Plant City Observer

Obituaries 3.26.20

Theresa Loise Egbert, née Fletcher

Theresa Loise Egbert, née Fletcher, departed this life to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

Due to travel and gathering restrictions advised by the CDC, Theresa Egbert’s April 18 memorial service has been cancelled.

Doyne Richard McMahan

Doyne Richard McMahan, 79, of Plant City, passed away on March 16, 2020. 

Doyne served in the U.S Army for four years. 

Services to be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care

Matthew Roy Griffis

Matthew Roy Griffis, 49 of Plant City passed away March 21, 2020. The family will be having private services.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Shirley Ann Godwin

Shirley Ann Godwin, 83, of Plant City, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Shirley was born in Plant City on March 21, 1936. 

Fond memories and expressions may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Godwin family.

Lois Gilley

Lois Gilley, 78, of Plant City, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Lois was born in Opp, Alabama on Aug. 7, 1941. 

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

Richard S. Elliott 

Richard S. Elliott, 65, of Plant City passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Richard was born in Dover, Delaware on December 22, 1954. 

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.WellsMemorial.com.

Sara C. Bender

Sara C. Bender, 39, of Plant City, born on June 4, 1980 in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2020. 

She was a seventh-generation Floridian, a graduate of Plant City High School, a member of the National Honor Society, earned State and American FFA degrees and won the Gold Medal in the Slalom in the Special Olympics. She will be remembered for her smile and laughter. 

She is survived by her parents, Chris and Jane Bender of Plant City; brother, William Bender (Betty); nephews, Angel Howard, and Austin Bender; grandmother, Sara “Sally” Bradley of Plant City; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Inurnment at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 N Carey Street, Plant City 33563. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Alva Fowler

Lawrence “Larry” Alva Fowler, 88, of Dover, born on July 7, 1931 in Plainwell, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Howard ‘Howdy’ Benjamin Jones Sr.

Howard “Howdy” Benjamin Jones Sr., 89, of Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2020.

Gail Ann Boehm

Gail Ann Boehm, 79, of Lithia, born on July 21, 1940 in Midland,Michigan, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Mary Alice Page

Mary Alice Page, 71, of Plant City, born on June 16, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2020.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Earl Yates

Earl Yates, 87, of Plant City, born on Dec. 20, 1932, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Gwendolyn Sue Wright Landrigan

Gwendolyn Sue Wright Landrigan, 63, of Valrico, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, born on Aug. 8, 1956 in Dade City, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2020. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

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