Obituaries
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Terry Franklin Taylor
Jun 9, 2006
TERRY FRANKLIN TAYLORTerry Franklin Taylor, 54, died June 9, 2006, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Terry was a born in Arcadia, FL, and moved to Fort Pierce when he was a few months old.He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospices at 1201 SE...
Marie Josephine Scocco
Jun 9, 2006
Marie J. Scocco, 79, died June 9, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mrs. Scocco was born in West New York, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce 14 years ago coming from Cliff Side Park, New Jersey. She was of the catholic faith, loved to dance, loved to play bingo & cards and was a great cook.Survivors include her sisters, Eleanor Raisch,...
Thelma Laverne Napier
Jun 9, 2006
Thelma Laverne Napier, 73, died June 9, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mrs. Napier was born in Washington County, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1966 coming from Indiana.She was a retail store manager.Survivors include her daughters, Donna Speirs of Ft. Pierce, FL, Judy Smith of Woodstock, GA and Darlene Richter of Winston-Salem, NC; sons, Stephen Napier of Lawrenceville, GA and...
Maurice E. "Bud" Flood, Jr.
Jun 7, 2006
Maurice E. “Bud” Flood, Jr., 83, died June 7, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Flood was born in Titusville, Florida and moved to St. Lucie County in 1928 coming from Titusville, Florida.He worked for Piper Aircraft for many years, WWII Veteran of U.S. Army during the Invasion of Normandy and was a member of the American Legion Post #40.Survivors include his...
James "J.B." Ooley
Jun 5, 2006
James B. “J.B.” Ooley, 78, died June 5, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Ooley was born in Borden, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1961 coming from Daisy Hill, Indiana.He was a paint contractor and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Susan Ooley; sons, Dave of Warner Robins, GA, Randy of Nixa, MO,...
Rose Erma Meyer
Jun 5, 2006
Rose Erma Meyer, 85, died June 5, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Ms. Meyer was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1983 coming from Williamsport. She worked in the garment industry.Survivors include her son, Lynn Meyer of Ft. Pierce, FL.
Jim E. Mangrum
Jun 1, 2006
Jim Mangrum, 60, died June 1, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Mangrum was born in West Point, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1980. Prior to retirement, he worked for Florida Power & Light for 25 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Mangrum of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Barton S. Mangrum of Ft....
John Joseph O'Connell
May 31, 2006
John Joseph O’Connell, 79, died May 31, 2006 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. O’Connell was born in New York, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1997 coming from Rome, New York.Prior to retirement, he was a custodian for the school system.Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Norma O’Connell of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, John J. O’Connell, Jr. and...
Vito Croce
May 29, 2006
Vito Croce, 80, died May 29, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Croce was born in Palermo Sicily, Italy and moved to Ft. Pierce 16 years ago coming from Oakland Park.He was the owner of V & C Auto Sales for 45 years and was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Maria Croce of...
Rosalie Kerber Boudreaux
May 29, 2006
Mrs. Boudreaux was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1992 coming from Pass Christian, Mississippi and moved to Tampa, Florida in 2000.She was a retired school teacher and a graduate of Ursaline College in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a member of the Woman’s Club of Ft. Pierce and of the Pass Christian Golf Club.Rosalie...
Ricky Ray
May 29, 2006
Ricky Ray, 50, died May 29, 2006 in Okeechobee, Florida.Mr. Ray was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He was a welder for a paint & body shop.Survivors include his sons, Rocky Ray and Dallas Ray; daughters, Jessica Ray and Lee Anna Ray; mother, Cathrine Ray; sister, Peggy Davis; grand-daughter, Hailey Ray and nephews, Little John, Vernon, Terry, Billy &...
Janet Marguerite Lundy
May 29, 2006
Janet Marguerite Lundy, 71, died May 29, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Lundy was born in El Paso, Texas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2002 coming from Johnson City, Tennessee.She was the owner of a flower shop, volunteer for the Girl Scouts and Teen Club Manager for Military Dependent. She loved to work with the University Youth Groups.Survivors include...
Hildur R. O'Steen
May 28, 2006
Hildur R. O’SteenFort Pierce, FloridaHildur R. O’Steen, 81, died May 28, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. O’Steen was born in Washington, DC and has been a resident of Fort Pierce for 25 years.She was a Budget Analyst for The Department of Defense. In her spare time she loved to play bingo.Survivors include her sons, James William O’Steen and Richard Guy...
Suzanne W. Schuster
May 26, 2006
Suzanne W. SchusterPort Saint Lucie, Florida Suzanne W. Schuster, 35, died May 26, 2006 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.Suzanne was born in Wilmington, Delaware and moved to Port Saint Lucie in 1997 coming from Fort Lauderdale.She was a Professional Jet Ski Racer.Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Ned Schuster; Son, Gabe Schuster; Mother, Mary White; Father, Nelson White; Maternal...
Anthony E. Cimmino
May 24, 2006
Anthony E. Cimmino, 82, died May 24, 2006 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Cimmino was born in Cliffside Park, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1991 coming from Cliffside Park, New Jersey.Prior to retirement, he was a sales representative with V.J. Curcio Inc. in Jersey City, New Jersey for 35 years.He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army...
Frederick Wesley Backus
May 23, 2006
Frederick Wesley Backus, 79, of N. Hutchinson Island, Fl., died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on May 23, 2006. Fred and his wife Miriam moved to Ft. Pierce area in 1993 to be closer to the less populated "Old Florida" that he so loved. Fred, first generation of the pioneering Miami Backus family, was born in Miami on...
John G. Pierce
May 22, 2006
John G. Pierce, 59, died May 22, 2006 in Port St. Lucie. He was born March 27, 1947 in Memphis, TN and had lived in St. Lucie County since 1971. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked with NASA through the Gemini and Apollo missions and was part of the launch team that placed the...
Brian Daniel Keene
May 21, 2006
Brian Daniel Keene, 24, died May 21, 2006 in Moore Haven , Florida.Brian was born in Stuart, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He worked in the pool construction industry. He attended St. Anastasia Catholic School, John Carroll High School and graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School.Brian played baseball at all levels, thru Little League...
Eula B. Carlton
May 16, 2006
Eula B. Carlton, 93, died May 16, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Carlton was born in Louisburg, Kansas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1915 coming from Roseland, Florida.She worked for the Post Office in Fort Pierce for 31 years and retired in 1975 as the Assistant Postmaster. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ruth Chapter...
Helen Carboneri
May 15, 2006
Helen Carboneri, 88, died May 15, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Carboneri was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1981 coming from Northport, New York.She worked as a sales clerk in Macy’s Department Store in New York for 19 years. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and a member of the Lakewood...