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Obituaries October 17, 2024 7:00 am

Obituaries 10.17.24

By Observer Staff

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Jabo Eugene Giddens, Sr.

Jabo Eugene Giddens, Sr., 43, of Seffner, Fla., born on Nov. 14, 1980, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 3, 2024. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Danny Ray Smith Sr. ‘Dan’

Danny Ray Smith Sr. “Dan”, aged 71, passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, in Brandon, Fla., in Hillsborough County at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

George Stanley Lemasters

George Stanley Lemasters passed from this life on Oct. 9, 2024, at the age of 94 in Brandon, Fla. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Feliciano Ambriz Jr.

Feliciano Ambriz Jr., 62, of Lithia, Fla., born on Apr. 9, 1962, in Jones County, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 4, 2024. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Dollie Glover Garrett

Dollie Glover Garrett, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Nov. 29, 1940, in Withlacoochee, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 10, 2024. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Juanita Mae Curls Huntsman

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

Friends and family will be received on Oct. 26, 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.

Elton Lee Portervint Jr. “Lee”

Elton Lee Portervint Jr. “Lee”, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2024, in Temple Terrace, Fla., at the age of 80. 

Friends and family will be received on Oct. 22, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Plant City, FL 33563.

A graveside service will be held Oct. 23, 2024, at Williams Cemetery in Dade City, FL at 11 a.m.

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

Mamie Lee West

Mamie Lee West, 85, of Plant City, Fla., entered into rest on Oct. 7, 2024. She was born on Nov. 4, 1938, in Graceville, Fla., to Henry Alfred and Sallie Robinson McCroan.

She was a Legal Secretary for David Galloway and John Dwyer for many years. She enjoyed going to church, reading, helping others, and spending time with family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Oral Lee West, seven siblings, and her granddaughter, Katy Wasden. She is survived by her children; Gary Wasden, Carol Boyette-Miller (Ted), Sherri Judah (Joe), and Randall Wasden; sister; Patricia Hasley, seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A visitation will take place on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church 2603 S. Baptist Church Road, Plant City, FL 33563 at 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City, FL. 

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

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