Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Obituaries - Frank James Powers, Dollie Pettry Mayo

United States Army Veteran Frank James Powers age 91, has passed away while in Hope Healthcare Service in Lehigh Acres on February 22, 2025.

Frank was born in Fort Myers, Florida on September 12, 1933 to the late James Leroy and Gertrude Walker Powers. He was a barber for most of his life after learning how to be on while in the Army. Frank was a caring father and grandfather who was already to give a helping hand to his family and friends when they needed it. Frank was a member of the Church of God for many years. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his sister; Elizabeth G. Simpson.

Frank leaves fond memories with his three sons; Danny Powers and his wife JoAnn of LaBelle, Florida, Eric Powers of LaBelle, Florida and Nathan Powers and his wife Tonya of Moore Haven, Florida. Frank also leaves behind twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with many extended family members and friends.

Frank's life will be celebrated at a later date at the LaBelle Church of God.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.
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Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend Dollie Pettry Mayo age 71 passed away after a courageous battle at her home with her loving family at her side on February 24, 2025.

Dollie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on April 21, 1953 to the union of Aaron Beldon and Bertha Jane Daniel Pettry. Dollie worked as a wastewater operator for almost of her entire life. Her parents and brother; John Pettry preceded Dollie in death. Dollie was a fun loving, caring and God fearing woman who made her home church at Good Shepherd Church of God in Pahokee, Florida. Dollie will forever remembered for her smile and caring heart that she showed everyone whom she met.

Dollie leaves fond memories with her children; Edward Ray “Jack” Mayo, III, Stefanie Aryn Mayo Bain, her sister; Lillian “Lee” Sutterfield and her husband Mark. Her loving grandchildren; Kenneth Earl Bain, Jason Allan Bain, Dominic Anthony Mayo and Wyatt Archer Mayo. Her nieces and nephews include; Dollynn Pettry Jeffers, Terria Sandford, Bertha Pettry Sutterfield Gilder, John E. Pettry, Jr, Mark Sutterfield, II, Aaron Sutterfield and Johnny Young along with many extended family members and church family.

Celebration of Dollie’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Church of God located at 1800 Bacom Point Road in Pahokee, Florida. Visitation for family and friends will be at the church on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dollie resting place is near her parents and brother in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Dollie’s celebration is entrusted with Akin-Davis Funeral Home – Clewiston.

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