jean Schmidt, 73, of Plant City, died May 4, 2013, at Melech House in Temple Terrace. Born Jan. 15, 1940, in Memphis, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Yow. Norma was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, a painter and loved to make jewelry. Survivors include her husband, Keith Schmidt; mother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel Yvonne Long
Hazel Yvonne Long, 61, of Plant City, died May 1, 2013, at her home. Born March 31, 1952, in Tampa, she was the daughter of the late James Long and the late Clara Davis Long. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Rogers; brother, James Long; and three grandchildren, Kalani, Tobias and Stashe. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roy H. Dimas
Roy H. Dimas, 59, of Plant City, died April 25, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born March 29, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Manuel Dimas and the late Pauline Hernandez Dimas. He was the husband of Francisca Dimas. Survivors include his sons, Roy Jr., Nicolas and Richard […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert L. ‘Bob’ Coburn
Robert L. “Bob” Coburn, 80, passed away on April 29, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Coburn; children, Debra (Kevin) Roggen , Robert Coburn II, Karen (Keith) Lager, Stephen (Linda) Coburn and Robin (Sidney) Simmons; stepchildren, Ken (Pam) DeShong, Gina (Dan) Reichmuth, and Jamie (Bridgette) DeShong; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Coburn was preceded […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan’s Specials Day
Bryan Elementary students were finally able to relax after a week of FCAT testing during “Specials Day.” Dancing was a major part of the day. Students were taught zumba by instructors from the YMCA. They also learned line dancing in the multipurpose room. Strawberry Crest Dance Club members came out and performed a showcase in […]
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