Clinton Elton “Red” Tanner, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 27, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. He was born March 12, 1929, in Plant City, to the late Wesley and Jewell Gill Tanner. He had been married to his high school sweetheart, Lurline Sheffield Tanner for 62 years. She survives. Mr. Tanner served in […]
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OBITUARY: Eddie Raymond Bacon
Eddie Raymond Bacon, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 22, 2013. He is survived by his son, Ronnie (Pam); grandson, Ronnie Jr. (Sandra); great-grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, Hayley and Matthew; and sisters, Dorothy and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia. A Celebration of Life was held Oct. 28, at Hopewell Funeral Home, […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Grady Lester Exum
Grady Lester Exum, 90, died Oct. 23, 2013, in Gainesville. He was born Aug. 12, 1923, in Omega, Ga., to George and Susan (Cravey) Exum. He was married for 67 years to his loving wife, Louise (Lott), who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Jack Exum (Peggy) and Wayne Exum (Sandy); three sisters, […]
Continue ReadingOBITUARY: Kathleen J. Sapp
Kathleen J. Sapp, 91, died on her birthday, Oct. 19, 2013. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Towns, Ga. She was a homemaker and member of the Church on the Rock of Plant City. She is survived by two daughters, Lorene Smith and Catherine Beal (Ron); one son, Marvin Sapp (Carol); 11 grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingPhotographer Stephanie Humphrey Opens New Plant City Studio
It is not hyperbole to say Stephanie Humphrey has an eye for details. The Plant City photographer opened recently her first studio, situated off Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City. It’s one large, open room, with dreamy natural light pouring in from the storefront windows and backdrops and portrait lighting situated at the back. […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Hope Lutheran preps for Reformation Day
Most people naturally equate Oct. 31 with Halloween and a day to take the kids door-to-door and fill up with candy to keep the family dentist in business for another year. But, few people know that October is much more than just a day for costumes and candy. The origin of Halloween comes from what […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: Trading shoes, self-image in obedience
It began at the YMCA. I am not as self-conscious as I used to be. Like acne, it was more of teenage problem that I outgrew with just the occasional occurrence. Recently, a huge painful pimple of self-image popped up on the nose of my psyche. Why now?! The self-image zit had popped up due […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.24.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary Mark your calendar for an enjoyable evening with great food, local music, silent auction, drinks and cigars at Daybreak Rotary’s fourth annual Country Cracker Feast. The feast takes place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, […]
Continue ReadingGreater Love church selects new pastor
Bishop Taurus Davis wasn’t expecting the responsibility of leading a church when he came to Greater Love Christian Center a year ago. “I just came to help,” Davis said. “I never knew I’d be asked to carry it on.” However, after the former pastor, Franklin Echols died in March, the church tapped Davis to take […]
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FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Bailey Elementary Fall Harvest — takes place at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at 4630 Gallagher Road. (813) 707-7531. Cork Elementary Treat Night — takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at the school, 3501 N. Cork Road. (813) 757-9353. Trapnell Elementary Fall Festival — takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. […]
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