Obituaries
Obituary: Dean L. Beckstead
May 4, 2018
Laurier Donald Dean Beckstead, 74, passed away peacefully at his Palm Island home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18, 1…
Obituary Dean L. Beckstead
April 27, 2018
Laurier Donald Dean Beckstead, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home on Palm Island surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 18, 1943. …
Obituary: Vernon Armour
April 20, 2018
Vernon Armour, 90, died of natural causes on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Vernon was born in Lake Forest, IL to Lester and Leola Stanton Armour on July 1, 1927. He was preceded in death by his wife Lin…
Obituary: Doris L. Daughtrey Hargis
April 13, 2018
Doris Doris L. Daughtrey Hargis, 90, of Englewood, FL passed away March 31, 2018. She was born February 22, 1928 in Arcadia. Doris and her husband, Terry, owned the first motel in Boca Grande, The …
Services for Freddy Futch Saturday, April 7
April 6, 2018
A Celebration of Life for Freddy M. Futch, who died on February 13, 2018, will be held this Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House on Banyan Street. Freddy was born on Ja…
Obituary: David ‘Dewey’ Henson
March 30, 2018
David Ray Henson, known to most as “Dewey,” age 57, of Rotonda West, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his Charlotte County residence. Born on March 25, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to the late R…
Many thanks from the Royal Palm Players
March 30, 2018
To the Editor: Royal Palm Players has closed a memorable season, which included sell-out performances of “Duets,” “Boca Girls,” “Don’t Drink the Water” and “My Fair Lady,” reinstatement of the Lite…
Obituary: In memory of artist Lise Yust
March 16, 2018
■ WRITTEN BY SHARON MCKENZIE There are times in your life when someone crosses your path and leaves a marked impact on your life. A person who touches you so profoundly that immediate despair sets …
Obituary George Gwynn Clemons Jr.
January 26, 2018
Florida State Trooper George Gwynn Clemons Jr., 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at the V.A. Hospice in Lake City, Fla. following an extended illness. He is the son o…
Obituary John M. Meyer
January 19, 2018
John M. Meyer, of Westwood, Massachusetts formerly of Boca Grande, Florida died on December 6, 2017 with his children by his side. John was a graduate of St. Paul’s School, Trinity College, and Wha…