Claudette Rebecca Campbell
Claudette Rebecca Campbell, 90, of Dover, Fla., born on Sept. 12, 1933, in Quitman, GA entered into eternal rest on Dec. 18, 2023.
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Juan Pablo Avila Bravo
Juan Pablo Avila Bravo, 42, of Dover, Fla. born on Jan. 31, 1981 in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 15, 2023.
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Dr. J. Hugh Long
Dr. J. Hugh Long, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 1, 1936, in Cave Spring, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2023.
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Thelma Long Hull
Thelma Long Hull, 95, of Plant City, Fla., born Oct. 20, 1928, in Cave Spring, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 23, 2023.
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Cynthia “Cindy” Simella Ross Stroud
Cynthia “Cindy” Simella Ross Stroud, 68, of Plant City, Fla., was born on July 26, 1955, in Clearwater, Fla., peacefully passed on Dec. 28, 2023.
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Roy Lee Heathcoe
Roy Lee Heathcoe, 89, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Oct. 10, 1934, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Dec. 30, 2023. He was an electrical engineer. He is survived by wife of 26 years, Shirley of Lakeland, Fla.; and sister, Rosamond; and many other family, and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Lillian Heathcoe. A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 4202 Pipkin Creek Road, Lakeland, FL, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers please join us in supporting Leverage Ministries at https://leverageministries.org/give-now.
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Alyssa M. Broff
Alyssa M. Broff, 56, of Valrico, Fla., born on Dec. 9, 1967, in Berea, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 27, 2023.
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John Hattan
John Hattan, 78, of Dover, Fla., born on Sept. 2, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 28, 2023.
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Andrew Roosevelt Rock
Andrew Roosevelt Rock, 80, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 26, 1943, in Paynes Bay, St. James, Barbados, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 27, 2023.
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Martha A. Maxey
Martha A. Maxey, 81, of Seffner, Fla., born on Nov.13, 1942, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 23, 2023.
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Manuel Limón
Manuel Limón, 68, of Plant City, Fla., born on Nov. 20, 1955, in Joconoxtle, Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 26, 2023.
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Judith Soto
Judith Soto, 79, of Lithia, Fla., born on Mar.14, 1944, in Queens, New York, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2023.
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Thomas Franklin Giella
Thomas Franklin Giella, 66, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Jan. 23, 1957 in Dade City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Dec. 16, 2023.
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Judy Evelyn Herring
Judy Evelyn Herring, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2023, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 73. Funeral services were held Dec. 26, 2023 at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd, Plant City, FL.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Charles Floyd
Charles Floyd, a cherished husband, brother, and respected Army veteran, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2023, at the age of 75 in Tampa, Fla. Charles’s life will be celebrated in a private ceremony.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Jesus Aaron Garcia Ortega
Jesus Aaron Garcia Ortega, a cherished family man, skilled laborer, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2023, in Lakeland, Fla., at the age of 36. Services were held Dec. 29, 2023 at Haught Funeral Home 708 W. Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Plant City, FL.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Paul Herbert Sheldon
Paul Herbert Sheldon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Dec. 23, 2023, in Plant City, Fla. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Debra Ann Thompson
Debra Ann Thompson, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 63 in Dover, Fla., born on May 19, 1960, in Camp Lejeune.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Bernice Russell Hause
Bernice Russell Hause, age 92, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away on Dec. 21, 2023. Russell was born on Jan. 15, 1931. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.
WellsMemorial.com for the Hause family.
Elizabeth Fish Kohler
Elizabeth Fish Kohler, 90 years old of Lakeland, Fla., died on Dec. 21, 2023. Betty was born on Sept. 29, 1933.
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Corbett Fletcher Wyatt
Corbett Fletcher Wyatt, age 21, went to be with the Lord far too soon on Dec. 22, 2023. Corbett was born July 4, 2002.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Wyatt family.
Alberta Mildred Clendening
Alberta Mildred Clendening, age of 93 peacefully entered the heavenly gates to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 22, 2023. Bert was born on Nov. 19, 1930.
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James Floyd Tillman, Sr.
James Floyd Tillman, Sr., resident of Williston, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2023, at the age of 91.
Rev. Tillman was born on Jan. 14, 1932 in Plant City, Fla., to parents Richard and Katherine Tillman. He was a Korean War veteran that served over 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. After retiring he became a successful Residential Contractor and Realtor for many years. As a Devout Christian, he was called to serve in the missionary field, helping to build churches and later became a Southern Baptist Minister for more than 30 years. James was a widower after 69 years of a loving marriage to Sharon L. Berry Tillman. They were a perfectly matched team. Jim, Buddy, or Floyd loved the Lord Jesus, family, country, and others. You might say he lived his life loving, serving, and helping others, above himself. He lived a selfless life caring for others and telling everyone he met, that Jesus loves and forgives them. He alone is the truth, the light and the way of life. He is survived by his children, James F. Tillman, Jr. (Cynthia), Katherine Hudson and Teresa Cummings (Richard).
A funeral service will be held on Jan. 7, 2024, at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston, FL at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends for a visitation one hour prior. The committal service will be held the following day, on Jan. 8, 2024, with Military Honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 1 p.m.