Plant City Observer

Obituaries 08.15.24

Socorro Ponce

Socorro Ponce, 95, born in Jalpa Zacatecas, Mexico on Apr. 3, 1929, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Joseph Vincent Donohue

Joseph Vincent Donohue was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend, he left this world on Aug. 8, 2024, at the age of 60. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

William “Bill” Ross Wright

William “Bill” Ross Wright, 94, of Lithia, Fla., born on Apr. 29, 1930, in Highland Park, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 7, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Maxine Ann Marr

Maxine Ann Marr, 86, of Plant City, Fla., passed away August 8, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Sandy M. Hernandez

Sandy M. Hernandez passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2024, in Orlando, Fla., at the age of 32. Friends and family will be received Aug. 15, 2024, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.  Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Barbara Jean Lewis

Barbara Jean Lewis, a beacon of love and devotion, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, in Plant City, Fla. at the age of 66. A Funeral Service was held August 12, 2024, at Knights Baptist Church 4809 North Alexander Street Plant City, Fl. 33565. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Gilbert Torres

Gilbert Torres, age 45, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on July 30, 2024. Gilbert was born on Aug. 29, 1978. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Torres family.

Luici E Rotella

Luici E Rotella, age 73, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Aug. 4, 2024. Luici was born on July 15, 1951. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Rotella family.

Betty Young

Betty Young, age 82, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Aug. 7, 2024. Betty was born on Aug. 19, 1941. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Young family.

Glenn Givens

Glenn Givens, age 85 passed away on Aug. 8, 2024. Glenn was born on Mar. 15, 1939. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Givens family.

Olene Veasey Foster

Olene Veasey Foster, age 89, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away on Aug. 10, 2024. Olene was born on Jan. 11, 1935. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Foster family.

Gary Victor Klatt

Gary Victor Klatt, 82, passed peacefully at home on Aug. 6, 2024.

He was born in Trilby, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Walter H. Klatt and Lillian Berman Klatt, brother Jerry Klatt. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Jan Harnage Klatt, daughters Heidi M. Bryce and Sonia L. Jenkins, grandchildren Katie and Ian Bryce, Travis Jenkins (Morgan) and Thomas Jenkins (Ashlee), great grandchildren Barrett, Brenna, Brice and Thomas Jenkins. Twin girls will be born in October.

Gary earned his industrial Engineer degree from the University of Florida. He received his degree in Meteorology from the University of Washington. He served in the United States Air Force as Captain with a Commission.

Gary was active enjoying golfing, basketball, bowling, bridge, boating, chess and spending time with his grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Jasper, GA, at his request.

In Liew of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital, Lifepath Hospice Saffire Team of Tampa or the First Baptist Church of Plant City.

Betty S. Jeffries

Betty S. Jeffries was born in Plant City, Fla. on June 22, 1932, and lived here most of her life. She went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a beautiful and loving mother, grandmother (Nana & Mam), great-grandmother (Gigi), sister and aunt. Her favorite things were spending time with her family, sisters and brother, holidays, birthday celebrations, beach and mountain trips and cooking (she was an amazing cook).

Her inner strength and faith in the Lord kept her family strong.  She is loved dearly and will be greatly missed!

She is survived by her children Sharon Jeffries, Susan Harkala (Charles) and Cindy Kilgore.  Her grandchildren Jonathan Harkala,(Ansley), Jordan Harkala, Casey Clark and Christopher Clark.  Great-grandchildren Ella Grace, Ava Joyce and Josiah Harkala, her sisters Jeanette Belisle, Gloria Ann Day, Mary Francis Hiott and brother Johnny Sloan, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her late husband James Reid Jeffries, Sr. and son James Reid Jeffries, Jr.

Her Memorial Services were held July 26, 2024.

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