Obituaries
Doris Evelyn Hodges Walden
Doris Evelyn Hodges Walden, 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road with the Rev. Ron Holland officiating. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to service time. Burial will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Pine Forest Cemetery, Mt. Dora, FL.
Doris was born in Melbourne, Fla., to the late Arch Hodges and Inez Dunham Hodges. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry I. Walden; daughter, Katherine Walden Wells; son-in-laws, John Wells, Pat Pelley and Barry Backus; and her brother, Robert Lemuel Hodges. Doris was a member of Northway Church and former member of First Baptist Church, Mt. Dora until 2004 where she was the church organist.
She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Walden and Sally Walden Backus; grandchildren, Scott Wells, Beth Wells, Jennifer Backus Martinez and Justin Backus; and six great-grandchildren.
Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express condolences. Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road has charge of the arrangements.
Janice Lynn Torres
Janice Lynn Torres, 77, of Plant City, born on May 3, 1946 in Rutherfordton, N.C., entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Katherine ‘Katie’ Nichole Sapp
Katherine “Katie” Nichole Sapp, 30, of Lakeland, born on Sept. 24, 1992, in Brandon, entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
David John Waters
David John Waters, 54, of Brandon, Fla. ,entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at his home in Brandon, on July 17, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Christian Milton Peach
Christian Milton Peach, 49, of Valrico, Fla., born on August 15, 1973 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Leon E. Perry
Leon E. Perry, 84, of Plant City, born on Sept. 20, 1938, in Brookfield, Ga., entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
William ‘Bill’ Daniel Bozeman
William “Bill” Daniel Bozeman, 87, of Plant City, born on July 11, 1936, in Worth County, Ga., entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Dwayne Calvin Moore
Dwayne Calvin Moore, 61, passed away on July 23, 2023. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Shirley Cecelia Hurlbert
Shirley Cecelia Hurlbert, 73, passed away on July 21, 2023. A Mass was held on July 26, 2023, at St. Clement Catholic Church. The family has asked that if desired donations may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 12470 Telecom Pkwy, Tampa 33637.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Virginia Trautwein
Virginia Trautwein, 75, passed away on June 21, 2023. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Matias Francisco Juan Mateo
Matias Francisco Juan Mateo, 43, passed away on July 14, 2023. The family will receive friends July 28, 2023 form 4 to 8 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home 708 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd Plant City FL 33563. A Funeral Mass will take place July 29, 2023 at 9 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church 1104 N Alexander Street Plant City FL 33563. A Burial Service will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, Plant City, FL.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Kimberly Ann Curran
Kimberly Ann Curran, 61, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Curran family.
Rocio Arlene Perez
Rocio Arlene Perez, 43, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Perez family.
Geraldine (Geri) McCune McNutt
Geraldine (Geri) McCune McNutt, 87, of Plant City, Fla., passed on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the McNutt family.
Thomas Yeager
Thomas Yeager, 88, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Yeager family.