Obituaries

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Jamie Jones Tomlinson

Jamie Jones Tomlinson

Feb 2, 2026

Jamie Jones Tomlinson, 65, of Fort Pierce, Florida (03/26/1960-02/02/2026) Born in Hendersonville, PA.

Jamie is survived by his wife Carol; 3 children, Jamie, Debbie, and Joshua; 6 grandchildren, Morgan Rae, Jamie Cole, Hunter, Maverick J, Meadow, and Piper. His blended family included 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Jamie was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria; brothers, Eddie and Reuben...

Leonard James Reynolds

Leonard James Reynolds

Feb 1, 2026

Leonard James Reynolds, age 87, peacefully entered into rest on February 1, 2026. Born on January 9, 1939, Leonard lived a life marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and devoted service to his family and community.

Leonard was a man of deep spiritual conviction and an active, faithful member of Victory Seventh-Day Adventist Church. His church was not only his place...

William Richmond Jacobsen

William Richmond Jacobsen

Feb 1, 2026

Our beloved William Richmond Jacobsen (“Bill”) passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Pierce, Florida on Sunday morning, February 1. He was about a month shy of turning 83.

Bill was born and raised in Santa Monica, California and graduated from University High School. All but one of his childhood and teenage summers were spent at “the Ranch” near Malta,...

Derrick Robert Abercrombie

Derrick Robert Abercrombie

Jan 31, 2026

Derrick Robert Abercrombie passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 43. Derrick, lovingly known as D-Rock and DD, left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty.

A Florida native, Derrick was born in Stuart, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. He was born to his loving father and...

Shirley A. "Midge" Hood

Shirley A. "Midge" Hood

Jan 30, 2026

Shirley A. “Midge” Hood, 86, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Midge was born in Pocahontas, Virginia, to William “Bill” Brown and Myrtle Marie Brown.

A devoted Jehovah’s Witness, Midge’s faith was an important part of who she was.

Midge is survived by her stepdaughter, Sherry (Eddie) Schroder of Fort Pierce, Florida; her stepson, Glenn Hood of...

Shirley Loylyne McGhie

Shirley Loylyne McGhie

Jan 30, 2026

Shirley Loylyne McGhie, affectionately known as “Jean”, was born on April 21, 1940 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Egbert Craddock and Ameline Bogle. Jean passed on January 30, 2026 at home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

She migrated to London, England in 1960, where she married her teenage sweetheart, Vincent McGhie, on October 29, 1960. Jean worked as a seamstress...

Ann Joaquin

Ann Joaquin

Jan 30, 2026

Ann Joaquin, born February 20, 1959, in Kearny, New Jersey, to Albert and Anna Joaquin, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ann moved to Port St. Lucie in 1988, where she built a life centered around family, hard work, and meaningful connections with others. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother who cherished every...

Claudia Victoria Fulwood

Claudia Victoria Fulwood

Jan 30, 2026

Claudia “Vicky” Fulwood, age 62, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Vicky was born on June 13, 1963, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Walter and Alice Hornsby. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud graduate of Fort Pierce Central High School.

Vicky had...

Patricia Mary Kathleen (Baker) Leichssenring

Patricia Mary Kathleen (Baker) Leichssenring

Jan 27, 2026

Patricia Mary Kathleen (Baker) Leichssenring (90), of Port St. Lucie, died peacefully at The Lynch Pavilion Hospice, Fort Pierce, Florida on 27 January 2026.

Patricia was born in Burnt Oak, Edgware in Middlesex, England on 16 February 1935. She was the fifth child born to parents Albert Edward and Ellen Marian Baker.

Patricia attended Goldbeaters Secondary Modern school in Edgware, London until...

Lawrence David Burchard Jr.

Lawrence David Burchard Jr.

Jan 27, 2026

Lawrence David “Larry” Burchard Jr.

Lawrence David “Larry” Burchard Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication to family, and craftsmanship. Larry was born on February 26, 1940, in Miami, Florida, to Lawrence David Burchard Sr. and Margaret Burchard.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1962. Following his military...

Albert James Lenz

Albert James Lenz

Jan 27, 2026

Albert James Lenz, born October 10, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey, passed away on January 27, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Albert—known to many as Al, Jay, or Albert—was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. On May 29, 1971, he married the love of his life, Jeanne Marie Amenta Lenz, and together they built a life rooted...

Natalya Ivanvna Ardyeyeva Waldo

Natalya Ivanvna Ardyeyeva Waldo

Jan 26, 2026

Natalya Ivanvna Ardyeyeva Waldo, affectionately known as "Natasha" was born on April 11, 1979 in Sumy Ukraine to the late Tamara Ilivna Ardyeyeva, and Ivan Zakharovich Lusta. Natasha passed on January 26, 2026 at home in Palm City Florida.

Natasha was Greek Orthodox and loved God. Natasha loved fashion and was always dressed to perfection. She was not only beautiful outwardly...

Robert Delmer Fansler

Robert Delmer Fansler

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Delmer Fansler, 87, was born on January 13, 1939, in Farmington, Delaware. He went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Robert attended Penns Grove High School in New Jersey and continued his education at Goldey-Beacom Business College. Following graduation, he began his career with the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware, where he worked...

Dolores Purchase

Dolores Purchase

Jan 26, 2026

Dolores Purchase, 83 years old, born in Fall River, MA, peacefully passed at Treasure Coast Hospice Center in Fort Pierce, FL on January 26th, surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Pastor Douglas Purchase of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters Donna Rebello of Westport, MA; Deborah and her husband Michael Farias of Fall River, MA and...

Adrien Arthur Sato, Jr.

Adrien Arthur Sato, Jr.

Jan 24, 2026

Adrien Arthur Sato Jr. passed away quietly in his Fort Pierce home on 24 January 2026.

He was born on August 3, 1963 in Somers Point, New Jersey.

He married Mergie Dalon in Davao City, Philippines on December 2, 2011.

During his early years, he worked mostly as an HVAC technician. His hobbies included rock collecting, lapidary work and jewelry making.

He is survived...

Dan "Danny" DePaola

Dan "Danny" DePaola

Jan 23, 2026

Dan “Danny” DePaola, born October 31, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away at home beside his beloved wife, Sherri, after a courageous and hard-fought journey with illness.

Danny married the love of his life, Sherri Lee Thompson, on February 18, 1983, in Olney, Maryland. Together they built a life rooted in love, family, laughter, and unwavering support for one another.

He...

Gerald "Jerry" Davis

Gerald "Jerry" Davis

Jan 23, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Davis, born September 7, 1946, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Armstrong Davis and Homer Abel Davis.

He moved to Fort Pierce, Florida, in 1955, where he spent most of his life and built deep roots in the community.

He was married to Judith Ann...

Shirley Ann Gantz

Shirley Ann Gantz

Jan 22, 2026

Shirley Ann Gantz, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, from natural causes.

Shirley was a God-fearing woman whose faith guided her throughout her life. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family were evident in everything she did. She built a long and dedicated career in the banking industry, where her strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment...

John Wayne Cox Sr.

John Wayne Cox Sr.

Jan 21, 2026

John Wayne Cox Sr., 82, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on April 24, 1943, in Galax, Virginia.

John married the love of his life, Jessie Mae Parks, on June 23, 1962, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Together they shared more than six decades of marriage,...

Thomas P. "Tom" Pirro

Thomas P. "Tom" Pirro

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas P. “Tom” Pirro, 69, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William F. Pirro and Loretta C. Pirro.

Tom was a devoted father, loving brother, and cherished family member whose quiet strength and kind spirit touched all who knew him.

He is survived...