Mattie ‘Lou’ Britt
Mattie “Lou”” Britt, 92, of Lakeland, died Feb. 7, 2013.
She was born in 1920, in Dublin, Ga. She taught second grade at Turkey Creek School in the early 1940s and moved in 1952, to Medulla. She was a member at Trinity Baptist Church, Lakeland.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gordon Britt; children, Franklin G. Britt (Yvonne), Bruce E. Britt (Linda) and Janice L. Shiver (Jim); four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many loving family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held Feb. 11, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens
Condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Irma L. Barry Garner
Irma L. Barry Garner, 96, of Durant, died Feb. 6.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God, Durant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph I. “Bill” Garner; and great-grandson, Ricky Turner.
She is survived by daughters, Ann Porter (Carl) and Sue Brown (Eldon); sisters, Joyce Emerine and Winfred “Red” Dean; grandchildren, Wally Porter (Rebecca), Rhenda Booth (Carmen) and Dana Andrew (Chris); great-grandchildren, Heath (Joy), Dallas, Mandi (David), Michael, Chase, Capri and Caelynn; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held Feb. 9, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pleasant Grove A/G Building Fund, P.O. Box 278, Durant, FL 33530.
Condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Warren Hook
Warren Hook, 72, died Feb. 1, at home.
He is survived by his sons, Don (Norma) and Jeff; brother, Bob; sisters, Linda and Pat; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass was held Feb. 8, at St. Clement Catholic Church.
Gladys Mae Kidd
Gladys Mae Kidd, 84, of Plant City, died Feb. 7.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarman Kidd, and son, Rodney W. Kidd.
She is survived by her children, Randy Edward Kidd, Ronald Hayes Kidd, James Daniel Kidd and Cathy Kidd Elliott (Scott); siblings, Jack Harville (Carol) and Alma Johnson; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.
The family received friends Feb. 12, Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. A graveside service followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Willie Mae ‘Bill’ Kilgore
Willie Mae “Bill” Kilgore, 88, of Plant City, died Feb. 6.
She was born in Granville County, North Carolina. She and her husband, James, moved to Plant City on their honeymoon in 1961.
She earned her degree as a registered nurse from Roanoke Rapids School of Nursing. She was an OB/GYN nurse at South Florida Baptist Hospital for 17 years and completed her career at Forest Park Nursing Home.
She is survived by her daughter, Annette Kilgore; sisters Edna “Sissie” Brooks and Betsy Hobgood (Raymond); brothers, Stephen Murray (Elva) and Foy Murray; her beloved puppy, Sophie; and many other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Kilgore; and siblings, Adelle Townsend, Shirley Murray, Johnny Murray, Thomas Murray, J.B. Murray and Oscar Murray.
A graveside service was held Feb. 11, at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Relay for Life Fund, Springhead Elementary School, 3208 Nesmith Road, Plant City, FL 33566.
Condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Albert James Pou
Albert James Pou, 51, of Valrico, died Feb. 10.
Born April 25, 1961, he was the son of Alberto Pou Novoa and Maria Andrea Benitez. He was the husband of Dianne Pou.
Mr. Pou was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, worked at URS, where he was an I.T. manager. He had been a Girl Scout leader, member of The Boy Scouts, and one of his true passions in life was playing the trumpet.
Survivors include his wife, Dianne Pou; daughters, Maria Pou, Kelli Wheeler, Rebeca Pou, Rebecca Wheeler and Isabel Pou; granddaughter Madyson Schomaker; brothers, William Anthony Pou and Joseph Michael Pou; nieces Arleny Baez, Daisy and Alee Judge; and Allen Bingham and Arturo Suarez.
The family has requested that everyone wear red to the memorial service. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, at Cross Creek Ranch, 12950 Wheeler Road, Dover.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Charles D. Rhinehart
Charles D. Rhinehart, 78, died Jan. 12.
Mr. Rhinehart was born May 4, 1908, in Buffalo, N.Y. He served from October 1952 to July 1954, in the U.S. Marines.
Wells Memorial and Dignity Provider networks are committed to handling services for our homeless veterans. Mr. Rhinehart will have a full military honors service at 11 a.m. Feb. 15, at Wells Memorial, 1903 W. Reynolds St., Plant City. The public is invited to celebrate his life and pay our respects to a man who served our country.
Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m., at Florida National Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Marion Othal Schoonover
Marion Othal Schoonover, 90, of Plant City, died Jan. 30.
Born Jan. 31, 1922, in Adrian, Mich., he was the son of the late Clyde Schoonover and the late Mary Brown Schoonover. He was the husband of the late Vera Mae Schoonover.
Mr. Schoonover was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 38th United States Infantry, Second Infantry Division.
Survivors include sons, Ronald (Claire), Jerry (Claudette) and Timothy Schoonover; daughter, Marian Langley; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was Feb. 8, at Bethany Baptist Churc, Plant City. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Franklin Carroll Suiter
Franklin Carroll Suiter, 81, of Plant City, died Jan. 29.
Mr. Suiter was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a former employee of Miller’s Trailer Transport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie Suiter; and son, Mark Suiter.
Survivors include sons, Freddie (Barbara Jeanette) Suiter and Terry Lee Suiter; daughter, Carolyn Sue Korynas; and brother, Johnnie Bill Suiter.
Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Gary Carl Wilkerson
Gary Carl Wilkerson, 56, of Plant City, died Feb. 10.
Born Dec. 4, 1956, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Carl Wilkerson and the late Dollie Miklos Wilkerson. He was the husband of Felicia Wilkerson.
Survivors include a son, Derek Wilkerson; sisters, Cathy Davenport and Cherry Bailey; and three grandchildren, Madalyne, Brayden and Landyn.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.