Plant City Observer

Obituaries 3.4.21

Sara Burnise Robbins Gunn

Sara Burnise Robbins Gunn, 68, of Lithia, born in Opp, Alabama on June 5, 1952, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

William ‘Clint’ Clinton Blanchard

William “Clint” Clinton Blanchard, 55, of Plant City, born on July 4, 1965, entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Brenda Lowe

Brenda Lowe, 79, of Valrico, born in Georgia on October 31, 1941, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Tom Levin

Tom Levin, born in Rockford, Illinois and raised in Carrollwood, passed away on February 21, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Sherwood ‘Woody’ Joseph DeAmbrose

Sherwood “Woody” Joseph DeAmbrose, 77, of Lakeland, born in Tampa on December 8, 1943, entered into the eternal rest on February 26, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Twila Kaye Palome

Twila Kaye Palome, 57, of Plant City, born in Bartow on November 23, 1963, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Sherlene Elliott

Sherlene Elliott, 59, of Plant City, born in Salem on January 10, 1962, entered into eternal rest on February 28, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

David Clair Hunley (Hopper), Sr.

David Clair Hunley (Hopper), Sr., born Nov. 15, 1941, passed on February 26, 2021.

David was a Vietnam-era veteran. David will be laid to rest with military honors at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, at a later date. Haught Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local hospice.

John Allen Parrish II

John Allen Parrish II, 65, of Tampa, passed away on February 23, 2021. Services will be held privately.

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

Barney ‘Billy’ Wiggins

Barney “Billy” Wiggins, 80, of Cocoa Beach, passed away on March 1, 2021.

Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, if so desired donations can be made to the Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Project at https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities023327-indian-river-lagoon-clam-restoration/.

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

Dorothy Mary Dempsey

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our precious Nana. Dorothy Mary Dempsey peacefully passed on to rejoin her family in heaven last Friday, February 26, 2021. If you would like to donate in Dorothy’s name, please mail a check or money order to: Lifepath Hospice Care Services, 8720 Quimper Place Suite 100, Shreveport, LA 71105.

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

Sharon Ann Hargis (Gorrell)

Sharon Ann Hargis (Gorrell) passed into eternal life 2/21/2021. The service will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St., Plant City at 10am March 12. The family will receive friends at 9am until time of service. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent in her honor to Shiloh Baptist Church, The Kidney Foundation or the VFW. 

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

Caroline Joyce Thomas

Caroline Joyce Thomas, 84, passed away in Brandon on February 24, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1936 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. A service will be held a later date.

Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmorial.com.

Grace Tickel Yancey

Grace Tickel Yancey,93, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was born May 1, 1927 in Plant City and was a lifelong resident.

Fond memories and messages of sympathy may be left at www.wellsmemorial.com for the Yancey Family.

Mary Paton

Mary Paton, 94, of Valrico, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Mary was born February 7, 1927 in Tampa.

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

Glenn W. Callis

Glenn W. Callis, 85, of Plant City, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Glenn was born April 13, 1935.

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

Bette Irma Peterson

Born Bette Irma Arnold in, Baltimore, MD she left this world on February 19, 2021. 

A true force of nature, she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her children Raymond McDowell and Kimberly Johns (Allen); her grandchildren Anderson McDowell (Gina), Amanda Crafton (Jeff), Jacob Johns (Shavarn) and Kristin Brown (William); her great-grandchildren McKinley McDowell-Santiago (Hector), Dalton Monroe, Taylor Johns, Olivia McDowell, Maxwell Crafton, Gabrielle Crafton, and Addison Brown.

There will be no services, per her request. Donations can be made to Breast Cancer Research, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay or the charity of your choice.

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