Friday, November 25, 2022

Obituaries - Irene Sutton, Thomas Curry, Kathy Hall

Irene Taylor Sutton age 91, of Clewiston, Florida passed away in Orchid Cove at LaBelle on November 20, 2022, after an extended illness.

Irene was born on September 19, 1931, in Alma, Georgia to the late Jessie H. and Gertrude Taylor. Irene married William H. Sutton; he preceded her in death. Irene was care giver of children for many years, she was a member of Evangel Assembly of God in Clewiston, Florida. Irene will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Irene leaves fond memories with her sons; Timothy B. Davis of Clewiston, Florida, Mitchell A. Westberry (Judy) of Purvis, Mississippi, daughters; Cathy L. Reid (Eddie) of Clewiston, Florida, Brenda S. Humphrey (John) of Odum, Georgia, Charlene Bugaiski (Jan) of San Diego, California, stepdaughters; Peggy Godsey Moore of Spring City, Tennessee, and Kay Miller of Spring City, Tennessee, sisters-in-law; Janelle Taylor of Fayetteville, Georgia, and Kay Taylor of Baxley, Georgia, grandchildren; Marcus Walker of Clewiston, Florida, Desarae Davis of Clewiston, Florida, Benji Lott of Alma, Georgia, Dusty Andrews of Alma, Georgia, Tamara Hutcheson of Odum, Tim Hutcheson of Odum, Georgia, Tommy Hutcheson of Odum, Georgia, Heath Westberry of Purvis, Mississippi and Greg Westberry of Purvis, Mississippi, along with fifteen great grandchildren and one great grandchild, many special nieces and nephews.

Irene was also preceded in death by daughter; Rhonda Westberry Dixon of Clewiston, brothers; James A. Taylor of Georgia, Jessie H. Taylor, Jr of Georgia, John E. Taylor "Buddy" of Georgia, Wayne Taylor of Georgia, stepbrothers; Robert Crews of Georgia, L. G. Crews, Georgia, Jimmie Crews of Georgia, sisters; Dora Mae Turner of Illinois, Peggy Joyce Hayes of Illinois, Linda S. Pritchett of Alma, Georgia, Helen Hoby of Alma, Georgia, sister-in law, Ruth Taylor of Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston, Florida and Crosby Funeral Home in Alma, Georgia.

Thomas "Jackie" Curry, age 87 of Alva died Wednesday evening November 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. 

Thomas was born in Labelle, Florida on December 11, 1934. He graduated from Labelle High School in 1952. After high school he was employed by Atlantic Land and Development Co. till 1957, doing land clearing and agricultural improvements. 

A wholesale ornamental nursery claimed his attention in a management capacity until 1960. He moved from Labelle to Fort Myers after that to enter retail hardware business becoming the vice president of the hardware department at Al's in North Fort Myers. He moved to Alva in the early 80's to operate the Alva Motel which he had purchased while also managing a herd of cattle. He was at home in the outdoors, whether fishing, hunting or just enjoying the wildlife and scenery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Edward Curry. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Michele {Shelly} Hitzing; their son, Justin Shane Curry of Alva, Fl.; daughter Lisa Diane, of his first marriage to Lena Williams{Deceased} of Fort Myers; sister Edna Fayne Reynolds of Lake City, FL. He leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 2,2022 at 11:00 AM at Akin Davis Funeral Home in Labelle, Fl. with Father Murchadh O'Madagain and Pastor Seth Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery. Reception following at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 13031 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, Fl.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday morning prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, Fl. 33908.

Kathy Jean Hall, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022. She was born October 11, 1955 in Pahokee, Fl to George and Betty DeVane.

Kathy married Garry R. Hall and they had one daughter. She loved to craft, cook and most of all spend time with her loved ones. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas.

Kathy leaves behind her husband Garry R. Hall, daughter Miranda (Matt) Whidden, grandson Cort Whidden. Her sister Sandy D. Hall , nieces Lauren (Joe) Thompson , Lindsay Hall and four great nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents George and Betty DeVane and brother-n-law Malcolm “ Scooter” Hall.

Services will be held on December 3, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Clewiston. Visitation will be at 9:30 A.M and service will be at 10 A.M. Since Christmas was her favorite time of the year we are asking everyone to wear Christmas colors.

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