Obituaries
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Carolyn Leona Veach
May 8, 2013
Carolyn Leona Veach, 70, died May 8, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Veach was born in Lebanon, Indiana and was a winter resident of Ft. Pierce. She worked for David Allen Chocolatier as head candy maker for 11 years. She was a member of the Grace Church in Lebanon, Indiana and loved to play bingo. Survivors include her daughter,...
Michael Dennis Wadington
May 7, 2013
Michael Dennis Wadington, 65, died May 7, 2013 in Sebastian, Florida. Mr. Wadington was born in Hinsdale, Illinois , moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida 18 years ago coming from Wisconsin and currently resided in Sebastian, Florida. He was a local fisherman. He served in the U.S. Navy, member of the American Legion Post #40, Fraternal Order of Eagles #3582, and...
Carol Ann Kennedy
May 6, 2013
Carol Ann Kennedy, 74, died May 6, 2013 in Stuart, Florida. Carol was born in New York City, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 6 years ago from Miami, Florida. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Palm Grove, a volunteer at the Indian River State College Life Long Learning Center and enjoyed being with family and...
Devin Scott Herndon
May 5, 2013
Devin Scott Herndon, age 25, passed away on May 5, 2013 in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born and raised in Fort Pierce. Devin was a student at Indian River State College, pursuing his bachelor’s degree. He loved working out, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his step-son Bradyn Peters. He was a Swimmer at Lincoln Park. He loved...
Linwood Jackson Dove
May 4, 2013
Linwood Jackson Dove, 90, died May 4, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Dove was born in Pittsburgh, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2006 coming from Evington, Virginia. Prior to retirement, he was a salesman. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Dove of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Carole Rosser of...
Harry Russell Crawford
May 1, 2013
Harry R. Crawford, 84, died May 1, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Crawford was born in Winter Garden, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1955. He proudly served with the Marine Corps in China. He loved to fish with his boys and enjoyed building RC Planes. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eloise Crawford of Ft. Pierce,...
Aniya Avriett
Apr 30, 2013
Aniya Avriett, infant, died April 30, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Baby Avriett is survived by her father, Alford D. Avriett, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; mother, Clinda Josaphat of Ft. Pierce, FL; maternal grandmother, Lucienne Joseph of Orlando, FL; maternal grandfather, Salnave Josaphat of Miami, FL; paternal grandfather, Alford D. Avriett, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; paternal grandmother, Belinda...
Jackie Wheeler
Apr 30, 2013
Jacqueline “Jackie” Wheeler, 51, died April 30, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Wheeler was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. She worked for H & S Citrus for over 25 years. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary Post #8058. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by...
Jacqueline J. Goldsmith
Apr 30, 2013
Jacqueline “Jackie” Goldsmith, 82, died April 30, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Goldsmith was born in East Moriches, New York and moved to the Treasure Coast in 1980 coming from Long Island, New York. She was a homemaker and loved to bake. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Ralph H. Goldsmith of Port St. Lucie, FL; son,...
Martha Ann Brova
Apr 29, 2013
Martha Ann Brova, 76, died on April 29, 2013 at the Treasure Coast Hay-Madeira Hospice House in Stuart, FL. She was born in New Kensington, PA on July 16, 1936 and raised in Scenery Hill, PA. She moved with her family to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1979. Martha was a real estate broker for over 30 years having served...
Andrew Hitcho
Apr 29, 2013
Andrew “Andy” Hitcho, 85, died April 29, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Hitcho was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and moved to the Treasure Coast 27 years ago. He loved bowling, deer hunting and NASCAR. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard proudly. Survivors include his sons, Andrew (Lila Denise) Hitcho of Ft. Pierce, FL, Jeffrey Hitcho and Dale...
Brian Jay Letts
Apr 27, 2013
Brian Jay Letts, 66, died April 27, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Letts was born in Ilion, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984. He was employed with Indian River County for 25years and a member of the Moose Lodge of Vero #1822. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Letts of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Fred Letts of...
Diane Bethune Murray
Apr 26, 2013
Diane Bethune Murray, 71, died April 26, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Murray was born in Lockport, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 34 years ago coming from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the former owner of The Lost Conch Café. Survivors include her daughters, Tara Collison of Huntsville, AL and Juli Snow of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Robert...
Ann Bowers
Apr 24, 2013
Ann Bowers, 73, died April 24, 2013 at her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Bowers was born in Alabama and moved to Florida 50 years ago. She retired from Publix Supermarket. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Jesse Bowers of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons, Larry (BJ) Bowers of Kenshaw, GA and Ed Bowers of Port St....
Joycelyn Keen Thomas
Apr 22, 2013
Joycelyn Keen Thomas, 81, died April 22, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was a native of Fort Pierce, FL. The majority of her career was spent in the newspaper industry in Sales and Delivery, as well as a school bus driver for the St. Lucie County School District. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church, participating in the...
Patricia Jean Gleason
Apr 22, 2013
PATRICIA JEAN GLEASON Port St. Lucie, Florida Patricia Jean Gleason, 72, died April 22, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was a resident of the Treasure Coast for the past 12 years, coming from Milford, Connecticut. Patricia was a loving wife and mother, dedicated to her home and family. She served 32 years as...
Merle M. Lindsey
Apr 21, 2013
MERLE M. LINDSEY Fort Pierce, Florida Merle M. Lindsey, 77, died April 21, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Merle is a native of Fort Pierce, worked and retired from Nevins Packing House where he was a shipping Supervisor, was a 1954 graduate of Dan McCarty High School and was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. Survivors include his...
Maurice Bourgeois Jr.
Apr 20, 2013
MAURICE BOURGEOIS, JR. Maurice Bourgeois, Jr., 71, died April 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Maurice was born in Rome, New York, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for the past 41 years, coming from Utica, New York. He was a heavy equipment mechanic, enjoyed drag racing and proudly served in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife...
Paul "Tommy" Castleman Jr.
Apr 20, 2013
Paul “Tommy” Castleman, Jr., 58, died April 20, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Paul was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for the past 25 years, coming from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was a fishing boat captain, loved to fish and spend time with his friends and family. Survivors include his son, Christopher Castleman...
Judith Robbins Johnstone
Apr 19, 2013
Judith Joy Johnstone Fort Pierce, FL Judith Joy Johnstone, 73, died April 19, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Johnstone was born in Chicago Ridge, Illinois and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1967 coming from Illinois. Prior to retirement, she was an LPN Nurse at Martin Memorial Hospital. She graduated from Nursing School in 1976. Survivors include three sons and...