Bruce C. Rodwell Bruce C. Rodwell, husband of Margaret Rodwell, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1936, to the late Clark and Grace (Wakefield) Rodwell. Spending his early years in Holley New York, Bruce grew up enjoying baseball and jazz music. His working […]
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Obituaries 06.12.25
Therisa ‘Karen’ Jacobsen Therisa “Karen” Jacobsen, 71, of Lithia, Fla., born in Plant City, Fla., on September 11, 1953, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Naomi Lee Johnson Naomi Lee Johnson, 78, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 25, 1946, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2025. […]
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Sarah Keen Sarah Keen, 85, of Lithia, Fla., born on Oct. 11, 1939, in Turkey Creek, Fla., entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2025. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Keen; and daughter, Marilyn Joan Mayfield. She is survived by […]
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May 23 No, No, No – Warrant Arrest (FTA Trespassing) 1700 block of James L Redman Pkwy An officer was patrolling the area when he observed the suspect, who was known to him to have an active Hillsborough County warrant. The warrant was confirmed and the suspect was transported to Orient Road Jail. You Can’t […]
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Tammi L.Campis Tammi L. Campis, 55, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 28, 1969, in Warren, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Sheila Irene Prescott Surrency Sheila Irene Prescott Surrency, 62, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 14, 1963, in Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal rest […]
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Cleo Eston Willis, Jr. Cleo Eston Willis, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Georgia. Cleo faced early challenges with strength and resilience. After losing his parents at only twenty-one, he assumed the responsibility of […]
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Bernice Adams Hamm Bernice Adams Hamm, 95, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 14, 1930, in Gainesville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Charles Trenton Davidson Charles Trenton Davidson, 88, of Valrico, Fla., born on Dec. 27, 1936, in Sulphur Springs, Fla., entered into eternal […]
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Michael Neal Michael Neal, 60, of Riverview, Fla., born on Dec. 19, 1964, in Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 29, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Austin James Boatright Austin James Boatright, 29, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 1, 1995, in Brandon, entered into eternal rest on Apr. 28, 2025. […]
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Eleanor Oswald Roggenbuck Eleanor Oswald Roggenbuck, 90, of Lithia, Fla., born on June 6, 1934, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on Apr. 26, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Pam D. Hughes Pam D. Hughes, 75, of Winter Haven, Fla., born on Sept. 6, 1949 in Miami, entered into eternal rest on […]
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Robert Wade Zarecor III “Bob” Robert Wade Zarecor III “Bob”, 72, of Plant City, Fla., was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug. 14, 1952, he entered into eternal rest on Apr. 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Patricia Ann Stanley Patricia Ann Stanley, 89, of Plant City, Fla., born on June […]
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