Plant City Observer

Obituaries 8.26.21

Jay M. Mertz, Sr.

Jay M. Mertz, Sr., of Plant City, Florida, born in Kokomo, Indiana on July 18, 1950, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 15, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

John ‘Bubba’ Thomas Willis II

John “Bubba” Thomas Willis II, 31, of Plant City, Fla., born in Brandon on July 23, 1990, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 15, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Christopher McCullough

Christopher McCullough, 88, of Plant City, Fla., born in Lake City on Dec. 20, 1932, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 13, 2021. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, and a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on the “yellow thing”.

He is survived by wife of 66 years, Bonnie L. McCullough; children, Rebecca Ballard (Ricky) of Plant City, Christopher D. McCullough (Karen) of Spring Hill, Pamela Kelley (Andy) of Plant City, and Christie Knight of Dover; 5 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Morris McCullough; and best friend, Jim Bryan.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. Graveside committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

T. Dale Carter

T. Dale Carter, 90, of Lithia, Fla., born in Picnic on July 17, 1931, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Lillian ‘Lily’ Renee Johnson

Lillian “Lily” Renee Johnson, 20, of Lakeland, Fla., born on April 29, 2001, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com

Lendell ‘Linco’ Lewis Wasden

Lendell “Linco” Lewis Wasden, 62, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 11, 1959, passed away on Aug. 16, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Timothy ‘Timmy’ Lee Goodson

Timothy “Timmy” Lee Goodson, 53, of Dover, Fla., born in Plant City on June 21, 1968 entered into eternal rest on Aug. 19, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Ethel Ruth Hogue

Ethel Ruth Hogue, 89, of Plant City, Fla., born on March 31, 1932, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 23, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Robert Joseph Piescor

Robert Joseph Piescor, 82, of Lithia, Fla., formerly of New Jersey, born in Albany, N.Y. on Jan. 18, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Larry Allen Mittan, Sr

Larry Allen Mittan, Sr., 62, of Mulberry, Florida, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 4, 1958, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

Sandra Fay Barco

Sandra Fay Barco, 74, of Plant City, Fla., born in Lakeland on Dec. 31, 1946, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 20, 2021.

Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. 

Marilyn Livingston

Marilyn Livingston, 80, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 15, 2021. Funeral services were held Aug. 21, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 North Palmer Road, Plant City, FL 33563.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Eddie Dewaine Stephens Sr.

Eddie Dewaine Stephens Sr., 78, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Aug. 18, 2021. Eddie was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Mickey Allen McGee

Mickey Allen McGee, 57, of Zephyrhills, Fla. passed away on Aug. 22, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Emiliano Velazquez Quiles

Emiliano Velazquez Quiles, 86, of Dover, Fla. passed away on

Aug. 21, 2021. The family will receive friends, Saturday, Sep. 4, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Betty Dyches

Betty Dyches, 91, of Lakeland,

Fla. passed away on Aug. 22,

2021. Services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Marjorie Maniscalco

Marjorie Maniscalco, 89, died in her home on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Born on April 15, 1932 in Plant City. She was a retired early childhood development educator.

She is survived by her 8 children, 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and three brothers. She is preceded in death by father, Charles Green, mother, Lennie Mae Green, sisters MyraJean and Melbie Green and Mildred Johnson. Brother, Gerald Green, Grandson, Joseph Absher, granddaughter, Amber Floyd and great grandson, Levi Wall.Services were held on Aug. 20, 2021 at Together Church in Lakeland, Fla.

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