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| Charles
"Wilson" Starnes,
Jr., age 82, - March 10, 2011 Charles passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2011 in his hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Wilson was born December 9, 1928, in Fort Myers, Florida, and was the son of Christina (Chapman) and C. Wilson Starnes, Sr., and brother to Patricia Vanette Starnes. He was the beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Marjorie "Margie" Starnes. "Uncle Wilson" enjoyed his time as a boy scout troop leader of troop 69 and was a charter member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He graduated from Fort Myers High School and attended the University of Florida. A devout family man, Gator fan and fisherman, his fish tales and old Fort Myers stories were loved by all. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his loving wife, Marjorie "Margie" Starnes, his sister, Patricia Starnes Vanette, his children, Tripp (Jennifer) Starnes, Mark (Valerie) Starnes, Erin (Edward) Zengel, his grandchildren, Andrew, Stephan, Kristen and TJ Starnes, Chason Starnes, Harrison Danforth, Camela and Heather Griffith, and his great grandchildren Ryne, Cayden and Trey Starnes. A service will be held at 3pm, Monday, March 14, 2011, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Memorials, if considered, may be made to: Hope Hospice at 9470 HeathPark Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33908 or Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 Deleon Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. ( Published in The News-Press from March 13 to March 14, 2011 ) |
| Jessie
Ruth Hingson
- July
27, 1931 - October 23, 2010 Jessie Ruth Hingson, 79, a life long resident of She was born on July 27, 1931 in Jessie is survived by her husband William, her daughter, Karen ; her son, Darrel Hingson, Sr; Grandchildren; Kelly, Darrel, Dawn , Kristy, Kara and PV2 Aaron Stritenberger. Great Grandchildren; Brother, Doug Eugene Mathis ( > In Memory Of: JESSIE HINGSON - ( 7/27/1931~10/23/2010 ) - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - We love and miss you very much. Happy Mother's Day in Heaven. Little Buddy, Karen and family, Darrel and family, Doug and family ( Published in The News-Press from May 6 to May 8, 2011 ) |
| Thornton
Beazell, 63, died
suddenly on March 20, 2011. He was a graduate of Ft. Myers High School, University of Florida, and University of Montana School of Law. He is mourned by his wife, Doris Beazell, his daughter, Dr. Kathleen Beazell and his son, Russell Beazell. Toby is also survived by his mother, Violet Beazell, and his sister Barbara Bauermeister Pennell, his nieces, Giner Flynnm, Robyn Peer Flaherty, nephew, Glenn Bywater, Charles Belcher and their spouses and children. Toby was loved and important to his family and clients. Toby grew up working in his family business, Sunshine Movers on then Anderson Ave. He loved the mountains, fly fishing and spent time as a real estate broker in Hamilton, Montana. Toby helped many people through his pro bono work and by serving on the board of DIAD for the Dunbar community. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. |
| Claude
M. "Buddy" Addison - 1953 - 2011 Claude of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1953 in Fort Myers, FL and came to Lake Wales from Fort Myers in 2004. He worked at the Polk County Property Appraiser's Office and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Cedar Hammock Hunt Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and vegetable gardening. Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Claude Addison and a daughter, Erika Rose Addison. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Addison; one daughter, Jennifer & Paul Shumway of Eustis; mother, Rose Addison of Lake Wales; two sisters, Priscilla "Noodle" Gleason of Fort Myers and Joyce Landsteiner of Tavernier; two nephews, four nieces and one great-niece. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery. > Claude M." Buddy" Addison was the Son of Claude Addison and wife, nephew of Carl Addison of Fort Myers, and grandson of Chester Addison and Nola (Williams) Addison. ( family info provided by Mary ) |
| John
Mathis, 76 - John had been a resident of Fort Myers for many years He died Tuesday in Sarasota from a heart condition. He hadbeen ill several weeks. Mathis was the father of Nolan Mathis of Fort Myers and the brother of Henry and J. W. Mathis of this city and of Mrs. Willie Harn of LaBelle. Other survivors include a son, Burton Mathis of Sarasota;three daughters, Mrs. Jimmy Stroud and Mrs. Forrest Scott, both of Sarasota, and Mrs. Arzelia Ketler of West Palm Beach; a brother Ruby Mathis of Tampa; and two sisters, Mrs. Etta Sloan and Mrs. Will DeVane, both of Tampa. Surviving also are 14 grandchildren and two great grand-children. Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. in Sarasota and buriel will be in Joshua Creek Cemetery at Arcadia. ( Fort Myers News Press; Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, April 1953 ) |
Dean
Allen Price - 1969 - 2011 Dean Allen Price, 41, went home to
the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. He was born on Oct. 1, 1969 in
Fort Myers. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Price, his
sister Catherine (Edwards) Campbell and his mother, Virginia "Ginny"
Price.Dean graduated for North Fort Myers High School in 1987. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country for five years as a "Seabee" in Naval Battalion NMCB74 based in Gulfport, MS. He was in Operation Desert Storm and was a Gulf War Veteran. He was a machinist and loved his job. After leaving the Navy he worked for Advanced Machine Repair for 13 years, followed by two years at Utility Lines Construction. He was currently employed as a utility worker for the Lee County School District. In 1989 he met the love of his life, Linda Malone, and they were married in June 1990. They have cherished 22 "Priceless" years together. In August 2004, they welcomed their beautiful baby girl Maegan into this world and she was the "joy of his life." You would never meet a better father and his face would light up at the sight of his little girl. Dean's first passion in life was to take care of his family. He always put others first. When he wasn't working his favorite thing to do was to "go to the woods" and hunt, fish and ride his swamp buggy. He just loved the outdoors and his dogs Casey, Jack and Ella. Dean made quite an impact on anyone who crossed his path and if you met him you would never forget him! The loss of this great man leaves a huge hole in many hearts today. Life will not be the same without him and he will forever remain in our hearts. Dean is survived by, his beloved wife Linda (Malone) Price, his most loved daughter Maegan Price or as he called her his "Doodlebug," his nephew Bryant Swartz, who was more like a son than a nephew, his brother Michael Edwards, his father-in-law and mother in-law Dick and Brenda Malone, three aunts, many cousins, nieces and nephews and numerous family and friends. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. The funeral was at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home. Military Honors were provided by V.F.W. Post 8463. Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to share in Dean's life story and leave online thoughts and memories for his family. |
| >Eleanor
W.
Ellis - born 20 Dec. 1908 in Ft. Myers, FL.,Passed: 19 April
1999
in Ft. Myers, FL. Services: First United Methodist Church 22 April
1999. Clergyman: Rev. George A. Buie officiating. Interment: Fort Myers
Cemetery, Fort Myers, FL Andreson Funeral Home - 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. - Fort Myers, Florida 33916 - 914-694-4121. |
| >Mary Woolslair Sheppard - born 29 July 1907 in Fort Myers, Florida. Passed away on, 30 August 1998 in Fort Myers, Florida. Services were held at The Pilgrims Church on Daniels Road & Freshman Lane, Fort Myers on 1 Sep 1998. Officiating Rev. Hal Simones & Rev. Jeff Trees assisting. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery, Arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home. In Loving Memory |
| >Mandell, David Paul, - 24 - Died
unexpectedly Monday, May 31, 2011, in Loves Park. Born June 2, 1986, in
Fort Myers, Fla., the son of Dave Mandell and Jo Ferraro. He attended
Harlem High School and was an avid skateboarder. David was a talented
artist and had a true passion for drawing and art. In "Conquering
Addiction", J.J. Goldwag discusses many of the effective tools to
gracefully overcome addiction. Goldwag establishes the link between
unhappiness and dependence, and uncovers methods that take us toward a
healthy recovery. He takes us down the path of seeing clearly,
maintaining proper perspective and restoring unification with our true
nature. Through a reconnection with our inner self, we can reestablish
a feeling of wholeness, remain in harmony, and overcome all obstacles.
When we understand how to break free from destructive thoughts, and
become anchored in the unchanging, then life opens to dramatic
transformation! and endless possibilities. The family knows David is
happy and safe in the arms of his grandparents and is with those he
adored and loved so very much. Survivors include his mother, Jo Ferraro of Rockford; father, Dave Mandell of Rockford; uncles, Larry Ferraro of Machesney Park and Jay (Robyn) Ferraro of Roscoe; great-uncles, Larry (Betty) Ferraro of Sarasota, Fla., and Vic (Bonnie) Mandell of Rockford; great-aunt, Marie Zandonai of Rockford; godmother, Jane Ratzlaff of Rockford; and many cousins and friends. Predeceased by grandparents, Anthony and Frances Mandell and Sam and Lil Ferraro; uncles, Anthony Mandell and Frank "Buzzy" Mandell; aunt, Kathy Ferraro; and cousin, Joshua Brown. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Gateway Foundation in Aurora for all of their love and support they gave to David. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church St., with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of prayer at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Gateway Foundation, 400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel is assisting the family. ( Rockford Register Star from June 2 to June 3, 2011 ) |
| >King, Margaret Evon - 85 - of Wauchula went to be
with the Lord on Aug. 5, 2011. She was born June 15, 1926 in Fort
Myers, Fla. and move from Lake Wales to Wauchula in 1972. Margaret was
a caregiver and a Pentecostal minister. She enjoyed going to church and
visiting people, especially the sick. Margaret is survived by one daughter Eunice (David) Howell of Wauchula; one son Robert Douglas of Delaware; one stepson Douglas King of Lake Wales; one sister, Mary Lea Albritton of Wauchula; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Linwood King; one daughter Rachel Caldwell; a great-grandchild; and her parents Henry and Eunice Kersey. Her Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, with Services starting at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home located at 404 W Palmetto St., Wauchula, with Pastor Harold Howze of Gospel Tabernacle officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Wales Cemetery. |
| >Durrance,
Charles "Crenshaw"- 58, of Fort
Myers, passed away September 9, 2007 in Cape Coral. He was born April
5, 1949 in Fort Myers, to William Odus Durrance and Lessie Mae
(Underhill) Durrance. He worked as a carpenter for Owens-Ames Kimball
Construction. Survivors include his wife: Cheryl Ann (Platt) Durrance, Fort Myers, son: William Durrance (Patty), LaBelle, step daughter, Melissa Daum, New York; step son: Alan Daum, Alabama three brothers, three sisters, six.grandchildren. ( News Press -Sept.12, 2007 ) |
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