Lynn K. Palmer
Lynn K. Palmer, 68, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Sunday July 5, 2020.
She passed unexpectedly at Lakeland Regional Hospital. Lynn bravely fought diabetes most of her adult life.
Lynn was born February 10, 1952 in Plant City, FL to Della Lee (Shuman) Kimbel and the late John Kenneth Kimbel, Jr.
Lynn proudly graduated the University of Florida. Lynn had a passion for health and fitness and used her talents to train many clients in Lakeland, FL. She loved music and played the piano beautifully.
In addition to her mother, Lee, she is survived by her son, Robert W. Palmer, Jr and his wife, Jill. She had one grandchild whom she adored, Reagan; Her loving brothers, John (Jay) Kimbel and his wife, Kelly; Mark Kimbel and his wife, Susie; five nephews and four aunts and many cousins.
A celebration of Lynn’s life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations in Lynn’s honor to the Advent Health Diabetes Institute or the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Georgia Raulerson Kessler
Georgia Raulerson Kessler, 84, of Plant City, formerly of Temple Terrace, passed away on July 9, 2020.
She was a retired administrative assistant with the City of Temple Terrace, and a member of the Moose Lodge 2276 Zephyrhills.
She is survived by her children, Joy Burns of Spring, Texas, Kay Brown (Randy) of Dover, and Roy Scott Raulerson (Toni) of Plant City; grandchildren Nick Quilling, Joe Burns (Stephanie), Jessica VanDenBogaert (Brion), and Drake Raulerson; great-grandchildren, Madison Quilling, Izac Burns, and Jenna Quilling; sister, Eloise Gomer (William) of Highland, Kansas; and many other family and friends.
A loving, stubborn, frugal, adventurous soul with a strong independent streak, she loved to go dancing and catch up with all of her friends. Her petite stature and soft-spoken voice concealed her toughness and grit and made the occasional “Georgia Belle Flare Up” that much scarier.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in support of research for blepharospasm at blepharospasm.org are appreciated.
Masks are recommended and, for those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at facebook.com/hopewellfuneral.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Joseph L. Pennington Sr.
Joseph L. Pennington Sr., 92, of Plant City, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born in Plant City, on Jan. 15, 1928.
Joe was a musician and radio disc jockey. He worked at the old WPLA radio station in Plant City for approximately six years.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Twila Pennington.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Frankie Pennington; two sons: Joe Pennington Jr., Steve Pennington; two daughters: Penny Pennington, Jennifer Pennington Jones; two grandchildren: Kyle Pennington and Joseph Pennington III.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Pennington family.
Lonny R. Gonzalez
Lonny R. Gonzalez, 76, of Plant City, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
He was born in Tampa on Feb. 26, 1944 to Raymond and Florence (Dormany) Gonzalez, both of whom are deceased.
Lonny was a longtime employee of Wish Farms in Plant City. He was one of their Wish Farms Pixies. He was a hardworking, loyal, and genuine employee for 58 years. He was famous for his “strawwwwwwberries!” call each time a farm truck pulled up with fresh strawberries. Many of you may recognize him, as their tribute to him stands 22 feet tall outside their new headquarters site visible from I-4.
Services were held July 14, 2020 at Eastside Baptist Church located at 1318 E. Calhoun Street in Plant City.
Fond memories and condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Richard Bliss
Richard Bliss, age 70, of Plant City, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Richard was born February 2, 1950 in Olney, Illinois.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Bliss family.
Lorene Dorothy Hallberg
Lorene Dorothy Hallberg passed away on July 7, 2020 and was 89 years old.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her constant faith and passion for her family, friends and church were evident every day. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and showed her talents playing the organ and piano to glorify God at church for decades. She was a dedicated choir member and loved singing.
Lorene was born Oct. 18, 1930 to Edward and Marie Schwarting and grew up in Aberdeen, SD. She attended Northern State College and pursued a career in teaching. Lorene shared her talent by teaching piano students for many years.
She married Don Hallberg from Clark, SD and was married for 60 years until his death in 2014.
Lorene is survived by her son, Marc Hallberg and daughter-in-law Bettie from Virginia and daughter, Lori Ellerbee and son-in-law Scott who reside in Texas. Grandchildren include Lee Hallberg (Katie), Heather Donohue (Matt), and Brittany Rosell (Bruce), Ryan Ellerbee and
Jonathan Ellerbee. Lorene was blessed with 5 great grandchildren: Brynn, Cooper, Brayden, Madison and Riley. Lorene is also survived by her sisters, Marna Combs of MN and Artie Peterson of AL.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 11 o’clock at Wells Memorial and Event Center, 1903 West Reynolds St., Plant City, FL. There will be no visitation or reception and the burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Lorene’s honor to First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 West Reynolds St., Plant City, FL 33563. Please send condolences to Marc Hallberg, 1705 Dabney Rd., Richmond, VA 23230.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Hallberg family.
Maria Amalia Romero Ordaz
Maria Amalia Romero Ordaz, age 57, of Plant City, passed away on July 14, 2020. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Maria Alvarez
Maria Alvarez, 63, of Plant City, passed away on July 13, 2020.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
James ‘Jim’ Deaton
James “Jim” Deaton, 66, of Plant City, passed away on July 11, 2020.
Services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Frederico Andrade
Frederico Andrade, 74, of Plant City, passed away on July 9, 2020.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. A mass will be held on Friday July 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at 1104 N. Alexander St. Plant City, Fl. 33563.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Donnie Crews
Mr. Donnie Crews went to be with the Lord Monday, July 6, 2020.
Graveside Ceremonies were held July, 11, 2020 at The Bealsville Cemetery Sam Hicks Rd.
A Winslow Honors Funeral Chapel.
Roger L. Duncan
Reverend Roger L. Duncan, 73, of Seffner, born in Apple Grove, West Virginia on June 24, 1947, entered into Heaven on July 9, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Leonard L. Leverett
Reverend Leonard L. Leverett, 82, of Seffner, born in Glenwood, Alabama on Jan. 1, 1938, entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Fernando Garcia Santana
Fernando Garcia Santana, 41, of Mulberry, born on Aug. 28, 1978 in Genaro Codinas, Zacatecas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Poua Her
Poua Her, 100, of Lakeland, born June 6, 1919 in Laos, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.