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Olene Talley Bracken

Olene Talley Bracken

Feb 17, 2024

Olene Bracken

Olene Talley Bracken was born on June 18, 1932 in western North Carolina and died on February 17, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

An active housewife and mother, Olene kept busy caring for her husband of 70 years, Bill Bracken, and their two sons, John Wayne and Bush. She and Bill loved to sing bluegrass, country, and gospel music together....

Ricardo Alberto Ordonez

Ricardo Alberto Ordonez

Feb 16, 2024

Ricardo A. Ordonez, 60, of Port St, Lucie, passed away February 16, 2024.

Ricardo was born in New York, NY on August 18, 1963 to Jorge and Elizabeth (Ramirez) Ordonez. Ricardo joined the United States Army in 1980 and served proudly until his discharge in 1983. 

Ricardo was a proud union member for more than 25 years of IBEW - Local 728....

William (Bill) Hamrick

William (Bill) Hamrick

Feb 16, 2024

William (Bill) Hamrick passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 87. Bill was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 24, 1936. He later moved to and grew up in Webster, Florida where he attended Webster High School. He  joined the Air Force in 1954. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force he met...

Andrew "Andy" J. Baumker

Andrew "Andy" J. Baumker

Feb 14, 2024

Andrew “Andy” J. Baumker, Jr.

Andrew “Andy” J. Baumker, Jr., passed away on February 14, 2024 in Lady Lake, Florida.

Mr. Baumker was born on October 22, 1944 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Andrew J. Baumker Sr. and Vivian Wolf. He was the owner and operator of Andy’s Crane and Concrete Pumping Service. He was also the owner of Andy’s Jigs and...

Maddison "Maddie" Goulding

Maddison "Maddie" Goulding

Feb 13, 2024

Maddison “Maddie” Goulding

Maddison “Maddie" Goulding, 19, died February 13, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Maddie was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

She was a senior at Treasure Coast High School and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed spending time with friends, going to the beach, traveling, cruises, dancing, listening to music, and mudding.

Survivors include...

Christopher (Chris) James Shay III

Christopher (Chris) James Shay III

Feb 13, 2024

Christopher (Chris) James Shay III

Christopher (Chris) James Shay III, 66, passed away on February 13, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Shay was born on July 13, 1957 in Fort Pierce, Florida. In December of 2000, he met Donna Higgins, and they went on to marry on December 12, 2016. He worked as a firefighter in Saint Lucie County for 6...

Maurice René (Moe) Levesque, Sr.

Maurice René (Moe) Levesque, Sr.

Feb 11, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Moe, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Survived by his devoted wife of over 63-years, Armande Rose Levesque (née Harel) and a loving father to Joane (Chris Fleck) and Moe, Jr. Cherished grandfather to Andrew, Samuel, Gabrielle and Danielle. Moe also leaves behind his dear sister, Therese and special nephews, nieces and...

JoAnne Sheridan

JoAnne Sheridan

Feb 11, 2024

JoAnne Sheridan, 79, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024, with her sons by her side. 

 Born on October 24,1944 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Joseph Curry and Winifred (Lawlor) Curry. 

 JoAnne was the loving wife of Ronald P. Sheridan, Senior (who predeceased her in 2022) with whom she shared over...

Jerri Lee Shimer

Jerri Lee Shimer

Feb 11, 2024

                                                                                                   Jerri L. Shimer

“For God so loved the world, that he gave...

Jeanne Marie Francona

Jeanne Marie Francona

Feb 11, 2024

Jeanne M. Francona, 90, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully February 11, 2024.

Jeanne was born January 15, 1934 in Beaver County, PA to Eugene and Grace Marie (Allmon) Ewing. 

Survivors include her beloved sons, Rick, John, Danny and Larry; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5PM at Morningside Church...

Alton D. Wilburn

Alton D. Wilburn

Feb 10, 2024

Alton D. Wilburn

Alton D. Wilburn, 86, passed away on February 10, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Mr. Wilburn was born on July 04, 1937 in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in the United State Air Force and was stationed in Dover, Delaware. He was also a long-standing member of the Masonic Lodge. Alton worked as a long-distance trucker for over 45...

Celita Jean-Louis

Celita Jean-Louis

Feb 9, 2024

Celita Jean-Louis, 77, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away on February 9, 2024. She was born December 24, 1946 in Haiti to Illeris Rodrigue and Attila Jean-Louis. 

Services: On March 2nd, 2024 a visitation will be held from 9AM to 10AM with a service to be conducted starting at 10AM at Grace Emmanuel Tabernacle 1470 SE Huffman Rd Port St....

Angie Brielle Auguste

Angie Brielle Auguste

Feb 9, 2024



Angie Brielle Auguste, 6, passed away on February 9, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Angie was born at Lake Side Medical Center in Belle Glade, Florida and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

She attended Oak Hammock K-8 School as a 1st grader taught by Ms. Brockway.

Angie was such a kind but shy spirit. Her favorite color was purple. She had the highest...

Dr. Kenneth "Kenney" David Gilmore

Dr. Kenneth "Kenney" David Gilmore

Feb 9, 2024

Dr. Kenneth David Gilmore

Dr. Kenneth “Kenney” David Gilmore passed away on February 9, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was 67 years old.

Dr. Gilmore was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 24, 1956 and was a life-long resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Kenney grew up in Fort Pierce, where he was a stand-out athlete.  He graduated from John Caroll High School...

Maria A. Ponce

Maria A. Ponce

Feb 8, 2024

Maria A. Ponce, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Wellspan York Hospital.

Maria was born on November 14, 1945 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Fabian Ruiz and Baldomera Rodriguez.

Maria came from humble beginnings and spent most of her life helping others. She worked with the Adams County Migrant Clinic and the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital as...

Martha Jean (Johns) Brown

Martha Jean (Johns) Brown

Feb 8, 2024

Martha Jean (Johns) Brown 

Martha Jean (Johns) Brown, 76, died February 8, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Brown was born in Palatka, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Martha graduated from Palatka High School in 1965.  She was a church secretary and a sitter for the elderly.  Martha and her husband ran B&M Lawnmower in town for over 25 years before...

Jose Angel Vega Reyes

Jose Angel Vega Reyes

Feb 5, 2024

Jose Angel Vega Reyes, 79, Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away at home with his wife and children by his side on February 5, 2024. He had battled lung cancer for four years.



Jose was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to Gregorio Vega and Rufina Reyes. He moved to New York City in 1968. He met his wife, Isabel Cuevas...

Phyllis Kay Burk

Phyllis Kay Burk

Feb 5, 2024

Phyllis Kay Burk

Phyllis Kay Burk, 65, passed away on February 5, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Burk was born in Canton, Ohio and resided in Fort Pierce.

She attended Martin County High School.  She was a member of the American Legion, Am Vets and the Eagles.  She enjoyed shopping, fishing, and getting pampered. 

Survivors include her brothers, Eric & Douglas Burk; sisters,...

Regina Mary Phelan

Regina Mary Phelan

Feb 4, 2024

Regina Mary Phelan

Regina Mary Phelan, 92, died February 4, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Phelan was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Regina was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Stony Point, New York.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Phelan of Chapala, Mexico and son, Bruce Phelan of Miami, FL....

Gary Wynn Norton

Gary Wynn Norton

Feb 4, 2024

Gary Wynn Norton

Gary Wynn Norton, 81, died February 4, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Norton was born in Pasadena, California and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

He graduated from USC with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a tower crane operator all over the U.S. 

Gary lived life to the fullest. His first...

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