Plant City Observer

Obituaries 12.3.20

Isaias Sanchez Gonzalez

Isaias Sanchez Gonzalez, 81, of Plant City, born on June 5, 1939 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2020. 

Expressions and condolence a HopewellFuneral.com

Jorge Cervantes Jr.

Jorge Cervantes Jr., 20, of Dover, born on December 14, 1999 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Wesley B. Stone

Pastor Wesley B. Stone, of Wesley Chapel, born on September 12, 1937 in Nashville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2020.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Candida De Jesus Pedraza

Candida De Jesus Pedraza, 88, of Plant City, born on February 2, 1932 in Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba, entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2020. 

Expressions and condolence at HopewellFuneral.com

James ‘Bud’ Edward Kimbrell

James “Bud” Edward Kimbrell, 86, of Plant City, born on September 13, 1934 in Lyman, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Larry R. Pelland

Larry R. Pelland, 79, of Plant City, born on March 29, 1941 in Lake Linden, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Jeffrey Johnson Sizemore, Jr.

Jeffrey Johnson Sizemore, Jr., 35 of Lakeland, was born on July 27, 1985 in Walnut Creek, California. On November 19, 2020, he was called home to be with his heavenly Father. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Courtesy of the Gutowski family

Arthur Frank Gutowski

Arthur Frank Gutowski, 95, of Plant City, born on April 2, 1925, in Schenectady, New York, entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2020. 

He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having flown 21 combat missions as a navigator on a B52 Liberator Bomber during World War II, and a retired engineer for General Electric. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed traveling, camping and golfing. 

He is survived by wife of 74 years, Betty Theresa Gutowski; children, Gail Marie Riggins of El Dorado Hills, California, Glenn Alan Gutowski (Susan) of Holly Hill, Dr. Gregg Walter Gutowski (Cindy) of Plant City, Gary Arthur Gutowski of Aurora, Colorado, and Gwen Marie Ford (Darryl Williams) of Plant City; grandchildren, Jill Marie Mimbs (Steve), Derik Gregg Gutowski, Adam Ross Riggins, Scott Walter Gutowski (Kelley), Jill Marie Ellington (Matt), Kent Brewer Gutowski, Glenn Alan Gutowski Jr., Ellis Martin Gutowski, Martin Walter Gutowski, Nicole Marie Ford, and Zachary Michael Ford; great-grandchildren, Kyle Wesley Mimbs, Kasey Kirby Estes (Landon), and Nyel Stapler; and great-great-grandchild, Everest Quin Estes. 

Family-only service at St. Clement Catholic Church, and interment with military honors at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Clement Catholic Church at stclementpc.org. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Rodney M. Sparkman

Rodney M. Sparkman, 90, of Plant City, born on December 20, 1929 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2020.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Carl Ashford Cook

Carl Ashford Cook, 83, of Lithia, born on February 25, 1937 in Polk City, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2020. 

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Rolla L. Utley, Jr.

Rolla L. Utley, Jr., 94, of Dover, born on June 1, 1926 in Hannibal, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2020.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Joyce (Clark) Warner

Joyce (Clark) Warner, 88, of Plant City, passed away on November 25, 2020. A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N Park Rd., Plant City, FL 33563.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Herman R. Sears

Herman R. Sears, 79, of Plant City, passed away on November 23, 2020. Services were held December 2, 2020 at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City, FL 33566.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Luznarda Cancel

Luznarda Cancel, 84, of Plant City, passed away on November 30, 2020. Services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Courtesy of the Zinner family

Virginia Zinner

Virginia Zinner, 88, of Plant City, passed away on November 22, 2020. 

She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Yancey Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Zinner, Sr., and brother, Wilbur Hicks, Jr. 

Survivors include children Charles (Marcella) Zinner, James (Cindy Morselli) Zinner, Carol (Wade) Grigsby; siblings Stuart Hicks, Betty Philpot; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Plant City. She was a USF graduate with a B.A. in Education in the first graduating class of 1963 and was an Auburn University graduate with an M.A. in Education. She taught from 1964 to 1990 at Bryan Elementary and subsequently at Dover Elementary.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 10 AM to 11 AM at First United Methodist Church of Plant City, 303 N. Evers Street, Plant City, FL. A memorial service will follow at 11 AM. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Rachel ‘Roxie’ Walker

Rachel “Roxie” Walker, 84, of Plant City, passed away on November 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City, Florida.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Hubert Gordon Anders

Hubert Gordon Anders, born March 1, 1937, passed away November 28, 2020. Services on December 3rd, 3:00 p.m. at Dover First Baptist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Anders family.

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