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Obituaries October 29, 2026 1:53 pm

Obituaries 10.29.26

By Observer Staff

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Evelyn Naomi Harrison

Evelyn Naomi Harrison, 86, of Brandon, Fla., born on Jan. 14, 1940, in Attalla, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 22, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Merry Joan Lane

Merry Joan Lane, 86, of Valrico, Fla., born on Dec. 25, 1939, in Live Oak, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 20, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Richard E. Skinner

Richard E. Skinner, 86, of Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 19, 2026. Condolences may be shared at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Vickie Sue Scaglione

Vickie Sue Scaglione, 65, of Seffner, Fla., born on Mar. 16, 1961, in Dade City, Fla., was promoted to Heaven on Oct. 25, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Ronnie Ray Hawthorne

Ronnie Ray Hawthorne, 80, of Ludowici, born on Apr. 15, 1946, in Robinsonville, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 19, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Wanda Linda Gay

Wanda Linda Gay, 70, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 31, 1956, in Trilby, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 26, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

June Crosby Lee Rayburn

June Crosby Lee Rayburn, 91 of Lakeland, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2026.  She was born in Evergreen, AL on May 29, 1935, to A.M. and Gladys Dreaden Lee.  She graduated from Plant City High School which is where she met the love of her life Donald. She and Donald were married on Feb. 23, 1954. She was a devoted wife and mother and a very active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Plant City where she helped found the Tender Loving Care Ministry to help care for those in the parish who were sick or shut in.

She is survived by her husband, R. Donald Rayburn and her children, Larry Rayburn (Joan) and Kellye Pollard (Rich), her sister-in-law Doris Edison, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service was held Oct. 26, 2026, at Shiloh Cemetery in Plant City, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 752-5061.

Joyce Ann Vest Neely

Our beloved mother, Joyce Ann Vest Neely, peacefully left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 15, 2026. Joyce Ann was born on Nov. 21, 1949, in Jumping Branch, West Virginia.  A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church in Plant City, FL. on Nov. 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with lunch to follow in the fellowship hall.

Clinton J. Burrow, Jr.

Clinton J. Burrows, Jr. born May 30, 1944, a longtime Plant City resident, passed away on October 14, 2026.

A memorial service was held Oct. 23, 2026, at Wells Memorial & Event Center, 1903 W. Reynolds St., Plant City, FL 33563.

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