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Obituaries May 8, 2025 7:00 am

Obituaries 05.08.25

By Observer Staff

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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. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Patricia Jean Varnum

Patricia Jean Varnum, 85, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 4, 1940, in Pierce, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 29, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Jody Ennis, Sr.

Jody Ennis, Sr., 65, of Mulberry, Fla., born on Oct. 24, 1959, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 26, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Manuel “Manny” Soto Quijada

Manuel “Manny” Soto Quijada, 34, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 22, 1991, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Apr. 28, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Larry F. Waller

Larry F. Waller, 54, of Mulberry, Fla., born on Aug. 6, 1970, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 28, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Dolly Pearl Stone

Dolly Pearl Stone, 84, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., born on Nov. 23, 1940, in Ocilla, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Josephine “JoAnn” Donock

Josephine “JoAnn” Donock, 76, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 28, 1948, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2025. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Shirley Yates

Shirley Yates, age 89 passed away on Apr. 22, 2025.  

Fond memories and expressions can be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Yates family.

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