It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert C. Richards. He was best known as "Mr. Richards", a Plant City Icon whom we all owe a great debt to for all he gave to our students in our community. He would have been 90 years old in October. He was born on October 24th, 1932 In Lexington Kentucky. After graduation he was in the United States Navy and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky State College. He resided in Plant City, Florida where he was a...

Maria Del Carmen Casas Suarez, age 27, of Tampa, FL passed away on September 11, 2022. She was the daughter of Baltazar and Maria Casas Suarez, her mother still survives. Survivors also include daughter; Joylyne Asencio Casas. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. A Funeral Mass will take place Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi...

James "Monty" Jay Kruse, 78 of Thonotosassa passed away September 30, 2022, at his home. Born in Ft Worth, Texas, he was the son of the late Frederick and Orpha Kruse. Also preceding him in death was a grandson, Christian. His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Bonita "Carmeleta" Kruse; children, Rob Kruse, Hugh Kruse, Troy Kruse (Dee), Carmaan Martin (Todd), Wade Kruse, Haley Sallon (Jeffrey), Don Kruse, Dean Kruse; siblings, Jonn Kruse (Joanell), Lance Kruse, Jud Kruse (Moneca),...

Joyce Lee Boner, 81 of Plant City passed away September 29, 2022. Born in Greenport, New York, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice Vars. Also preceding her in death are husband, Bob Boner; siblings, Alma Limpert, Teresa Park. Joyce is survived by her son, Charles Perkins (Monica); brother, Wilfred Vars; grandson, Charlie Perkins, Jr.; nephew, Gary Park. Joyce was a nurse for Hillsborough County for 23 years and at Cork Elementary for 5 years. She was a painter and a member...

Humberto Soto Jr., age 23, of Plant City, FL, passed away on September 20, 2022. He was the son of Humberto and Maria Soto, both still survive. He is preceded in death by grandparents; Sotero Soto, Alicia Soto, uncle; Baltazar Hernandez, niece; Hope Lugo, and close friend who was like a brother to him; Manuel Rodriguez. Survivors also include his siblings, Justin Soto, Julissa Soto, Nathan Soto, nieces and nephews; Marylou Soto, Kimberly Soto, Vanessa Soto, Justin Soto Jr., and sister in...

Elaine Gafford, age 82, of Thonotosassa, FL passed away on September 21, 2022. A native of Bainbridge, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late German and Eva Polly Pope Harrell. Elaine was also preceded in death by her siblings, Charles and Adrian Harrell. Survivors include her husband, Ernie Gafford; children, Jeffrey (Pamela) Gafford, Kelli (Bill) Holcomb; sibling, Gerry Bennett; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Elaine was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and had been...

Darryl Mummert, age 82, of Brandon, FL passed away on September 20, 2022. He was the son of the late John and Geraldine Mummert. Survivors include beloved in wife; Linda Sadler-Mummert, children; Jody Mummert and Michelle Kordinak and brother; Larry Eugene Mummert, and grandson; Alex Ferrara. Darryl was a Retired Navy Veteran of 20 years. He was very proud of his service. He also served as volunteer fireman in Virginia Beach. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at...

Reyna Mayen dela Rosa, age 69, of Mulberry, FL passed away on September 20, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Victor Mayen and Fedelina dela Rosa. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Jencho Mayen dela Rosa, Bernabe Mayen dela Rosa, Victor Manuel Mayen dela Rosa, Raul Mayen dela Rosa. Survivors include her children; Rigoberto Mendoza, Henry Orellana, Andrea Quinonez, Elmis Quinonez, Gustavo Quinonez, Angel Quinonez, her siblings; Marta Mayen dela Rosa, Odilia Mayen dela Rosa,...

Ruben Soto, age 50, of Plant City, FL passed away on September 16, 2022. He was the son of Gliberto and Maria Delores Soto, his father still survives. Survivors also include beloved wife; Maria Coello Soto, son; Mario Soto, step daughters; Melina Rodriguez, Jeanette Rodriguez, Jaly V. Rodriguez, Ovany Rodriguez, siblings; Diana Santos (Luis Santos), Ernestina Rodriguez (Enersto Rangel), and many beloved uncles, aunts, and cousins. Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Jane Ward Poppell, age 78, of Plant City, FL passed away on August 26, 2022. A native of Plant City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Sarah Ward. She is also preceded in death by her brother; Rick (Kathy) Ward. Survivors include daughters; Shannon (Roger) Mitchell and Kendall (Michael) Weinberg, sister; Lynda (Roland) Creech, granddaughters; Carson and Kellan Mitchell. Jane was a teacher at Springhead Elementary School. She was a Coordinator for the Community Health...