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Obituaries November 20, 2025 7:00 am

Obituaries 11.20.25

By Observer Staff

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Don Dobbins

Don Dobbins, 72, of Plant City, Fla., born in Kansas City, Missouri on Dec. 18, 1952, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 11, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Martha Haase Carson

Martha Haase Carson, 85, of Lithia, Fla., born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 19, 2025, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 11, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Celeste Rawls

Celeste Rawls, 88, of Mulberry, Fla., born in Little Washington, North Carolina on May 17, 1937, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 14, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

George Wesley Morgan

George Wesley Morgan, 77, of Lithia, born in Orange Park on May 31, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 16, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Angela ‘Angie’ Michelle Helms

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Angela “Angie” Michelle Helms. Angie was born on Aug. 31, 1973, in Lakeland, Fla., and passed away on Nov. 15, 2025, in Lake Wales, Fla. following a brief illness. 

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

Mark Hawthorne

Mark Hawthorne, resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., born on Apr. 22, 1965, passed away on Nov. 11, 2025. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 717-9300. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Joseph Samuel Dickey III

Joseph Samuel Dickey III passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2025.  Born Apr. 18, 1949.

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

Lorene Mary Vaverek (Rossman)

Lorene Mary Vaverek (Rossman), 91, born on May 22, 1934,  passed into God’s loving arms on Oct. 28, 2025. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Vaverek family.

William (Bill) Andrew Benton Sr.

William (Bill) Andrew Benton Sr., 67, went home to be with the Lord and many loved ones on Oct. 27, 2025. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Benton family.   

Dorothy J. Ham

Dorothy J. Ham, born on Jan. 16, 1943, passed away on Nov. 7, 2025, at the age of 82.   Dorothy was a resident of Plant City, Fla. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Ham family.

Carolyn Lawson

Carolyn Lawson, born on Aug. 26, 1945, passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Carolyn was a resident of Plant City, Fla. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Daloisio family.

Carol Brown

Carol Brown passed away on Nov. 15, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on June 24, 1951. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Brown family.

Carolyn Sue Lawson

Carolyn Sue Lawson passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on Aug. 26, 1945, in Arkansas. Cherished memories and heartfelt expressions can be shared at www.Wellsmemorial.com for the Lawson family. 

David Lee Connelly

David Lee Connelly, 89, of Plant City, Fla., passed away Nov. 11, 2025, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Fla. Dave was born Nov. 21, 1936, in Marshall, Michigan. No memorial service will be held, and his ashes will be sent to Michigan to spread in the woods where Dave loved to hunt.  Rest in peace, friend.

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