Obituaries
Samuel Lloyd Frierson
Samuel Lloyd Frierson, 86, a native of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 24, 1936, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023.
He was a devoted and loving husband and family man. He always enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, often mentoring younger guys after retiring. He began with TECO as a lineman and advanced to Superintendent of Distribution before retiring after 40 years. He maintained a close bond with his many TECO friends. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and the Plant City Planters Class of 1954-where he played football and baseball. He attended Florida State University. He loved watching sports, especially FSU football, with his wife. He had many lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Timothy Lawson and Willie Belle Frierson and his sister, Dorothy Thornberry. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sara Beth McLaughlin Frierson; children, Becky Smith (Rick), Mike Frierson (Lori) and Joe Frierson (Angie); five grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; several close nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Parekh, Watson Clinic Plant City, and LifePath Hospice for compassionate care. Funeral services were held June 28, 2023 at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home at https://www.fbchomes.org.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Betty Jean Durrance
Betty Jean Durrance, 84, of Plant City, born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Blackshear, Ga., entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Marie Jenkins
Marie Jenkins, 73, of Lithia, born on Sept. 6, 1949, in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Carolyn June Humphrey
Carolyn June Humphrey, born Dec. 31, 1939 in Va., passed away peacefully with family on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Gloria ‘Glo’ Hurt Majors
Gloria “Glo” Hurt Majors, 84, of Lakeland, born on March 27, 1939, in Roanoke, Va., entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Johnny E. Losh
Johnny E. Losh, 78, of Lithia, born on May 26, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered into eternal rest on June 18, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Oral L West
Oral L West, 86, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Oral was born on March 2, 1937.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the West family.
