Richard Austin Brazil, 92 Okeechobee – Richard Austin Brazil died March 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was born December 17, 1928, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Leon and Elizabeth (Braun) Brazil. A resident of Okeechobee since 1961, he built his home from the ground...
Charles “Chuck” Coles went to his heavenly home on March 31, 2021, at the age of 77. His family & friends will miss his caring, fun, and wise ways. Early jobs included being a waiter at the Westchester Country Club and serving the Kennedy family. After graduation from high school...
Jack Davis Wolff, 94 Okeechobee – Jack Davis Wolff passed away peacefully on Easter morning, April 4, 2021. Jack was born on October 7, 1926, in Okeechobee, Florida, the second of two sons born to Jesse and Mattiette Wolff. Throughout his life Jack was an active member of the Methodist...
Johnny Lawrence Harper, Sr., 81 Okeechobee – Johnny Lawrence Harper, Sr., went to be with his Lord on April 5, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia to Delford and Geraldine Harper. Johnny proudly served his country in the US Navy for four years and...
William Darrell Stephenson, 72 Okeechobee – William Darrell Stephenson died on April 5, 2021. He was born October 8, 1948, in Wedowee, Alabama to Homer and Gladys (Taylor) Stephenson. A resident of Okeechobee most of his life, he enjoyed fishing, reading, cooking, baking, collecting guns, and most of all time...
Peggy Thompson, 43, of Okeechobee passed peacefully at home on April 6, 2021. Peggy was a fun-loving person. She enjoyed life. She enjoyed singing karaoke. If anyone ever needed a friend Peggy was always there. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randy and Barbara Stegall; her grandparents, Patsy...
Madge Louise Lewis, 89 Okeechobee – Madge Louise Lewis died on April 8, 2021. She was born December 24, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and Marion (Rothbaum) Linn. A resident of Okeechobee since 1969, she was the first woman electrical contractor in the United States. She was appointed by...
Susan “Su” Hindle George, almost 93, passed away peacefully in Okeechobee, Florida on April 9, 2021. Su will be dearly missed as a mother, in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Su was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 12, 1928, and spent her formative years in Milford, Connecticut. She excelled...
Albert L Greene Jr., 72 of Okeechobee, Florida died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home. Albert was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1948, to Albert Sr. and Cula (Madden) Greene. He attended Huntingdon High School and in May of 1969, he joined the United States Air Force,...
William John Baker, Jr., 73 Okeechobee – William John Baker, Jr. died April 13, 2021. He was born August 4, 1947, in Cohoes, New York to William and Beulah (Owens) Baker. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. A resident of Okeechobee for 25, years, he was...
Ashley Marie Cyr, 35 Okeechobee – Ashley Marie Cyr died on April 13, 2021. She was a resident of Okeechobee for 25 years. Ashley was preceded in death by her daughter, Esperanza Martinez; maternal grandparents, Ashford & Lois Hartsfield; and paternal grandfather Richard Cyr. She is survived by her daughter,...
Viola Sue Thomas, 67 Viola Sue Thomas died on April 13, 2021. She was born September 22, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Donald Dillow and Patricia Herbert. Survivors include her three sisters, Linda Blagg of Toledo, OH, Donna Hanlon of Ellenton, FL, and Mary Grimes of Ellenton, FL;...
Clarissa L. Hall, age 66, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021, at the Hospice of Okeechobee facility after an extended struggle with cancer. She was born November 18, 1954, in McDowell, Floyd Co., Ky to Roszella Halbert and Banner “Junior” Lewis, Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband,...
Lonnie “Goose” Cason passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Okeechobee, Florida. A resident of Okeechobee since 2007, Goose was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He grew up between Virginia and Knots Island, North Carolina. Goose served in the United States Army during Vietnam; he...
Kathy Jane Brendel, 71 Lakeport – Kathy Jane Brendel died on April 16, 2021. She was born May 25, 1949, in Bristol, Virginia to the late Kearney and Allie (Wells) Grace. A resident of Lakeport since the 1980s, she was the owner of Brendel Mobile Home Park. She attended Maple...
Gertrude Ann “Trudy” Carran went to her eternal rest on Monday, April 19, 2021. Trudy was born on October 21, 1935, in New Castle Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Rose (Cicerone) Marchionda. On February 17, 1951, she married Nicholas R. Carran, Jr. and they spent over 58 years together...
Donald Edward Blitch, 60, died on April 19, 2021. He was born June 30, 1960, in Hialeah, Florida. A resident of Okeechobee since 1989, he enjoyed playing church league softball and fishing. Mr. Blitch was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Blitch; sister, Sarah Dickens; and brother, Robert Blitch....
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Shirley Carter, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 74. Shirley was born September 29, 1946, in Wauchula, Florida to Marvin and Emma Jane Boney. She furthered her education later in life to earn a degree as a home healthcare nurse....
Winnie Pendley Hall, age 89, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Leland Hall; parents, Duffy and Linda Porter Pendley; brothers, Ryman Pendley, Harold Pendley, Charles Pendley; son-in-law, Gene Strickland; and great granddaughter, Shaelie Moon. She...
Eula Mae Smith, age 89 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Curtis Dorsey Smith; daughter, Suzanne Smith; grandson, Daniel Edwin Smith; parents, Charlie and Eula Bearden; and nine siblings, Roye W. Skrains, Lafayette Skains, Genell...
P. Kevin Walther, age 67, died on April 20, 2020, at his home in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Kevin was born in Indianapolis on April 20, 1953. He graduated from Brebeuf High School, where he played basketball and achieved academic excellence. He then attended Brown University and studied public policy. After...
Mr. GiselBach passed away April 21, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Eileen; one daughter, Leisa McCannon of Georgia; 4 step children, Larry Duzenski, Diane McKinney, Mary Duzenski, all of Alpharetta, John Duzenski (Shari) of Canton, 2 grandchildren, 2 step...
Mary Ann Waggoner (nee Coughlin) passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2020, at the age of 88. Mary Ann is predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, William (Bill) Waggoner, and daughter Patricia A. Waggoner. She is also predeceased by her parents, William and Helen Coughlin,...
Mark Kinsey, age 54, of Oakwood, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark Kinsey and Joy Tyre Kinsey. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Fuller Kinsey, Woodstock, GA; children, Kari Kinsey Martin, Oakwood, GA, Justin Mark Kinsey, Oakwood, GA;...
Thomas William Kirkpatrick, age 81, of Suwanee, Ga, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Kirkpatrick. Mr. Kirkpatrick is survived by his daughter, Laura Mayes, Suwanee, GA; and granddaughter, Kimberly Mayes, Suwanee, GA; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born on...
Linnette Harrison, age 50, of Buford, Georgia passed away April 23, 2020 leaving behind husband, J. Steve Harrison; sons, Justin and Ryan; Father, Winston Radcliffe; Mother, Claudette Artwell; brother, Kirk, Sheldon, Ian, Robert and Dan; sisters, Winnifred and Dahlia; nieces and nephews and step mother, Georgia. Linnette attended Garvey Maceo...
Charlsie Davis Roper, age 72, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Lewis Ivy and Betty JoAnne Davis Lindsey; and sister, Wendy Humphreys. She is survived by her son, James Roper; brothers, Wade (Gina) Dooley, Buford, GA, William...
Christine Theresa Waggoner, age 87, of Dacula, GA passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, John Keith Waggoner; mother, Betty Schaller; father, Georg Meiler. She is survived by her sons, Robert Franklin (Rhonda) Waggoner, John Joseph (Rhonda) Waggoner; grandchildren,...
Ira Gene Carter, age 87, of Dacula, GA passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Jane Snuggs and granddaughter, Jenni Van Blarcum. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Shirley Canipe Carter, Dacula, GA; daughter, Sheryl (Al) Abel, Seabeck,...
Shannon Lee McCoy-Wardlaw died at home on April 28, 2020, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Jody Wardlaw; daughter Cameron Wardlaw; son Xavier Wardlaw; brother Kevin McCoy (Dana); sister Colleen Arnold (Barry); along with, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and many friends. She was proceeded in death...