Obituaries
Mary Faye Stafford Gunn
Mary Faye Stafford Gunn, 83, died peacefully on Aug. 16, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born Dec. 18, 1939, in Rentz, Ga., to Lonnie and Ola Pearl Stafford. As a life-long resident of Plant City, Florida, she graduated from Plant City High School. Faye worked as a data-entry clerk for Affiliated of Florida, Inc. and then with her husband started Quality Industrial Services, Inc. Faye was a dedicated volunteer at The Florida Strawberry Festival and helped for many years with The Strawberry Festival entertainers. She worked as an Auxiliary Volunteer in the gift shop of The South Florida Baptist Hospital serving a total of 2,848 hours. Faye was a longstanding member of The Plant City Church of God.
Mary Faye is survived by her son, David Gunn; granddaughter, Miranda Genoese (Mike); great-granddaughter, Jada Justin of Plant City; and brother Larry Stafford (Priscilla) of Dublin, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Graham Gunn; and son, Greg Gunn.
A funeral service will be held Aug. 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jayson L. Sapp, Sr.
Jayson L. Sapp, Sr., 63, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 25, 1960 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 14, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Scott Edward Moore
Scott Edward Moore, 65, of Plant City, born on Oct. 4, 1957, in South Bend, Ind., entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2023. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Ray B. Saxton
Ray B. Saxton, 92, of Plant City, born on Nov. 12, 1930, in Howard, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 16, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Patricia Ann Hart
Patricia Ann Hart, 77, of Plant City, born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Opp, Ala., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com..
THOMAS, Eloise R. Alderman
THOMAS, Eloise R. Alderman, 89, of Plant City, born on Jan. 18, 1934, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 20, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Reverend Vernon D. Corzine
Reverend Vernon D. Corzine, 89, of Plant City, born on November 17, 1933, in Benton, Illinois, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Eugenia B. Singletary
Eugenia B Singletary, 83, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Eugenia was born on Feb. 13, 1940.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Singletary family.
Willard Thomas
Willard Thomas, age 86, of Largo, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Willard was born on Sept. 14, 1936.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Thomas family.
Tracy A. Reilley
Tracy A Reilley, age 53, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Tracy was born on Dec. 2, 1969.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Reilley family.
Ray A. Binion
Ray A. Binion, 75, of Dover, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Ray was born on June 7,1948.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Binion family.
Marjorie Jane ‘Marge’ Harris
Marjorie Jane “Marge” Harris, age 88 of Blaine, Minn., passed peacefully at her home on July 25, 2023. She was born in Plant City, Fla., on March 15, 1935. Marge volunteered for the Salvation Army for many years. She was a member of TOPS, (NMRWC), Emmanuel Christian Center since 1999 and The Young at Heart Club at North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills. She is preceded in death by grand-daughter Lana Covey (Tull). She is survived by her children Paula (Tim) Lang, Paul (Beth), Cheryl Covey, and Karen Harris. Eleven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Brothers David (Nancy) Brown and Daniel (Karen) Brown. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Marge was famous for never forgetting to send a Birthday or Anniversary card. Giving a small planter with a plant for new babies or get wells. She loved her job as a greeter at Emmanuel and enjoyed long conversations with friends.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 with a visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home (651)482-7606
