Padme Lynn Fulbright, infant of Amber Lynn and Raymond David Fulbright Sr., died Oct. 29, 2013. There are no services scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
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Obituary: Edward Mitchell Keen
Edward Mitchell Keen, 78, of Plant City, died Nov. 2, 2013. Born, July 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Martin Keen and the late Avis Barber Keen. Mr. Keen was a member of Sharon Purity Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, L. B. Keen; sisters, Alee Murray and Vernell Surrency; many nieces and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Conrad Lane
Mary Conrad Lane, 85, of Plant City, died Nov. 1, 2013. She retired from Mobil Chemical after 35 years and was a loyal member of Welcome Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who loved and adored her family, and her family deeply loved and adored her. She is survived by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Demetra Jean Parent
Demetra Jean Parent, 77, of Plant City, died Oct. 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 20, 1936, to the late Nicholas and Anastasia Athos Panayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Frank Parent Sr. Survivors include sons, James (Debra) Stewart, Jr., George (Kelly) Stewart and Steven (Wendy) Stewart; daughters, Nickoletta Stewart […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Julia ‘Judy’ Carol Royster Todd
Julia “Judy” Carol Royster Todd, 64, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2013. Mrs. Todd worked 31 years at Cork Elementary School in dietary services and retired in 2012. Her family was the center of her world, and her kindness and gentle spirit will always be cherished. She is survived by her husband of 25 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joyce Brown
Joyce Brown, 62, of Plant City, died Oct. 27, 2013. She was born in Tampa and was the daughter of Robert and Bessie Springer. Mrs. Brown graduated in 1969, from King High School, in Tampa. She was employed for 27 years at the Health Center of Plant City and was loved by everyone for her […]
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Many dog owners will place their pooches in obedience school to learn basic manners, and maybe teach them a few tricks just for fun. And then, there is 15-year-old Nadia Acosta, who connects with her dog on a completely different level. Acosta has been competing around the country for two-and-one-half years and has built up […]
Continue ReadingGrowing homeless ministry concerns some local parents
Several times each week, from unknown corners of the community, homeless residents travel the sidewalks with their packs and bikes to Veterans Memorial Monument Park for a feeding ministry run by several Plant City churches. Julia and Ron Dixon, of Restoring Hope Global, started the free initiative two years ago, at the park. As the […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.31.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Business of the Year Awards banquet will take place Thursday, Nov. 7, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:15 […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Helen Lynn Miller
Helen Lynn Miller, 94, of Plant City, died Oct. 25, 2013. She was born in 1919, in Collins, Ga., and relocated to Plant City with her family as a teenager. She was a lifelong member of Hopewell Baptist Church and loved her fellow parishioners. She was devoted to her family and friends, and she loved […]
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