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Edward Allen Craig
Edward Allen Craig, 63, of Mulberry, Fla., born on May 31, 1961 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2024.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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Jerry D. Karppe
Jerry D. Karppe, 69, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 26, 1955, entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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Barbara Ann Andrews
Barbara Ann Andrews, 83, of Lake Wales, Fla., formerly of Dover, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2024.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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Kevin L. Moody
Kevin L. Moody, 38, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 20, 1985, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2024.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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Elvin Wayne Hughes
Elvin Wayne Hughes, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 86, in Plant City, Fla. Born on Oct. 8, 1937, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Services to be held privately.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
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Michael W. Taylor
Michael W. Taylor, age 61, of Goffstown, NH, formerly of Seffner and Plant City, Fla., was called to his heavenly home on June 21, 2024.
Friends and family will be received July 8, 2024, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
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Shirley Alberta Bechore
Shirley Alberta Bechore, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 77 in Lakeland, Fla. Born on July 18, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Mount Enon Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
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Hazel S. Willis
Hazel S. Willis, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at the age of 96, in Plant City, Fla. Born on May 1, 1928, in Dothan, Alabama.
A funeral service was held June 26, 2024 at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
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Olin Lamar Shepherd
Olin Lamar Shepherd, 89 of Plant City, Fla., entered into rest June 21, 2024. He was born on Apr. 6, 1935.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Shepherd family.
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Michael Morris
Michael Morris, age 64 passed away on May 21, 2024. Michael was born on May 5, 1960.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Morris family.
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Van Lawrence Davis
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Van Lawrence Davis, born Nov. 9,1955, transitioned to the heavenly Father June 18, 2024.
Van faced both highs and lows throughout his life. He was married five times and welcomed four children and multiple furry babies. Despite personal struggles, Van gained strength and transformation through family, prayers, medical care, and a determined wife of 10 years. We honor and remember Van today as he reunites with his late family members. His journey is a reminder of the power of love, faith, and perseverance.
Van is survived by spouse Dekeshia and her family (Dad, Brother, Aunts, Cousins and Uncles). Brother, Victor Davis (Joy), son, Matthew and daughters Olivia and Summer.