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 […]
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PHOTO 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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Then and Now
Room 508 at Nelson Elementary was transformed into a one-room school house from 1845, May 2. Teacher Terry Senhauser dressed up in pioneer garb to teach his students math and writing on chalkboards. Palm fronds decorated the outside and inside of the classroom. There was even a dunce hat sitting atop a stool in the […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry festival adds more video surveillance
Even before the Boston Marathon bombing, officials at the Florida Strawberry Festival were taking steps to make Plant City’s signature event as safe as possible. Now, those steps seem more important than ever. General Manager Paul Davis said the festival’s newest security measures will come in the form of additional security cameras. Although he wouldn’t […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Esther Ruth VanVolkom
Esther Ruth VanVolkom, 90, died April 21, 2013, in Tampa. She was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Greene, N.Y. Survivors include three sons, Everett Milks, Donald Heath and Danny Fritzie; twin daughters, June Rhodus and Jessie Thurber; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Madaline Mercier. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lucile Ann Miller
Lucile Ann Miller, 83 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Born April 20, 1930, in Elizabeth, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Alfred Schroeder and the late Wilhelmina Ruhr Schroeder. She was the wife of the late Burt Miller Sr. Mrs. Miller loved her family dearly […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Audrey K. White
Audrey K. White, 73 of Lithia died April 26, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice House. Born Feb. 24, 1940, in Tallahassee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel King and Willie Nichols King. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.vzlom2014.ru vzlom2014.ru http://employmentenhancementservices.com/krediti-malomu-biznesu-bez-zaloga.php
Continue ReadingObituary: Dennis Kevin McEver
Dennis Kevin McEver, 54, of Plant City, died April 22, 2013. Born Dec. 2, 1958, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Arnold McEver Jr. and Donna Chase-McEver. Mr. McEver was a former manager for Felton’s Grocery and attended Grace Methodist Church. His passion was for anything sports and especially baseball. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard Herbert Leddon
Howard Herbert Leddon, 74 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Community Care Center. Born Oct. 2, 1938, in Bonifay, he was the son of the late Albert Leddon and the late Minnie Baker Leddon. Mr. Leddon was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church and worked for Lykes Brothers. Survivors include a brother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard ‘Jim’ Eifert
Richard “Jim” Eifert, 80, died April 21, 2013, in his home. He was born March 12, 1933. He was a Korean War veteran. He married Eleanor Bowredey in 1957. He owned and operated Eifert’s Eggairy for more than 25 years. Mr. Eifert was the friendly face who waited on you in your car — rain, shine or […]
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