Obituaries

Jul 11, 2026

Betty B. Akins was born in 1932, at home, in Bulloch County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Pleasant B. and Daisy Brannen and the youngest of the 14 children.

After graduating from Statesboro High School, she attended Georgia Southern College, graduating in 1953. She spent her first year teaching in Vidalia, Georgia, and was married to Jones Akins in January...

Jun 28, 2026

Brenda Jones went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Brenda was a woman of deep faith who loved the Lord and cherished her family. She devoted over 30 years of service to the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) and, spent nine years as a school teacher, touching the lives of many students through her...

Jul 5, 2026

Yenifer Ramirez, 32, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born on August 22, 1993, in Guatemala, Yenifer was the beloved daughter of Roberto Ramirez and Marina Robles. She moved to Fort Pierce, Florida, in 1996, where she made her home and built a life centered around her family.

Yenifer enjoyed going out to eat, working out, and spending...

Jul 12, 2026

Jean Guy Gagnon, 88, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born on February 18, 1938, in St. Foy, Quebec, Canada, Jean was the son of Andre Gagnon and Genevieve Roy. He made Fort Pierce his home in 1956, where he built a life defined by hard work, generosity, and a deep commitment to his community.

Jean was...

Jun 24, 2026

Robert (Bob) James Ryan died on June 24, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born on November 13, 1942 in Queens, New York and married Ellen Kerstein Ryan on December 31, 1991.

Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Ellen; sons, Michael Ryan, Scott Ryan and wife, Laurie Ryan of Lorton, Virginia, James Ryan and wife, Bernadette Ryan,...

Jul 12, 2026

Mary Lisa Yates, 60, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.Mary was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially fishing, caring for her flowers, traveling, and shopping. She treasured time with her family and those she loved and will be remembered for her caring heart, warm...

Jul 12, 2026

Peter William Ditta, 84, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Peter later made Fort Pierce his home in 1994. A graduate of Monessen High School, he was a devoted man of faith and an active member of Midway Road Baptist Church in Fort Pierce and First United Methodist Church in Port St....

Jul 12, 2026

Antoinette Vachon was born on June 21, 1935 in Armagh, Province of Quebec, Canada. She was the sixth of 13 children born to Georges Langlois and Marie Cadrin. Her siblings are Jeannette, Cécile, Leopold, Georges-Nerée, Aline, Oscar, André, Madeleine, Lucien, Benoit, Alphonse, and Marcel. She immigrated to the United States in 1955 to work as a candy dipper in her...

Jul 11, 2026

Gary Lee Price, 86, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and compassion. Gary spent his early years in Salem, Indiana, before moving to Fort Pierce, Florida, in 1972, where he built a life centered on family, friendships, and his faith. 

He proudly served in the Air Force Reserve and carried that spirit of...

Jul 6, 2026

Marilyn Wright, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born on October 26, 1937, in Port Huron, Michigan, to George and Ruth Miller.

Marilyn dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse at River District Hospital in St. Clair, Michigan. Her compassion, kindness, and commitment to helping those...

Jul 5, 2026

Christine Cecilia Digiacomo, 62, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born on December 17, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut, Christine was the beloved daughter of Richard Daley and Cecilia Sue Perreault. She later made her home in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Christine worked as a hairdresser. She found happiness in life's simple pleasures, especially spending time at the beach and...

Jul 2, 2026

Judy Anne Gardner, age 87, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.

Judy was born on April 2, 1939, in Rutland, Vermont. She grew up in Cooperstown, New York, where she developed the strong work ethic, kindness, and determination that defined her life.

She attended Syracuse University before beginning her career as a medical secretary, where she became...

Jul 2, 2026

Jun 30, 2026

Thomas Reed Golden, Jr. went home to Jesus on June 30, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father and Pop-Pop. A life-long resident of Fort Pierce, “Reed,” was married to his high school sweetheart, Helen, for 39 wonderful years.

Together they raised five amazing children – Tommy (Joy), Rebecca (Chris), Sarah, Lorie, and Jessica (Zach).

Seven grandchildren – Maxwell, Avery, Colton, Eli,...

Jun 29, 2026

Gary D. Charles Sr. of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Gary was born in McVeigh, KY on July 25, 1941. He was the son of the late, Earl Thomas and Eunice Lillian Coleman Charles.

After graduation, Gary moved to Dayton, Ohio and worked at Paddock Pontiac where he became the youngest parts manager in Southeastern Ohio. Later...

Jun 29, 2026

Richard V. Grubb, DDS passed away on June 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Brigitte Grubb (nee Larisch), devoted father of Marcus Grubb and his wife Kysa (nee Rowe) and his dear grandson Noah Grubb, who brought him immeasurable joy and was a source of pride.

Born on March 27, 1946, Richard was the son of...

Jun 28, 2026

Mary Janis Rapier Brown, 91, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Winter Park, Florida, surrounded by her family.

Janis was born on March 14, 1935, in Owensboro, Kentucky, the first child of Aloysius and Henrietta Rapier. She was raised in Louisville, Kentucky and attended Sacred Heart Academy, where she met her high school sweetheart, Anthony “Tony” Brown. She went...

Jun 27, 2026

Oscar Rolando Palacios Gonzalez, 66, died June 27, 2026 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Services:  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM with a service to start at 6:00 PM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.  

Jun 26, 2026

Betsysusan Blethen Currie passed away on June 26, 2026 peacefully in the company of her family.

She was youngest of 3 daughters born to Otis Blethan and Clara Getchel in Plainville, Conn. She lived a life full of adventure, creativity and gratitude. She was a Yale graduate and on the original Respiratory therapists (1968). She served her church and community in...

Jun 25, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Lyman, 81, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born on May 12, 1945, in Providence, Rhode Island, Jerry lived a life defined by service, achievement, curiosity, and generosity. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967, including service in South Korea, and was honorably discharged.

Following his...