Brenda “Brandy” Baysinger (Loyd), 56, of Plant City, died July 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ted; parents, Barbara Reed, of Virginia, and Ellis Loyd, of Lakeland; two brothers, James and Jay Allen Roberts; two sisters, Debbie Mitchell and Bonnie Gardner; and her extended family. A Celebration of Life will […]
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OBITUARY: Sofia Bayo
Sofia Bayo, 94, of Plant City, died Aug. 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ventura Gonzalez. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine F. Findlay (Alexander); grandson, Daniel M. Interian (Diana), of New Jersey; granddaughter, Sofia Interian; step-grandchildren, Michael Findlay, of New Jersey, and Jeffrey Findlay, of New Jersey; nieces, Vivian […]
Continue ReadingBEST BET: Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Salute to Agriculture Contact Breakfast
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Salute to Agriculture Contact Breakfast — takes place at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2508 Oak Ave., Plant City. The chamber’s Agri-Business Committee will honor this year’s agriculture award winners, including Dale McClellan (Agriculturist of the Year); Marc Sewell and Marshal Sewell (Young […]
Continue ReadingPlant City missionary returns from Honduras
When Melissa Harnage boarded a plane for Honduras June 22, she left behind her cell phone, Internet connection and any semblance of her life back in America. Armed with a camera and a helping heart, she arrived in the poverty-stricken country with the goal to run a vacation Bible school in Siguatepeque and help build […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Lylburn Franklin ‘Frank’ Roach
Lylburn Franklin “Frank” Roach, 72, of Plant City, died July 28, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Nedas and Irene Miller Roach. He was the husband of Renee Roach, who survives. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Tampa Bay Rays fan. Survivors also […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Analilia Cruz Quinto
Analilia Cruz Quinto, 52, of Plant City, died July 26, 2014, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of Fabian Cruz and the late Delores Quinto. Survivors include daughters, Lina M. Zarsoza and Emalis Zarsoza; brothers, Oscar Cruz and Simon Cruz; sisters, Margarita Vasquez and Josesa Cruz; […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Robert L. Klein
Robert L. Klein, 88, of Plant City, died Aug. 3, 2014. Born in Chicago, Mr. Klein was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW and First Presbyterian Church in Plant City. He loved to golf and fish. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Florence Klein; and daughter, Katherine Meyer (Gerard). […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Adeline Coladonato
Adeline Coladonato, 87, of Plant City, died Aug. 4, 2014. She is survived by a son, Dom; daughter, Grace Spano (Chris); and grandchildren, Pete, Joe and Gina. A funeral service was held Aug. 7, at Wells Memorial and Event Center; burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Merriem Estelle Bush
Merriem Estelle Bush, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 3, 2014, in Bonifay. She was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Plant City, to the late Charlie Lee and Irma Silas Sutherland. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bush was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bush and two sons, Charles Bush and Pete Bush. […]
Continue ReadingBEST BET: Lakeland Flying Tigers Inaugural Plant City Chamber Night
Lakeland Flying Tigers Inaugural Plant City Chamber Night — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. For more, visit lakelandflyingtigers.com or call (813) 754-3707.
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