Colt Anthony Baker
Colt Anthony Baker, 37 of Plant City Fla., born on Feb. 11, 1986, in Las Vegas Nevada entered into eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Walter Raleigh Moore
Walter Raleigh Moore, affectionately known as Papa, passed away on January 16, 2024, in his Plant City, Fla., home surrounded by loved ones. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
David A. Hooper
David A. Hooper, 68, of Lithia, Fla., born on Dec. 20, 1955, in LaGrange, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 14, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Tom Booth
Tom Booth, 79, of Lake Wales, Fla., born on Sept. 25, 1944, in Olean, New York, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 20, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
SGT David “Randy” Randolph Dixon
SGT David “Randy” Randolph Dixon, 53, of Dade City, Fla., born on May 26, 1970, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 21, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Barbara Newsome McIntosh
Barbara Newsome McIntosh, 80, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Mar. 12, 1943, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 19, 2024. She was a retired teacher for Hillsborough County Schools and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Dover where over the years she served as minister’s wife, devoted choir member, and beloved Sunday School teacher. She loved the Lord, her family, and the church dearly. She was preceded in death by parents, Duck and Marceil Newsome; husband, Chuck McIntosh; grandson, Nehemiah McIntosh; and sister-in-law, Velma Newsome.
She is survived by children, Marty McIntosh (Vicki) of South Bend, Indiana, and Sherry Varnum of Lakeland; grandchildren, Zachary, Charlotte, Emmylou, Cosette, Henry, and Isabel; brother, Joe Newsome (Kathy); and many other family, and friends. Her family wishes to thank the many family and friends who loved her with prayers, care, and support throughout her life. A funeral service will be held Jan. 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 Gallagher Road, Dover, FL where the family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. Committal to follow at Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons at https://www.gideons.org/donate. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Joseph Paul Miley
Joseph Paul Miley, 89, of Plant City, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2024. He is survived by children, Joseph Paul Miley Jr., Aubrey Miley and Gwen Poole (Freddie); two grandchildren, Mandi Davis (Jeremy) and Emma Lauren Poole; and two great-grandchildren, Malin Joy Davis and Marin Leigh Davis. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Betty Jean Miley; and siblings, William Miley, Jeanette Alderman and Virginia Beauchamp. Paul was active in his church for decades, teaching Sunday School and leading singing for many years. He loved the Lord, his family and agriculture. He also loved his country, enlisting in the Army to serve as a cook in Korea. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking. Services were held Jan. 24, 2024, at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Rd, Plant City, FL 33565. Expressions of condolence can be made at www.hopewellfuneral.com.
Henry Sherman “Buddy” Conrad, Jr.
Henry Sherman “Buddy” Conrad, Jr., (94), of Plant City, Fla., was born on Oct. 17, 1929, at home on Trapnell Road in Plant City, Fla. He entered into eternal rest on Jan. 20, 2024. He attended Welcome Baptist Church. At 20, he joined the Air Force and was a member for 9 years. He then joined the U.S. Customs Service and eventually retired as Chief Inspector at the Port of Tampa in 1988. After retiring, Buddy became a U.S. Customs Broker, an International Freight Forwarder, and did consulting for G.E. He was a member of NARFE, the Elk’s Club, and the Greater Brandon Republican Club. His hobbies included traveling, cars, and ballroom dancing. He is survived by his daughter, Jaye Patricia Conrad Mestre (Juan) of Oviedo; grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Mestre Jeffery (Will) of Orlando, Victor Conrad Mestre (Karen) of Olympia, Washington, and Cecilia Lea Mestre Slack (Brandon) also of Orlando; great- grandchildren Maddox Porter Mestre, Elliott Jay Slack, Niko Lynn Mestre Jeffery, Everett Ward Mestre, and Charlie Conrad Slack; loving sister Pat Varnum, and many other family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years Anita Porter Conrad. He was also predeceased by Henry Sherman Conrad (father), Iva Conrad (mother), Mary Eunice Lane (sister), James A. Conrad (brother) and Betty Jean Brantley (sister). The family will receive friends Jan. 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 S. County Road 39, Plant City, FL. A funeral service will be held on Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Welcome Baptist Church, 11308 Welcome Church Street, Lithia, FL where a committal will follow at Welcome Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Baptist Church Building Fund. Expressions of condolence at: www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Elmer “Sonny” Ayers III
Elmer “Sonny” Ayers III, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Friends and family will be received Friday Jan. 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Thonotosassa Church of God, 11702 Taylor Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. A Funeral service will follow at 12 p.m.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Edith Evelyn Howard
In the warm embrace of our Lord, Edith Evelyn Howard, a steadfast servant of God and a beacon of love and light in her community, was called to her eternal home on Jan. 15, 2024. A Funeral Service was held Jan. 20, 2024, at Eastside Baptist 1318 E. Calhoun St., Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Rose Marie Montgomery
Rose Marie Montgomery, a beacon of love and courage, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 70. Funeral Services were held Jan. 24, 2024, at Haught Funeral Home 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Brinda Wynema Mansell
Brinda Wynema Mansell, a beacon of love and gentleness, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 75. Family will be receiving friends on Jan. 25, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Mildred Griffin
Mildred Griffin, a beacon of wisdom and love, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024, in Venice, Fla., at the age of 96. Services will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.