Doris Louise Alonso
Doris Louise Alonso, 80, died Feb. 17.
Born Nov. 30, 1932, to the late Harold P. and Louise Ballentine Hargraves, she was the wife of the late Dr. Fernando Alonso.
Mrs. Alonso was a member of The Wahoo Baptist Church, attended Shiloh Baptist Church, after serving as a devoted pastor’s wife for many years. After the death of her husband, she went on to work and retire from Publix Super Markets, where she was a cake decorator. Her main passion in life was her family.
Survivors include sons, Randall (Deborah) Alonso and Paul (Gwen) Alonso; daughters, Nancy (Mark) Willis, and Diana (Tim) Stotler; brothers, Harold Hargraves and Louis Hargraves; and sisters, Ruth Padgett and Carol Thornhill.
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St., Plant City. Contributions may be made to The Wahoo Baptist Church Building Fund, 4517 C.R. 319, Bushnell, FL 33513.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Karen Marie Borrelli
Karen Marie Borrelli, 51, of Plant City and formerly of Lowell, Mass., died Feb. 17.
Born Sept. 4, 1961, she was the daughter of Paul Lord and Theresa Vezina Lord.
Mrs. Borrelli had been a patient care technician with Tampa General Hospital.
Survivors include sons, Derek Paul Lord, Tyler Richard Borrelli and Dylan Kevin Borrelli; brother, Keith D. Lord; and sister, Kimberley Lord Curtis.
She was predeceased by brother, Kevin Paul Lord.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
JoNell Dykes
JoNell Dykes, 81, died Feb. 17, at home.
She was born on June 27, 1930, to Phillip and Myra (Howard) Smith in Newborn, Ga. She married Terry Dykes.
Mrs. Dykes worked as an account bookkeeper at Ernst & Young Accounting and was a member of Knights Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Terry Dykes; one son, Terry M. Dykes; three daughters, Billie Strickland, Peggy Reed and Betty Kofmehl; one sister, Doris Hawthorn; nine grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Dykes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21, at Wells Memorial & Event Center, 1903 W. Reynolds St. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 22.
Condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Inez Estelle Jones
Inez Estelle Jones, 85, of Plant City, died Feb. 12, at Palm Terrace of Lakeland.
Born April 22, 1927, in Ducktown, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Arnold Tarpley and the late Edith Curtis Tarpley. She was the wife of the late Homer Jones.
Survivors include a son, Marvin Jones (Linda); daughter, Carol Hawkins; brothers, Kenneth and David Tarpley; sister, Hazel Beshears; grandchildren, Chad Hawkins, Kristopher and Jonathan Jones; and great-grandchildren, Shawn Hawkins and John Foy.
She was predeceased by brother, Warren Tarpley; and sister, Marlene Hall.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Vonelle “Nan” Miles Robinson
Vonelle “Nan” Miles Robinson, 89, of Plant City, died Feb. 10.
She was born in Jacksonville Beach but grew up in Plant City. Her father owned Smith Brothers Grocery Store and was the founder of WPLA radio station. She was a member of the Plant City’s Woman’s Club, Daughter’s of the American Revolution and Church of Christ.
Vonelle’s sister-in-law, Marion Miles Morgan, was a severe diabetic and eventually died of complications of diabetes. Mrs. Morgan had two children, Michael Miles and Kathy Sue Miles Douglass (Chuck).
When Mrs. Morgan realized she was not going to live to raise them, she allowed Mrs. Robinson and her first husband, J. Albert Miles, to adopt them.
Mrs. Morgan is survived by her son, Dr. John Robert Miles (Audrey); nine grandchildren, Cassie Miles, Mallory Miles, David Miles, Sheila Dial, Jill Douglass, Jon-Paul Douglass, Melissa Rubio, Autumn Miles and Bobby Miles; several great-grandchildren; and best friend, Sarah Copeland.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, J. Albert Miles and Bob Robinson; and her son, David Richard Miles.
Condolences may be made to the family at hopewellfuneral.com.
Lee Charles Weber
Lee Charles Weber, 81, of Plant City, died Feb. 16.
Mr. Weber was born on Sept. 17, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth Weber.
Mr. Weber graduated in 1949, from Wyoming High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1953. He then entered the United States Coast Guard and served until 1955, at Cape May, N.J..
Mr. Weber served on the Wyoming City Council and was elected mayor in 1979, serving until 1983. He spent most of his retirement years in Cape May, N.J., and moved in 2005, to Lakeland.
Survivors include his sister, Jean Schmitt and brother-in-law Stanley; nephews, Steven and David Schmitt; niece, Sally Keene; three grand-nieces, Dr. Holly Schmitt, Bonnie Melson and Sara Collins; and three great-great-nephews, Luke Melson, Grant Melson and Thor Collins.A private service will be held in Cincinnati this summer. Inurnment will be at Oakhill Cemetery in the family plot. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, 225 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, or LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
Condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
J.W. “Hosea” Williams
J.W. “Hosea” Williams, 69 of Plant City, died Feb. 10.
Survivors include his wife, Sherrell; children, Vincent, Shawn, Kenneth, Leander, Kunpesa, J.W., Anthony, Ameia, Shernell, Sherlonda and Shantelle; parents, John and Willie Mae; and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23, at St. Mary’s Independent Community Church, 907 E. Laurel St., Plant City, with service following at 11 a.m.
Condolences may be made to the family at wilson-funeralhome.com.
William Dempsey Wilson II
William Dempsey Wilson II died Feb. 10. He was 70.
Mr. Wilson built a successful business, W.D. Miscellaneous Fabrication, and he also earned his pilot’s license.
His most recent accomplishment was building his wife, Jacqueline Elaine, a beautiful cabin in North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Elaine; children, Dempsey (Jane), Robin (Don), Paige (Jon), Christopher (Tiffany) and Carolyn Ann; brother RayDale (Donna); sister Gayle (David); grandchildren, Nelson, Mabry, Brittany, Jordan, Johnny, Jade, Caleb, Jessie, Allie and Haleigh; great-grandchild, Hayden; many nieces and nephews; and hundreds of friends.
Services were held Feb. 16.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mr. Wilson’s name to: “Tampa Bay Tres Dias,” 10908 McMullen Loop, Riverview, FL 33569.