Shirley Williams
Shirley Williams, 69, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 7, 1956, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 21, 2025.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Mrs. Frances Carlton Simons
Mrs. Frances Carlton Simons. Born Oct. 7, 1931 in Arcadia, Fla., went to her Heavenly Father Mar. 23, 2025.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Sherry McElyea Gillett
Sherry McElyea Gillett, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Mar. 24, 2025, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 71. Friends and family will be received on April 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Harmony Baptist Church, 6008 W. Knights Griffin Road Plant City, FL 33565. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Judy Rena Hatley
Judy Rena Hatley, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Mar. 20, 2025, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 59. Friends and family will be received on April 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Pedro Guzman
Pedro Guzman, a cherished family man and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on Mar. 6, 2025, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 84. A funeral service was held Mar. 26, 2025, at Premera Iglesia Bautista La Fe in Plant City, FL.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Sherry Lorain Abercrombie
Sherry Lorain Abercrombie, 58, passed away on Mar. 14, 2025, in Dover, Fla.
Sherry was born on June 17, 1966, in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Ray Holbrook and Brigitte Matteson, whom she loved dearly. Sherry lived her earlier years in Hope Mills/Fayetteville North Carolina, and then moved to Plant City, FL when she was 33.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sherry’s heart belonged to her husband, Stanley Abercrombie, whom she adored and loved fiercely. She was a loving mother to Brigitte Cartrette and Joshua Cartrette (wife, Jashemen) and embraced her stepchildren, Christina Mueller (husband, Brandon), Robert Abercrombie (wife, Bianca), Michael Abercrombie, and Tyler Abercrombie, as her own.
Sherry’s greatest joy was her family, and she cherished her grandchildren Jacob Hartley, Camranh Cartrette, Allison Cartrette, and Isaac Cartrette with all her heart. She also cared deeply for her step-grandchildren, James Abercrombie, Jason Abercrombie, Austin Mueller, and Brayden Mueller.
She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Winifred Jenkins (husband, Ray), Suzanna Gwin (husband, Garrett), and Tabatha Duran (husband, Al).
Sherry earned two associate degrees and worked for the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office, taking great pride in serving her community. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—staying connected on social media, treasure hunting at yard sales, decorating her home, watching her TV shows, listening to songs with Stanley, and her passion for skincare.
She had a sass and sense of humor like no other, bringing laughter and light to every conversation. Sherry radiated warmth, kindness, and love, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She was truly one of a kind.
Nana, we love you more than God loves green apples, and those are His favorite ones. Rest in peace, and we will keep looking for the signs you send our way.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Dessie M. Mahoney
Dessie M. Mahoney, age 96, passed away peacefully on Mar. 14, 2025, at home in the loving arms of her daughter, Julie Browning.
Family, friends, and other’s whose lives Dessie touched are invited to Wells Memorial, 1903 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida 33563 to reminisce, grieve, and support each other on Mar. 28, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Her funeral service will be on March 29, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church, 1511 El Rancho Drive, Sun City, Florida at 11:00 A.M. Her service will be officiated by Pastor Dave Ungar. The funeral will be followed with a procession to Mt. Enon Cemetery where Dessie will be laid to rest. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Mahoney family.
Carolyn Galloway Young
Carolyn Galloway Young went to sleep on Mar. 22, 2025, in the arms of her husband, Jim, and woke up in the arms of Jesus. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on Feb. 11, 1946. She is survived by her husband, James Young, 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Carolyn will be remembered for her gorgeous smile, positive spirit, joke telling and a pure heart of gold for everyone.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 30, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 905 W. Terrace Drive, Plant City, FL. Visitation at 3:00 PM and Service at 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church or All Rise Foundation Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Julie A Pettingill
Julie A Pettingill, age 67, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Mar. 16, 2025.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Pettingill family.
Robert Tomlinson
Robert Tomlinson, 75, of Plant City, Fla., passed away Mar. 21, 2025, at his home under Hospice Care. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Tomlinson family.
