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Howard Southerland Obituary

Southerland, Howard Wayne

71, of Lithia, passed on September 14, 2025. Express condolences at:

HopewellFuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tampa Bay Times from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2025.

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