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Obituaries April 15, 2021 6:50 am

Obituaries 4.15.21

By Observer Staff

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Lynn P. Henderson

Lynn P. Henderson, 74, of Sun City Center, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 21, 1947, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2021. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Eddie ‘Paul’ Richter

Eddie “Paul” Richter, 62, of Mulberry, born in Plant City on October 22, 1958, entered into eternal rest an April 9, 2021. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Roy Dean Gaither Sr.

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Roy Dean Gaither Sr., 83, of Plant City, born in Sikeston, Missouri on July 29, 1937, entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2021. 

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

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Michael Edward Wingate Sr., 52, of Ft. Meade, Florida, born in Plant City on September 19, 1968, entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Tindle

Virginia “Ginny” Tindle, 66, of Plant City, passed away on April 6, 2021. Funeral services were held April 12, 2021 at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City, FL 33566.

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

Jose Abel Lugo

Jose Abel Lugo, 44, of Benton Harbor, MI, passed away on April 7, 2021. Services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

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

Roger Lee Howard

Roger Lee Howard, of Dover, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was the son of Morgan and Pearl Hall Howard. Services will be held privately.

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

Marie Boatwright

Marie Boatwright, 58, of Lithia, passed away on April 8, 2021. 

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Marilyn Pope Cody.

Survivors include, children, Elizabeth Verde, Raymond Verde, Hope, Nasworthy, Wilson Conner, brother, Tony Cody, grandchildren, Aleah, Kaylee, Harper, Skylar, Lauren.

She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, she cherished her grandchildren, and loved listening to music with pops. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM

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

Doris Jean Polk

Doris Jean Polk, 92, of Plant City, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2021. She was born in Plant City on November 24, 1928. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home at 5 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Polk family.

Richard Lee Fulwood

Richard Lee Fulwood, 64, of Plant City, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Richard was born May 10, 1956 in Plant City. 

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

Courtesy of Wells Memorial & Event Center

Ima L. (Messenger) Storts

Ima L. (Messenger) Storts, 85, of Plant City, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by loving family members.

She was born June 7, 1935 in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, a daughter of Ray and Thelma Watkins. She was Valedictorian and Buckwheat Festival Princess of her 1953 class at Rowlesburg High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plant City, Florida.

Ima is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rod Storts; three sons, Craig (Marybeth), Gary (Karen), Ryan (Paula); daughter, Karen Porter (Ross); grandchildren, Shawn, Eric, Monica, Justin, Logan and Daniel; brother, Paul Messenger; and many nieces and nephews.

Ima was preceded in death by her parents; biological father, Stanley Messenger; sister, Geraldine Bolyard; and granddaughter, Grace Porter.

Ima raised her family in Bowling Green, Ohio, where she worked as a legal secretary. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was very active and loved to play golf and bowl with her many friends. She lived in Plant City for 35 years and was a member of the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club.

A private family service was held at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and burial at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, officiated by Rev. Stephen Hartsfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. 

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

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