Obituaries 6.6.19
Evelyn Crosby Martin
Evelyn Crosby Martin, 85, of Lake Panasoffkee, formerly of Plant City, born on July 6, 1933 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2019.
She was the owner of Evelyn’s Beauty Shop for 50-plus years. She was a longtime member of Plant City Church of God and she enjoyed traveling. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and a good Christian lady.
She was preceded in death by her son Perry Lenn Goff; brother, Edward Crosby; and parents S.A. and Vera Crosby.
She is survived by her son Steve Goff (Evelyn); daughter-in-law, Lori Goff; siblings, Lorraine Speer, Joan Stinson (Craig), Troy Crosby (Manila), and Ronnie Crosby; 6 grandchildren, Ginger, Tina, Sonya, Kristina, Joshua, and Clay; 8 great-grandchildren; and many loving extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 S County Rd. 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
Expressions of condolence at hopewellfuneral.com.
Marilena Greer
Marilena Greer, a beautiful person, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2019 at the age of 89.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Jeronimo Baltazar
Jeronimo Baltazar, 85, of Plant City, born on Sept. 30, 1933 in Tiringueo, Guerrero, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2019.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Steven Michael Grady
Steven Michael Grady, 47, a loving and beloved husband, son, step-father, brother, uncle and drummer, passed away suddenly on May 27, 2019.
He was born and raised in Plant City, Florida.
He loved music — rock and 80’s hair bands — his many pets, and helping anyone who was in need. He was a good mechanic who kept many family member’s cars, lawn mowers, and appliances in working order. He especially loved his family and would do anything for them.
Steven was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Grady. He is survived by a large loving family; – his wife Lora Grady, mother Joyce Grady, mother-in-law Angie Grooms; stepchildren – Michael Randolph (Meghan) , Andrew Randolph, and Megan Randolph; his brother Jody Grady (Tami); his sisters, Joy Davis (Christopher), Marcy Mack (Rich), and Denise Del Valle (Carter); nephews Bryon Mack, Justin Mack, Christopher Grady (Katilin), Lee Davis, and Tommy Del Valle; nieces Brittany Gibson, Kaitlyn Del Valle, and Emily Grady; and his great nephews Colt Grady and Hunter May.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 9, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elks Club, 1501 N. Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563. Casual dress, especially concert/rock shirts and Seminoles/Seattle Seahawks shirts are encouraged as these were Steven’s favorites.
The family requests that donations to SPCA be made in lieu of flowers.
Harold Jones Jr.
Harold Jones Jr., 74, of Valrico, passed away on May 26, 2019.
Services will be held privately. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Thomas P. Kramer
Thomas P. Kramer, 63, of Plant City, born on July 15, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on May 7, 2019.
Tom will be buried with his parents at the Garden of Memories cemetery in Tampa.
Survived by: His children: Brandon Kramer & Amber Kramer. His siblings: Karen McElroy, Daniel Kramer, Beverly May Blair & his dog Sparky.
Proceeded in death by: his grandson: Ezra Charles Norman.
Mary Colson Simmons
Mary Colson Simmons, 92, of Plant City, born in Jacksonville on Jan.3, 1927, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2019.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Barbara Spears
Barbara Spears, 74, of Plant City, born on Dec. 10, 1944 in Winter Haven, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2019.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Sandy Putnal
Sandy Putnal, 77, of Plant City, born on Jan. 14, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2019.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
