Plant City Observer

Obituaries 8.31.23

Paula Kay Mohler Russell

Paula Mohler Russell of Monroe, N. C., died Aug. 23, 2023, after an extended illness. Mrs. Russell  was born Dec. 27, 1946, in Plant City to Harry Arthur and Pauline Murrell Mohler. She attended local schools graduating from Plant City High School in 1963. Following high school she moved to Atlanta to study interior design.  Returning to Plant City, she married Emmett Russell in 1967.  They enjoyed 56 years together.

Paula was a stay-at-home mom for their two sons only entering the work force when they were in high school.  She was employed by Barnett Bank for many years. In 1998 when there were no family left in Plant City, they chose to live in Monroe, N.C.  They made many new friends there.  She loved the seasonal changes and different plants she could grow there. Her yard, garden and crafts gave her many happy retirement hours. Paula was a 5th generation Methodist and always active in her church serving in many capacities.  She traveled extensively with Emmett. She spent many happy hours fishing on a lake with her dad or on salt water with Mike and Harriet Crum.

A devoted daughter, sister, aunt, friend, wife, mother then grandmother, she will be missed by many.

Paula is preceded in death by her parents, her brother in law John Michael Crum and her parents in law Lee and Irene Russell. She is survived by her loving husband, Emmett, two sons, Michael and wife Mychelle of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; Stewart and fiancée Katie Dawson of Oxford, Ala.; five grandchildren, Olivia and Chandler Russell of Charleston, S.C.; Avery Russell of Oxford, Ala.; Rebecca Russell of Louisville, Ky.; and Austin Russell of Royal Palm Beach, Fla..; sister Harriet Crum of Hahira, GA; three nieces. Michelle Crum Frey and Mindell Crum Downing of Hahira, Ga. and Carrie Crum Ingram of DeFuniak Springs. Fla. and their families.

A celebration of her life will be held Oct. 14, at Central UMC, Monroe, N C.

Carol Hunter Conrad

Carol Hunter Conrad, 84, of Lithia, born on Jan. 29, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 22, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Michelle Lynn Jones

Michelle Lynn Jones, of Riverview, born on Jan. 26, 1960, in Wellsville, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 21, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com

Mazie Bradshaw

Mazie Bradshaw, 88, of Plant City, born on Jan. 18, 1935, in Bradenton, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 22, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

Doris Lucille Hawthorne

Our beloved sister in Christ, Doris Lucille Hawthorne, was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 21, 2023. A visitation was held Aug. 28, 2023, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.

Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.

Zackery (Zack) Anglin

Zackery (Zack) Anglin, age 22, of Dover, Fla., passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Zack was born on October 22, 2000. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Anglin family.

Mary Teresa Palmer

Mary Teresa Palmer, 63, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Mary was born on Sept. 27, 1959.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Palmer family.

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