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Obituaries February 19, 2026 7:00 am

Obituaries 02.19.26

By Observer Staff

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Brenda Trejo

Brenda Trejo, 35, of Plant City, Fla., born on July 21, 1990 in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Feb. 8, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Richard Dale Land, Jr

Richard Dale Land, Jr., 66, of Dover, Fla., born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sept. 28, 1959, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 9, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Richard Mack Harter, Jr

Richard Mack Harter, Jr., 67, of Lithia, Fla., born in Key West, Fla., on Aug. 26, 1958, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 14, 2026. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Richard Leon Fox

Richard Leon Fox, affectionately known as “RIP” to his friends and family, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026, in the tranquil town of Plant City, Fla. Born on Dec. 8, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio. Richard served in the United States Coast Guard. Services will be held privately. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Mitchell Franklin Messer III

Mitchell Franklin Messer III passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026, in Temple Terrace, Fla.   Born on Nov. 19, 1991, in Brandon, Fla. A celebration of life will be held Feb. 20, 2026, at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Rd., Plant City, FL. Visitation will be at 11:00 AM.  Memorial service will follow at 12:00 PM. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

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