Plant City Observer

Obituaries 5.4.23

Elizabeth Cock

Elizabeth Cock, 88, of Brandon, Fla., born on Jan. 10, 1935, in Plant City, Florida, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2023. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Brandon, and worked at the Strawberry Festival for many years. She loved her family dearly, was an avid reader, and enjoyed “life at the lake”.

She is survived by husband of 68 years, Glendel Cock; children, David Cock (Chris) of Spring Lake, Robert Taylor Cock (Kimberly) of Rockwall, Texas, Jean White (Joe) of Spring Lake; granddaughter, Kaley Cock; and sister, Sarah Mott.

A funeral service will be held May 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Brandon, 216 North Parsons Avenue, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Committal to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gulfside Hospice at www.gulfside.org/make-a-gift or First Baptist Church of Brandon at https://pushpay.com/g/firstbaptistb randon?src=hpp.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

G.C. Stanaland

G.C. Stanaland, 95, of Plant City, born on Sept. 10, 1927 in Tallahassee, entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2023. He retired from the Hillsborough County Road Department after 45 years of service, and was a member of Plant City Church of God. He loved his family dearly, and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by wife of 75 years, Lois A. Stanaland; daughters, Janice Albritton (Rick), and Carolyn Wilson (Ron); grandchildren, Jill Ballard (Jay), and Matthew Wilson (Ashley); and great-granddaughters, Bethany Ballard, Rebecca Ballard, Raley Wilson, and Chloe Wilson.

A funeral service was held May 3, 2023 at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Plant City Church of God Kids Church at app.securegive.com/PlantCityCOG /plant-city-church-of-god/donate/category.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Loraine Wood Brown

Loraine Wood Brown, 90, of Lithia, born on Feb. 3, 1933, in Hazelhurst, Ga., entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Mark Kevin Skinner

Mark Kevin Skinner, 56, of Plant City, born on Feb. 2, 1967, in Douglasville, Ga., entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. 

Kayra Bailey Connell

Kayra Bailey Connell, 54, of Plant City, born on September 3, 1968, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2023. 

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

William ‘Bill’ Clarence Roseberry Jr.

William “Bill” Clarence Roseberry Jr., 59, passed away on April 27, 2023. Bill is survived by a loving family. Services will be held privately.

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

Lawrence Neal Smith

Lawrence Neal Smith, 69, of Brandon, Fla., passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

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

Charlie W Potter

Charlie W Potter, 79, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

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

John W Welch Jr.

John W Welch Jr., 74, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

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

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