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Carol Hutchison Wyatt

Carol Hutchison Wyatt

Jan 14, 2025

Carol Hutchison Wyatt, a beloved figure in journalism, passed away peacefully at Tradition Hospital on Tuesday night. Born in Indiana, Hutch carried with her the Hoosier Can Do Sprit, always embodying a “can-do” attitude. Fluent in all of the Romance languages, Carol skillfully used them throughout her distinguished career, notably during her coverage of the 1984 Olympics.

 Her passion for journalism...

Ann M. DiFrancesco

Ann M. DiFrancesco

Jan 14, 2025

Ann M. DiFrancesco (aka Anna, aka Nina) was born in 1919 in her parents’ house at 123rd Street, Manhattan, NYC. She passed away peacefully with family present on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. As she had always wanted, she was in her own bed in her own home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ann was 105 years old.

 She is survived by her...

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Jan 13, 2025

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Germaine Felicia DuBois, 77, died January 13, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. DuBois was born on February 10, 1947 to Melvin & Maude DuBois. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Germaine loved line dancing, drinking Bloody Mary’s but most of all being a mom. 

Survivors include her daughter, Chastity Hamrick of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Shane Bowman...

Betty E. Davis

Betty E. Davis

Jan 11, 2025

Betty E. Davis

Betty E. Davis, 96, died on January 11, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Davis Was born in Washington D.C. on June 7, 1928, to William & Anne Estelle Walker.

Betty moved to Fort Pierce in 1971 and worked as an assistant to Edward Link at Link Port Foundation, Ebners Travel Trailer Mart, Lawyers Title, Barker Airconditioning. Betty became a...

Perfecto Flores Jacobo

Perfecto Flores Jacobo

Jan 11, 2025

Perfecto Flores Jacobo, 85 passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025.

Norisha C Jumadeen

Norisha C Jumadeen

Jan 9, 2025

Norisha “Elsie” Jumadeen, 77, died January 9, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

 Mrs. Jumadeen was born on December 29, 1947 in Trinidad and Tobago to Elvira & Lochan Bello.

 Being the eldest, she became a mother figure to many in the family. Her kind and loving ways touched many. She was very dedicated to her husband and worked very hard with...

Harry Michael Terreri

Harry Michael Terreri

Jan 8, 2025

Harry Michael Terreri was known to most as Michael, to some as Kelly, and to all as a witty, kind, and compassionate soul. He was born in New Jersey on November 3, 1942, and lived out his childhood in Cedar Knolls with his parents, Amerigo (Harry) and Elizabeth, and his older brother Paul. Michael was a little leaguer, an altar...

Robert Dale Hanes

Robert Dale Hanes

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Dale Hanes

Robert Dale Hanes, 90, died January 8, 2025 at home in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Hanes was born on September 28, 1934 to Alva & Mary Hanes in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he served as superintendent for Willard Ohio Water Treatment for 25 years. He earned the Operator Meritorious Service Award...

Betty Jean Chambley

Betty Jean Chambley

Jan 8, 2025

Betty Jean Chambley

Betty Jean Chambley, 93, died January 8, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mrs. Chambley was born on November 10, 1931, to L.J. & Mozelle Hill in Montezuma, Georgia. She moved to Fort Pierce in the early 50’s. 

Betty Jean was a lifelong member of Orange Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 25 years and was the...

Doris F. Rebert

Doris F. Rebert

Jan 7, 2025

Doris B. Rebert, 103, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Port St. Lucie, FL, where she had been residing for the last five years. She was a long-time resident of rural Westminster MD, where she was born on April 23, 1921. She was the daughter of the late J. Elwood Brehm and Evelyn...

Richard Melvin Rode

Richard Melvin Rode

Jan 7, 2025

Richard Melvin Rode 

Richard Melvin “Ric” Rode, 68, died January 7, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Rode was born on August 7, 1956 to Ralph & Gloria Rode in Chardon, Ohio. 

Ric enjoyed diving, fishing, boating, and watching T.V. He was one-of-a-kind, always so thoughtful, loving, supportive, and quirky. He always kept in touch with his daughters, Dawn & Pam and so...

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo

Jan 7, 2025

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, at the age of 74. Born on July 15, 1950, in Newark, New Jersey, Anthony lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and love for his family

Anthony’s life experiences were further enriched by his service in the Navy, an accomplishment he cherished deeply and held...

Margarita Robert

Margarita Robert

Jan 6, 2025

Margarita Robert, 85, passed away peacefully January 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

Margarita was born to Eugenio and Providenci (D’Arce) Cardona on July 1, 1939 in Puerto Rico. 

She will be forever missed by her beloved children, Elizabeth (Robert) DeJesus, Jose R. Robert, and John D. Robert, and Joseph A. Robert. Nothing gave Margarita more joy than...

Patricia J Weronik

Patricia J Weronik

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia J. Weronik (Tortorella), 83, born June 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, resided in Port St. Lucie, FL, and died January 5, 2025, at the hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Patricia was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Richard M. Weronik, her brothers Donald and Jerry, her sister Phylis, and her parents Dominic and Helen. Patricia...

Donald Frazier

Donald Frazier

Jan 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Frazier, 65, of Kissimmee, Florida, on January 4, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Don managed his illness with strength and grace and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his...

Mark F. Ball

Mark F. Ball

Jan 3, 2025

Mark Ball, 62, died on January 3, 2025  in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Donations to help defray funeral expenses may be made to Community Services, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.  

Jacob Charles Kelsey Ooton

Jacob Charles Kelsey Ooton

Jan 3, 2025

Jacob Charles Kelsey Ooton

Jacob Charles Kelsey Ooton, 43, died January 3, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Jacob was born on July 23, 1981 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Maria Rae Kelsey. 

Jacob was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed reading, art, and spending time with his family. He loved his children more than anything in the world. He...

Barbara Jeanne Hendershot

Barbara Jeanne Hendershot

Jan 3, 2025

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Jeanne Hendershot, who went to be with her Sweetheart on January 3, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on November 27, 1934 to Fred and Lucille Blethen. 

She was the oldest of their 5 children. She was the loving...

Randall "Doc" Stephens

Randall "Doc" Stephens

Jan 3, 2025

Randall "Doc" Stephens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was born on June 27, 1962, in Vero Beach, Florida. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family.

Doc was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce. He enjoyed riding bulls in the high school rodeo circuit. As an adult he spent 20 years...

Clarence F. "Tom" Hall, Jr.

Clarence F. "Tom" Hall, Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Clarence F. Hall, Jr.

Clarence F. “Tom” Hall, Jr., 85, died January 3, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Hall was born on September 25, 1939 to Clarence & Ann Hall in Troy, New York and moved to Florida in 1979.

Tom was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed deer hunting, snowmobiling, skeet and sporting clay shooting, loved politics, Western movies-especially...