Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Donald Ralph Benjamin “Sonny” Giles 

Donald Ralph Benjamin “Sonny” Giles, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Giles was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 22, 1938 to Ralph Lee Giles and Mary Ruth Connitte.

Sonny attended Landon High School in Jacksonville, FL where he was a legendary fullback on the football team. He attended...

Jan 22, 2024

Shirley Jean Spells

Shirley Jean Spells, 84, passed away on January 22, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Spells was born in Archer, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She was of the Baptist faith and lifelong homemaker. She loved doing puzzles and word searches but most of all loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

Survivors include her children, Nora Ford (Charles) Netzband...

Jan 22, 2024

Varinia Dennes, 49, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away at her home on January 22, 2024.

Varinia was born November 23, 1974 in Havana Cuba to Luis and Sonia Reyes. Varinia graduated from Hialeah High with the class of 1994 and married her beloved Davis on July 20, 1996 in Miami, Florida. 

Varinia enjoyed dancing, gardening, reading, and art. She was...

Jan 21, 2024

Antonio Mercado Rodriguez, 80, died January 21, 2024 in Cocoa, Florida.

Services:  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce.  

Jan 19, 2024

In loving memory of Nathan Zane Greelish February 17, 1999- January 19, 2024. 

 At just 24 years old, Nathan was not only a devoted husband, father, and friend but a beacon of love, friendship, and kindness that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of spending time with him. Nathan was born in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, grew up in Port...

Jan 19, 2024

Teresa L. Mitchell, 92, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully January 19, 2024.

Teresa, affectionately known as Terry, was born on March 18, 1931 in Narberth, PA. Terry graduated from West Catholic High School in Pennsylvania. 

Terry loved to travel and was a successful realtor. 

She will be terribly missed by her children, John Mitchell from Coatesville, PA, Drew Mitchell of...

Jan 19, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth Carlton Humphries05/13/1952 – 01/19/2024 

JoAnne was a 7 generational Floridian who was born to Sidney Wright Carlton and Jaqueline Victoria Hockenhull Carlton on May 13th 1952 in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

JoAnne was a lifelong resident of St. Lucie County where she and her husband, Fred Humphries, raised their two children, Houston and Clayton. Together they operated Circle I Ranch. After...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Joseph Lowe, Sr. 

Fort Pierce and North Hutchinson Island residents grieved the loss of Bobby Lowe, longtime resident, and North Beach community leader. Bobby, a member of Christ Church of Vero Beach, joined his heavenly Father on Friday, January 19th, 2024.  During his almost 50 years on North Beach Bobby was a community leader and served in leadership positions...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Christopher John Floyd, 64, was born June 12th, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio. He died peacefully at his home in Florida on January 17th, 2024. Chris was preceded in death by his beloved mom Doris and his little brother Mike. 

If you knew Chris, you knew of his love for his beautiful wife, Maggie and the daughters he adored, Tara and Megan,...

Jan 17, 2024

Zoltan "Zolie" C. Yavorsky, aka "The Chief", 76, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on January 17, 2024. Born on March 25, 1947, in Perth Amboy, NJ, Zolie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a man of many passions and lived life to the fullest.  The only thing Zolie loved more in life than fishing was his...

Jan 16, 2024

Joseph T. Zelenak, Jr.

April 23, 1953- January 16, 2024

 Many have read Joe’s written words that appeared in newspaper articles and online posts. His stories have been shared both far and wide. It is with great sorrow that we say he was unable to write these words to you himself. We will do our best on his behalf to honor a...

Jan 15, 2024

William Bowen, 64, of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away January 15, 2024 at his home. Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be made to Community Services, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.

Jan 15, 2024

John J. Durie

 John J. Durie, 82, died January 15, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

 John was born on April 24,1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

 John retired from Tony DePaul & Son in 2001, and moved to Port St Lucie, FL.  While in Florida, he worked for Mancil’s Asphalt Paving until his complete retirement.  John was an avid...

Jan 15, 2024

Theodore A. Reina, 82, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024.

Theodore was born on December 5, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Brooklyn Academy with the class of 1962, Theodore joined the United States Army. He served his country proudly as a Radio Mech until 1966.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, Theodore worked...

Jan 15, 2024

Alice Louise Fowler

Alice Louise Brown Fowler, 92, passed away on January 15, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Fowler was born in Orwell, Vermont, lived in Rutland, Vermont then moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1978.

Alice graduated from Mary Hitchcock Hospital in New Hampshire then worked as a Registered Nurse at Rutland Hospital, Rutland, VT,  Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce,...

Jan 14, 2024

Keith Augustus Daley was born on February 28, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica, to parents Vernal and Ivy Daley. He was the seventh of ten siblings, Sylvester, George, Bernice, Violet, Joyce, Epsie, Delores, Barbara, and Angela.

Keith had a natural athletic ability and he excelled in sports. He played soccer and cricket at Kingston Technical. He also stood out in track and...

Jan 14, 2024

 

Lanell Williams

Named Avis LaNell Shannon, this extraordinary woman was born in the farming community of North Zulch, Iola County, Texas.  She was born at home with midwife delivery, the youngest of four other siblings-three sisters and a brother.  Sometimes called Nell, she grew up in the Great Depression Era.  “We were poor, but we didn’t know it because...

Jan 14, 2024

Carol Grogan, 73, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away January 14, 2024 at her home.

Carol was born on October 7, 1950 in Boonsboro Maryland to Elmer S Campbell and Virginia D. (Campbell) McMaster.  Born the youngest of 7 siblings of which were 5 brothers and one sister. She is survived by her loving husband Rick Auxier, and her dearly...

Jan 13, 2024

Oneita Louise Dove

Oneita Louise Dove, 68, died January 13, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Dove was born in Savannah, Georgia and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Oneita graduated Valedictorian of Richmond Hill High School and then got her teaching degree from Georgia Southern University. She was a member of Orange Park Baptist Church, Fort Pierce.  She enjoyed doing crafts and puzzles...