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James Kennedy Langel
May 8, 2023
James Kennedy Langel, 59, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on May 8, 2023, surrounded by those he loved most in this world.
Jamie was born November 25, 1963, to Robert and Lillian (Vachon) Langel and was a lifetime resident of Fort Pierce, FL. On June 24, 1982, he married Carla Sue Hodges and their daughter Jessica followed shortly...
Nolan Stripling, Sr.
May 7, 2023
Nolan Stripling, Sr.
Nolan Stripling, Sr., 75, died on May 7, 2023 in Okeechobee, Florida.
Mr. Stripling was born in Plant City, Florida and resided in Okeechobee, Florida.
Nolan was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved hunting, fishing, ranching, and air boating.
He is survived by Nolan Stripling II of Lawtey, FL, Tyleia Norman of Okeechobee, FL, Jonathon Stripling of...
Bessie Lee (Tyson) Hunt
May 6, 2023
Bessie Lee Hunt (Tyson) was born on October 27, 1940, in Pelham County Georgia. She was the 14th child of the late Hillard and Lucile Tyson (Idlette). She departed this world on May 6, 2023.
Bessie married Tommy Hunt Jr. (Sam) in 1958, and the marriage produced three children. Two of whom have preceded her in death; daughters Wanda...
Norma Jeane Baker Evans
May 5, 2023
Norma Jeane Baker Evans
Port St. Lucie – March 4th, 1933 – May 5th, 2023
Norma Jeane Baker Evans of Port St. Lucie, Florida peacefully and comfortably went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and her husband of 64 years, Tom, on May 5th after a short illness at home. She was surrounded by her loving...
Kaitlyn Marie Kohler
May 5, 2023
Kaitlyn Marie Kohler
Kaitlyn Marie Kohler, 27, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Kait was a lifelong resident of Port St. Lucie.
Kait was a loyal friend; always there whenever needed and her smile brought them light. She was THE BEST hugger! She was her mother’s mini me and loved boat days with dad....
Ezequiel "Folks" Sisco, Jr.
May 4, 2023
Ezequiel Sisco, Jr.
Ezequiel “Folks” Sisco, Jr., 62, died May 4, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Sisco was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Folks was a heavy equipment operator for Tommy Hawkins & Sons for over 30 years. He loved spending time with his family, cooking, fishing, loved eating, and antiquing & thrifting. He loved putting together family activities and...
William "Jamie" Perez
May 3, 2023
William “Jamie” Perez
William “Jamie” Perez, 47, passed away on May 3, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Mr. Perez was born on June 19, 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach, Florida and Fort Pierce, Florida.
Jamie was an Aeronautics Electrician. He enjoyed any outdoor sports and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife,...
Teresa Ann Smith
May 3, 2023
Teresa Ann Smith
Teresa Ann Smith, 69, passed away in Fort Pierce, Florida on May 03, 2023.
Teresa was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 19, 1953 to Dorothy Hall. 50 years ago, she relocated from Indiana to Florida, where she worked at the St. Lucie County School District for 37 years. She was an avid golfer and football...
Charles "Charlie" Robbins
May 2, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Robbins, passed away peacefully, in his home in Vero Beach, FL, on Tuesday, May 2nd, with his family by his side.
Charles was born on September 21, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, where he lived for 74 years, before moving down to FL 2 years ago, to be closer to his favorite grandson.
Charles is Survived by his daughter,...
Lori Ann Comilloni
May 2, 2023
Lori Ann Comilloni
Lori Ann Comilloni, 51, passed away in Port St. Lucie, Florida on May 02, 2023.
Lori was born in New Rochelle, New York on December 02, 1971. She was raised in Brewster, New York, where she lived her entire life. A year ago, she made the move to Port St. Lucie, Florida.
She dedicated her whole...
John J. White, Jr
May 2, 2023
John J. White Jr, 75, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully May 2, 2023 after fighting the good fight.
Jay was born September 13, 1947 in Pennsylvania.
Ten years, he fought, now it’s time to take his beloved Bear fishing. All JJ asked, was that he and Bear be put in the Gulf Stream so they could fish...
Mary Jo Traub
May 1, 2023
Mary J. (Angst) TraubMay 15, 1926 – May 1, 2023 (age 96)
Born in Pine Grove, PA, Mary was the daughter of Roy and Prudence (Workman) Angst. She was the wife of the Louis A. Traub.
Mary attended Blythe Township High School and was a graduate of the Philadelphia School of Practical Nursing. She worked for 23 years caring for...
Judy (Skinner) Smith
Apr 30, 2023
Judy (Skinner) Smith
Judy (Skinner) Smith, 70, passed away in Pompano, Florida on April 30, 2023.
Judy was born in Winder, Georgia on August 03, 1952. She had a passion for nature and gardening. While she enjoyed reading and learning about almost any subject, Judy found her greatest joy in laughing and sharing stories with family and friends.
She...
Thomas W. Maxwell
Apr 30, 2023
Thomas W. Maxwell
Thomas W. Maxwell, 78, passed away on April 30, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Maxwell was born in Anderson, South Carolina to parents, Joel and Jenny Lawson Maxwell.
Thomas moved to Fort Pierce, Florida with his parents in 1956. He graduated from Dan McCarty High School, Class of 1962. He owned and operated Maxwell’s Upholstery...
Urban (Joe) Matthews, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Urban (Joe) Matthews Jr.,
Urban (Joe) Matthews Jr., age 74, passed away 28 April 2023. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 54 years, Elaine, by his side. He is survived by four children; Kathaleen Mitchell of Vero Beach, FL; Kristen (Thomas) Wynne of Clarksville, TN; Darren (Jennifer) Matthews of Port St. Lucie, FL; and Robert...
Rosa Marie Ortiz-Reyes
Apr 28, 2023
Rosa Marie Ortiz-Reyes, 72, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2023.
Rosa was born in Junco, Puerto Rico on August 20, 1950. She married Mike Reyes in Stuart, Florida on February 2, 2019.
Rosa will be remembered by her friends and church family at Christ Fellowship Church for her warm and welcoming...
Robert M. DeCarlo
Apr 26, 2023
Robert M. DeCarlo, 81, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023.
Robert was born July 31, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey. On March 11, 1972, he married Lois DeKorte, together they would have four sons. Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a degree in Gunsmithing from Trinidad State College....
Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead
Apr 25, 2023
Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead
Thomas (Tom) George Hempstead, 69, died on April 25, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Hempstead was born on April 16, 1954 in Miami, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Tom grew up in Miami Springs and went on to live there for most of his life. He Attended Miami Springs Senior High (1973)....
Joe J. DeJesus
Apr 25, 2023
Jose "Joe" Juan DeJesus lived a remarkable life that was filled with adventure and a deep passion for his family. He was born on December 1st, 1946, in Puerto Rico, but it was in North Miami, Florida, where he spent his formative years and built lifelong relationships with friends, he considered brothers. Joe was an exceptional athlete and played high...
Mary Grace Walker
Apr 24, 2023
Mary Grace (Baird) Walker passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ By The Sea, United Methodist Church in Vero Beach on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Born on January 15, 1931, she is survived by her daughters and sons: Mary Alyce (Randall) Boyd, Alan (Jacqueline) Walker, Audrey (Dave)...