Patricia ‘Pat’ Messick
Patricia “Pat” Messick entered into eternal rest on Oct. 29, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Fredrick Forest Bosserman
Fredrick Forest Bosserman passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2026 in Alaska, with his son, Wally and daughter in law, Joanne. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Steven ‘Steve’ Russell Young
Steve was born on Dec. 13, 1987 and was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 27, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Judy Harrod
Judy Harrod, 70, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 8, 1956, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 28, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Gary Bryant
Gary Bryant, 77, of Valrico, Fla., born on May 25, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 25, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Gary David Morgan
Gary David Morgan, 75, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Nov. 2, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Rosalinda ‘Ama’ Rodriguez
Rosalinda “Ama” Rodriguez, 83, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Feb. 26, 1943, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 1, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jayme Arias Hernandez
Jayme Arias Hernandez, 37, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 4, 1989, in Greensboro, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 18, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Tammy
Hall-Crosby
Tammy Hall-Crosby, born on May 27, 1959, in Plant City, Fla., passed away in Lakeland, Fla.
Friends and family will be received Nov. 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Shelba Jean Epps
Shelba Jean Epps, a loving and kind woman, passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in Pinellas Park, Fla. at the age of 87. She was born on Oct. 21, 1939, in Blairsville, Georgia.
Services will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Carol Ann Ely
Carol Ann Ely, of Lithia, Fla., entered eternal rest on Oct. 14, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital. She was 76. Carol lived much of her life in Pennsylvania, where she met her husband of 47 years. She worked as a customer service representative in the insurance, electronics, automotive, and banking industries. At their home in Downingtown, PA, Carol grew flowers and vegetables, often “rescuing” neglected plants on sale at the hardware store. Having been born in Plant City and raised on her parents’ farm in Lithia, Carol had a love of gardening and animals. She and her family sometimes took in stray or abandoned animals, especially cats. She also enjoyed traveling to Ireland, the UK, and enjoyed vacationing in New Orleans, Austin, the Outer Banks, and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Before returning to live in Lithia in 2021, she and her husband made frequent road trips from Pennsylvania to Florida with Carol as the navigator. In Lithia, she often visited Lithia Springs and Alderman’s Ford and told stories about what the area was like when she was growing up – including attending school at Pinecrest when it was only one single building with grades 7 through 12. She always enjoyed looking through year books and remembering friends and acquaintances. More than anything, Carol enjoyed the simple things like the Florida weather, watching the clouds and walking daily to “get her steps” in. She was a kind, caring and gentle person and will be missed by all who knew her. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil L. and Elva Jeanette Hall; sister, Ellen Team, and brother, Frank Hall. She is survived by her husband Allen, and son, Lee. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the American Cancer Society.