Obituaries 7.2.20
Mary Helen Perkins ‘Patti’
Mary Helen Perkins “Patti,” 82, of Lithia, born in Hamilton, Ohio on Jan. 12, 1938, entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Joseph Rivere Jr.
Joseph Rivere Jr., 78, of Riverview, born in East Los Angeles, California on Jan. 9, 1942, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Bobbie Tidwell
Bobbie Tidwell, 90, of Mulberry, born in Plant City on June 14, 1930, entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Dennis Edgar Watts
Dennis Edgar Watts, 80, of Plant City, formerly of Endicott, New York, born in Portland, Maine on June 5,1940, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
John Franklin Stevens
John Franklin Stevens, 82, of Plant City, born on Aug. 20, 1937 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Harry Nobles
Harry Nobles, 87, of Plant City, passed away on July 1, 2020. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Emily Morgan Pierce
Emily Morgan Pierce, 17, of Plant City, left us Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina when her body couldn’t keep up with her unstoppable spirit.
Services in Charleston will be private.
A celebration of Morgan’s life will be held in Florida and New York City at a later date.
Information will be posted on www.sparklyflower.org.
The family encourages everyone to visit Morgan’s Tribute at jhenrystuhr.com. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel.
Morgan was born March 13, 2003 in Tampa, Florida, daughter of Clinton and Emily Pierce and sister to Allison.
She was a talented artist and an amazing chef. She enjoyed learning about cooking and was on the path to culinary school. Morgan was a fierce advocate for inclusion and fairness for all, she believed in kindness, and worked to help kids with cancer live normal lives. Morgan was stronger and more resilient than anyone we will ever know. She was proud, outspoken, and unapologetic.
She is survived by her parents and sister of Plant City, FL; grandmothers, Peggy Allen of Brandon, FL and Lana Pierce of Sun City, FL; aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends; and her beloved cat, Miley.
Her grandfather Charlie Pierce preceded her in death.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Starkey Lee Tharrington Jr.
Starkey Lee Tharrington Jr., 90, of Plant City, born on Dec. 4, 1929 in Epson, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2020.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Starkey was the first x-ray technician at South Florida Baptist Hospital when it opened in 1953. In later years he worked for various physicians in Lakeland, Tampa, and Winter Haven doing x-ray and lab work. He was a longstanding member of First Baptist Church of Plant City. Starkey was a Mason, a member of the Plant City Civitan Club, and a volunteer at the Straz Center in Tampa. He liked being on his computer, watching sports, and game shows, travelling, working out at the YMCA, doing crossword puzzles and card games.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Tharrington; children, Starkey “Lee” Tharringon, III (Lynn), and Rebecca “Becky” DeGraaf (Rob); grandchildren, Jennifer Tharrington, Cynthia Tharrington, and Levi DeGraaf; siblings, Martha McMahan, Kinwood Tharrington (Jerry), and Larry Tharrington (Virginia); and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Starkey was preceded in death by his parents, Starkey Lee Tharrington, Sr., and Mattie Pearl Hedgepeth Tharrington; and sisters, Juanita Ayscue, Thelma Poythress, Mildred Palenchar, and Naomi Stanton.
Services were held July 1, 2020 at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice at chaptershealth.org, and/or First Baptist Church Building Fund at fbcpc.com.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Anthony Keith Hicks
Anthony Keith Hicks of Plant City, born Sept. 25, 1966, entered into eternal rest on June 18, 2020.
He is survived by three children; Amber Cruz, Brittney Hicks and Kyle Hicks, two Grandsons; Camron and Landon Cruz, Mother; Jean Hicks, Sister; Kimberly Jones and Brother; Kenneth Hicks.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 2603 S. Baptist Church Rd., Plant City, FL 33563 on July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Marjorie Doris Brewer Daigle
Marjorie Doris Brewer Daigle, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held July 1, 2020.
Inurnment will follow at a later date at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge.
Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family meant everything to her.
She will be remembered for her infectious smile, laugh, and kindness. Marjorie was known as a second mom to many of her children’s friends. She was an amazing cook; there wasn’t much she couldn’t do.
Marjorie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Elizabeth Hodge and husband, Johnny of Breaux Bridge; sons, John McKinley Daigle of Breaux Bridge and Joshua Paul Daigle and wife, April of Lafayette; grandchildren, Braden Wesley Daigle, Dallas Gabrielle Hodge, Jackson Paul Daigle, Alexandre Loyd Daigle and Evangeline Landri Daigle; aunt, Mabel Brewer Pippin; cousin, Glenda Smith; sister-in-law, Louise Brewer; brother-in-law, Wiley Daigle and wife, Bo; and numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Reginald Daigle; brother, Kay Carrington Brewer; sisters, Alvaleta “Faye” Thompson and Suegene Brewer Levin; father, William Alvin Brewer; mother, Alleta Driskell Brewer; and her first husband, John Garrett Gardner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Brewer, Keith Brewer, Dustin Melancon, Shane Garrard, Kirk Daigle, and Bob Pinnix.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Beth Brennan
Linda Beth Brennan, age 59, of Tampa, passed away on June 29, 2020. Services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Samuel Wilford Hilson
Samuel Wilford Hilson, 62, of Plant City, passed away on June 30, 2020.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 3, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Nicholas Cody Boggs
Nicholas Cody Boggs, age 33, of Lakeland, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020. Nicholas was born November 20, 1986 in Tampa, to Sheila Pitts Massie and Thomas Boggs.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Boggs family.
Rosina Maria Summers
Rosina Maria Summers, age 91, of Plant City, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born June 7, 1929 in Leece, Italy.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Summers family.
