Earline Alice Hall, 89, of Zolfo Springs, died Nov. 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angus Hall Sr.; and son, Wilson Jr. She is survived by children, Lora “Jeni” Adamson (Jim), Dave Hall (Beverly) and Alice Rivera (Joe); siblings, Lucille Floyd and Iris Pitten; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A […]
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BUY LOCAL: Rita Staffing
Did you know that every $100 spent at a local, independently-owned store generates $45 of secondary local spending, compared to $14 for a big-box chain? This was first tested in 2003 by the Institute for Local Self Reliance and is nearly identical to later results across multiple Civic Economic studies. The Plant City Times & […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John H. Land
John H. Land, 94, of Apopka, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Mr. Land served as mayor of the City of Apopka for 61 years and is thought to be the longest-serving full-time mayor in Florida history. Born in Plant City, Land moved to Apopka at an early age. He was educated in Apopka schools and attended […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jacques E. Bourget
Jacques E. Bourget, 71, of Plant City, died Nov. 15, 2014. After a long battle with cancer, Mr. Bourget is now at peace. He was born in Trois Riviers, Quebec, Canada, and moved to the U.S. in 1964. He met his wife, Rose, in 1984 and wed in 1986. He was a mighty man of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wallace Hoyt Blackburn
Wallace Hoyt Blackburn, 91, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Tampa. Born Dec. 6, 1922, to Elizabeth and Stonewall Jackson Blackburn, in Plant City, he and his older brother, Kline, grew up in central Florida, both graduating from Pasco High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941. After his discharge at war’s end, Wallace worked […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Bostick Brooks
Betty Bostick Brooks died Nov. 17, 2014. Ms. Brooks was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Groveland, and raised in Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School and attended the University of Tampa. Her ancestors came to America from Austria in the 1700s and settled in the Lakeland area. She married Roy R. Brooks, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Laura Cameron
Laura Cameron, 86, loving wife, mother, and grandma, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Plant City, surrounded by her family. Her life was dedicated to her family and to teaching children, and everyone she met, about the Love of Jesus through teaching and song. Mrs. Cameron was preceded in death by her brother, James Johnson. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruth Leona Drawdy
Ruth Leona Drawdy, 93, of Plant City, died Nov. 22, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Diane Sealey (Brian) and Sandra Jean Bowen (Steve); eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Drawdy; and son, Gary Drawdy. A celebration of life was held Nov. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel Ishie Hogan
Hazel Ishie Hogan, 94, of Chiefland, died Nov. 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Ishie Sr.; son, Buddy Ishie; and daughter, Cecilia Teston. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Hogan; children, Voncille “Tootie” Smith (Ralph), Rubleen Haynes (Cliff), Robert Hogan and Lisa Hogan; brothers, Paul and Ben Tindale; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Beverly A. Driggers
Beverly A. Driggers, 74, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Plant City. Beverly was born in Springfield, Ohio, to Russell and Mary Byerly. She was passionate about everything she did and is survived by her loving friends. She will be missed dearly. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
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