Obituaries

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Paul Jason Browning, Sr.

Paul Jason Browning, Sr.

Jun 10, 2009

Paul Jason “Junior” Browning, Sr., 79, died June 10, 2009 in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Browning was born in Pike County, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1948 coming from Hobe Sound, Florida. Paul was the owner/operator of Okeechobee Radiator Service. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife,...

Sally Mae Caldwell

Sally Mae Caldwell

Jun 9, 2009

Sally Mae Caldwell, 79, died June 9, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Caldwell was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee and moved to Ft. Pierce in the 70’s. She was a homemaker and member of Sunrise Tabernacle Church. Survivors include her sons, Othel Bull of Indiana, Joe Bull of Tennessee and Wayne Bull of Michigan; daughters, Sara Greenwood of Tennessee, Elaine...

Paulette Laura Matthews

Paulette Laura Matthews

Jun 9, 2009

Paulette Laura Matthews, 54, died June 9, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Matthews was born in Blackshear, Georgia and moved to Port St. Lucie 2 years ago from Brunswick, Georgia. She will be deeply missed. Survivors include her daughters, Lori Karakra of Port St. Lucie, FL and Dana Matthews of Waycross, GA; sisters, Sheila Beaver of Waynesville, GA,...

Alice Beadnell Tolson

Alice Beadnell Tolson

Jun 8, 2009

Alice Beadnell Tolson, 87, died June 8, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Tolson was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce 40 years ago coming from Salineville, OH. She was a member at Southside Christian Church, volunteered as a media center aide at Lawnwood Elementary for over ten years and use to be a greeter at...

Aubrey Hess Starcher

Aubrey Hess Starcher

Jun 6, 2009

Aubrey Hess Starcher, 98, died June 6, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Starcher was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce 1936. He was the owner/operator of Starcher Signs of Ft. Pierce for 42 years. Aubrey served as a Fort Pierce City Commissioner, member of Kiwanis Club for 31 years with perfect attendance, member of First...

Georgia Faye Wheeler

Georgia Faye Wheeler

Jun 6, 2009

Georgia Faye Wheeler, 79, died June 6, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Wheeler was born in Ty Ty, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce 50 years ago. She retired from H & S Citrus. She loved her family very much and will be deeply missed. Survivors include her son, David Wheeler of Tennessee; daughters, Linda Faye Priest of Vero...

Marie S. Berry

Marie S. Berry

Jun 4, 2009

Marie S. Berry, age 79, died in Fort Pierce, FL, on June 4, 2009. She was born in Taylorsville, NC, and moved here 41 years ago. She was a baker, and worked for Flowers Bakery, until she retired. She is survived by her son; Donald Rick Pennell of Troutman, NC; her daughter, Denise Fountain of Fort Pierce, FL; her sister;...

Robert Lewis Hargrove

Robert Lewis Hargrove

Jun 4, 2009

Robert L. “Bob” Hargrove, 60, died June 4, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hargrove was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to the Treasure Coast area in 2002 coming from Westminster, MD. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and was a member of the Lyons Club. Survivors include his wife, Pam Hargrove of Port St. Lucie, FL;...

Maxine Louise Hancock

Maxine Louise Hancock

Jun 3, 2009

Maxine Louise Hancock, 85, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hancock was born in Nauvoo, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Gulf Port, Mississippi. She loved fishing, gardening, reading and cooking. Survivors include her son, Curtis Hancock of Orlando, FL; daughters, Patricia Davis and Peggy Souza both of Ft. Pierce, FL and Pamela...

Paul F. Collins

Paul F. Collins

Jun 3, 2009

Paul F. Collins, 87, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. Collins was born in Pemberton, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984. Paul was the fourth generation owner of Collins & Son Funeral Home which was founded in 1865 and sold the funeral home and retired in 1984. He was a 1st Lieutenant of the...

Ira Potter

Ira Potter

Jun 3, 2009

Ira “Scooter” Potter, 86, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Potter was born in Pike County, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Scooter loved fishing, photography and collecting things. Survivors include...

Frank Petro

Frank Petro

Jun 2, 2009

Frank Petro Frank Petro, 88, died June 2, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Petro was a native of Chicago, Illinois and resided there until moving to Ft. Pierce in 1988 from Warminster, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Naval Service in 1961 the rank of Chief Petty Officer and served as a member of the VPB #34 Black Cat Squadron...

Ruth Strigaro

Ruth Strigaro

Jun 2, 2009

Ruth Strigaro passed away at the age of 81 on June 2, 2009 at her home in Port St. Lucie. She was born to Fridolph and Majne Hagglund in Gamlastaden, Skelleftea, Sweden on September 18, 1927. She moved to the United States with her family when she was a child. She lived in Freeport and Brightwaters on Long Island, New...

Sheila Ann Chumbley

Sheila Ann Chumbley

Jun 2, 2009

Sheila Ann Chumbley, 55, died June 2, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Chumbley was born in Greenport, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Long Island, New York. She worked as an engineering assistant at AT&T and was a member of the Pioneer Club for AT&T. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Michael...

Glenn Everett Hedrick, Jr.

Glenn Everett Hedrick, Jr.

Jun 2, 2009

Glenn Everett Hedrick, Jr., 54, died June 2, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hedrick was born in Wichita County, Texas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Rochester, Indiana. He was a drywall hanger and of the Baptist faith. He loved to fish and was a volunteer at the local food bank and always loved to help...

James Riley Chauncey, Sr.

James Riley Chauncey, Sr.

Jun 2, 2009

James Riley Chauncey, Sr., 66, died June 2, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Chauncey was born in Live Oak, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 54 years ago. He retired after 41 years of dedicated service from the State as Supervisor of the Department of Transportation. He was an avid bowler, reader, collector of knives and loved spending time...

Donald Edward Jackson

Donald Edward Jackson

Jun 1, 2009

Donald Edward “Donnie” Jackson, 57, died June 1, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Jackson was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 40 years ago coming from St. Augustine, Florida. He worked as a frame attendant for AT&T phone company for many years but recently was a fruit inspector for the U.S.D.A. He served in the U.S....

Anne Elizabeth Timberman

Anne Elizabeth Timberman

Jun 1, 2009

Anne Elizabeth Timberman, 77, died June 1, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Timberman was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1991 coming from Oceanside, New York. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Harry Timberman of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Anne E. Brandi of Oceanside,...

Edgar G. Wester

Edgar G. Wester

Jun 1, 2009

Edgar G. Wester, age 75, died on June 1, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. He moved to Fort Pierce in 1973, coming from Melbourne, FL. He retired from Scott Citrus, where he was the production manager for 35 years. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed playing poker with his family, hunting and watching old western movies. He is...

Henry Andrew Hayda

Henry Andrew Hayda

May 31, 2009

Henry Andrew Hayda, 82, died May 31, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hayda was born in Yorkville, Ohio, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 1992, coming from Warren, Ohio. He retired from Packard Electric, a Division of General Motors, after 48 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St. Bernadette...