Obituaries 9.19.19

Obituaries 9.19.19

Charles Dee Phillips

Charles Dee Phillips, 79, of Plant City, passed away on Sept. 15, 2019.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 905 West Terrace Drive, 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.

Gerald LaRue Keene

Gerald LaRue Keene, 80, of Lakeland, passed away on Sept. 16, 2019.

A native of Plant City, he was the son of the late Luther and Mildred Keene.

Survivors include his wife; Karen “Dale” Keene, children; Teresa Keene, Marlin (Sally) Keene, Sherlene (Ronnie) Elliott, Felita Keene, siblings; Freida Poole, Hollis (Linda) Keene, Yolanda (Richard) Joyner, Darlene Welch, LaRoyce (Debby) Keene, Cheryl (Allen) Ham, Travis (Julie) Keene, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Gerald was a member of Sharon Purity Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. Gerald was an owner of Keene Plumbing for 40 years and was a Plumbing Inspector for the City of Lakeland for 14 years.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Sharon Purity Baptist Church, 3506 Young Rd, Plant City. The family will also receive friends Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Salem Baptist Purity Church, 16525 S U.S. Highway 98, Salem, with a graveside service to follow.

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

Mary Lee Candis

Mary Lee Candis, born Sept. 24, 1928, passed on Sept. 11, 2019 at Heritage Oaks Assistance Living.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. SDA Church, 705 S. Maryland Ave. Winslow Honors Funeral Chapel, 1110 E. Laura St.

Minnie ‘Belle’ Brobtst

Minnie “Belle” Brobst, 80, left this earth to be with her heavenly father on Sept. 4, 2019.

She entered into eternal rest and joined the love of her life, Ray Eugene Brobst, and her parents Eval Aquilla and Rosa Lee Scott.

Belle was born on Sept. 24, 1938 In Rayville, Louisiana.

She is survived by Cynthia Johnson (Nick), Susie Kimbel (Mark), Alicia Wilkerson (Billy) and two siblings Ethel Moreland and Albert “Buddy” Scott, grandkids Chris Salter, Nicholas Salter, Stacey Pascarella, Angie Roberts, Matthew, Joshua, and Jacob Kimbel, Preston and Blake Sparkman, William, Blane, and Preston Wilkerson, 23 great-grandkids and two great-great grandkids.

She was a dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Grace Point Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star.

Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. First Presbyterian Church 404 W. Reynolds St. Plant City.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803. Call (863)297-1880.

Condolences can be shared online at www.haught.care.

Samantha ‘Sam’ Anderson

Samantha “Sam” Anderson, 41, of Plant City, passed away on Sept.10, 2019.

Funeral Services were held Sept. 16 at Sydney First Church of God, 1432 Sydney Dover Road, at 11:00 a.m.

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

Louie Lowry

Louie Lowry, 83, of Mulberry, passed away on Sept. 9, 2019.

Services were held Sept.14, 2019 at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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