Charles Hardy Meadows
Charles Hardy Meadows, 75, of Lithia, Fla., formerly of Bladenboro, North Carolina, born on Apr.12, 1948, in Lumberton, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 28, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
George Kercado
George Kercado, 77, of Plant City, Fla., born on Mar. 29, 1946, in New York, NY, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 27, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Michael “Mike” Newgent
Michael “Mike” Newgent, 71, of Dade City, Fla., born Aug. 26, 1952, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Nov. 30, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Heriberto Arce Santiago
Heriberto Arce Santiago, 90, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Barrio Esperanza, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 30, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Robert “Bill” William McKinney
Robert “Bill” William McKinney, 81, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 7, 1942, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 29, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Agnes “Aggie” Wilson Turosky
Agnes “Aggie” Wilson Turosky, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born on Nov. 6, 1941, in Cassia, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Nov. 28, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Joan Elizabeth Judy
Joan Elizabeth Judy, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon, Fla. For condolences or to share a memory with the family, please visit www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jerry Randall Gortman
Jerry Randall Gortman, 74, of Bokeelia, Fla., formerly of Lithia, Fla., born on Mar. 22, 1949, in Wewahitchka, Fla., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 7, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Alice C. Long
Alice C. Long, 97, of Brandon, Fla., born on Dec. 23, 1925, in Zephyrhills, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Dec. 1, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Susan “Susie” Elizabeth Herold
Susan “Susie” Elizabeth Herold passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at the age of 61. She was surrounded by her siblings and caregivers of 17 years at the home of her sister, Betty Peck, located in Valrico, Fla., who was also her legal Guardian. Susie was born on Aug. 8, 1962 in Lakeland, Fla., and was the fifth child of Mary Mike Herold and William “Bill” Weaver Herold, Jr. In 1965, Susie moved with her family to Plant City, Fla., where she attended classes at the Lutheran Church on Park Road which provided education for children and young adults with special needs. Subsequently, she enrolled in the Hillsborough County Public School System and received a diploma in 1985. After Mary passed in 2003, Susie relocated to Betty’s home where she lived until her passing. Miss Susie came into this world with Down Syndrome and rose above the associated mental and physical challenges throughout her life. Her family, neighbors and friends recall how loving and affectionate she was growing up and she had a special connection with cats and dogs. of which she had many. Susie instilled in her family, friends and relatives a sensitivity to the special needs of persons with disabilities for which we are grateful and humbled.
Susie is survived by her four older siblings, Toni Herold Yamin of Lakewood Ranch, FL., Arthur Herold (Nina) of Brandon, FL., Betty Herold Peck of Valrico, FL., William (Billy) Weaver Herold, III (Sherri) of Plant City, FL., along with five nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside burial is scheduled in December at Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Life will occur on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 with visitation at 3 p.m. and services at 4 p.m. Both will be held at Hopewell Chapel located at 6005 S. County Road 39 Plant City, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to “I Care” located at 235 Boynton Beach, FL. 33435 or online at www.seaturtleadventures.com/donate. These two nonprofits are linked but the donation will go to I Care. I Care is a program that provides daily activities for special needs adults to reduce isolation, improve quality of life and build friendships. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Fred E. Palmer, Sr.
Fred E. Palmer, Sr. was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Piedmont (Rabbittown), AL, and lived until Dec. 2, 2023. Fred was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. Visiting hours will be at Haught Funeral Home, in Plant City, Florida, on Dec. 7, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Mary Elizabeth Murphy
Mary Elizabeth Murphy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2023, in Tampa, Fla., Born on Mar. 23, 1944, in Plant City, Fla. The family will receive friends Dec. 9, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home 708 W. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Plant City FL 33563. A Memorial Service will follow at 12 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Michael John Bauer
Michael John Bauer, a beacon of generosity and a true friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73.
Services will be held privately by the family.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, the family would like donations to Good
Shepherd Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive Suite 301, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Richard E.
Devera
Richard E. Devera, age 77, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Richard was born on Sept. 27, 1946. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Devera family.
Susan Coresa
Layton
Susan Coresa Layton, 64, of Lakeland, Fla., entered into rest on Nov. 27, 2023. Susan was born on Dec. 20, 1958. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Layton family.
William (Bill)
Bledsoe
William (Bill) Bledsoe, Born Feb. 21, 1938, in Plant City, Fla., died Oct. 12, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Fla. He was an avid Fisherman and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his daughter, Paula Finley, grandson, Cameron Waddell, and three great grandsons, Logan, Mason and Karson Waddell. Services were held privately with family.