Obituaries
Bonnie Louise Balliet Wilson
April 7, 1957 – Sept. 12, 2022
Bonnie Louise Balliet Wilson, 65, passed away on Sept. 12, 2022. She was born on April 7, 1957 in Plant City, Fla. to the late Claude and Louise (Alderman) Balliet and was a lifelong resident of the area. She married William Arthur (Art) Wilson, Sept. 15, 1979. Bonnie was a member of the First Baptist Church Dover.
Survivors include her husband, Art Wilson; son, Nicholas Wilson; grandchildren, Halley Wilson, Landon Wilson, Everly Wilson; siblings, Judith Thomas, Marilyn Duclos-Balliet (Michael), Sherril Blanton (Noman), Wanda McClelland (Reese), Lucinda English (Rodney); nine nieces and six nephews; 17 great-nieces and 15 great-nephews.
Bonnie enjoyed shopping and fishing. She greatly cherished her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Betty Ann Pemberton
Mrs. Betty Ann Pemberton, 86, of Lake City, Fla. passed away at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Plant City, Fla. and resided in Lake City, Fla. and for many years was employed in the banking industry at the Hillsborough Bank of Plant City, Fla. and most recently as head teller with the Columbia County Bank, Lake City, Fla. for 15 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Columbia County, Fla. and enjoyed her church, family and traveling on trips to Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney E. and Ruby Lucille McAllister Shearin, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Ragan of Lake City, Fla.; her son, Terry J. (Tina) Pemberton of Lake City, Fla.; one brother, Milo Shearing of Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren, Terry Pemberton, II, Jessica Stazenski, Cassandra Ragan, Larry Ragan, Jr. and Jennifer Wilby; great-grandchildren, Emily and Adam Gonzales, Logan and Skyler Stazenski, Brooklyn and Zachery Howard, Parker Gage Pemberton, Jason Denmark, Autumn Padron, Corbin Marlin, Tre’ Ragan, Zachery Ragan and Jada Wilby; two great-great-grandchildren, Raelynn Reed and Remington Rain also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pemberton was held Sept. 19, 2022 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Daniels, Pastor, officiating. Interment was held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Columbia County, Fla. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., Lake City, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Ray Brooks
Willie Ray Brooks, 89, of Lakeland, Fla., born on June 26, 1933 in Opp, Ala., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 14, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com
Jorge Luis Berrios
Jorge Luis Berrios, 33, of Clermont, Fla., born in Tampa, on March 17, 1989, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 7, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Estefania ‘Mania’ Garcia
Estefania “Mania” Garcia, 83, of Dover, Fla., born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 24, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Peggy Allen Carter
Peggy Allen Carter, 89, of Lithia, Fla., born in Pierce on Aug. 29, 1933, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 15, 2022.
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Mary L. Kolodziej
Mary L. Kolodziej, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born in New Britain, Conn. on Feb. 7th, 1928, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 18th, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Newsome
Patricia “Pat” Ann Newsome, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born in Portland, Maine on May 10th, 1939 entered into eternal rest on Sept. 18, 2022. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family, going to the beach, and living in Japan while her father was stationed there in the Army.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harry J. Newsome; children, James E. Newsome (MeiMei) of Washington, D.C., Guy Newsome of Roxboro, North Carolina, Clay Newsome (Christy) of Bradenton, and Andy Newsome (Kim) of Turkey Creek; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Launa Johnson of Dover. Pat was preceded in death by a brother Donald LaBroad, a sister Mary Mathe, and her parents Lt. Colonel Ralph LaBroad and Margaret LaBroad. A funeral service will be held Sept. 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Rd, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Bill Wayne Ward
Bill Wayne Ward, age 81, of Valrico, FL passed away on September 16, 2022.
Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haughtfuneralhome.com
Terrance E. Jenkins
Terrance E. Jenkins, 62, of Valrico, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Terrance was born Jan. 12, 1960.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Jenkins family.
Shirley L. Bryant
Shirley L. Bryant, age 87, of Dover, Fla. passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Shirley was born Aug. 9, 1935.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Bryant family.
