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Obituaries October 9, 2024 12:58 pm

Obituaries 10.10.24

By Observer Staff

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Arienne P. Middlebrooks

Arienne P. Middlebrooks, 60, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 26, 1964, in Avon Park, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 30, 2024. The family will receive friends Oct. 14, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, 4915 West Trapnell Road, Plant City. A celebration of life will be held Oct. 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m.  

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Dennis W. Cribbs

Dennis W. Cribbs, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 4, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 29, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Rene ‘Chino Bleu’ Vargas Jr.

Rene “Chino Bleu” Vargas Jr., 38, of Mulberry, Fla., born on Dec. 26, 1985, in Tyler, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 3, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.  

Tereso ‘Jr.’ Zapata Morales

Tereso “Jr.” Zapata Morales, 43, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 24, 1980, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 30, 2024. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Ray Erik McGalliard

Ray Erik McGalliard, 44, of Valrico, Fla., born on Oct. 15, 1979, in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 29, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Marilyn Oij Fitzgerald

Marilyn Oij Fitzgerald, 92, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 30, 1932, in Aviston, Illinois, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 6, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Samuel Gordon Douglas

Samuel Gordon Douglas, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 63 in Valrico, Fla. Friends and family will be received Oct. 10, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Charles Kenneth Hassell

Charles Kenneth Hassell, known affectionately as Ken to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2024, in Plant City, Fla. Born on Nov. 1, 1943, in Orlando, Fla. Services will be held privately by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Macel Blevins

Macel Blevins, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2024, at the age of 85 in Plant City, Fla. Friends and family will be received Oct. 17, 2024, from 2 to 3 pm. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.  Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Ricardo Farias Estrada

Ricardo Farias Estrada, known affectionately to all as Ricardo, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla, at the age of 57. Born on April 7, 1967, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. A funeral service was held Oct. 9, 2024, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Plant City, FL 33563.  Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Juanita Mae Curls Huntsman

Juanita Mae Curls Huntsman, 93, of Plant City, Fla., went home to her Lord on Oct. 5, 2024.

Born Mar. 29, 1931, in Clearwater, Fla., she was the daughter of James Henry and Emma Mae Bates Curls. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Stein, Plant City; Anna (Bill) Phillips, Fairfax Station, Virginia; and Sara (Jeff) Leonard, Tampa; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Charles Curls, sister Emily McCarty and sister-in-law Jane Curls. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bill Huntsman, her parents and siblings Robert Ingram, Agnes Young, Jim Curls and Shelton Curls.

She was a prolific volunteer who loved to sew, play cards, read, and spend time at the beach. But most of all loved her family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Florida Baptist Children’s Home (One More Child), P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802.

Friends and family will be received on Oct. 12, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 905 W. Terrace Dr. Plant City, FL 33563.A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. 

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

Todd Norman Reagan

Todd Norman Reagan, age 53 passed away on Sept. 14, 2024. Todd was born on Jan. 17, 1971. 

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

William Thomas Cobb Sr.

William Thomas Cobb Sr., age 99, of Steinhatchee, Fla.,  passed away on Sept. 30, 2024.William was born on Sept. 6,1925. 

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

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