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Obituaries October 16, 2025 7:00 am

Obituaries 10.16.25

By Observer Staff

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Arthur Clifford Kittelstad, Sr.

Arthur Clifford Kittelstad, Sr., 88, of Plant City, Fla., born in Manhattan, New York on Feb. 5, 1937, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 7, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Willard Ison

Willard Ison, 71, of Lithia, Fla., born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 27, 1954, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 10, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Wanda Davis

Wanda Davis, 69, of Lithia, Fla., born on Oct. 4, 1955, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 2, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Linda Ann LaFlamboy

Our beloved Mother, Linda Ann LaFlamboy, born September 27, 1949, in Charleston South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in Dover, Fla., on Oct. 5, 2025. Services will be held at Plant City Church of God. 

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

Benjamin ‘Ben’ Bruchie

Benjamin “Ben” Bruchie, a cherished son, devoted husband, loving father, and caring brother, passed away on Oct. 7, 2025, at the age of 45, in Seffner, Fla. A funeral service was held Oct. 11, 2025, at Landmark Baptist Church, 6021 Williams Road Seffner, FL 33584. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Blanche Davis Ward

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Blanche Davis Ward. A funeral service was held Oct. 10, 2025, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Dorothy Marie Howell

Dorothy Marie Howell, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 89 in Lakeland, Fla. Born on March 26, 1936, in Tampa, Fla. Services will be held privately by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Maureen Furney Helms

Maureen Furney Helms, affectionately known as Maureen to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2025, in Plant City, Fla. Born on Apr. 9, 1943. Funeral services will be held privately by the family. 

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

Kenneth E. Cromer

Kenneth E. Cromer passed away on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 31.Friends and family will be received on Oct. 21, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Rojer L. Smith

Rojer L. Smith, 75, of Plant City, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2025.

Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Smith family.

Thomas ‘Tom’ Dewitt Smith

Thomas “Tom” Dewitt Smith, 91, of Plant City, Fla.  A beloved husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and friend, passed away Oct. 10, 2025.  

Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at  www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Smith family.

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