Obituaries
Neoma ‘Noni’ Lanier Houghton
Neoma “Noni” Lanier Houghton, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Born in Plant City, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Corinne Gill Lanier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Houghton; daughter, Kathy Houghton; and two sisters, Janice Strauss and Velma Jean Glaros. Mrs. Houghton was a member of First Baptist Church in Franklin.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting, crocheting, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a friend to everyone. She loved visiting with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and their families. She is survived by her daughter, Kari Crawford and husband, Bob of Franklin; sister, Betty Jo Lang of Plant City, FL; five grandchildren, Erin Jenkins, Steven Jenkins, Kendall Butler, Tanner Allen, and Graham Allen; and seven great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Nov. 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City, Fla.
Memorials can be made to Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James ‘Jim’ Shupp
James “Jim” Shupp, 76, of Bartow, Fla., born in Angola, Ind. on Sept. 30, 1946, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Baldomero ‘Poncho’ Vega
Baldomero “Poncho” Vega, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born in Mathis, Tex. on July 28, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 6, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Dr. Donald C. Royal
Dr. Donald C. Royal, 73, of Winter Haven, Fla., born in Fowlerton, Ind. on Oct. 3, 1949 entered into eternal rest on November 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Bruce R. Walters
Bruce R. Walters, 64, of Lithia, Florida, born in Lumberton, North Carolina on Jan. 14, 1958, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jean Elizabeth Turner
Jean Elizabeth Turner, 89, of Plant City, Fla., born in Bowling Green, on Aug. 22, 1933 entered into eternal rest on Nov. 9, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Maria Eva Martinez
Maria Eva Martinez, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tlaxcala, Mexico on Dec. 11, 1942, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Guadalupe ‘Lupin’ Vidal
Guadalupe “Lupin” Vidal, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born in Limon, Tamaulipas, Mexico on March 19, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 7, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Mandy Elizabeth Daniels Britt
Mandy Elizabeth Daniels Britt, 99, of Lithia, Fla., born in Albany, Ga. on Feb. 2, 1923, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 12, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Kenneth Edward Baxter, Sr.
Kenneth Edward Baxter, Sr., 76, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Nov.12, 2022.
Kenneth was a veteran of the US Army. The family will be having a military committal service for Kenneth at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care
David Sanford Rimmer
David Sanford Rimmer, 82, of Brandon, Fla. passed away on Nov. 10, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 30, 2022, 6 p.m. at Beef O’ Brady’s, 812 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Seffner, FL 33584 in the Celebration room.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haughtfuneralhome.com
Luis Alfonso Ramirez
Luis Alfonso Ramirez, 44, of Dover, Fla., passed away on Nov. 9, 2022. A Funeral Mass was held Nov. 16, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4450 County Rd. 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.
Linda S. Williams
Sweet Linda was born on Oct. 16, 1945. She entered her heavenly home on Nov. 6,2022. The family will receive friends Nov. 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care
Nita Clare Bass
Nita Clare Bass, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Nov. 11, 2022. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, 2022, Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church, North Frontage Road, Plant City with services to follow at 3p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care
Jean T Hackley
Jean T Hackley, 78, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Jean was born on June 8, 1944.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Hackley family.
Doryanna Avis Gilmore
Doryanna Avis Gilmore, 47, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Gilmore family.
Mable ‘nickye’ Casey Phanon Outen
Mable “nickye” Casey Phanon Outen, 88, of Greer, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Outen family.
Maureen L. Williams (Barnes)
Maureen L. Williams (Barnes), 87, of Dover, Fla., passed away at home in Seffner on Nov. 7, 2022. She was born on Sept. 15, 1935.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Williams family.
