Obituaries
Charles E. Fitzgerald
Charles E. Fitzgerald, 73, of Lakeland, Fla., born in Hudson on Feb. 10, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 5, 2022. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Susan Harrell
Susan Harrell, 57, of Riverview, Fla., born Nov. 17, 1964, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 3, 2022. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Billy Joe Plattner
Billy Joe Plattner, 86, of Plant City, Fla., born in Spring Lake Township, Ill. on Sept. 8, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 7, 2022.
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John ‘J.E.’ Ellison Baxter
John “J.E.” Ellison Baxter, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born in Florence Villa on July 20, 1942, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 9, 2022.
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Julian E. Cunningham
Julian E. Cunningham, 91, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 10, 1931, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 11, 2022.
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Mary Tetlow Fales
Mary Tetlow Fales, 83, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Feb. 9, 2022. Funeral services were held Feb. 12, 2022 at First Baptist Church Dover, 3223 Gallagher Rd, Dover, FL 33527.
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Ellen Louise Davis
Ellen Louise Davis, 77, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Feb. 12, 2022. Services will be held privately.
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Dennis Milton Frazier
Dennis Milton Frazier went to sleep in Christ. Feb. 9, 2022. He was 70 years old, a lifelong resident of Plant City and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. A kind and loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, and friend, He will be remembered for being true to his motto of the Frazier clan, “All my Hope is in God,” and his sense of humor and his snappy comebacks. He is survived by wife Charlotte, daughters Summer Frazier, Cherokee Wells (Phillip), granddaughter Sierra Wells, and sister Barbara Bailey (Randy) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the youth group of the church of your choice.
A Memorial will be Feb. 19, 2022, 2 p.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Scarlett (Rhea) Sehar
Scarlett (Rhea) Sehar, age 57, of Plant City, Fla. passed away Feb. 3, 2022. Scarlett is survived by husband Brian Sehar and son Josh Standard (Jordyn). Was also Memaw to Finley, Piper, Fallon, and Ryker. A Celebration of Life will be held on Feb 27, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Church on the Rock, 301 E. Alsobrook St, Plant City, FL.
Luanna Jane Hemphill Morris
Luanna Jane Hemphill Morris passed away to Heaven on Feb. 8, 2022, following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Born Dec. 14, 1947, in Plant City, Fla., Luanna was the youngest daughter of four children born to Ruby Lee Jones Hemphill and Harley Huron Hemphill of Opp, Ala. Luanna is survived by her husband Jack Morris of almost 31 years, her daughter Stacey Moseley Leahy and her husband David Leahy and her Grandchildren Eliza Kate Leahy and Harrison Donald Leahy of Burbank, Calif. A son Stephen Lawton Moseley of Pooler, Ga. A son by marriage, Jack A. Morris III, and a daughter by marriage, Dana Morris Chrismon and her husband Robert Chrismon, and two grandchildren Auburn Chrismon Chapman and J. Austin Chrismon along with two
great-grandchildren Ayden Chrismon and Wyatt Chrismon, all of Hickory, N.C. A sister Beverly Hemphill Swanson and husband Ron Swanson of Haines City, Fla. Nieces and Nephews include Stephanie Shuptrine, Chris Shuptrine, Harley Thomlinson, Dania Shores Cossin, Tracie Shores Steinhart, Kimberly Shores Marcum, Kelly Shores Hunter, Jeff Shores, and Daniel Hemphill. Luanna was preceded in death by her sister Yvonne Hemphill Shores of Ocala, Fla., and her brother Donald Eugene Hemphill of Plant City, Fla.
She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends who were always entertained by her generous spirit, fun nature, and loyal friendship. If there was one thing Luanna was, that was determined… No matter what the challenge or request, she gave her all to ensure she exceeded all expectations whether for herself or others.
Luanna was an avid Homemaker that challenged even the best professional organizers and interior decorators. Her true heart was being an attentive mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to everyone she knew. Earlier in life, Luanna was a cheerleader for Plant City High School and a medical assistant for Dr. Juang. She moved to Houston, Tex. in 1977 where she was a Homemaker, played on a tennis team and worked for an upscale boutique, Etui. In 1996, Luanna retired to Hilton Head Island, S.C. where her husband joined her to operate Morris & Whiteside Galleries and Red Piano Art Gallery.
Living in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Luanna was on the Board of Directors of Calibogue Club Association and Baynard Property Owners Association. She was an organizing member of the Majon Group of Calibogue Club and enjoyed her weekly Majon games with “The Girls”.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in the honor of Luanna can be made Online at GBMresearch.org/donate-now OR Mail Check: The Glioblastoma Research Organization, 447 Broadway, 2nd-floor #41, New York, NY 10013.
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