Plant City Observer

Obituaries 1.26.23

Bonnie L. Tucker

Bonnie L. Tucker, 78, of Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 11, 2023.

She was a 1964 Turkey Creek High School graduate, had a talent for sewing and made all of her own prom dresses.

She was the daughter of the late Eloise Brock and Harmon D. Loyed and was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survived by two children, Dawn and Daniel Tucker.

Until We Meet Again.

Daniel Edward Buckley

Daniel Edward Buckley, 80, of Plant City, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., born on Dec. 15, 1942, in Watertown, Mass., sailed into his eternal safe harbor on Jan. 16, 2023.

He was a retired First Class Petty Officer for the United States Navy. He loved his family, life, cursing the world, furry animals, and feathered birds.

He was preceded in death by wife, Effie May Buckley; siblings, John J. Buckley Jr., Dorothy Boone, and Rita Paulukaitis. He is survived by sister, Margaret Hardy; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. A memorial service to be held at a later date in Memphis. Interment at Forest Hills East Cemetery, Memphis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children Hospital at www.stjudes.org, and/or the Humane Society at www.humanesociety.org.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Joyce Lynn Loyed

Joyce Lynn Loyed, 48, of Lakeland, born on Aug. 18, 1974, in Bowling Green, Ky., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 20, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Harriet L. Platt

Harriet L. Platt, 73, of Plant City, born on Oct. 10, 1949, in Bartow, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2023.

She was a retired paraprofessional for Hillsborough County Schools. She is survived by husband of 46 years, Victor Reese Platt; and many other family, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Jan. 28, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, where the family will receive friends beginning at 3 p.m.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Billie A. Corbett

Billie A. Corbett, 80, of Lithia, born on  Dec. 30, 1942, in Jacksonville, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Cyndi Hunter,

Cyndi Hunter, 61, of Lutz, born on Oct. 30, 1961, in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 13, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

MAJ Simeon ‘Tim’ C. Sparkman, Jr.

MAJ Simeon “Tim” C. Sparkman, Jr., USAF (Ret), 80, of Tampa, born on Oct. 30, 1942, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 13, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

John ‘Jack’ Kuon Jr.

John “Jack” Kuon Jr., 82, of Seffner, Fla., born on Aug. 8, 1940, in Albany, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 15, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Manuel Reboyras-Velez

Manuel Reboyras-Velez, 86, of Mulberry, born on July 11, 1936, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 19, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Kevin Jay Kirkwood

Kevin Jay Kirkwood, 64, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 30, 1958, and raised in Hartford City, Ind., passed away suddenly on Jan. 20, 2023, at his home.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Betty Sue Camp Mason

Betty Sue Camp Mason, 90, of Plant City, Fla., passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa at https://www.metromin.org/.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Michael Charles Hughes

Michael Charles Hughes, 70, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Jan. 12, 2023.

Services to be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Mary Frances Harris

Mary Frances Harris, of Plant City, Fla., passed away Jan. 22, 2023.  She is survived by loving family and friends. 

Online condolences may be left at haught.care.

Jose Sanchez Sanchez

Jose Sanchez Sanchez, 31, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Jan. 19, 2023.

The family will receive friends Jan. 27, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will be Jan. 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. San Juan Diego Mission, 3238 San Jose Mission Drive, Dover, Florida 33527.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Erika Michelle Ahmed

Erika Michelle Ahmed, 27, of Brandon, Fla., passed away on Jan. 23, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will take place Jan. 28, 2023 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 3101 Sydney Dover Rd. Dover, FL 33527.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Edward Shover

Edward Shover, 81, of Plant City, FL passed away on Jan. 23, 2023.

Services will be held privately by the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at

www.haught.care.

Donald Larry Siders

Donald Larry Siders, 78 of Plant City passed away Dec. 22, 2022.

The family will be having a memorial service at 1 p.m., Jan. 28, 2023, at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 2311 Sammonds Road, Plant City.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Elijah Luke

Elijah Luke, 19, of Valrico, Fla., passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Elijah was born on June 18, 2003.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Luke family.

Flora Padilla

Flora Padilla, 82, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.  She was born on July 10, 1940.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Padilla family.

Robert Edmund Richardson 

Robert Edmund Richardson, 93, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Richardson family.

Ramon Gonzalez

Ramon Gonzalez, 83, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Gonzalez family.

Richard William Helms Jr. 

Richard William Helms Jr., 80, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Helms family.

Joy Whitesall

Joy Whitesall, 79, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Whitesall family.

Samuel David Maloney

Samuel David Maloney of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Maloney family.

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