Mary ‘Mimi’ Johnson
Mary “Mimi” Johnson, 87, of Valrico, Fla., born in Bronx, N.Y. on Aug. 31, 1933, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 3, 2021.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Joan Giddens
Joan Giddens, 87, of Lakeland, Fla., born in Plant City on Sep. 5, 1933, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 4, 2021.
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Dana E.
DeShong
Dana E. DeShong, 73, of Valrico, Fla., born in Plant City on Jan. 20, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 4, 2021.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Daniel Guy Lastinger
Daniel Guy Lastinger, 52, of Lithia, Fla., born in Tampa on June 26, 1969, entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2021.
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Lonnie Melvin Lee
Lonnie Melvin Lee, 86, of Plant City, Fla. born in Lacoochee on Aug. 2, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by wife, Dolores Arleen Lee; and son, Lonnie Arthur Lee. He retired from IMC, and was a member of Shriners and Turkey Creek Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed coaching Plant City Little League Baseball, and fishing. He is survived by children, Leah White (Chuck) of Lakeland, Linda Simpkins of Marion, Indiana, and Derek Lee (Hayley) of Plant City; grandchildren, Nicole (Albert), Amy (Mike), CJ (Ginny), Chelsea (Aaron), Rick, Lindsey (Corey), Tyler (Kelsie), Lauren, Lillian, Layla, and Easton; 15 great-grandchildren ; siblings, Alvin Lee, Bonnie McCullough (Christopher), and Verna Rae Young; and hog, Wilbur. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. Graveside committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Elwin ‘Peanut’ Earl Elston
Elwin “Peanut” Earl Elston, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born in Etna, Maine on Sep. 4, 1926, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 5, 2021.
He is survived by wife of 74 years, Elizabeth M. Elston; daughter, Earline Temples (Robert); 3 grandchildren; and 3 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Eaton.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Jesse Clinton Kent Jr.
Jesse Clinton Kent Jr., 82, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 4, 2021.
Services will be held privately. If so desired, the family has requested donations be made to either the Glioblastoma Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his name.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy, 74, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 4, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Steven Tracey Graves
Steven Tracey Graves, 60, of Mulberry, Fla. passed away on Aug. 3, 2021. Steven was a retired United States Navy Veteran. Services will be posted at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.
Mike McIntire
Mike McIntire, 79, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 5, 2021. Mike served in the United States Navy. Family will receive friends Thursday Aug. 12, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m., a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Mary Conway
Mary Conway, 81, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 8, 2021. The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Wanda G. Campbell
Wanda G. Campbell, 74, of Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 3, 2021. She was born in Plant City on Dec. 7, 1946.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Campbell family.
Perseveranda S. Harlan
Perseveranda S. Harlan, 63, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. She was born Aug.30, 1957 in Cebu, Philippines. A funeral service will be held Aug.13, 2021 at 11:00 am at Wells Memorial Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Harlan family.
Ronald Dean Bushaw
Ronald Dean Bushaw, 74, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 6, 2021. He was born Nov.4, 1946 and was a United States Army Veteran. Services will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com.
Margie Boyette
Margie Boyette, 89, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. She was born in Plant City on April 7, 1932. Visitation will be Aug. 16, 2021 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service to follow at 11 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Boyette family.
Geraldine Ratcliff
Geraldine Ratcliff, 91, a 50-year resident of Plant City went home to be with her Lord Jesus and her beloved husband Guy on Aug. 4, 2021. There will be a visitation on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service at 12 p.m. Burial will follow.
Ricardo Benites
Ricardo Benites, 49, beloved son to Manuel Benites and Elsa Benites, brother to Bryan Benites daughters Valery Benites, and Thalia Benites, passed away on Aug. 2, 2021
