Obituaries

Jul 17, 2026

John Samuel Evans passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026 with his wife Kathy and daughters Kathy Jean and Annie Lou at his side.

Sam was born in Norfolk, VA on March 23, 1939 and primarily grew up there. His father was a U.S. Coast Guard officer, and his family moved every few years, but there was always time in Norfolk...

Jul 14, 2026

Robin Leigh Kicklighter, 69, of Hutchinson Island, Florida passed away on July 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 12, 1957, in Decatur, Georgia, Robin was a free spirit from the beginning. She was a bright light who never met a stranger and filled every room she entered with warmth, laughter, and love.

Robin, the second oldest...

Jul 13, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Mark C. Schug on July 13th, 2026, at the age of 78.

Mark was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, colleague, and community member. Born in Minneapolis on December 23rd, 1947, Mark was the youngest of four. In his youth he worked alongside his siblings and parents in their family-owned...

Jul 17, 2026

Mary Baum, formerly of Enfield and Somers CT passed away peacefully with her husband at her side in Saint Lucie, Florida on July 17, 2026. She was born in Mansfield, OH on July 9,1940 to Andrew and Mary Kovach (Miles). She moved with her family to Tiffin, OH in 1951 where she graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1958....

Jul 16, 2026

Steve Shepherd, 68, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully.

Born on June 3, 1958, in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, Steve was the son of Fred and Marie Shepherd. He later made Fort Pierce, Florida, his home.

Steve dedicated 39 years of his life to Loving Care Child Development Center, where he was known for his kindness, dependability, and genuine care for the children,...

Jul 15, 2026

Peggy Davis, of Fort Pierce, Florida, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the comforting sounds of her favorite hymns.

Peggy is survived by the love of her life, Clint Jones, whose unwavering devotion brought her immeasurable joy.

She also leaves behind her beloved children, Vernon W. Davis...

Jul 13, 2026

David Mahaffey, 69, of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026, following a complicated medical course. He was born on November 28, 1956, and lived a life marked by love, kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

On May 25, 1994, David married the love of his life, Eveline Mahaffey. Together they built a life filled...

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

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...

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 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...

Jul 6, 2026

Joseph Michael Jahn (Joe), 62, died on July 6, 2026, at the Port Saint Lucie, Florida home of his best friends, after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of incurable cancer. Joe was born on March 19, 1964. He lived in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey until the age of 8, when he moved to Port Saint Lucie with his...

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

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 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,...