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Willice E. Hicks

Willice E. Hicks

May 25, 2011

Willice E. Hicks Willice E. Hicks, 82, died May 25, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Hicks was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce over 20 years ago coming from Jensen Beach, Florida. He was the inventor of Will’s Guitar Slides and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during WWII, Korean War and...

Tracy Lance Burchfield

Tracy Lance Burchfield

May 24, 2011

Tracy Lance Burchfield, 53, died May 24, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Burchfield was born in Norfolk, Virginia and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2002. He worked in the construction industry. Survivors include his son, Tracy Evans; daughters, Shawnacy Burchfield, Tinasue Burchfield, and Taylor Burchfield and one additional daughter; brother, Richard Burchfield; sister, Sylvia White-Thompson; mother, Betty Burchfield;...

Beulah L. Knowles

Beulah L. Knowles

May 23, 2011

Beulah Dampier Knowles, 89 of Fort Pierce died May 23, 2011. Mrs. Knowles was born March 18, 1922 in Dupont, Georgia, the daughter of Clarence Ellis and Eva Sanders Dampier. She moved to Fort Pierce in 1923. Mrs. Knowles was a graduate of Fort Pierce High School, class of 1940. She attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia. She was...

Arlene M. Stamm

Arlene M. Stamm

May 22, 2011

Arlene M. Stamm, 92, died May 22, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Stamm was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1959. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and cards and listening to country music. Survivors include her sons, Larry Rothermel of St. Lawrence, PA and John...

John Joseph Sullivan

John Joseph Sullivan

May 22, 2011

John Joseph Sullivan John Sullivan, 91, died May 22, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Sullivan was born in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce over 50 years ago coming from Atlanta, Georgia. He was an accountant and a former member of St. Anastasia and St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran...

Rev. Gerard Redden

Rev. Gerard Redden

May 20, 2011

Rev. Gerard Don Bosco Redden, former Director and founder of St. Juan Diego Pastoral Center in Fort Pierce, died May 20, 2011 from complications of a stroke. He was born in Derry City, Northern Ireland and was one of nine surviving children, born to William “Willie” Redden and Mary “Mamie” Donaghy. He studied for the priesthood at All Hallows Seminary,...

Robert B. Slagle

Robert B. Slagle

May 20, 2011

Robert B. Slagle, 88, died May 20, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Slagle was born in Denison, Texas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Homestead, Florida. He was a Plant Engineer for 8 years at FP&L’s Turkey Point Power Plant, an Engineer for 20 years at Sperry Flight Systems & Components. He was a member of...

Sheilla Grealy

Sheilla Grealy

May 20, 2011

Sheilla Grealy, 85, died May 20, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Grealy was born in Maidstone Kent, England and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2003 coming from Niagara Falls, Canada. She enjoyed painting, needle point, swimming, and knitting. She also served with Royal Air Force during WWII. Survivors include her sons, Kevin M. Grealy of Niagara Falls, Canada and...

Dorsell D. Curry

Dorsell D. Curry

May 18, 2011

Dorsell D. Curry, 47, died May 18, 2011 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute. She was born in Fort Pierce, Florida. She retired from the St. Lucie County School Board as a secretary. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Curry of Fort Pierce, FL; parents, Lawson and Sarah...

Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith

May 18, 2011

Bradley Smith Bradley Smith, 61, died May 18, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Smith was born in Edina, Minnesota and resided in Fort Pierce and North Palm Beach. He was a carpenter. He enjoyed sailing to various countries and all sporting events. Survivors include his son, Sage Smith of Apex, NC; brother, Lincoln Smith, Jr. of Chicago, IL; and...

Albert J. Masters

Albert J. Masters

May 17, 2011

Albert J. Masters, 78, died May 17, 2011 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Masters was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Greenville, SC in 1958 and later moved to various locations in Florida and settling in Fort Pierce in 1998. He was a retired real estate appraiser. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the...

Mildred Ann Hill

Mildred Ann Hill

May 13, 2011

Mildred Ann Hill, 68, died May 13, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Hill was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and retired from school teaching after 30 years. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ed Hill of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Lisa Hill of Los Angeles, CA; son, Gary Hill...

Robert Russell Macy, Sr.

Robert Russell Macy, Sr.

May 12, 2011

Robert Russell Macy, Sr., 67, died May 12, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Macy was born in Borden, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce 55 years ago. He was a self employed masonry contractor and builder. He was a member of the N.R.A. He liked to hunt and loved his family very much. Survivors include his wife of 50...

Louis J. Ciacci

Louis J. Ciacci

May 12, 2011

Louis Ciacci, 84, died May 12, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Ciacci was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1969 coming from Long Island, New York. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Campaign. He was in the 32nd infantry and 11th Airborne. He was a volunteer Rescue Chief of...

Mary Ellen Tompson

Mary Ellen Tompson

May 12, 2011

Mary Ellen Tompson, 85, died May 12, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Tompson was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1993 coming from Sea Grit, New Jersey. She graduated from Skidmore University in Saratoga Springs, NY. She retired after 25 years of being a teacher. She was a member of the Indian River...

David T. Smith

David T. Smith

May 11, 2011

David T. Smith of Port St. Lucie died May 11, 2011. He was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma on April 10, 1952. David was a graduate of Stanford University and worked as Director of Operations at Packard Roofing and Waterproofing. He enjoyed the beach and going on cruises. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie P. Smith of Port St....

Mary H. Hicks

Mary H. Hicks

May 10, 2011

Mary H. Hicks, 94, died May 10, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hicks was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2008. She was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Survivors include her daughters, Linda L. Crouch of Ft. Pierce, FL and Patricia A. Treece of Port St. Lucie,...

Bobby Jack Graben

Bobby Jack Graben

May 9, 2011

Bobby Jack Graben, 77, died May 9, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Graben was born in Lineville, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1962 coming from Arcadia, Florida. He retired in 1989 from the St. Lucie County School Board after 33 years of service. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Niles C....

John Albert George

John Albert George

May 7, 2011

John Albert George, 52, died May 7, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. John was born in New Hartford, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1976 coming from Utica, New York. He was the owner/operator of JAG Utilities. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Petzoldt; his wife of 30 years, Nancy George of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter,...

Thomas Murray Funka, Sr.

Thomas Murray Funka, Sr.

May 7, 2011

Thomas Murray Funka, Sr. Thomas Murray Funka, Sr., 76, of South Hutchinson Island, passed away May 7, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center. Tom was born February 26, 1935 in Toledo, OH and graduated from Libbey High School in 1953. He was the retired owner and president of The Zeroll Company, a manufacturer of world famous commercial ice cream scoops....

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