Sarah Catherine Miller-Klingener, age 47, a 30 year resident of Chico, was found murdered in Wasilla, Alaska Monday, Feb 18. Sara was found by her daughter Juli Johnson. They were in Alaska to settle Sarah's Dads Estate. The case is being handled by the Alaska State Troopers. Sarah moved to...
On February 24th 2019 the world lost one of its brightest lights. Joshua Michael Leipold ( a.k.a Build A Bear) passed away in his Wasilla home. His death was sudden and unexpected leaving his family stunned and heartbroken. Josh left behind his brothers Ryan Sol, Justice Leipold, and Tyler Gleasonhis...
Beverly Ann Matthews passed away on February 26, 2019 at Prestige Care in Anchorage, AK where she had lived since suffering a stroke in late October. She was preceded in death by her husband Corwin "Corky" Matthews on January 24, 2019. Bev was born and raised in Spokane, WA, where...
With sorrow and shock we announce the death of Kevin Rogers Nolan. Born 64 years ago in Sheridan, Wyoming; his was a breech birth and it is possible that entering the world backwards informed his unique world view. He moved to Anchorage, Alaska, with his family in 1957. Whatever he...
Beth Jane Gorman passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 27, 2019. Beth was born in Atlantic City, N.J., on Jan. 23, 1945. Her parents were Dana and Jane Rima of Charles City, Iowa. Beth was the oldest of five siblings. She is survived by her sister, Jana; and brothers,...
Robert Blakely Finch, 75 passed away March 2, 2019 at the Prestige Care & Rehabilitation Center, Anchorage from complications of bladder cancer surgery. Robert was born November 29, 1943 in Baker City, Oregon. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. While in the Air Force, he played...
Long time Eagle River, Alaska, resident Loren L. Dircks, age 71, died at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2019. Son of Raymond and Ruth Dircks, Loren was born on Jan. 9, 1948, in Sandusky, Ohio. The youngest of five children, he graduated...
Gilbert Garcia, 67 Gilbert Garcia departed with our Lord on September 22, 2021. He was born April 6, 1954 in Passaic, New Jersey to Gilberto Mendez and Tomasa Delgado Viera. A resident of Okeechobee for 14 years, he served in the United States Army for 26 years and 24 combined...
Alaska's third governor, Keith Harvey Miller, born March 1, 1925, died Saturday, March 2, of prostate cancer in Anchorage. He succeeded to the Alaska governorship on Jan. 29, 1969, as secretary of state (now lieutenant governor) under Walter Hickel, who had been named secretary of the interior by President Richard...
James Barton Perviss, of Okeechobee, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He rejoined his late wife of 63 years, Mable Perviss; brothers, Charles Perviss and Lamar Gunter; and sisters, Anne Sparks and Carmen Browning. He was born on April 12, 1936, to James and Estelle Perviss. He...
Richard Eli Sweet was born December 11, 1946, in Wolf Run, Ohio to parents Melvin P. and Anna M. Sweet. One of 9 children, Richard's favorite pastime was laughing, fishing, and teasing his siblings. Richard spent time as a radio DJ before enlisting and serving our great country in the...
J. Nieves Arreaga, 71 Okeechobee – J. Nieves Arreaga died September 25, 2021. He was born October 7, 1949 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He enjoyed farming, collecting tractors, and spending time with his grandchildren and chickens. Mr. Arreaga was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Arriaga and Margarita Gonzalez; siblings,...
Rodney Glen Shockley, 69 Okeechobee – Rodney Glen Shockley died on September 26, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1952, in Tipton, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Okeechobee, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing cards. He worked for 36 years with Lykes Brothers before his retirement. Mr. Shockley was...
Domenick Paul Calderone passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida after a short illness. He was born to Paul and Anne Calderone in Newark, New Jersey on July 21, 1964. Domenick was an only child, but his mother, Anne, was the seventh of eight...
Marcus Leonard Staton, 73 Okeechobee - Marcus Leonard Staton died September 28, 2021. Born April 13, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to Francis and Walter Staton. Mark was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who loved his family and fishing. Mark is survived by his daughter, Kelley Staton; sons, Matt Staton, Adam (Crystal)...
Okeechobee, FL - George Vincent Craig, Jr., born in Stamford, CT, passed away on September 29, 2021, on his 86th birthday after a long illness surrounded by his family. George joined the Turn of River Fire Department at a young age and was very proud to be their mascot. He...
Julie R. Wigton, 83, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sept 30, 2021, with her loving companion of 16 years Donald Miles, their beloved dogs Beau & Max, and family. She was born in Gary, Indiana, on November 2, 1937. Julie graduated high school in Marietta, Ohio, received her...
Jeanette Rose Brooks-Hayes, 80, of Okeechobee, Florida and formerly of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, Atlanta, Georgia, and Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born to Lucille and Carter Brooks on November 26, 1940 in Danville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Brooks-Murphy, of Lawrenceville,...
Sandra Lee Myers, 81 Okeechobee – Sandra Lee Myers died October 2, 2021. She was born May 5, 1940 in Enon, Ohio to Carl and Helen (Humble) Miller. A resident of Okeechobee since 1997, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death...
Rosalinda Rojas, 32 Okeechobee – Rosalinda Rojas died October 2, 2021. She was born July 29,1989 in Okeechobee, Florida to Flora (Zamarripa) and Heriberto Rojas, Sr. A lifetime resident of Okeechobee, she enjoyed spending time with her family, most of all enjoyed spoiling her nieces and nephews. Ms. Rojas was...
Brenda M. (Owens) Palmer, 79 Lakeport - Brenda M. (Owens) Palmer passed away on October 2, 2021. She was born on December 30, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia. Brenda retired from Publix in Deerfield Beach and has been a full-time resident of Lakeport since her retirement. She was a founding member...
Luis Alberto Garcia-Vargas, 42 Luis Alberto Garcia-Vargas died on October 5, 2021. He was born June 25, 1979, in Santa Rosa, Queretaro, Mexico. He enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed being a mechanic, and worked at RCS Excavation. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Adriana...
Cynthia Anna Brinson, 42 Okeechobee – Cynthia Anne Brinson died October 6, 2021. She was born July 6, 1979, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. A resident of Okeechobee for 12 years, she was a member of the Christ Fellowship. She was a teacher for six years in Okeechobee County. She enjoyed photography,...
Marjorie Myrtle Waldron, 93 St. Cloud – Marjorie Myrtle Waldron died October 7, 2021. She was born June 18, 1928, in Basinger, Florida. A resident of Basinger until 2008, she was a member of Basinger Brethren when she lived here. She enjoyed riding horses with her husband, spending time at...
Katherine R. Thomas, 91 Okeechobee – Katherine R. Thomas died October 8, 2021. She was born August 4, 1930, in Basinger to Walter and Arbell (Carter) Raulerson. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Thomas; daughter, Kathie Bass; son, Wyatt Thomas; grandson, Jake Thomas; sisters, Arizona “Punk”...
Robin Lynn Robinson, 63 Okeechobee – Robin Lynn Robinson died October 9, 2021. She was born June 10, 1958, in Franklin, Indiana. She was a resident of Indiana and Okeechobee over the years. Her hobbies included gardening, watching old movies, and collecting dolls and teddy bears. She loved spending time...
Mary A. Nelson, 74 Okeechobee – Mary A. Nelson died October 11, 2021. She was born June 13, 1947, in Jacksonville. She was an active member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Okeechobee. Beginning in the late 1970s she wrote the Christmas play for the church every year,...
Kim Simpson Bates died on October 12, 2021. She was born July 4, 1956, in Warren Ohio. A resident of Okeechobee for 21 years, she enjoyed playing computer games and spending time with her family. Kim was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter. She is survived by...
Linda Fisher Burk, 71 Okeechobee – Linda Fisher Burk died October 12, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio. A resident of Okeechobee for 46 years, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Okeechobee. She enjoyed reading, walking, volunteering at church with Awanas...
Gordon Patrick McIntyre, 77 Gordon Patrick McIntyre died on October 14, 2021. He was born September 11, 1944, in Comstock, Michigan, and moved to Florida in 1977. Mr. McIntyre was a member of MidWest Cowboy Association, PRCA, IRA, Pioneer Roping Club, and Gold Prospectors Association. He enjoyed rodeoing, team roping,...