Obituaries
Robert Melvin Shepherd
Robert Melvin Shepherd, 83, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Madison, Fla. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 22, 2023 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Graveside Services will follow at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Church Cemetery with Elder Gary Blanton officiating.
All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.
Robert Moore
Robert Moore, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 30, 1941 in Plant City, transitioned to eternal rest on July 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Ministries, 2042 Colson Rd., Plant City, FL 33567.
Jorge Cardenas Gonzalez
Jorge Cardenas Gonzalez, 62, Plant City, born on April 4, 1961, in H. Matamorros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on July 12,2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Betty Jean Dillon
Betty Jean Dillon, 89, of Lithia, born on June 25, 1934, in Charleston, W.V., entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Bruno Garcia Vigas
Bruno Garcia Vigas, 35, of Lakeland, born on Oct. 6, 1988, in Puebla, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Robert F. McElheny
Robert F. McElheny, 75, of Lithia, born on Aug. 6, 1947, in Miami, Fla., entered into eternal rest on July 14, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
William ‘Bill’ ‘Pappy’ Nathan Hood, Jr.
William “Bill” “Pappy” Nathan Hood, Jr., 82, of Lithia, born on July 14, 1940, in Ft. Meade, Fla., entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Willie W. Wingate
Willie W. Wingate, 84, of Lake Wales, formerly of Dover, born on Sept.11, 1938, in Ft. Meade, entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
James Flemming
James Flemming, 62, of Plant City, born on July 2, 1961, in Glasgow, Ky., entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Shirley Jean Johnson
Shirley Jean Johnson, 88, of Plant City, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Shirley was born on Dec. 20, 1934.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Johnson family.
Wayne Claude Alderman
Wayne Claude Alderman, 40, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Wayne was born on March 6, 1983.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Alderman family.
Robert Franklin Ray
Robert Franklin Ray, 74, went to be with Jesus on July 15, 2023. The family will receive friends on July 24, 2023 from 10 to 11 a.m. at FUEL CHURCH, 7355 US Highway 98, N. Lakeland, FL. Services will follow at 11 a.m.
Online condolences can be made at www.gentry-morrison.com.
