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Obituaries March 12, 2026 7:00 am

Obituaries 03.12.26

By Observer Staff

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Franklin E. Wilson

Franklin E. Wilson, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Mar. 3, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Velma Weaver

Velma Weaver, 84 of Plant City, Fla., was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Mar. 3, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Jeanelle Hobby Wynn

Jeanelle Hobby Wynn, 94, was born in Norman Park, Georgia on Aug. 7, 1931, but called Plant City, Fla., her home, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 28, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Joyce Ernalene ‘Jessie’ (Bryant) Webb

Joyce Ernalene “Jessie” (Bryant) Webb, 87, was born on July 19, 1938, in Jefferson County Proving Ground, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Madge ‘Mickie’ Granger

Madge “Mickie” Granger, 84, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 13, 1941, in Ringgold, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 24, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Donald R. Hutchinson

Donald R. Hutchinson, 76, of Plant City, Fla., born on Mar. 7, 1949, in Accoville, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 4, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Keith Gray Creech

Keith Gray Creech, 89, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 21, 1936, in Micro, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 5, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Donald ‘Lee’ Lunsford, Jr.

Donald “Lee” Lunsford, Jr., 59, of Lithia, Fla., born on Nov. 22, 1966, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Mar.  5, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Wilber L. Mitchell

Wilber L. Mitchell, 96, of Lithia, Fla., entered his eternal rest in Heaven on March 5, 2026, to be eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Helen Sue Johnson

Helen Sue Johnson passed away peacefully on Mar. 2, 2026, at her home in Plant City, Fla., surrounded by the warmth of her family’s love. Born on May 18, 1951, in the charming town of Wetumpka, Alabama. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to help cover final expenses.

Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Vivian Rae Thrasher Kilgore

Vivian Rae Thrasher Kilgore (VIVI) Vivian Kilgore, 82 of Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Feb. 26, 2026, peacefully at home. She was born July 25, 1943. Vivian lived life her way—free spirited and full of fun, adventure, and travel as she worked all over the world with the State Department, making friends along the way. She was an avid reader and loved nothing more than working in her butterfly garden and yard. She was predeceased by son Cliff Kilgore. She is survived by her daughter Kym Bambi Hooker (Jax), granddaughters, Alix Corley (Tanner), and Jacey Hooker. Great-grandchildren Judah, Scottie, and Crew Corley. Siblings Faye Robinson, Larry Thrasher (Becky), Ronnie Thrasher (Sandra), and many beloved nieces and nephews and long-time friends. She was loved and will be missed. 

Services will be private.

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