Wells Memorial and Event Center will be creating a Memorial Day veteran wreath display. Honor a veteran by buying a 14-inch wreath that will be displayed at Wells Memorial. The cost of the wreath is $20. Of that, $10 will benefit the American Legion. To order, call (813) 752-1111.
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GFWC Woman’s Club to host fashion show
The Plant City GFWC Woman’s Club will host a fashion show luncheon at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. The lunch will start at 10 a.m., with the show beginning around 11 a.m.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Catherine Barton
Edna Catherine Barton, 92, died March 31, 2014. She was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years, she was a volunteer at Plant City Health Care and at First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Barton. Survivors include her daughter, Julia Russell, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis, 88, of Plant City, died April 1, 2014. She was born in Dothan, Ala. Mrs. Davis was a member of Polk City Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and crafts, was an avid collector, a fabulous cook, and was loved by all. Survivors include one son, Jim Davis (Mary); one daughter, Loretta Clark; nine […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Waldemar Kazimierz Dyk
Waldemar (Walter) Kazimierz Dyk died March 31, 2014. He was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Gdynia, Poland, to Zbyszek and Aleksandra (Berger) Dyk. With his sister, Jasia, they emigrated in 1961, to the United States. In 1972, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, and served until 1978. In 1977, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Purvis Harlon Ham
Purvis Harlon Ham, 99, died April 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 76 years, Elsa Andrews Ham; and son-in-law David Fulwood. The Hams served God at several Assembly of God churches in the Plant City area, ending their journey with the Rev. Daniel Braddock, at First Assembly of God, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Allen McCoy
Allen McCoy, 61, of Plant City, died April 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 26 years, Krysta; children, Shannon Lee McCoy and Kelli McCoy Coulter; and loving doggies, Cricket Lee and Mylee Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob C. and Wanda Lee McCoy. Online condolences may […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gail E. Norris
Gail E. Norris, 89, of Plant City, died April 1, 2014, at Valencia Hills Health and Rehab Center, in Lakeland. Born Sept. 18, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John Knowles and Evelyn Deskalla Knowles. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made to the family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carol Short
Carol Short, 64, of Plant City, died April 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Junior; children, Vicki Short, Scott C. Short (Ashley) and Tara N. Collins (Jon); parents, Wilson and Evelyn Smith; grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah, Jordan, Lindsi and Killian; and sisters Shari Rounds (Wesley) and Teresa Stewart (Robert). A Celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Linton Young
Doris Linton Young, 84, died April 4, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and member for 68 years of the Plant City Church of God. She is survived by three daughters, Tannis Willaford, Carol Tinsley (Ed) and Kathy Speer (Terry), of Plant City; two sisters, Grace Singletary and Betty Brown (Raymond), of […]
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