Stephen Lewis Henderson, 52, of Plant City, died Dec. 30, 2013, at the Life Path Hospice House, in Sun City Center. Mr. Henderson was born July 26, 1961, in Brooksville. He was a petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1988. He was a journeyman electrician of IBEW Local 915, working for J.H. […]
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Obituary: Joyce Carlton Payne
Joyce Claire Carlton Payne, a resident of Tallahassee and formerly of Plant City, died Jan. 6, 2013. She was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Plant City, to James DeWitt Carlton and Maude Griffin Carlton. Mrs. Payne graduated in 1947, from Florida State College for Women/Florida State University, with a degree in social work. Later that […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David ‘Ron’ Sprouse
David “Ron” Sprouse, 58, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kay; sons, Anthony (Donna) and Andy Joe (Jessica); grandchildren, Foxx and Lilia; and siblings, Bob (Sandy), Kay and Dino. He was preceded in death by mother, Hazel; and brothers, Larry, Gary and Ernie. A Celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Alice Warden
Mary Alice Warden, 91, died Jan. 5, 2014, in Thonotosassa. She was born March 2, 1922, in Arkansas, to James Pierce and Minnie Lou (Poole) Pierce. A graveside service was held Jan. 9, at Oaklawn West. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Frederick Lee Williams
Frederick Lee Williams, 69, of Lithia, died Jan. 11, 2014. Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a roofer for more than 30 years. He enjoyed raising and showing pigeons. He was a loving husband, dad and papa. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathy; children, Ronald Williams (Jo), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Frederick Woods
Paul Frederick Woods, 95, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born Dec. 12, 1918, in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of the late Eugene and Blanche Sullivan Woods. He was the husband of the late Paula Tershansy Woods. He was employed by Hillsborough County Public Schools, where he was a principal. Mr. Woods […]
Continue ReadingHere They Are: 2014 Strawberry Queen Contestants
Twenty young women will compete for the title of 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival queen at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. Tickets, which go on sale Jan. 17, are $15 each and will be available at Hardee’s Fashions, 1501 N. Wheeler […]
Continue ReadingFamily, friends remember Will Lamoreaux
It seems just about everyone who had ever met Will Lamoreaux has a memory to cherish. Friend Amy Reed remembers the time she went with him to Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, and Will ordered a cup of bacon. Or, how about the time Will dressed up as a Hooters girl and then went to the famous […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Robert Philbin
Robert Philbin took this gorgeous picture of another brilliant Walden Lake sunset. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift certificate to […]
Continue Reading2014 FORECAST: Paul Davis, Strawberry Fests Forever
The Strawberry Festival has been a big part of Paul Davis’ life since he was very young, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who loves their job more than the festival’s jolly general manager. And, what’s in store for 2014? More music, more festivities and, of course, more fun. It’s been a long time […]
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