Eric Lon Todd, 51, of Vero Beach, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Indian River Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1959 in Quakertown, PA. He had been a resident of Vero Beach for over six years, coming from Jensen Beach. He was of the Christian faith. He worked as an automotive mechanic. He was a member of...
A. Sue Ford, age 64, died at the Hamrick Home on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Born in Alexander City, Alabama, Sue had resided in Okeechobee for the past 25 years. She was an Air Force service brat and had lived around the world. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Fountain of Life Church where she found...
John Paul Hartman, 72, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Melbourne, FL. Services will be private at a later date.
Zelma E. Daugherty, age 88, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Vitas Hospice in Tamarac, Fla. Relocating from Okeechobee, Zelma had lived in North Lauderdale, Fla. for a year. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Daugherty and son Cecil James Payne. Survivors include sons, Jerry Daugherty of Orlando, Robert (Peggy) Daugherty of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughters, Norma Price...
Bess Cooley Buchanan, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 16th after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease. She is survived by her husband, Charles and her children, Carol (Bud) Moeller of McLean, VA, Judy (Patrick) Healy of Melbourne and Charlie (Abby) Buchanan of Little Rock, AR. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Eliza beth (Matt) Dopira, Melaine (Frank) Privitera,...
Ralph Burell Rucks, 83, of Okeechobee died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Hamrick Home. Ralph was born May 2, 1928, in Fulford, FL. He had been a resident of Okeechobee since 1965, coming from Ft. Pierce. Ralph served in the United States Army Air Corps. After his time in the military, he began his career as a dairyman. He...
Louis Ezra Reno, 81, of Okeechobee, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Lynmore at Lawnwood Assisted Living Facility in Ft. Pierce. Mr. Reno was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Sarasota. He had been a resident of Okeechobee since 1968, and a lifetime Florida resident. In April, 2011, he committed his life to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His...
Elmer LaMura, 82, of Okeechobee died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home. He was born November 24, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He has been a resident of the area for two years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicola and Rosa LaMura; and brother, Samuel LaMura. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Lillian LaMura;...
Eleazar Juan Ochoa, age 54, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Raulerson Hospital. Born February 8, 1957, in Mercedes, Texas, his family relocated to Okeechobee and he was a lifetime resident. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erasto and Teresa Ochoa. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Ochoa of Okeechobee;...
Robert S. Gerren passed away at home on June 14, 2011. He was born Feb. 2, 1928, in Kendallville, Ind. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mrytle Gerren; sister, Ruby Perry; and son, Michael Gerren of Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife, Georgia Gerren; children, Judy Kimball, Linda Wotta, Ben Gerren and Becky Dragiewicz, all...