Merritt Funeral Home-Brooksville

born on November 11, 1945, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Dade City to Effie "Irene" and Charles H. Batten Sr., Charlotte grew up in the Spring Lake community and later resided in Dade City. She was the beloved wife of 40 years to Theodore "Ted" Kiefer; cherished mother of Joseph (Condisa) Welbourn, Robert (Courtnee) Welbourn, and Theodore "Teddy" Kiefer Jr.; loving stepmother of Emily (Eli) Bourie and Kyle (Marcy) Kiefer; and sister of Charles "Buddy" Batten, predeceased John Batten, Shirley Price, predeceased Robert Batten, Wayne Batten, and William "Dale" Batten; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 4. Charlotte is preceded in death...

Christine Betty Singer Whatley, 95, a resident of Brooksville, FL, went to be with the Lord, February 15, 2023. She was born June 24, 1927 in Reading, PA, the daughter of William Singer and Marguerite Davis Singer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Archie; her son, David; her brother, Donald; and her sisters, Gloria Weeks and Marilyn Renfroe. Christine was a 1945 graduate of Hernando High School where she was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. Christine is survived by her son, Richard (Ramona) Whatley of Brooksville; her daughter, Gayle (Woodrow) Coleman of Mount Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Stephen Whatley, Jennifer (Danny) Hansel, and Timothy...

Survived by husband, Terry; children, Tina, Gene, Bill, and James.

81, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born and raised in Tampa, FL. She was a wonderful wife, mother and awesome Nana. She is survived by son, Todd McAlister (Kim); daughter, Trisha Goble; brother, Larry Council; grandchildren, Amanda, Austin and Mitchel. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Merritt Funeral Home, 2 S Lemon Ave, Brooksville, FL.

Celebration of Life, 11am, December 10, 2022, W Citrus Elks Lodge. MERRITT

Services 12:30pm December 2, 2022 Florida National. MERRITT

Gathering 12pm, Service 2pm, November 17, 2022 at MERRITT FH Brooksville Chapel.

Gathering 1pm, Service 2pm, November 10, 2022 at The Rock Church. MERRITT FH

Service 10am, October 19, 2022 at Florida National. MERRITT FH

Visit 1pm, Service 2pm, Monday, October 17, 2022 at MERRITT FH Brooksville Chapel.

Allen D. Montag, 93, of Floral City, FL, died peacefully on October 4, 2022 at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit in Lecanto, FL. A native of Cabot, PA, he was born on June 23, 1929 to Elmer H. and Frieda (Ziesler) Montag. Raised with three sisters, Allen attended The Old School House until 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Butler High School. He later moved to Florida in 1987. Allen worked as a master machinist and a farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany as a radio operator, and was one of a few who was still skilled in the use of Morse Code. Allen was also the last charter member of VFW Post 7122, founded December of 1992 in Floral City, FL....

Survived by daughter Diane Montag Rigos and son Rodney Montag; grands. MERRITT FH

87, of Brooksville, Florida went to be the Lord on October 4, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family. Beannie was born August 23, 1935, she and her twin sister Ruby were adopted at the age of 13, by Mel & Inga Heyerly of Fresno, California. Beannie earned a degree at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California in 1955 before meeting her husband Tee Wheeles. They were married for 28 years when Tee suddenly passed away in 1985. They raised five children together. They built and operated the A&W Root Beer Drive-in, opening in 1966, and served Brooksville delicious hamburgers for nearly 20 years. They employed countless high school students and...

Survived by children Lisa, Ron and Jeff; grandchildren.

Survived: son Michael Jr.; brother Thomas; loving family. MERRITT

Survived: husband, Kenneth; children, Andrew, Matthew, Heather; grands. MERRITT

Service 1pm, Gathering 2pm, October 8, 2022 at MERRITT FH Brooksville.

Service 12:30pm September 22, 2022 at FL National Cemetery.

Survived by wife, Karen; sons, Kenneth (Heidi), David, Gary; grands. MERRITT FH

Survived by significant other, Nancy King; son, Murray Jr.; grands. MERRITT FH

Survived by wife, Bonnie; sons, Charles and Christopher; grand.