Brenda Hicks Brooks, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2013 from glioblastoma brain cancer. She was employed with Geico Insurance for 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Brooks; children, Krystal Grimes (Michael Snyder), April Schmitz (Erik), Matthew Glover (Nikki), Zachary Brooks and Chase Brooks; granddaughter, Abbigail Grimes; father, Billy Hicks; siblings, […]
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Obituary: Antonina Bilyj
Antonina Bilyj, of Dover, died Oct. 4, 2013, in Marietta, Ga. She is survived by her children, William Bilyj (RoseMary), of Brunswick, Ohio; Michael Bilyj (Rebecca), of Plainsfield, Ind., Peter Bilyj, of Westlake, Ohio, and Christine Vest (Douglas Helm), of Marietta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lawrence Anthony Buta
Lawrence Anthony Buta, 69 of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, at Melech House, in Temple Terrace. Born September 6, 1944 in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Rapsis Buta. Survivor includes a sister, Eileen C. Mestas. The family will be having private services at a later date. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert E. Watkins Sr.
Herbert E. Watkins Sr., 85, of Brandon, died Oct. 3, 2013 at home. Mr. Watkins will truly be missed by all that knew him. He touched so many with his gift of giving and kindness. He was a man of so many talents, accomplishments and abilities. Early in life, he was a flight engineer for […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Tina Feaster
Tina Feaster, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 5, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 C.R. 39 S., Plant City. Family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wecare.io.
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeffery Mitchell Southerland
Jeffery Mitchell Southerland, 47, of Dover, died Oct. 3, 2013 Born Nov. 3, 1965, in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Richard and Minnie Mills Southerland. Mr. Southerland loved to hunt and fish. He attended the Syndey Dover Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hartwig Southerland; children; Julien (Michael) Braga and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leonard Willard Chancey
Leonard Willard Chancey, 80, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2013. Born Feb. 27, 1933, in LaBelle, he was the son of the late Peter Alexander and Nannie Graham Chancey. Mr. Chancey loved to hunt and fish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael Medina
Michael “Pops” Medina, 74, of Plant City, died October 4, 2013. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an aircraft mechanic and a member of the Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon; children, Michele (Sean), Suzanne (Chuck) and Michael Shawn (Kim); grandchildren, Leanne […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.03.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Hillsborough Community College Hillsborough Community College’s Plant City campus will host a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. The event is free and open to […]
Continue ReadingCareFest lends time, helping hands to area families
A single mother, a disabled elderly man, a sick husband — no matter their situation, these homeowners need help. Their properties have fallen into disrepair and soon could incur code-violation fines. And that’s exactly why CareFest exists. Locally, 75 volunteers from 10 Plant City churches and the City of Plant City spent last weekend providing […]
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