Jason ‘Jake’ Dallas Walker
Jason “Jake” Dallas Walker, 47, of Plant City, Fla., born in Lakeland, Fla., on July 6, 1978, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 4, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Emma Jean Benjamin
Emma Jean Benjamin, 67, of Plant City, Fla., born in Bartow, Fla., on Jan. 17, 1959, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 4, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Ray S. Mendoza
Ray S. Mendoza, 37, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tampa, Fla., on May 4, 1988, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Larry ‘Zeke’ A. VanHorn
Larry “Zeke” A. VanHorn, 91, of Lithia, Fla., born in Buchanan, Kentucky on Oct. 1, 1934, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 5, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Kathryn Cummins Liggett
Kathryn Cummins Liggett, 101, of Plant City, Fla., born in South Bend, Indiana, on May 14, 1924, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 22, 2026.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Tessa Bradlee Herring
Tessa Bradlee Herring, 5, of Lakeland, Fla., born on July 6, 2020, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 4, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Melvin De Jesus Ortiz
Melvin De Jesus Ortiz, a cherished son, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2026, in Plant City, Fla., at the age of 55. A funeral service was held Feb. 9, 2026, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Timothy Patrick Murphy passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2026, in Palmetto, Fla. Born on June 12, 1957, in Barberton, Ohio. Tim served in the United States Marine Corps, followed by a distinguished career in the United States Air Force Reserve, from which he retired. Services will be held privately by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Ann Still
Ann Still passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Friends and family will be received on Feb. 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will be held Feb. 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City, FL. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
