Jacinta ‘Chinta’ Martinez Rodriguez
Jacinta “Chinta” Martinez Rodriguez, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 11, 1941, in Villa Gonzalez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 21, 2025.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Wayne ‘Bobby’ George DaSilva
Wayne “Bobby” George DaSilva, 58, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 14, 1966, in Kingston, Jamaica, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 20, 2025.
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James George “Doc” Hunter
James George “Doc” Hunter entered Heaven’s gates Jan. 21, 2025.
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Charles Hutson Howard
Charles Hutson Howard, 86, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 29, 1938, in Dothan, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 19, 2025.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Evelyn Shields Griffin
Evelyn Shields Griffin, 79, of Valrico, Fla., born on Mar. 27, 1945, in Dover, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 23, 2025.
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Ronnie Frier
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Ronnie Frier, passed away Jan. 15, 2025, in Kissimmee, Fla.
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Douglas ‘Doug’ Jerome Royster
Douglas “Doug” Jerome Royster, 70, of Plant City, Fla., born on Mar. 5, 1954, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 21, 2025.
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Dr. Guy Markley Jr.
Dr. Guy Markley Jr., 75, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025.
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Ann Margaret (Leary) Kodra
Ann Margaret (Leary) Kodra, a woman whose laughter and love knew no bounds, embarked on her final adventure on January 26, 2025, in Plant City, Fla., leaving behind a legacy of joy and a puzzle half-finished. Services will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Patricia Ann Roney
Patricia Ann Roney, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 83. Friends and family will be received on Mar. 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church, 10650 McIntosh Rd Thonotosassa, FL 33592.A funeral service will follow 11:30 a.m.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Lorine M. Brock
Lorine M. Brock, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2025, at the age of 91 in Dover, Fla. Friends and family will be received on Feb. 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A graveside service will be held on Feb. 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Cemetery in Dover, FL.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Josefa Cortes Aponte
Josefa Cortes Aponte, age 86, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Jan. 25, 2025. Josefa was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Aponte family.
Ronald David Rush
Ronald David Rush, age 85 passed away on Jan. 22, 2025. Ronald was born in Bingham, Illinois.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Rush family.
Ruth Ann Foster
Ruth Ann Foster, 73 of Lake Wales, Fla., passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at home.
She was born Mar. 23, 1951, in Big Spring, Texas to the late Jesse and Dora Mendoza. Ruth Ann was a retired teacher for the Houston School System and the Hillsborough County School District. She was an upbeat member of First Baptist Church of Plant City and Lake Wales where she loved to share her faith with others. Ruth Ann enjoyed reading, attending bible studies, singing, making jewelry and gardening. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Foster. She is survived by her daughter, Kaitlyn Boston (Daniel) of Lithia; sister, Dora Mendoza of Lake Wales; and grandchildren, Kali Boston, Cheyenne Boston, and Avery Boston.
A meet and greet will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Flowers can be sent to First Baptist Church of Lake Wales, 305 E. Tillman Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida 33853. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
Nancy (Cappello) Wernicki
Nancy (Cappello) Wernicki, age 72 of Plant City, Fla., passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side on Jan. 9, 2025. She was born June 18, 1952 in Kane, PA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Wernicki family.
Eva M Atcuson
Eva M Atcuson, age 98 passed away on Jan. 9, 2025. Eva was born in Durham, Oklahoma.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Atcuson family.