Perhaps the most accurate way to describe Hopewell Baptist Church’s 144th Homecoming plans is this phrase: “Hallelujah Homecoming Hoedown.” That’s what Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks, Hopewell’s senior pastor, is calling it. This two-day celebration will be held at the church this weekend and will highlight the church’s recent growth. “The church continues to grow,” Middlebrooks says. […]
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Plant City seminary plans fundraising gala
Evangelical University and Seminary will host its Seventh Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Greg Morris, author, executive and founder of Leadership Dynamics, in Lakeland. Guests also will enjoy catering by Fred’s Southern Kitchen […]
Continue ReadingWLCA seeks part-time webmaster
The Walden Lake Community Association is looking to fill a part-time position for a webmaster. The webmaster will manage the site and update it as needed. Interested applicants should contact the WLCA at (813) 754-8999.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Carlo
Edna Carlo, 89, of Plant City, died April 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic Carlo. She is survived by son, John Carlo (Renee); granddaughters, Brittany Carlo and Amber Carlo; and siblings, Lucille Faircloth, Evans Brock, Illmae Phillips (Ben) and Jerry Brock (Sue). A Celebration of Life was held April 18, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Neville Clayton Davis Sr.
Neville “Clayton” Davis, Sr., 81, of Plant City, died April 16, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, RayNell Simmons […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph W. Donnell
Ralph W. Donnell, 68, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gayle; daughters, Angel Silas (Lee) and Rachel Olvera (Jose); and grandchildren, Jason, Haleigh, Sierra, Stephen, Hadden and Ramon. The family received April 24, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Online condolences may be made to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bethel H. Goddard
Bethel H. Goddard, 84, of Plant City, died April 13, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War and was a foster parent for 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie; children, Allen Goddard (Patty), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Maria Santos Godines
Maria Santos Godines, 73, of Plant City, died April 24, 2014. Born June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo Santos and the late Maria Olivarri Santos. She was the wife of the late Heliberto Godines. Survivors include sons, Eliberto (Rosario) Godinez, Jr. and Eddie (Aurora) Godinez Sr.; daughters, Cyndi (Michael) Hare, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Max R. Henderson
Max R. Henderson, 84, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Amagene; children, Johnnie Henderson (Candy) and Lisa Surrency (Jeff); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Dennis M. Henderson. The family received April 23, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Ann ‘Dottie’ Lightsey
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Lightsey, 68, of Plant City died April 25, 2014. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she served as the “choir mom,” and the Plant City Lions Club, for which she published a cookbook. She was a retired registered nurse. She […]
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