Teddi Alves
Teddi Alves, 81, of Valrico, formerly of Huntington Beach, California, born in Albany, New York on July 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021.
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Brett Wayne DeShong
Brett Wayne DeShong, 23, of Dover, born in Brandon on October 20, 1997, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021.
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Jen Gary-Baker
Jen Gary-Baker, 49, of Lithia, born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on March 19, 1971, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2021.
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Nestor F. Perez
Rev. Dr., Nestor F. Perez, 77, of Riverview, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey, born on August 28,1943, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2021.
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Juana Mata
Juana Mata, 91, of Plant City, born on December 27, 1929 in Villa Aldama, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021.
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Sherry Lynn Hanna
Sherry Lynn Hanna, 54, of Mulberry, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1966, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021.
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Marie Elaine St. Amant
Marie Elaine St. Amant, 101, of Dade City, born in Eunice, Louisiana on November 13, 1919, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021.
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AthLee Shealy Muehlnickel
AthLee Shealy Muehlnickel, 86, of Valrico, born in Columbia, SC, on July 23, 1934, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 11, 2021.
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Suzanne Jane Klementowski
Suzanne Jane Klementowski, 72, of Sarasota, formerly of Buffalo, New York, born in Erie, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1948, entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2021.
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Margarito Ibarra Rodriguez
Margarito Ibarra Rodriguez, 41, of Dover, born on September 3, 1979 in Guanajuato, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021.
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Deanna Loy Pieper
Deanna Loy Pieper, 71, of Plant City, born in Flandreau, South Dakota on April 1, 1949, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2021.
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Andrea Dawn Gee Fioretto
Andrea Dawn Gee Fioretto, 49, of Bradenton, born in Lakeland on February 23, 1971, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2021.
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Doris Pollard Smith
Doris Pollard Smith, 90, of Plant City, born on January 2, 1931, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2021.
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Kristen Smith
Kristen Smith, 47, of Thonotosassa, born in Lakeland on August 16, 1973, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021.
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Jeanette Stocksdale Barker
Jeanette Stocksdale Barker, 94, of Lakeland, born in Alabama on August 5, 1926, entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by husbands Charles Stocksdale and Robert Barker.
She was a retired inspector for the USDA and enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to New England and Ireland.
She is survived by children, Jean Carole Douglas (Steve) of Lakeland, Pamela S. Molinaro (Ron) of Lakeland, Charles T. Stocksdale (Millie) of Kissimmee and Timothy B. Stocksdale of Bradenton; brothers, L.T. Dixon of Plant City and Donald Dixon (Martha) of Plant City; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 23 at 3:00 P.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. Graveside committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
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Marion Arnetta Hays Gatliff
Marion Arnetta Hays Gatliff, Born in Lakeland on December 20, 1926, died in Plant City on January 14, 2021.
Marion, 94, was preceded in death by her parents Frank Edwin Hays and Grace Muriel Wickett Hays, husband of 48 years Dr. Ben F. Gatliff and son Gary Edwin Gatliff.
Marion is survived by daughters Eda (George) Snyder and Laural (Billy Keith) Williams; grandchildren Ben E Gatliff, Ashley (Jimmy) Buckner, Georgea Snyder, Dr. Chris Williams, Dr. Sarah (Dr. Alex) Avram and Kacy (Andy) Richardson; great-grandchildren Elena Buckner, Landon Buckner, Savannah Williams, Adrian Avram, Alexandra Avram, Trotter Richardson and Cooper Richardson.
Marion is a 1948 graduate of Florida State University. She continued her education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta, earning a degree as a Medical Technologist in 1949.
Marion and her husband Ben became members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in 1954 and remained very active until their deaths. Marion served on the Vestry and has been a member of the Altar Guild for 50+ years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Peter’s Memorial Fund, 302 North Carey Street, Plant City, FL 33563, or the Gatliff Nursing Scholarship at Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus, 1206 North Park Road, Plant City, FL 33563.
There will be a memorial service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on January 30, 2021 at 11:00 am.
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Angelina Cortes
Angelina Cortes, 68, of Plant City, passed away on January 12, 2021. A Funeral Mass was held January 14, 2021 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City.
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Socorro Torres Mendoza
Socorro Torres Mendoza, 88, of Plant City, passed away on January 12, 2021. A Funeral Mass was held January 20, 2021 at Haught Funeral Home 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563.
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Darrah John Headley
Darrah John Headley, 58, of Plant City, passed away on January 13, 2021. Services will be held privately.
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Teresita ‘Tess’ Ocampo
Teresita “Tess” Ocampo, 93, of Dover, passed away on January 13, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610.
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Joan J. Barry
Joan J. Barry, 87, of Plant City, passed away on January 15, 2021. Services will be held privately.
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Claire Harold Houghtling
Claire Harold Houghtling, 79, of Plant City, passed away on January 10, 2021. He was a United States Navy veteran. Services will be held privately.
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Barbara L. Smith
Barbara L. Smith, 76, of Lakeland, passed away on January 15, 2021. A Funeral Service will take place Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563.
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Sandra Bateman
Sandra Bateman, 74, of Plant City, passed away on January 15, 2021. Services will be held privately.
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Marilyn Sue Adams
Marilyn Sue Adams, 67, of Plant City, passed away on January 18, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Church Cemetery, 5415 Mt. Olive Road, Polk City, FL 33868.
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Don E. Walden Jr.
Don E. Walden Jr., 92, of Plant City, died January 18, 2021. A public graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Vaness R. Alderman
Vaness R. Alderman, 74, of Tampa, entered into rest on January 12, 2021. She was born in Plant City on January 15, 1946. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 18th at Wells Memorial Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Jimmie Eugene Brown
Jimmie Eugene Brown, 90, of Plant City, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Jimmie was born October 10, 1930 in Bushnell. He was a United States Navy veteran.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com for the Brown family.
George Desota Cannon Jr.
George Desota Cannon Jr., 89, of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. George was born January 29, 1931 in Plant City. Visitation is 6 pm to 8 pm Friday, January 22, 2021 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church.
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Fayne Armory Outlaw and Lue Jean Outlaw
Fayne Armory Outlaw, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. His wife Lue Jean Outlaw, 82, passed away on November 30, 2020. They were both from Whittier, North Carolina. He was born in Nashville, Georgia and she was born in Dothan, Alabama. A memorial service for both was held on January 18, 2021 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Jacob J. Jackson
Jacob J. Jackson, 86, of Plant City, passed away on December 22, 2020 from natural causes.
Jacob was born October 5, 1934 to Bishop Allen and Rose Lee Jackson in Hartford, CT. Jacob was an established vocalist in his earlier years. He was signed with Columbia Records and had songs on the Billboard charts. He recorded under the name “Jerry Jackson.”
In Jacob’s later years, he was the sole proprietor of “The Blessing Store” and “Bibleway Ministries, Inc.” of Plant City, FL, blessing many lives with a plethora of products and donated food.
Jacob leaves behind his spouse Barbara R. Jackson of Hartford, CT; his two daughters Synthia Williamson and Patressia Williams and is also survived by his sister Rev. Martha J. Lewis of So. Windsor, CT, four grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by 13 siblings.
A private memorial was held on January 16, 2021.
