Plant City Observer

Obituaries 10.26

Derek L. White

Derek L. White, 54, of Valrico, Fla., born on July 11, 1969, in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Miller Granger

Miller Granger, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 4, 1936, in Cottonwood, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Connie Gaither Lucas

Connie Gaither Lucas, 63, of Plant City, Fla. born on September 28, 1960, in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2023. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Mrs. Helen Clarissa “Clare” Edwards Hicks

Mrs. Helen Clarissa “Clare” Edwards Hicks passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2023, at her home in Plant City, Fla., Helen Clarissa “Clare” Edwards Hicks surely entered into eternal life with the same easy smile and caring spirit that she graced her family and friends with throughout her life. 

She was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Barbara Faye Cagnina

Barbara Faye Cagnina, 66, of Plant City, Fla.,  born on February 19, 1957, in Bald Knob, KY, entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Lois Garvin

Lois Garvin, age 70, of Seffner, Fla. passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. Lois was born on April 4, 1953.

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

Michael Wayne Ratcliff

Michael Wayne Ratcliff passed away Oct. 8, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents Claude and Faye Ratcliff of Plant City. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Michelle, his son Scott Lauer, granddaughter Krysta Howett, brother Steve Ratcliff, sister Pam Kennard, and twin brother Mark Ratcliff. Mike was a graduate of Plant City High School (where he wrestled and was on the dive team) and the University of South Florida. Mike loved to travel, hike and camp, water ski and snow ski, and he was an avid bicyclist. He will be remembered for his zest for life and passion for adventure.

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