Plant City Observer

Obituaries 8.22.19

Norman L. Hovanus

Norman L. Hovanus, 87, passed away on Aug. 14, 2019. He was born May 7, 1932 in Lansing, New York.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 20, 2019 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home.  

Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.

Henry Wayne Ausburn

Henry Wayne Ausburn, 67, passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was born Dec.18, 1951 in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

A memorial service was held on August 20, 2019 at Plant City Church of Christ. 

Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com. 

Alice Brown Sikes

Alice Brown Sikes, 86, of Plant City, passed away on Aug. 20, 2019. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Miriam Almand Krell

Miriam Almand Krell, 92, of Lutz, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 16, 2019. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Robert ‘Bob’ Walter Jolly

Mr. Robert “Bob” Walter Jolly, 75 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. He was born March 5, 1944 in Tampa, the son of the late Mr. Walter Lowell Jolly and the late Mrs. Emma Kemp Jolly. 

Mr. Jolly sold cars at Hardy Ford for several years. He enjoyed working in the yard and was a NASCAR fan. He loved his grandchildren and family very much. Mr. Jolly was a retired Air Force veteran. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law, Elbert and Mildred McMillian of South Carolina, Russell McMillian of Virginia, Ronald McMillian of Florida, Johnny and Loretta Jolly of Florida, and David Jolly of Florida; sister, Patricia Simmons of Florida. 

Mr. Jolly is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Gilbert Jolly; daughter, Tonia Parker of North Augusta, South Carolina; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Fairburn of St. Petersburg, Florida; John and Melissa Roberts of Dallas, Georgia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris and Elliott Johnson of Old Fort, Tennessee, Nadine and Dan Jackson of Plant City, Florida, Shirley Stephens of Gainesville, Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Gail Jolly of Durham, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Betty McMillian and Carol McMillian three grandchildren, Townsend Fairburn of St. Petersburg, Florida, Logan and Reagan Roberts of Dallas, Georgia; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from Grace Presbyterian Church, 5000 Stewart Mill Road, Douglas, GA 30135.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following charities: DAV, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital, or American Legion. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home of Douglasville is in charge of the arrangements. 770-942-2311.

Bobbie Lou Russell

Bobbie Lou Russell, 89, of Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Judy P. Lawson

Judy P. Lawson, 72, of Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 19.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Billy Joe Varnadore

Billy Joe Varnadore, 79, of Webster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 15. 

Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Agueda Virgen Berrios

Agueda Virgen Berrios, 83, of Tampa, born on Feb. 4, 1936 in Cayey, P.R, entered into eternal rest on Aug.13, 2019. 

Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

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