Plant City Observer

Obituaries 09.10.26

Ms. Evelyn Johnson Milton

Ms. Evelyn Johnson Milton, 95, of Lithia, Fla., born on Aug. 8, 1931, in Keysville, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 4, 2026. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

James ‘Bobby’ Robert Evans, Sr.

James “Bobby” Robert Evans, Sr., 74, of Plant City, Fla., born on July 23, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2026. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Herminia Piña

Herminia Piña, 67, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 8, 1959, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 8, 2026. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Sammie ‘Grandpa’ E. Rodgers

Sammie “Grandpa” E. Rodgers, 83, of Lithia, Fla., born on Sept. 19, 1942, in Ocoee, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 1, 2026. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Betty Ann Sheffield

Betty Ann Sheffield, 77, of Plant City, Fla., born on Mar. 11, 1949, vibrant, loving, and one-of-a-kind woman, passed away on Aug. 19, 2026, at 11:06 a.m. 

She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will miss her more than words can say. 

Betty loved the simple things that made life fun—live country music, dancing, bingo, and cheering on her beloved Gators. She especially enjoyed spending her evenings at O’Brien’s.  

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Cary Daniel Swindle

Cary Daniel Swindle, 73, of Plant City, Fla., died Aug. 9, 2026. Cary served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a man deeply loved by his family and friends. 

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

Betty Joyce Edwards

Betty Joyce Edwards, born on Mar. 14, 1947, in Manila, Arkansas., passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, in Lakeland, Fla. Friends and family will be received on Sept. 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. 

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

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