James Gavin Storter
James Gavin Storter died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Naples, Fla. where he grew up, went to Naples High School where he met his wife, Alvarene Storter, during their junior year in high school. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a Business degree. He joined the Army in 1960 where he had a 20-year career and served three combat tours in the Vietnam War. He led the first successful HALO jump mission in US military history. He was awarded two Silver Stars, and three Bronze Stars among many other awards and decorations. He was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame for numerous acts of valor on the battlefield. He completed his military career in 1980 as Commander of the Florida Phase of the US Army Ranger School. He loved God, his family, and his country. He enjoyed the outdoors and delighted in camping and hunting in Florida, Alaska, Texas, Wyoming and North Dakota with his sons, grandsons and friends. Each of his granddaughters and his great-granddaughter held a special place in his heart. He taught them backyard camping, jokes and loved to tease them and make them laugh. He is survived by his wife Alvarene Bryan Storter; sons Jamie (Terri) Storter and Duke (Jennifer) Storter; daughter-in-law Laura Davis Storter; brother Bem Storter; grandsons Johnathon (Abby) Storter and Jason (Mariah) Storter; granddaughters Taryn (Marcus) Couch, Hope Storter and Elizabeth Storter; great-grandchildren Adam, Mark, Gavin, Liam and Hannah Storter. He was preceded in death by his son Mike Storter, and sisters, Nancy Hanks, Estelle Storter, Velma Landley, and Genona Sanderson. A funeral service will be held Apr. 6, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 S County Road 39, Plant City, FL where the family will receive friends at 2 p.m. Committal with full military honors will follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Cricket Granger
Cricket Granger, 63, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 28, 1960, in Dade City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Mar. 28, 2024. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed gardening, and animals. She is survived by children, Scotty Brooks of Plant City, and Stacey Moreno (Emilio) of Mulberry; grandchildren, Zachary, Isaac, Taleia, Layla, and Lorelai. A funeral service will be held Friday, Apr. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at www.Facebook.com/HopewellFuneral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter, and/or drug addiction organization of your choice. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Nancy Lucille Bass
Nancy Lucille Bass Baker Parker, 79, of Tampa, Fla., was given her heavenly wings on Mar. 24, 2024, after a brief illness and an extended battle with memory disorder. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Freda C. “Nanny” Bradbury
Freda C. “Nanny” Bradbury, 96, Plant City, Fla., passed peacefully from this life at home as was her desire on Mar. 21, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Charles “Chuck” Lawton Carlton
Charles “Chuck” Lawton Carlton of Duette, Fla., born on Dec. 27, 1941 in Manatee County, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 30, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Troy Len Powers Jr
Troy Len Powers Jr., age 74, of Valrico, Fla., passed away on Mar. 25, 2024. Troy was born on Aug. 28, 1949. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Powers family.
Belen Velez
Belen Velez, age 93 passed away on Mar. 28, 2024. Belen was born on July 17, 1930. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Velez family.
Rhonda L. Geller
Rhonda L. Geller, age 66, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Mar. 15, 2024. She was born on Dec. 18, 1957. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Geller family.
Velma Louise Thompson
Velma Louise Thompson, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on Mar. 28, 2024, at the age of 105. Friends and family will be received Apr. 5, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Joyce Marie Stalvey
Joyce Marie Stalvey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Mar. 26, 2024, in Plant City, Fla. A Funeral service was held Apr. 2, 2024, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Anna Catherine Cole
Anna Catherine Cole, formerly of Plant City, Fla., passed away at age 97 on Mar. 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held privately by the family.