Obituaries

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Hayleigh Michelle Shaw

Hayleigh Michelle Shaw

Jan 22, 2018

Hayleigh Michelle Shaw, 20, died January 22, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Hayleigh was born in Hampton, Virginia and moved to St. Lucie County 16 years ago. She was a workaholic and loved her family, especially her brother & sisters very much. She truly enjoyed being with her family and friends and always put others first no matter what. She...

Louis "Lou" Capezza

Louis "Lou" Capezza

Jan 21, 2018

Lou Capezza, 68, passed away on January 21, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, Florida Mr. Capezza was born in Bronx, New York and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He moved from NY City to Fort Pierce in 1968 to play basketball for Indian River Junior College. It was there that he met his wife of 48 years, Cathy (Chambley)...

Barbara A. Grinnell

Barbara A. Grinnell

Jan 21, 2018

Barbara A. Grinnell, 80, died January 21, 2018 in Jensen Beach, Florida. Barbara was born in Marston, Missouri and moved to Fort Pierce in 1963 coming from Minneola, Florida. She retired from the USPS and was a member of the Indian River Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, arcades, wildlife and being outside and especially being with her grandkids....

Kathryn L. Kiernan

Kathryn L. Kiernan

Jan 21, 2018

Kathryn L. Kiernan, 80, died January 21, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Kiernan was born in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Fort Pierce in 1956 coming from Lake Wales, Florida. Prior to retirement, Kathryn was a secretary at a private school. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Fort Pierce. Survivors include her husband of 60...

James (Jim) Edward Sauter

James (Jim) Edward Sauter

Jan 20, 2018

James (Jim) Edward Sauter of Fort Pierce, Florida and formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on January 20, 2018, at the age of 91. Born on September 15, 1926 in Flint, Michigan, Jim graduated from Flint Northern High School and entered the U.S. Army in late 1944. During WW II, Jim served with...

Sandra (Sandy) L. Young

Sandra (Sandy) L. Young

Jan 20, 2018

Sandra (Sandy) L. Young, 72, of Fort Pierce Florida, passed away peacefully at the Treasure Coast Hospice House in Fort Pierce at 8:51 pm Saturday January 20, 2018 after battling multiple myeloma for more than 7 years. Sandy was born on the Eastern Shores of Virginia in Parksley to George “Peck” and Mary Louise (Smith) Watkinson on February 2, 1945....

Julian Michael "Mike" Sapp

Julian Michael "Mike" Sapp

Jan 20, 2018

Julian Michael “Mike” Sapp Mike Sapp, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20th, 2018. He was born in Fort Pierce, FL on October 9th, 1945 to Mary Ellen (Rosier) and Roscoe W. Sapp. He attended Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce. Mike was a devoted Christian who was passionate about assisting others in need....

Albert Ortiz Jr.

Albert Ortiz Jr.

Jan 20, 2018

Albert Ortiz Jr., 87 of Fort Pierce, Florida died on January 20, 2018 at Hospice of the Treasure Coast. Albert is survived by his wife, Monserrate where they shared 60 years of marriage, three children: Glenda Ortiz (deceased), David (Rhonda) Ortiz, Victoria (David) Lucas. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Gabriel Ortiz, Seth Vayda, Cameron Ortiz, Leelynn Ortiz, Olivia Ortiz,...

John J. Callahan

John J. Callahan

Jan 19, 2018

John Callahan, 96, passed away at the home of his daughter, Nellie Callahan on January 19, 2018. Mr. Callahan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1921, son of Mary and John Callahan of County Donegal, Ireland. He was married to Margaret Callahan (nee Watson) for 71 years, mother of his 10 children. He was a graduate of St....

Patricia Elaine Williamson

Patricia Elaine Williamson

Jan 19, 2018

Patricia Elaine Williamson, 53, left us on January 19, 2018 with her family by her side and her husband holding her hand in Vero Beach, Florida. She lost her 13 year battle against breast cancer. Elaine was born on September 11, 1964 in Xenia, Ohio to Larry and Kay Black. She moved to Fort Pierce, Florida when she was 8...

Roger David Webb

Roger David Webb

Jan 16, 2018

Roger D. Webb, 73, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on January 16, 2018 in Weston, Florida. Roger was born on November 26, 1944 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Clayton and Elsie Webb. Mr. Webb moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in May 2016 coming from Weston, Connecticut. Roger was an avid bowler and a Nascar enthusiast. He was a...

John E. Clark

John E. Clark

Jan 15, 2018

John E. Clark, 75, of Port St. Lucie, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 15, 2018, at the Hospice House of the Treasure Coast, Ft. Pierce, FL . He was born October 26, 1942, in Endicott, NY, the son of the late William and Margaret (Rosevear) Clark. He has been a resident of Port St. Lucie since 2011, coming from...

William H. Nipper Sr.

William H. Nipper Sr.

Jan 15, 2018

William H. Nipper, Sr., 76, died January 15, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Nipper was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and moved to Fort Pierce in 1974 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. William worked for Sherwin Williams for 21 years before opening up his own paint store. He owned and operated Sunrise Paints in Fort Pierce for over 30...

Anita Marie Sweet

Anita Marie Sweet

Jan 14, 2018

Anita Marie Sweet, Age 69, passed away January 14, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with her family beside her. She was born at the Naval Base Coco Solo in the Panama Canal Zone on January 6, 1949. She was raised in Fort Pierce, FL and graduated from Dan McCarty High school. She was a beautiful Lady, Mother, and friend...

David A. Perry

David A. Perry

Jan 13, 2018

David A. Perry, 72, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at his home in Port St. Lucie. He was born in Newark, NJ on February 8, 1945, the son of the late Victor and Mary Perry. He was 20 year resident of Port St. Lucie, coming from Ft. Lauderdale. David was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the...

Harley Ralph Moss Jr.

Harley Ralph Moss Jr.

Jan 12, 2018

Ralph Moss, Jr., 81, died January 12, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Moss was born on April 20, 1936 in Brooksville, Florida and moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in May 2000. Prior to retirement, he was a manager at Sears. Ralph attended Georgia Military Academy in Milledgeville, Georgia and was a member of the Midway Baptist Church, Fort Pierce....

George Chisholm Rush Jr.

George Chisholm Rush Jr.

Jan 12, 2018

George Chisholm Rush Jr. South Hutchinson, Island Florida and Hyannisport, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away in his home on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 79. Predeceased by his parents, Dr. George C. Rush and Ruth Rush. He is survived by Maria, his loving wife of 51 years; daughter Kristin (Jamie) Palmer; sons Craig and Jonathan Rush; grandchildren Megan...

James F. Patterson

James F. Patterson

Jan 11, 2018

James F. Patterson, 92, of Fort Pierce, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018. Mr. Patterson was born on October 16, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. Survivors include his wife Judy Patterson, brother William Patterson, daughters Jonilee Thomas, Judy Lyons & Patricia Schmidfranz, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. James is also survived by step children...

Patricia A. Newkirk

Patricia A. Newkirk

Jan 11, 2018

Patricia A. Newkirk, 73, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away on January 11, 2018. Mrs. Newkirk was born on November 4, 1944 in Canastota, New York. Patricia moved to Fort Pierce, Florida 28 years ago coming from Syracuse, New York. Patricia was a wonderful mother, and always put her children first. She loved her plants; she grew tomatoes and worked...

Llewllyn A. Burt

Llewllyn A. Burt

Jan 11, 2018

Llewellyn Adolphus Burt, 65, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on January 11, 2018. He was born June 4, 1952. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 7PM at Treasure Coast Victory Center 3212 South US 1 Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.