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Kay E. Culbertson
Apr 14, 2017
Kay E. Culbertson, 64, passed away on April 14, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Kay was born in Honolulu Hawaii on July 21, 1952. Being born into a Coast Guard family her parents were stationed in several locations finally settling in Fort Pierce in 1962. Kay touched everyone she met in a very special way. She was a wonderful, unique...
Myriam Martinez Otero
Apr 13, 2017
Myriam Martinez Otero On this day we come together to remember a very special woman who has left her mark on each and every one of our hearts, Mrs. Myriam Martinez Otero. She was a wife, a sister, a daughter, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt and a loved one by so many. She had a smile that would illuminate...
Raye Cox
Apr 12, 2017
A member of one of the first families to settle North Florida, Raye was the daughter of Robert and Jessie Jones. Raye left this earth with grace and peace on April 12th, 2017. She leaves behind her brother John W. Jones (Connie), her daughters Derenda Bialy (Bob) and Charlene Crowe (Dick), two grandchildren George Ruding III (Rebecca) and Caroline McGuire...
Raymond Allan King
Apr 12, 2017
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Allan King, 56. He passed away suddenly on April 12, 2017. He was born in Fullerton, CA and lived in Ft. Pierce most of his life. He owned and operated “Raymond Kings Lawn Service” for 20 years and pursued his passion of Gem Stones, creating a second business...
Barbara Baker Platts
Apr 11, 2017
Barbara Baker Platts passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida, surrounded by her family. She was born in Orlando in 1933, and moved to Fort Pierce in the sixth grade where she met her husband of 64 years, Norman W. Platts. She was a graduate of Fort Pierce High School class of 1951 and attended the...
David Lafayette Waldron
Apr 9, 2017
David Lafayette Waldron David Lafayette Waldron was born October 16,1922 to Jesse and Eliza Waldron in Highlands County, FL. Preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Waldron, daughter, Linda Lauderbough sisters, Alma Porterfield Whitman and Martha Julie Speight. Living sisters, Wilma W. Coulter, Dorothy W. Whitener, and Pat W. Cooper. Grandchildren, Lisa and Amy. Many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He...
Morris Wesley Beams Sr.
Apr 7, 2017
Morris Beams, 78, died April 7, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Beams was born in Mountain Ash, Kentucky to George and Lelia Beams. Grew up on a farm with his parents, 2 younger brothers and grandparents. He completed 8th grade at Mountain Ash Elementary School. His parents moved to Whitley City, Kentucky where he started high school. He graduated...
Jose N. Aviles Sr
Apr 7, 2017
Jose Nazario Aviles, Sr., 80, passed away April 7, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Aviles has spent many years in Florida coming from New York. He has lived in Port Saint Lucie, Florida for 3 years. Survivors include; wife, Olinda C. Aviles of Miami, Florida; daughter, Sonia Palacios; sons, Jose Aviles of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Juan Palacios of...
Carroll B. Cardin
Apr 6, 2017
Carroll Bates Cardin, 84, passed away April 6, 2017 in Ocala, Florida. Mr. Cardin came to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1957; he retired to Virginia in 2003 and moved to Ocala, Florida in 2013. Creed, Carroll, and Jimmy started Cardin and Son’s Floor Covering in the 1950’s; he retired from the family business in 2003. He enjoyed his mountain home...
Jimmie Howard Slone
Apr 5, 2017
Jimmie Howard Slone, age 81, passed away on April 5, 2017 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Ft. Pierce. Mr. Slone was born in Elkhorn City, KY and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1960. He was a member of Southside Christian Church, avid University of Kentucky basketball fan, and enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and fishing. Survivors include his sons; Rick (Lynn) Slone...
Dennis "Ben" Kay
Apr 4, 2017
Dennis “Ben” Kay, 67, died April 4, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Kay was born in Hamilton, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie 26 years ago coming from Fort Lauderdale. Ben was an automotive mechanic and had a lifelong passion for car racing. He was very social and loved to be with his friends. Survivors include his wife...
Sherrick Thomas
Apr 3, 2017
Sherrick Thomas, 65, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away April 3, 2017. Mr. Thomas moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in February of 2007 coming from North Miami, Florida. Sherrick retired from firefighting after serving the city of Hollywood, Florida for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Thomas of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; sons, Brandon and Chris Thomas,...
Alicja Hajdas
Apr 2, 2017
Alicja M. Hajdas, 70, of Greenacres, Florida passed away April 2, 2017. Ms. Hajdas moved to Greenacres, Florida five years ago coming from North Palm Beach, Florida. Alicja had a great smile and loved to show it off, her outgoing personality was popular amongst her family and many friends. She was always a hard worker and rewarded herself by traveling...
John F. O' Leary
Apr 1, 2017
John F. O’ Leary, 83, died April 1, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. O’ Leary was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1996 coming from Monroe, New York. Prior to retirement, John was a Switchman. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #5890, Fourth Degree, and Ft. Pierce Elks...
James "Jimmy" Knight
Mar 31, 2017
James “Jimmy” Luis Knight, 59, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on March 31, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Knight has lived on the Treasure Coast since 1964, he moved to Port Saint Lucie coming from Stuart. Survivors include; mother, Annette Handly of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; brothers, Robert (Janet) Knight, Jr of Thomasville, Georgia and Michael Barfield of...
Veronica Sporer
Mar 31, 2017
Veronica A. Sporer, 68, passed away on March 31, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Sporer moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2000 coming from Edison, New Jersey. Veronica worked for Verizon for 27 years. She was a member of AMVets Post #92 of Jensen Beach, Florida. She was a life member of VFW Post 10066, also of...
Mary E Walter
Mar 30, 2017
Mary E. Walter, 83, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away March 30, 2017. Mrs. Walter moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2007 coming from White Plains, Maryland. Mary worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Social Security Administration for 26 years. She was a founding member of the Red Hat Club of Vitalia. A social butterfly, Mary enjoyed...
Joyce Ann Leiphon
Mar 30, 2017
Joyce Ann Leiphon, 63, passed away on March 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Florida. Ms. Leiphon was born in Central City, Kentucky and moved to Port Saint Lucie in 1984. Joyce dedicated her life to the Kingdom of God. She was the pastor at Light of the World Church in Fort Pierce and transformed the lives of many people. Her greatest...
Ronald Gene Brown
Mar 29, 2017
Ronald Gene Brown, better known as Ron, age 78 of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2015 due to Pulmonary Fibrosis. His cremation is being handled by Haisley Funeral Home. There will be spread during a small family gathering on Sunday April 23 at 10am at Kimberly Bergalis Park on south beach, Fort Pierce. Ron was born...
Florence Madeline Bergden
Mar 29, 2017
Florence Madeline Bergden, 92, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017. Florence was born in Rutland, Vermont on November 1, 1924; the daughter of William and Almira Dansro. She worked hard for many years to provide for her family. She worked at a paper factory in Irving, Massachusetts and at a nursing home is Watertown, Massachusetts....