Obituaries

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Donald Ray Porter

Donald Ray Porter

Dec 2, 2024

Donald R. Porter

Donald R. Porter, 88, died December 2, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Porter was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born on September 19, 1936 to George Jesse & Ivy Marie Porter.

Donald graduated from Dan Mc Carty High School. He attended The University of Florida where he played football and baseball. He also played semi-pro...

Diane Susie Ramsey Gates

Diane Susie Ramsey Gates

Dec 1, 2024

Diane Susie Ramsey Gates, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 10th, 1947 in Lafayette, IN. She was 77 years old.

 Diane was a devoted Christian whose faith was the foundation of her life. Her favorite saying was, “I love Jesus!” She...

Ronald Seelinger

Ronald Seelinger

Dec 1, 2024

Ronald Seelinger

Ronald Seelinger, 75, died December 1, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Seelinger was born on November 7, 1949 to D.R. & Margaret Seelinger in Burlington, North Carolina. He moved to Florida in 1962. 

Ronald was a Westwood High School teacher for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, NASCAR, watching soccer, watching the History channel, but most of all spending...

Karen E. Summerlin

Karen E. Summerlin

Nov 30, 2024

Karen E. Summerlin 

Karen E. Summerlin, 69, died November 30, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Summerlin was born on February 22, 1955 to Charlie & Betty Busbin in Ocilla, Georgia.

Karen attended Okeechobee High School and worked at Dale Cassen’s School. She enjoyed fishing, cleaning up the Indian River, gardening, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Margaret Debra Ann "Deb" Neufeld

Margaret Debra Ann "Deb" Neufeld

Nov 29, 2024

Margaret Debra Ann Neufeld 

Margaret Debra Ann “Deb” Neufeld, 71, died November 29, 2024 in Hutchinson Island, Florida.

Deb was the youngest of four children adopted from birth by Dr. Otto J. Neufeld and his wife Anabel Fredericka Bulpitt Neufeld. Born in Inglewood, CA, she was reared in a rather fabulous home at 3030 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, CA 91206. Both...

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Padrick

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Padrick

Nov 28, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Padrick, 73, died November 28, 2024. Tommy was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on September 11, 1951 to Charles and Lillian Padrick. Tommy grew up playing little league and fishing the St. Lucie River.

Tommy graduated from Dan McCarty High School in 1969 where he was part of FFA. Tommy worked for St. Lucie typewriter and Winn-Dixie before...

James David Neill

James David Neill

Nov 28, 2024

James David Neill

  A devoted husband, father, brother, son, friend, farmer, cowboy, practical jokester, protector, mentor, Leukemia survivor, and undoubtedly a true southern gentleman, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2024. 

 James David Neill was born to Roy and Mary Sue Neill on December 27, 1954, and was a well-known and loved lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. David shared his...

Michael E. Easom

Michael E. Easom

Nov 26, 2024

Michael "Mike" Ellison Easom was born on August 22, 1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Raymond and Madeline Easom. Sadly, he passed away at age 78 on November 26, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice, finding peace at last.

He is survived by his wife Linda; Christopher and Crissy Easom of Hobe Sound and their children Riley, Averi, and Brody; and Adam and...

Gloria D. Lockridge

Gloria D. Lockridge

Nov 25, 2024

Gloria D. Lockridge

Gloria D. Lockridge, 76, died on November 25, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 

Mrs. Lockridge was born on January 7, 1948 to Fred & Etta Robinson. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Gloria graduated from Lincoln Park Academy, Class of 66’, Tennessee State University (Undergraduate, 1970), and Florida A&M University (Graduate, 1976)

Prior to retirement, she was...

Joanne Claire Willenbacher

Joanne Claire Willenbacher

Nov 25, 2024

Joanne Claire Willenbacher

April 24, 1963 - November 25, 2024

Joanne Claire Willenbacher, 61, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on November 25, 2024. Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in October 2020, Joanne fought the disease with everything she had over the last 4 years. After a difficult battle, Joanne passed away peacefully with her children and cherished family by her side.

Joanne grew...

Clara A. "Garby" Rice

Clara A. "Garby" Rice

Nov 25, 2024

Clara A. Rice

Clara A. “Garby” Rice, 92, died November 25, 2024 in Stuart, Florida.

Mrs. Rice was born on December 19, 1931 to Clarence & Thelma Oldham in Walden, New York and she moved to Florida from Connecticut in 1996.

Clara loved crossword puzzles, playing cards, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Red...

Esther Gloria Rodriguez

Esther Gloria Rodriguez

Nov 25, 2024

Esther Gloria Rodriguez, born on April 9, 1939, in Lares, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on November 25,2024, under the care of Calvary Care hospice in Bronx, NY. She was a cherished matriarch whose warmth and love touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Esther was a family-oriented person who made everyone feel welcomed in her home, especially during the...

Martha Lorraine Harris

Martha Lorraine Harris

Nov 24, 2024

Martha Harris 

Martha Lorraine Harris, 82, affectionately known as "Nannie," passed away peacefully on November 24 in the wonderful care of the team at the Treasure Coast Hospice Lynch Pavilion in Fort Pierce, Fla., after a six-month battle with cancer.

Born to Rea and Ethel Johnston on Veterans Day, November 11, 1942, at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Mo., Martha spent...

Anand Bisnathsing

Anand Bisnathsing

Nov 22, 2024

Anand Bisnathsing 

Anand “Andy” Bisnathsing, died November 22, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mr. Bisnathsing was born in New York, New York and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Andy enjoyed music and martial arts.

Survivors include his mother, Ulna Roc; father, Satyanand Bisnauthsing; brothers, Raja Anand and Aashiq Bisnathsing; spouse, Laverne Seow and daughter, Analei Bisnathsing.

Wendell Steven Fountain

Wendell Steven Fountain

Nov 21, 2024

Wendell Steven Fountain

Wendell Steven Fountain, 70, died November 21, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Fountain was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Wendell retired as a supervisor from the St Lucie County Landfill after 25 years of dedicated service. His coworkers were part of his extended family. He worked as a heavy machine operator all of his life, which his...

Arthur "Artie" Gorman

Arthur "Artie" Gorman

Nov 20, 2024

Arthur "Artie" Gorman, born on January 13, 1947, in New York, NY, left us peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Artie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by laughter, love, and devotion to those nearest to his heart.

 As a concrete mason, Artie skillfully shaped his surroundings, leaving behind a legacy in the hearts of all...

Gary Lee Thompson

Gary Lee Thompson

Nov 20, 2024

Gary Lee Thompson, born on February 21, 1953, in Greensboro, NC, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Port St. Lucie. 

As a warehouse manager for Encore Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Gary dedicated his career to his work, embodying the values of diligence and commitment. 

Beyond his professional achievements, he was cherished for his vibrant spirit. His love for karaoke would light...

Neville Pinnock

Neville Pinnock

Nov 17, 2024

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Neville Livingston Pinnock, a man whose life epitomized unwavering strength, boundless love, and relentless dedication. Born on March 10, 1950, in St. Andrew, Jamaica, to the late Ignatius Pinnock and Myrtle Scott, Neville’s journey from humble beginnings to a life of significance and legacy is a celebration of resilience...

Rosenda E. Perez

Rosenda E. Perez

Nov 17, 2024

Rosenda Eudoxia Perez, 84, de Port St. Lucie, FL falleció junto a sus seres queridos en November 17, 2024.

Rosenda nació en Niquero, Cuba, el 1 de marzo de 1940, hija de Eufemio Salustiano Pérez y Elba Inés Jerez. Contrajo matrimonió con Antonio Fernández en su ciudad natal en el año 1961. 

Formó parte de la Iglesia Adventista Hispana de Port St....

William E. Broestler

William E. Broestler

Nov 16, 2024

William Edward Broestler passed away November 16, 2024. He was born May 7, 1936 in New York. 

A memorial service will be held to honor his memory on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 2PM to 3PM at the Church of the Nativity 1151 SW Del Rio Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953.