Donna Gail Crofton Humphrey
Donna Gail Crofton Humphrey, 86, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 26, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26, 2026.
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John ‘J.W.’ Wesley Tomlinson
John “J.W.” Wesley Tomlinson, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born in Wauchula, Fla., on Dec. 7, 1943, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26, 2026.
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James ‘Jimmer’ Glerum
James “Jimmer” Glerum, 78, of Dover, Fla., born in Oswego, New York on Apr. 24, 1947, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Anthony N. Stewart
Anthony N. Stewart, 66, of St. Augustine, Fla., born in Ybor City, Fla., on Sept. 29, 1959, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Jackie Everidge
Jackie Everidge, 86, of Inverness, Fla., formerly of Plant City, Fla., born in Lakeland, Fla., on July 2, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 22, 2026.
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‘Big Joe’ Earl Golden
“Big Joe” Earl Golden, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born in Pensacola, Fla., on Jan. 17, 1944, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26, 2026.
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Lori P. Jeffcoat
Lori P. Jeffcoat, 67, of Plant City, Fla., born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 25, 1958, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 30, 2026.
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Jettie Earl Padgett
Jettie Earl Padgett passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2026, in his hometown of Plant City, Fla. Born Feb. 28, 1941. Earl was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Friends and family will be received on Feb. 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Midway Baptist Church, 2902 Midway Road, Plant City, Florida 33565.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Exie Pauline Neal Harris
Exie Pauline Neal Harris passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, at the age of 96 in Dover, Fla. Born on Nov. 8, 1929, in Alpine, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Albert S. Neal and Bertha Smith. Services will be held privately by the family.
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Samantha Dross
Samantha Dross of Turkey Creek gained her wings January 26, 2026. Born in Jefferson, New York, she was the daughter of John and Cynthia Dross of Plant City. She is survived by her parents, brother JJ and his family, sisters Courtenay, Jen and Amy. A graduate of Plant City High, while taking classes at USF she became a paraprofessional at the College of Medicine Library, later she followed her dream to work in emergency medicine and over the next 21 years became an EMT, Paramedic and CCT Paramedic. After stepping back from EMS she followed another dream and found joy working with horses, keeping her paramedic skills up at local Interscholastic Equestrian Association and Pinellas County Hunter Association shows where she met many new friends. She was active in the community working with animal rescues; was a Beta Sigma Phi Legacy, and volunteer/officer with Plant City Support Our Soldiers; Marine Families and participated in laying flags and wreaths at the graves of our deceased soldiers and veterans. She will be sorely missed by the legion of friends and co-workers whom she loved and cared for. A celebration of life will be held at Colt Creek Park in Lakeland, February 14 & 15. On the 14th there will be a potluck lunch, no time determined yet.
Robert Edwin Hires
Mr. Robert Edwin Hires, affectionately known as Eddie to his friends and family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 18, 2026. Eddie served in the United States Air Force. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281.
