Obituaries

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Donald N. Baird

Donald N. Baird

Mar 5, 2008

Donald Neil Baird, age 65, died at home, March 5, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.He was born September 30, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, son of Verta Jenkins and Donald Dinwoody Baird. He was educated in the Omaha school system and was a member of the ROTC, Scouts and a Scout Master. He received college degrees from University of...

Jackson A. Blackwell

Jackson A. Blackwell

Mar 5, 2008

Jackson A. Blackwell, 87, died March 5, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Blackwell was born in Alleghany County, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce 54 years ago coming from Waynesboro, Virginia.He was a retired Route Salesman and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Survivors include his 7 sisters; grandsons, Chris (Becky) Blackwell of Fort Pierce, FL and...

Angelina Romandetto

Angelina Romandetto

Mar 3, 2008

Angelina Romandetto, 95, died March 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Romandetto was born in Naples, Italy and moved to St. Lucie County in 1997 coming from Brooklyn, New York.She was a bridal designer.Survivors include her son, Robert A. Romandetto of Potomac, MD; sister, Virginia DeVita of Brooklyn, NY and 1 granddaughter.

Leah Alene Catanzaro

Leah Alene Catanzaro

Mar 3, 2008

Leah Alene Catanzaro, age 77, died in Fort Pierce, FL, on March 3, 2008.She was born in Ashland, KY and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Kentucky.Survivors include her daughter, Janie Hart of Ashland, KY; sister, Sarah Bellomy of Ashland, KY; granddaughter, Kris Grieco of Ft. Pierce, FL; great-granddaughters, Ciara, Alexus, and Brooke Grieco all of Ft. Pierce,...

John Henry Fenton

John Henry Fenton

Mar 2, 2008

John H. Fenton, age 89, died on March 2, 2008 in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and moved here in 1980, coming from Trumbull, CT.He was employed by the Remington Arms ammunition company in Bridgeport, CT, for 46 years as the manager of order sales. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport Magna cum Laude. He...

Michael J. Armstrong

Michael J. Armstrong

Mar 1, 2008

Michael J. Armstrong, 56, died on March 1, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, FL.Survivors include his siblings, Jane, Tim, Mary Wachter, Ann and Donna.Memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic St. Nicholas School, 1106 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63106.

William R. Wallace

William R. Wallace

Feb 29, 2008

William R. “Bill” Wallace, 76, died February 29, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Bill was a mechanic in the aircraft industry, as well as a sea captain.He served in the US Air Force, stationed in Alaska during the Korean War, retired from Eastern Airlines and was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Oleeta Lodge #145 and Mahi Shrine in Miami.Survivors...

Shirley Yeomans Morris

Shirley Yeomans Morris

Feb 28, 2008

Shirley Y. Morris, 72, died February 28, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Morris was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 28 years ago coming from New York.She enjoyed playing bingo and loved animals.Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Edward Morris of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Edward A. Morris of Orlando, FL and Gary D....

Donald Joseph Buttenberg

Donald Joseph Buttenberg

Feb 28, 2008

Donald Joseph Buttenberg, 88, died February 28, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Buttenberg was born in Orange, New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1987 residing in Panther Woods Country Club. Don graduated from West Orange High School in 1938 and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University. He served in the U.S. Army...

Claree Eva Mcgranahan

Claree Eva Mcgranahan

Feb 28, 2008

Claree S. McGranahan, 91, died February 28, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mrs. McGranahan was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania and moved to Vero Beach in 1983 coming from Meadville, Pennsylvania.Prior to retirement, she worked for the Meadville Tribune for 29 years. She was a member of Indian River Presbyterian Church, Ft. Pierce. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Patricia McGranahan of Salisbury, MA;...

Travis M. Cox

Travis M. Cox

Feb 28, 2008

Travis M. Cox, 31, died February 28, 2008, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Travis was born in Richmond, Indiana, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie for seven years, coming from New York.He was employed by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office as a Court Security Officer at the St. Lucie County Court House for seven years.He loved to spend...

Thomas Lewis Forrest

Thomas Lewis Forrest

Feb 27, 2008

Thomas Lewis Forrest, 69, died February 27, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Forrest was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984 coming from Battle Creek, Michigan.He was a fork lift operator.Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Delton, MI; 2 daughters, Kelli Forrest of Bellevue, MI and Deborah Green of Bellevue, MI; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.Memorial...

Beatrice P. Douglas

Beatrice P. Douglas

Feb 26, 2008

Beatrice P. Douglas, 72, died February 26, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Douglas was born in Statenville, Georgia and has been a long time resident of Ft. Pierce.She retired from Tropicana after 18 years of dedicated service and was a member of the Teamsters.Survivors include her sons, Johnny Franklin Douglas of Ft. Pierce, FL and Little Bill Douglas of...

Marvin Client Jacobs

Marvin Client Jacobs

Feb 26, 2008

Marvin Client Jacobs, 42, died February 26, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Jacobs was born in Ft Pierce, Florida and lived here all his life. Survivors include his mother Marie King of Ft Pierce, FL; brothers, Eugene Jacobs, Jr., Timothy Lee Jacobs, Michael Jacobs, Henry Jacobs, and Robert King all of Ft Pierce, FL; sister, Katina Sheppard of Ft Pierce,...

David G. Nelson

David G. Nelson

Feb 25, 2008

David G. Nelson, 44, died February 25, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Nelson was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 2000.He loved to surf and was known as “Diamond Dave the Wave Pirate”. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Nelson of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter, Kristen Most of Ft. Pierce, FL;...

Margaret Catherine Zorn

Margaret Catherine Zorn

Feb 25, 2008

Margaret Catherine ZornCathy, as we all knew her, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the St. Lucie Hospice House. She left this world at the age of 55 and is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Debbie and Lorne McIntyre of Pt. St. Lucie, FL and Rhonda and Tim Wigglesworth of Ft. Pierce, FL. Other survivors...

William G. "Bill" Cooper

William G. "Bill" Cooper

Feb 25, 2008

William G. “Bill” Cooper, 52, died February 24, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Cooper was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.He was a general contractor, known as one of the best wall paper hangers in the country. He was a loving father, rest in peace, we love you.Survivors include his daughter, Christine Teague...

Kevin Oliver Lowe

Kevin Oliver Lowe

Feb 24, 2008

Kevin Oliver Lowe, 41, died February 24, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Lowe was born in Charlotte County, Florida and moved to Vero Beach 2 years ago coming from Zephyrhills, Florida. He worked for Publix for over 20 years before transferring to Wal-Mart.Survivors include his father, Oliver Lowe of Blairsville, GA; mother, Diane Lowe of Blairsville, GA; sisters, Lorrie Snead...

Hugh "Pete" Parsons

Hugh "Pete" Parsons

Feb 22, 2008

Hugh “Pete” Parsons, 78, died February 22, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Florida.He was born in Sugar Grove, VA and moved to Ft. Pierce n 1964 coming from Catlett, VA.He was a manager of food stores.Survivors include, his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Parsons, of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Beverly and Larry Taft, of Ft. Pierce, FL, Patsy and Jerry Smith,...

Sandra D. Player-Revels

Sandra D. Player-Revels

Feb 19, 2008

Sandra D. Player-Revels, 56, died February 19, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mrs. Player was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.She worked for Wal-Mart for 5 years.Survivors include her spouse, Dail Revels of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Brandon Player of Vero Beach, FL; daughter, Tonjia Floyd of Port St. Lucie, FL; mother, Agnes Buchanon of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother, Thomas...