Henry Hudson Porter
Henry Hudson Porter, 85 passed away May 21, 2019.
Henry was born and raised in Plant City, Florida. He served as a Firefighter for St. Petersburg for 26 years. He retired in 1985 and moved to Dunnellon, FL.
He enjoyed playing cards weekly with friends, boating, fishing and tubing on the Rainbow River. Henry also liked singing karaoke, watching sports and especially making everyone he met (many) laugh.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe; his parents, Floyd and Lilly Mae Miller; and sisters, Jean and Joanne.
He is survived by brothers, Stannon and Lamar; sons, Joe and Chuck and their families and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Henry will be dearly missed by all. Rest peacefully Hank.
A service will be held June 8, 2019, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Durant, Plant City.
James Lowell Duckworth
James Lowell Duckworth, 81, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 27, 2019.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. A Memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Bertie Johnson
Bertie Johnson, 95, of Lithia, Florida, born on May 26, 1923 in Glenwood, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2019.
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Betty Drenzek
Betty Drenzek, 83, of Plant City passed away on May 24, 2019.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 North Alexander Street, Plant City, FL 33563.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Clement Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Gale Williams
Gale Williams, 65, child of God, went home on May 24, 2019.
She was born June 15, 1953. Sherry Gale Clark, was raised in Gulfport, MS where she grew up on the water with her siblings and her parents, Robert F. and Johneil Clark. After graduating from Gulfport, MS High School, Gale attended Mississippi State University where she earned a degree in Animal Science in 1975.
Gale met, and eventually married, her college sweetheart, Fred Williams. During their 44 years of marriage, she was an active supporter of Fred’s career with Purina Mills, Inc. while also enjoying a career in pre-school education.
Having a heart for animals and children was a hallmark of Gale’s life and she was never far from either. Gale also enjoyed, and greatly excelled in, her hobbies of decorative painting, crafts, interior design, sewing and cooking, while sharing those talents generously with others.
Perhaps Gale’s most favorite role in her lifetime was that of “Gigi” to her granddaughters: Allie, Taylor and Riley. In addition to her loving grandchildren, Gale is survived by her husband, Fred; daughters, Candice Coletti (Paul) of Plant City and Krista Gonce (Daniel) of Peachtree City, Georgia; brother, Bob Clark; sister, Karen O’Callaghan (Gary) all of Dickinson, TX; brother-in-law, Marty Williams (Lynette) of Madison, Mississippi; and several loving nieces and nephews. Gale was a member of First Baptist Church Plant City where she extended her faith by being a living testimony to many.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church Plant City (new campus), 3309 James L. Redman Pkwy, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the new preschool and children’s playground construction project at First Baptist Church Plant City.
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Ruth Croats-Johnson
Ruth Croats-Johnson, 72, of Mulberry, Florida, born on July 24, 1946 in Blytheville, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2019.
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Thomas E. Turner
Thomas E. Turner, 69, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 22, 2019.
Thomas is a United States Navy Veteran.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Baptist Church.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Andres Torres
Andres Torres, 48, of Plant City, Florida, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2019.
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Carol Louise Field
Carol Louise Field, 75, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 22, 2019.
Services were held Wednesday May 29, 2019 at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 North Alexander Street, Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Kathleen Condon Blackman Major
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, Kathleen Condon Blackman Major, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer.
Known to so many as “Nonny”, Kathleen was born on July 4, 1942, in New Milford, PA, to William and Maxine Condon.
She had a passion for reading biographies and mystery novels, but most of all, spending time with her friends and family. She was an unwaveringly optimistic, kind, loving person whose memory will be cherished by the many people who knew her throughout her rich life.
Kathleen is predeceased by her granddaughter, Caitlin Miller, and survived by her two sisters: Maureen Adams and Roberta Gulick; three daughters: Debbie Bodden, Pam Andras, and Sarah Blackman; six grand-children: Tiffany Andras, Zack Miller, Seth Miller, Destiny Seriel, Faith Spears, Clarissa Miller, and Micah Skeist; and six great-grand-children: Kai Myers, Aaden Thomas, Cason Miller, Brody Seriel, Bronson Miller, Lucas Seriel, and Paisley Appleby; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Services were held May 25, 2019 at Saint Anthony’s Church in Endicott, NY, 300 Odell Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
George Edward Kegley Sr.
George Edward Kegley Sr., 82, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 20, 2019.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Donald Stuart Cambas
Donald Stuart Cambas, age 75, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 26, 2019. Donald served in the United States Army. The family will receive friends Friday, May 31, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Robert ‘Bob’ Murray
Robert “Bob” Murray, 74, of Plant City, FL passed away on May 21, 2019.
Bob served in the U.S. Army.
Services were held May 28, 2019 Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Jack Jones
Jack Jones, 88, of Dover, Florida, born on Sept. 2, 1930 in Sydney, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2019.
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