Obituaries

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Edith Johns Burney

Edith Johns Burney

Jul 26, 2025

Edith Johns Burney, 97, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born in Palatka, Florida, Mrs. Burney was a longtime resident of Fort Pierce. She retired from Bernard Egan & Co., where she worked with dedication and pride. A devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church, Edith’s life was centered around her faith, her church, and serving others....

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Edwards

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Edwards

Jul 24, 2025

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Edwards

James Edwards, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on May 19, 1966, in Vero Beach, FL, to Jerry Edwards and Marjorie Bass. He passed away on July 24, 2025, at his home in Okeechobee, FL.

Jimmy attended Vero Beach High School and proudly served in the United States Army. He went on to build a 25-year career as...

Douglas McArthur Hamilton

Douglas McArthur Hamilton

Jul 24, 2025

Douglas McArthur “Papa Doug” Hamilton passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Born on March 11, 1943, in Madison County, Florida, to J.C. and Pearl Hamilton, Doug lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.

Though born in Madison County, he spent most of his life in Winter Beach before eventually settling in...

Darrell Lew Green

Darrell Lew Green

Jul 23, 2025

Darrell Lew Green passed away on July 23, 2025. Just one day after his 66th birthday.

Darrell was born and raised in Fort Pierce. Darrell had three siblings, Rhonda Gay, Frank ‘Chipper’ Green, Robert Green and one half-brother Larry

Green. He grew up working on cars and being surrounded by family. Darrell met the love of his life in 1977 while working...

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams

Jul 22, 2025

Brenda Williams, 83, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Brenda was born on March 10, 1942, in Darby, Pennsylvania. She attended Ridley Park High School and remained close to her roots throughout her life. Brenda married David Williams on September 9, 1972; though they later divorced in 1990,

Brenda was known for her love of the beach...

Rafael Ernesto Valenzuela

Rafael Ernesto Valenzuela

Jul 22, 2025

Rafael “Ralph” Valenzuela Rafael “Ralph” Valenzuela, 62, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Born in Queens, New York, Ralph later moved from Sunrise, Florida to Port St. Lucie in 2005, where he made a loving home with his family. A self-employed web designer, Ralph was known for his creativity and hardworking nature.

Ralph was a devoted family...

Juan De Dios Acosta Nunez

Juan De Dios Acosta Nunez

Jul 22, 2025

Juan De Dios Acosta Nunez, 79, passed away on July 22, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM with a service to follow at 10:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Burial will follow White City Cemetery.

Juan De Dios Acosta Núñez, falleció a la edad de 79 años en Fort...

Jean Ann Alley

Jean Ann Alley

Jul 21, 2025

Jean Ann Alley was born on September 14, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Leland and Audrey Byers. Her father was in the Navy and she often spoke of enjoying her life growing up as a “Navy Brat”, never losing her sense of deep patriotism instilled in her. Jean is survived by two of her daughters, Angela and Jennifer, her 3...

Gale R. Klostermann

Gale R. Klostermann

Jul 20, 2025

Gale Klostermann, 72, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born on May 5, 1953, in Woodbury, New Jersey, to Lewis and Rita Lawrence, Gale later made Fort Pierce her home. She earned her associate’s degree and went on to serve as a substitute teacher, specializing in music and special education. She also worked as the office manager...

Wayne H. Smith

Wayne H. Smith

Jul 20, 2025

Wayne Howard Smith of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Whitesboro, New York, passed away on July 20th, 2025. Wayne was born in Utica, New York, on September 29, 1934, to the late Howard and Grace Smith. After graduating from Bryant College in 1954, he joined the family business, Smith’s Laundry and Dry Cleaners, Inc., in Utica, New York, where he...

George A. Wiggin

George A. Wiggin

Jul 19, 2025

George A. Wiggin, 90, died on July 19, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Wiggin was born in Dover, New Hampshire and moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1966. George was a veteran of the US Navy. Prior to retirement, he worked in the Clerk of Courts Office and the Property Appraiser’s Office for over 20 years.

George was known for his sense...

Robert Allen Koch

Robert Allen Koch

Jul 18, 2025

Robert Allen “Bob” Koch, age 57, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Born on December 6, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late Lawrance J. Koch and Jane Ann Koch. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Koch, his stepbrothers, Greg Deardorf and Dave Deardorf, and his stepmother, Bernadette “Jane” Koch....

Lauren (Tetsworth) Dorland Sheridan-Greenberg

Lauren (Tetsworth) Dorland Sheridan-Greenberg

Jul 17, 2025

Lauren Dorland Sheridan-GreenbergApril 12, 1951 – July 17, 2025

Lauren Dorland Sheridan-Greenberg passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida, surrounded by love. She was born on April 12, 1951, in East Chicago, Indiana, to William and Arlene Tetsworth.

Lauren lived a vibrant and creative life. While residing in New York, she embraced her artistic spirit as both an...

Marjorie "Faye" Rhodes

Marjorie "Faye" Rhodes

Jul 17, 2025

Faye Rhodes of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1934 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Roger and Doris Miltier.

Faye was raised in a loving home with many extended family in the local area that shaped the importance of family. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to work...

Joseph Gibeley

Joseph Gibeley

Jul 16, 2025

Joseph Gibeley of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed peacefully into eternal life on July 16, 2025, with his beloved wife of 33 years, Dawn, by his side. He was 70 years old and faced cancer with remarkable courage and strength.

Born on September 8, 1954, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Joseph, known lovingly as Joey, grew up surrounded by the deep bonds of...

Mildred Mercedes Caldwell

Mildred Mercedes Caldwell

Jul 15, 2025

Mildred Mercedes Caldwell passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Stuart, Florida. She was a longtime resident of Florida. Born on February 3, 1929, in Kingston, St. Andrew, Jamaica, Mildred was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Henrietta Thomas. She was the second child and the first daughter in their family.

Mildred attended Shortwood Elementary and High School...

Maria Del Carmen Gonzalez "Mita"

Maria Del Carmen Gonzalez "Mita"

Jul 13, 2025

Maria Del Carmen Gonzalez, lovingly known as “Mita,” passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was 63 years old.

Born on September 23, 1961, in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Mita built a life rooted in compassion, resilience, and devotion to family. She later moved to Connecticut, where she graduated from Bassick High School, and went...

Sal Conti

Sal Conti

Jul 13, 2025

Sal Conti passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 90 years old.

Born on November 23, 1934, Sal lived a life full of devotion, to his family, his work, his country, and his community. On September 21, 1958, he married the love of his life, Connie. For 67 years, they shared an...

Diana Lynn Williams

Diana Lynn Williams

Jul 11, 2025

Diana Lynn Williams Diana Lynn Williams, 67, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Born on June 30, 1958, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Diana was the daughter of Marion and Myrtle Rockhold. In 1988, she made Fort Pierce her home, where she built a life centered on family, creativity, and kindness.

For 15 years, Diana worked at Target, where...

Joseph F. Cicalese

Joseph F. Cicalese

Jul 9, 2025

Joseph Cicalese, 67, died July 9, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Services are private.