With deepest sympathy, Charlow Funeral Home announces the passing of Mother Barbara Sue Patmon, 90 years old, on April 23, 2024.  Mother Barbara Patmon was born May 18, 1933, in Cordele, Georgia. The family appreciates all kind gestures during this time of bereavement. Please see below for service information.  Requesting that face masks be worn at all services.  Please direct any flowers, acknowledgements and resolutions to Charlow Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Rollins-Porter was born in St. Augustine, FL.  She was the eldest of nine siblings.  Elizabeth was known for her big smile and joyful laugh.  She worked for several years at Buddy Freddie's Restaurant, as a cook.  She also drove a school bus for the Hillsborough County School System.  Elizabeth loved to cook, watch scary movies and to sew with her sewing buddy, Ms. Flo.  She also loved going to yard sales. Elizabeth loved her collection of...

Leola McDonald was born to her beloved parents, Samuel Peter Berry ("Papa Sammy") and Lillie Wanza (Ferguson) Berry ("Mama Lillie").  She was a long=time educator, who taught at Union Academy, Simmons Elementary School, Glover School and Robinson Elementary, which spanned for over 38 years. During her formative years, Leola attended elementary school in Mulberry, FL and graduated from Union Academy.  She later attended Bethune=Cookman College in Daytona Beach,...

With deepest sympathy, Charlow Funeral Home announces the passing of Denise Violet Hampton, 72 years old, on April 7, 2024.  Denise Hampton was born, August 3, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois.  She was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. The family appreciates all kind gestures during this time of bereavement. Please see below for service information.  Requesting that face masks be worn at all services.  Please direct any flowers, acknowledgements, or resolutions to Charlow Funeral Home.

Reverend William Franklin Leonard was affectionately known by many names such as, "Frank", "Daddy Frank", "Rev", "Papa", and "Doc".  He was a beloved husband, father, and minister, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Solaris Healthcare.  After a lengthy and brave fight, Frank transitioned from earth to glory, at the age of eighty-three. Frank was born, January 9, 1941, in Cleveland, Tennessee,...

With deepest sympathy, Charlow Funeral Home announces the passing of Robert Lee Guion, Jr., 64, on March 19, 2024.  Robert Guion, Jr. was born, August 3, 1959, in Plant City, Florida. The family appreciates all kind gestures during this time of bereavement. Please see below for service information.  Requesting that face masks be worn at all services.  Please direct all flowers, acknowledgements or resolutions to Charlow Funeral Home.

Adrienne Denise Young was born in Plant City, Florida, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, to the late Ernest Young, Sr. and Johnnie Ruth Young, on January 24, 1966.  Known as "Niecy", Adrienne attended Lakeland Senior High School.  She was a loving and caring mother.  Her life of compassionate service was extended beyond her household as she served as the caregiver for her grandmother and her son. She was employed at Dart Containers in Plant City, Florida for 12...

Cecil Alfonso Baker was born on, June 30, 1941, in Blountstown, Florida.  He was employed by the Polk County Opportunities. Cecil dedicated his life to Christ, and the Lord bless him with the love of his life, Sylvia Wright Baker on October 27, 2012.  He was a member of Mt. Moriah Ministries in Plant City, Florida.  They journeyed together spreading the gospel.  He was Sylvia's cheerleader in the ministry.  They also took time to fish, which was one of his...

With deepest sympathy, Charlow Funeral Home announces the passing of Roy Smith, 89, on February 22, 2024.  Roy Smith was born, April 28, 1934, in Fort White, Florida. The family appreciates all kind gestures during this time of bereavement. Please see below for service information.  Requesting that face masks be worn at all services.  Please direct any flowers, acknowledgements, or resolutions to Charlow Funeral Home.

It was a nice spring day in Tampa, Florida, when the now late Perry Sr. and Mabel Harvey welcomed their daughter, Gustava Berthenia Harvey into the world on March 15, 1937.  As the fifth child to this union, Gustava had great guidance on hard work from her parents, brothers and sisters.  As a child, she accepted Christ, and was baptized at First Baptist Church of West Tampa. Gustava's early education was in the public schools of Hillsborough County, where she graduated...