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Kenneth Jay Richards, Sr.

Kenneth Jay Richards, Sr.

Jan 2, 2025

Kenneth Jay Richards Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 2, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. Born on April 30, 1952, in Stamford, Connecticut, Ken, or simply known as Itchy, lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and craftsmanship.

 Ken was the beloved son of Bruce T. Richards and Isabelle (Santora) Richards. He was preceded in death...

William M. Deichler

William M. Deichler

Jan 2, 2025

William M. Deichler (Bill) passed away suddenly and extraordinarily peacefully on the evening of January 2nd, 2025. At the time of his passing, he had dozed during one of his favorite past times, nightly streaming and binge watching with Judy, his adoring spouse.

 Bill was the last child and only son of William J. Deichler and Florence (Duffy) Deichler-Adams. He was...

Helena C Saenz

Helena C Saenz

Jan 2, 2025

Helena C. Saenz, 94, passed away January 2, 2025. Helena was born on May 3, 1930 in Bogota, Colombia to Heliodoro and Betzabe Castro.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 10AM to 1PM with a service to begin at 1PM Haisley Tribute Center 2041 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. Burial will follow at...

Kathleen Shawn Warbington

Kathleen Shawn Warbington

Dec 31, 2024

Kathleen Shawn Warbington died on December 31, 2024 in Vero Beach, FL, at age 73. Born January 12, 1951, in Blytheville, AR.

 Kathleen is survived by her brother, Bert John Warbington and wife, Lynda Warbington, and nieces Ashley and Lyndsey Warbington, of Nashville, TN, and son, Phillip “Jody” Herlein Jr and wife, Nicole Matoushek, of Saint Petersburg, FL. 

A Navy daughter, she...

Joe Hampton Butler

Joe Hampton Butler

Dec 31, 2024

Joe Hampton Butler

Joe Hampton Butler, 82, died December 31, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida.

Mr. Butler was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Prior to retirement, he was a Real Estate Agent and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Joe was a free spirited and outgoing person who enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a hardworking...

Yvonne McCall Selph

Yvonne McCall Selph

Dec 30, 2024

Yvonne McCall Selph

 Yvonne McCall Selph, 81, a resident of Zolfo Springs, died December 30, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

 Mrs. Selph was born in Brevard, North Carolina on July 27, 1943 to Austin & Bernice McCall. 

 Yvonne was a licensed practical nurse who had a heart for serving others.

 Survivors include her three children, Austin “Bo” (Judy) Selph of Zolfo Springs, FL; daughters,...

Ronda Lee Morse

Ronda Lee Morse

Dec 30, 2024

 Ronda Lee Morse, 80, died December 30, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Morse was born on December 25, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Lester and Lillian Mortemore. Ronda married Michael Rollin Morse on September 28, 1963. They lived in Toledo until they moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1977. Mike and Ronda owned and operated Safe Surf Skateboard Park from...

Frank Roy Mencik

Frank Roy Mencik

Dec 29, 2024

Frank R. Mencik, 91 of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024.

Mr. Mencik was born in Irvington, NJ on November 20, 1933 To Frank and Olga Mencik. 

After High School, Frank served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge from the Army as a Specialist Fifth Class. As a...

Spencer Burston Gilbert

Spencer Burston Gilbert

Dec 29, 2024

Spencer Burston Gilbert

Spencer Burston Gilbert, 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Port St. Lucie, FL.

Spencer was born to George and May Gilbert in 1928. He was a lifelong resident of St. Lucie County and a true Floridian.

Mr. Gilbert graduated from Fort Pierce High School. Spencer went to the University of Florida and then received his Juris Doctorate from...

Linda C. Bedard

Linda C. Bedard

Dec 28, 2024

Linda C. Bedard, 79, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away December 28, 2024. She was born in Waterbury, CT on April 6, 1945 to Ralph and Gloria (Van Horn) Devito.

A memorial mass was held on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at 9:30AM at St. Lucie Catholic Church. 

Michael A Gampolo

Michael A Gampolo

Dec 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Gampolo, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Michael passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on November 8, 1960, Michael lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. For 45 beautiful years, he was devoted to his wife, Joann...

Edward E Sumner

Edward E Sumner

Dec 27, 2024

Edward E. Sumner, affectionately known as Gene, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Palm Bay, Florida at the age of 77. Born on July 1, 1947, in Macon, Georgia, Gene embraced life with a passion that was as vibrant as the stories he loved to share.

 He was not only a devoted family man but also a man of deep...

James M Hicks

James M Hicks

Dec 26, 2024

James (Jim) Michael Hicks, age 70 passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 26, 2024. He was a devoted Husband, Father & "Papa". He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Deborah Hicks, his three daughters, Joanna Cunningham, Vanessa Brown, and Amberlyn Proulx. Also survived by his seven grandchildren, Kayla Suerth, Allyson Cunningham, Rylee Hicks, Dylan Brown,...

Bennie Hendrix Maxfield

Bennie Hendrix Maxfield

Dec 26, 2024

Bennie Hendrix Maxfield

Bennie Hendrix Maxfield, 90, gained her wings peacefully on December 26, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida surrounded by family.

She was born on March 7, 1934 to Benjamin and Rosalie Condon in Ocala, Florida. She would spend her life in Florida, settling down in Ft. Pierce, where she would raise her four children.

Prior to retirement, Bennie worked for Bellsouth...

Christine Paz

Christine Paz

Dec 25, 2024

Christine Paz

Christine Paz, 53, died December 25, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Paz was born on September 26, 1971 in Decatur, Indiana to Roberto & Josephine Gonzales.

Christine graduated from Westwood High School. She was a pension analyst for the City of Fort Pierce and was a member of San Juan Diego Pastoral Center. She loved shopping, getting her hair and...

Peter F. Bonna

Peter F. Bonna

Dec 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Peter Bonna

January 29, 1960 – December 25, 2024

Peter Bonna, a devoted father, grandfather, son, and friend, passed away peacefully at 10:20 P.M. on Christmas night, surrounded by love and prayer. His life was a journey marked by challenges, kindness, humor, and the transformative power of God’s grace.

Born on January 29, 1960, in Elmhurst, NY, Peter’s life...

Vincent F. Conti

Vincent F. Conti

Dec 25, 2024

Vincent “Vinny” Conti, 84 of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on December 25, 2024. Vinny was born in the Bronx, New York on April 6, 1940 to Vincenzo and Flora Conti, growing up alongside four brothers and two sisters. 

Vinny’s life was defined by hard work and a true love for family. Working as a police...

George J. Lyons, Jr

George J. Lyons, Jr

Dec 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of George J. Lyons Jr., known affectionately as Butch and Pops, who passed away peacefully at his home in Port St. Lucie, FL, on December 24, 2024, surrounded by beloved family. He was 78 years old.

Born on July 4, 1946, in Summit, NJ, to the late George...

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Dec 23, 2024

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams, 80, died December 23, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Williams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and resided in Vero Beach, Florida.

Joyce attended Dan McCarty High School. She was a homemaker who loved her pets and the beach. 

Survivors include her husband of 61years, Phillip Williams of Fort Pierce, FL; son, John Williams of Gainesville, GA; daughter, Phyllis Christman...

Elizabeth A. McDavid

Elizabeth A. McDavid

Dec 22, 2024

Elizabeth A. McDavid

Elizabeth A. McDavid, 69, died December 22, 2024 in fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. McDavid was born in Long Island, New York on March 9, 1955 to Francis & Alice Mooney.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis McDavid, parents, Francis & Alice Mooney, and brother, Thomas Mooney. 

Services: A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025...