Obituaries
Beryle Solomon Buchman
Beryle Solomon Buchman died July 26, 2023 at Tampa, Fla., at the age of 94. Beryle was born in Tampa in 1928, the daughter of Rudolph and Isabelle Solomon. Ms. Buchman was a graduate of the University of Florida, and a schoolteacher for 30 years, the majority teaching at Tomlin Jr. High School in Plant City.
She was predeceased by two loving husbands. She was married to Paul S. Buchman from 1950 until he passed away in 1991. In 2004, she married Jack C. Wolff and was his constant companion until his death in April, 2023. She is survived by her sons, J. Miles Buchman (Deborrah Cannizzaro) and Kenneth W. Buchman (MarDee), her brother, Marvin Solomon (Karen), three grandchildren, Katherine Buchman Roy (Rob), Stephanie Buchman Rutrick (Nelson) and Paul Scott Buchman, and three great-grandchildren, Claire Nicole Roy, Rex Elliot Rutrick and Hal Benjamin Rutrick, and numerous nieces and nephews. Beryle had a lifelong love of learning, and had many interests and hobbies, including music, gardening, crafting, computer programing, genealogy, and ballroom dancing.
Beryle was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. There will be a Memorial service Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Congregation Schaarai Zedek, 3303 W. Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the Buchman-Rachelson Social Hall.
Condolences can be expressed online at segalfuneralhome.com and memorial contributions can be made to the Amy Gail Buchman Preschool located in Congregation Schaarai Zedek, or to the charity of your choice.
Helen ‘Jerry’ Simmons Mitchell
Helen “Jerry” Simmons Mitchell, 90, of Plant City, born on April 2, 1933, in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2023. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed traveling, the beach, the smokey mountains, and shopping.
She is survived by children, Steve Mitchell, Terry Mitchell, and Patti English; grandchildren, Stacey and Brian Nichols, and Brittany English (Gracie Martinez); and great-grandchildren, Emily Nichols, and Everett Nichols. She was preceded in death by her son Bruce Mitchell.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church, 3505 Lone Oak Road, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Committal to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice at https://www.chaptershealth.org.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Rip Lee
Rip Lee, 56, of Lithia, born on Feb. 11, 1967, in Lakeland, went home to be with his Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ on July 25, 2023.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jeana Barfield
Jeana Barfield, a beacon of love, spirit, and unwavering faith, was called home to the Lord on July 31, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on March 31, 1936. Services will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Elmer Ray Simmons
Elmer Ray Simmons, 86, of Dover, Fla., passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. Elmer was born on March 13, 1937.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Simmons family.
Laurie Ann Pope
Laurie Ann Pope, 59, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Laurie was born on Dec. 12, 1963.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Pope family.
Phyllis Jean Risk
Phyllis Jean Risk, 91, of Lithia, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Phyllis was born on March 14, 1932.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Risk family.
