Sarah Keen
Sarah Keen, 85, of Lithia, Fla., born on Oct. 11, 1939, in Turkey Creek, Fla., entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2025. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Keen; and daughter, Marilyn Joan Mayfield. She is survived by daughter, Norma Gail Winks (Doug) of Lakeland; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and brother, Julian Gray. A funeral service was held June 4, 2025, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Robert “Rabbit” Johnson
Robert “Rabbit” Johnson, 85, of Tampa, Fla., born on June 21, 1939, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Mrs. Culpepper
Mrs. Culpepper, aged 83, was born in Perry County Du Quoin, Illinois Jan. 15, 1942, and was taken home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 28, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Taras Kuzmov
Taras Kuzmov, 53, of Valrico, Fla., formerly of Lviv, Ukraine, born on Oct. 23, 1971, in Lviv, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Dave Pennell
Dave Pennell, 78, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Apr. 14, 1947, in Swedesboro, New Jersey, entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Darlene Schenk
Darlene Schenk of Lakeland, Fla., formerly Bloomington, IL, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jose Luis Silva
Jose Luis Silva, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 9, 1941, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Ruth Tuten Johnson
Ruth Tuten Johnson born January 5, 1935 in Keysville, Fla., passed away in her sleep on May 23, 2025 in Plant City, Fla. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Sandy Pate Gentry
Sandy Pate Gentry, 75, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 26, 1949, in Winter Haven, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Ryan Charles Hunter
Ryan Charles Hunter, a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed away at the age of 47 on May 26, 2025, in Plant City, Florida. A service was held on June 3, 2025, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Annette Doherty
Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Annette Doherty (Icenhower) died peacefully on May 23. 2025 in Zephyrhills, Fla., at the age of 73. Fond memories and expressions can be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com for the Doherty family.
Donald E. Ham
Donald E. Ham, age 72 passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Fond memories and expressions can be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com for the Ham family.
Regay Sheffield Reeves
Regay Sheffield Reeves, age 67 passed away on May 29, 2025.
Fond memories and expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Reeves family.
Robert W. Owens
Robert W. Owens, 87, of Plant City, FL passed away May 26, 2025, in the care of Empath Suncoast Hospice. Robert was born in Pensacola and lived a full life. He served in the Army, panned for gold in the jungles of South America, traveled, loved fishing, boating, airplanes, and owned his own landscaping and irrigation business. He was loved by his family and is survived by his daughters Janice Crago and Shannon Owens; grandchildren Zacharie Wood and Julie Cruice; great grandson Jaime Cruice. He is preceded in death by his parents Lois and Robert F. Owens, sister Marcia Sorrels, and brother Larry Owens. Robert’s life will be celebrated privately at a later date. Friends are asked to make donations to the American Leukemia Society in his memory in lieu of flowers.
Darice Downs
Darice Downs transitioned peacefully from this life to her eternal life with Jesus Christ on June 1, 2025.
Her faith was unwavering, and it showed clearly in her steadfast love for her family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Daniel Downs. They shared a solid foundation of love and commitment that defied the odds and inspired all who knew them. As well as her two daughters, Sarah Keel (Ray) and Samatha Taylor (Joey) and her grandchildren, Ella, Samuel, Declan, and Alexa.
Darice was a selfless woman of God, and it showed in every aspect of her life. She worked as a nurse for over 30 years, caring for others was her calling in life and she lived it with purpose. She was the heart and soul of her family. Always available for them despite her busy schedule. She had a gift of making everyone feel like a priority. She was especially fond of her grandchildren who lovingly called her Nana Banana.
While her absence here is deeply felt, her family is comforted by her faith in Jesus Christ and knowing she is eternally restored, and they will meet again one day.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City on June 7, 2025 at 10:30 am.
All who knew Darice and would like to share in this celebration are welcome to attend.
