Fort Myers News-Press, Feb 6 2005-- Christine Hansen Daeger, 74, of Ft. Myers died Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Ft. Myers. She was a native of Ft. Myers having been born in January 21, 1931 to Albert and Louise Goldie Hansen. Mrs. Daeger worked for the Lee County Tax Collectors office for many years and had been a member of Edgewood United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter Anna Daeger Franta of Ft. Myers; her grandson Eric Dager Franta of Trout Lake, Washington, her brothers Edward K. Hansen, A. Ernest Hansen, Thomas H. Hansen, Malcom Brock all of Ft. Myers. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 12, 2005 in the Edgewood United Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements by the Anderson Funeral Home.

Ft Myers News-Press, May 5, 2001 - Sharon Lynn Dahlke, 49, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2001 at her home in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 3, 1952 and moved with her family to Lehigh Acres, Florida in 1962. Preceded in death by her father Oscar Dahlke (1967) and brother Charles (1990). She is survived by her mother Verna George of Fort Myers, FL; sister Joan of Milwaukee, WI, and brothers, Robert (wife Deborah) and Richard of Lehigh Acres, FL and Gary of Houston, TX. Sharon graduated from Fort Myers Senior High School in 1970 and was employed for a period of time with the Lehigh Corp. in Lot Sales Division. She lived briefly in Panama City, FL and Pensacola, FL before settling in Jacksonville, FL in 1976 where she lived for the remainder of her life. She was employed by the engineering firm of Gee & Jenson at their Jacksonville office through September 2000. An avid swimmer, Sharon loved to spend time at the beach. She was active in her community and served as a board member of her homeowners association. For those wh knew and loved her, she will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church (3595 Broadway, Fort Myers. Interment will be at Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres, FL at a later date. Arrangements by the Farley Memorial Funeral Home.

Erma Moss Dailey, age 69, of 9895 Golden Gate Parkway , died at her home early Wednesday. She was a member of a pioneer Ft. Myers Family and had lived in the area all her life. She is survived by her husband Bill Dailey of Golden Gate; sons John Moss Ft. Myers, Clarence Moss and Robert Moss of Lawrence KS: two brothers Cyril Sherouse of Miami, Fl and Carlos Sherouse of Denver, CO;one sister Ethel Morrow of Ft. Myers; and 11 grandchildren.The family will receive friends at the Bonita Funeral Home Friday evening fro 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Bonita Funeral Home with the chaplain Ann Gilson officiating. Burial will follow at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dick Foyle, Art, his,Dave Melville, Jerry White and Glen Cassill. Services under the direction of Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Submitted by Norita Moss.

Fort Myers News-Press April 17,2009 Judge Lynne E. Dailey, Circuit Court Judge passed away after a graceful and courageous fight against Breast Cancer. She was 53 years old. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she graduated from the University of Florida College of Law and was elected to the Circuit Court Bench in November 2006. Judge Dailey is survived by her adoring daughter, Lauren Denneler. Also surviving are her devoted father, Millard Dailey and her brother, Todd Dailey of Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty C. Dailey.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:30am at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3825 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl. 33901. Please be mindful of limited parking availability for the service. Those interested in making a donation in Judge Dailey's name may do so to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure P.O. Box 670309 Dallas, TX 75265 or visit http://www.komen.org. Friends may sign guest book at http://www.horizoncremation.com.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, November 5, 1935-- Funeral services for Angelo D'Alessandro were held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D'Alessandro on Euclid Avenue with more than 200 friends and relatives attending. The short ritual of the Catholic Church was pronounced by the Rev. Father R. P. Brennen and relayed to those on the crowded lawn outside by loud speaker. Nearly 100 cars formed the processional out to Fort Myers Cemetery where the body was buried in space 13 of lot 7 on the bank of the winding rivulet. There was no music included in the rites. Hundreds of floral wreaths were tendered and florist reported early they were sold out. An estimated 2,000 people called at the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home Friday and Saturday to view the body there before it was removed to the home of his parents to lie in state there Sunday. November 2, 1935 - Mrs. Sadie D'Alessandro has asked the News-Press to correct a statement in the account of Angelo D'Alessandro's death in an automobile accident. Mrs. D'Alessandro says they were never divorced although they have been separated for some time. She says she often visited Angelo D'Alessandro and they were on the best of terms at the time of his death.

Fort Myers News-Press July 20, 2008 Charles A. D'Alessandro was born in Fort Myers, Florida on November 12th, 1950 to George and Augustine D'Alessandro Sr. Charles D'Alessandro passed away on July 17th 2008 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Charles was a kind, caring, giving man with a gentle heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family very much. Charles is survived by his daughter Nicole D'Alessandro, son Anthony D'Alessandro, sister Fran D'Alessandro, brother George D'Alessandro Jr., nieces Dr. Angela D'Alessandro-Higby (Jerry), Gianna D'Alessandro and great nephew William Wallace Higby.Charles graduated from Fort Myers High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Hotel Restaurant management from Florida State University. After college Charles managed Cypress Lake Country Club for four years before opening his own restaurant and lounge, D'Alessandro's. He has been a loyal and dedicated employee of Florida Cities Water and Lee County Utilities for more than 20 years. Charles will be remembered for his numerous acts of kindness, his generosity, his love of fishing, the Florida sunshine, old horror movies, and his passion for Florida State Football. He was a sensational man who will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 5pm at The Catholic Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the Lee County Humane Society.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - December 28, 1943-- Mrs. Joseph (Apollonia) D'Alessandro, 73, long-time resident of Fort Myers, died yesterday at her home at 924 Euclid Avenue after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. M T. Pavese and Mrs. J. W. Pavese, three sons, George, Frank and Pete D'Alessandro and a brother, Leonard Miriglia. The D'Alessandro's came to Fort Myers 29 years ago from New York. Mrs. D'Alessandro was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of funeral arrangements, which will be announced later. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

Ft Myers News-Press, June 19, 2001 - Helen Daley, age 86, of Lehigh Acres, FL formerly of Burlington City, NJ died June 14, 2001. Mrs. Daley, the former Helen McCullough, was born and raised in Riverside and Delane, N.J. After her marriage to the late John J. Daley, she lived in Burlington, N.J. over 40 years. She was a Past President and Life Member of The Capt. James Lawrence PTA in Burlington, secretary of Burlington County PTA, secretary of Lehigh Acres Irish American Club and volunteer for many health drives. She was the wife of the late John J. Daley and mother of the late Jacquelyn Daley Mihalik and the late Robert J. Also surviving are brothers, Chet McCullough, Lehigh Acres, FL, George of Palmyra, N.J., Ralph and Elmer of Delanco, NJ; sisters, Margaret Gatti and Eleanor Britton of Delanco, NJ; former son-in-law, John Mihalik and grandson Shawn Mihalik of Yardly, PA. Helen and her late husband John, for many years operated their own business as realtors and independent insurance brokers under the John J. Daley Agency in Burlington. Helen currently was a member of Knights of Columbus Auxiliary #6265, and Ladies of the Elks #2602. As a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church a Memorial Mass will be Friday at 10 A.M. Interment will be in Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres. There will be no viewing but family and friends are cordially invited to call at the K. of C. building after the funeral. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or Leukemia Foundation. Lee Memorial Park 334-4880

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 26, 2005 Ellen May Wadsworth Dalle-Nogare, 58, of Ft. Myers, died Wed Feb 23, 2005. Ellen had been a resident of Ft. Myers for 44 years, formerly of Warren, RI. Ellen was born Mar 12, 1946 in Pawtucket, RI the daughter of George W. & Eunice McLaughlin Wadsworth. Ellen was a loyal employee of Lee Memorial Health Systems for over 35 years; working in the Radiology Department. Ellen was an avid reader, card player, and bingo enthusiast; with a wonderful sense of humor. Ellen was a beautiful friend to those who knew her and always wore her "heart on her sleeve". A loving mother to Donald W Dalle-Nogare and Leigh Ann Dalle-Nogare and devoted grandmother to Tegan. Ellen also leaves behind her former husband and best friend John, brother George A. Wadsworth (Donnita) and a very special friend & niece Lauren Lori Wadsworth (FMHS 1990), as well as many other loved nieces, nephews, and extended family members. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Mon Feb 28th at 11:00 AM at Harvey-Engelhardt Chapel, 1600 Colonial Blvd. with Chaplain Jeff Trees, officiating. The family will receive friends Sun evening, Feb 27th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Hospice in Ellen's name at 9470 Health Park Cir. Ft. Myers, Fl 33908 . FMHS 1964

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 2, 1911--Just before the curtain of night was drawn aside and glorious morning was to have shown forth in all her splendor, the spirit of Miss J. Florence Dalton winged its flight to the realms unknown, and the hearts of kindred and friends were made sad. This young lady, just blossoming into womanhood, arrived in Fort Myers some three months ago from Kirkwood, Warren county, Ill., with her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Barnett. She was seized with an attack of septic peritonitis, and soon the the summon came, the young lady passing away at 9:00 o'clock in the morning of January 30th. Miss Dalton was a lovable young lady. To know her was to love her, and her greatest pleasure was in making others happy. No service was held over the remains. The C. F. Roberts Company undertakers prepared the body for shipment, and Tuesday afternoon all that was mortal of this young lady was taken to Kirksville, Ill., where the family burying ground is located. In this loss the sorrowing relatives and friends have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Ft Myers News-Press, January 4, 2001 - Steven T. Dameron, 34, of Lehigh Acres, died Jan. 1, 2001. Born in Baltimore, MD. He leaves his sister, Kelly Short, niece, Hannah and nephew, Aaron of Baltimore and mother, Ella of Lehigh Acres. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 23, 1969 - Capt. Elwin E. Damkohler, 90, whose colorful career included a pioneer boyhood in Lee County, gold mining in Alaska, a long term as local fishing guide and in his late years a venture in coconut planting, died Saturday at his home on Hoople Street. A native of Missouri, Damkohler came here with his family in 1882 aboard a schooner. they settled in Estero, a community of 300 which was then dominated by the Koreshan Unity. As a young man, he was lured to the gold rush in the Klondike and later served in the Merchant Marine. Returning to Lee County, Damkohler became one of the best known fishing guides in Florida, an ocupation he pursued for almost 40 years. He was considered an authority on the pioneer lore and history of this area, and could spin endless tales of buried treasure, Seminole Indian encounters and gigantic tarpon of 200 pounds or more which were either captured after a desperate struggle or slipped the hook. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary W. Damkohler, Fort Myers; nieces, Mrs. S. M. Strom, Quincy and Mrs. L. J. Detrick, Virginia Beach, Va.; a nephew, Rev. E. F. Mayton, Gainesville. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Historical Society. The funeral will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the chapel of first Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert C. Asmuth officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Caloosa Belle, March 20, 2008-- William Jesse Dampier, 64, was called home on Monday February 18, 2008 in Opp, Alabama. Jesse was bom February 23,1943 in Ft. Myers, Fla., to Bill and Etta Dampier, the second youngest of six children. When he was three years old when the family moved to Immokalee, where he would live for most of his life until moving to Alabama in 2004. On December 26, 1964, Jesse married his wife, Sherry Herrin Dampier. They were married 43 years and raised four children together. He worked as a dragline operator, a skill he had learned in the army and perfected over the years. His dedication to excellence earned him a reputation as one of the best operators In the dragline industry. He trained many operators through the years, taking special pride in the achievements of his son, Shell, and son-in-law, Aaron.Jesse is survived by his loving wife, Sherry, of Opp, AL,; and three daughters, Joy (Mrs. Aaron) Fields of Chipley, FL., Kim (Mrs. Nicky) Lyon of Opp, AL and Layne (Mrs. Noah) Pennington of Chipley, FL. His mother-in-law Emily Herrin of Cottonwood, AL; and 11 grandchildren, he called them "Grandpa's Babies": Brittany, Michael, Jesse, Grace, Elgin, Bella, Perry Rose, Robbie, Courtney, Darwin and Kimora.He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings Including two brothers, Bryant and Jack Dampier; three sisters, Helen Dupree, Wanda Taylor and Joy Ramirez; his son William Shell Dampier and one grandson Clayton Dampier.Jesse was laid to rest on Friday February 22, 2008, in a graveside service in Felda Cemetery, officiated by Mr. Rick Heers with music by his niece Tracy Herrin Demere. Akin Davis Funeral Home of LaBelle was in charge of arrangements with help from Wyatt Funeral Home of Opp, AL.

The News-Press, March 20, 2007-- Christopher P. Damron, 28 of Lehigh Acres passed away Saturday March 17, 2007. He was a resident for 24 years. He attended Riverdale High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Delores & Paul Robinson, mother; Lee Ann Robinson. He is survived by his father Gregory Damron, daughter; Leeannah Damron, cousins; Sarah & Mike Robinson, & Samantha Broome, uncles; Paul David (Tina) Robinson, Brian ( Jane) Robinson, great aunt; Margaret Gascon. Funeral Service 1:30 PM Wednesday March 21, 2007 at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 12777 State Road 82. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 334-4880.

Fort Myers News-Press April 18, 2008 June Parsons Dana, age 91, passed away April 17, 2008 in LaBelle surrounded by her many loved ones. She was born May 6, 1916 in New Berlin, FL and moved to the Hendry/Glades area, at an early age, where she grew up on the family homestead at Lake Hickpochee in LaBelle. She was the daughter of the late John Samus and Margaret Ann (Mott) Parsons, and the wife of the late Roy Dana. She graduated from LaBelle High School and later worked alongside her husband as both a rancher and a farmer. She was honored in 1965 as Hendry County Farm Family of the Year and in 1988 as the Swamp Cabbage Pioneer (Parsons) Family. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of LaBelle where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was a member of the WMU. She is survived by her brother: Woodrow (Bert) Parsons, sons: Rookie (Marion) Dana, Jay (Heidi) Dana, her daughter: Frances (Skeet) Colding, seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, several great, great grandchildren; and some very special nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy, parents: John and Margaret, brothers: Joseph, John, Bill, David, Leonard, and Broward, sisters: Margarite and Norma and grandson: Darrel Dana. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:00am at First Baptist Church of LaBelle with Pastor W.T. Maddox Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle. Visitation will be Today, April 18 from 5:00-7:00pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle.

Caloosa Belle-Sep 30, 2009-- LABELLE - Marion Barbara Dana, age 73, of LaBelle, passed away Sept. 28, 2009, in Fort Myers. She was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Zellwood, the daughter of the late Eli Hue Atkins and the late Mavis (Holloway) Atkins. Survivors include her husband, Rookie Dana; daughters, Diana Pendrey (Carl) of LaBelle, and Donna Woodruff (Dean) of Felda; brother, James Atkins of Michigan; grandchildren, Steven Lynn, Brandon Lynn (Shonna), Megan Woodruff, Joey Dana, and Taylor Lynn. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrel Dana; and brother, Marvin Atkins. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle with Pastor W. T. Maddox Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

Fort Myers News-Press Jul 4, 2001 Carl B. Danford, 67, of Fort Myers, passed away July 1, 2001. He had been a Fort Myers resident for 58 years. Mr. Danford was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and attended First Assembly of God of Fort Myers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the produce business but most of all his grandkids. Mr. Danford was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Pearl, and sister Sara. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Helen M. Danford of Fort Myers, son Todd J. (Sherry) Danford of Cape Coral, daughter Kim M. (Randy) Swartz of Cape Coral, sister-in-law Dorothy (Jerry) Simmons of Alva, and brother-in-law Elmer (Nancy) Mott of Arcadia, mother-in-law Marie Mott of Fort Myers, four grandchildren Weston, Brant and Zack Danford and Dustin Swartz and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers with Pastor William Campbell, officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow in Alva Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, 28 Jul 2006 -- Lawrence D. Daniel, 89, of Fort Myers, went to be with God on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at his home. He was born April 17, 1917 in Dundas, IL and moved to Fort Myers from Michigan in 1980. Mr. Daniel retired from the Ford Motor Company. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the 85th. Mountain Infantry Regiment. He was a member of McGregor Baptist Church, served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Cape Coral and while in Michigan, served as Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; sons: James Arends of Fort Lauderdale and Larry Daniel of Pinckney, MI; a daughter: Judy Critcher of Jensen Beach; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 31, 2006 at McGregor Baptist Church, 3750 Colonial Blvd., with Rev. John Davis officiating. Military graveside rites conducted by the U.S. Army and entombment will follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., 239-936-0555.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 9, 1969 - Barney B. Daniels, 73, rancher and lifetime resident of Fort Myers died Monday morning. He was born in DeSoto County Dec. 3, 1895. A Navy veteran of World War One, he was a member of the First Baptist Church and the American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn S. Daniels; daughter, Ann Daniels, both of Ft. Myers; sisters, Mrs. J. W. Carter of Bonita Springs and Mrs. Estel LaVinka of Palatka. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. E. S. Anderson officiating. Pallbearers will be Carl Roberts, Luis Woodson, Walter Walters, Harold Kuester, Lytel Keen, Leon Sellers and Ray Menard. Honorary pallbearers will be J. R. Bill Boyette, Arnold Longmire, Frank Daniels, George Thompson, Park Frederick, H. H. Raymond and Harold Straight. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 28, 1967 - Barney B. Daniels Jr., 40, of Daniels Road, died at his home Saturday. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County and had been engaged in the cattle business. Daniels was recently on the staff of the federal hospital at Bay Pines and was formerly associated with the city police department, fire department and highway patrol. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Riverside Baptist Church, the Fort Myers Elks Lodge and attended Duke University and Stetson University. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ann H. Daniels, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barney B. Daniels, Sr., all of Fort Myers. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. E. S. Anderson in charge. Pallbearers will be Walter Walters, Harold Kuester, Harold Hanson, Parker Fredericks, Sheriff Flanders Thompson and Chief Burl Underhill. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

Caloosa Belle, 27 Sep 2007 -- Cassie Daniels, age 98, of LaBelle, passed away Sept. 21, 2007 in LaBelle. She was born Sept. 12, 1909 in Alva, to Ezekiel and Leona (Green) Reed. She moved to Fort Denaud when she was nineteen years old and was a resident of the area for her entire life.Survivors include her son: J.D. Daniels of LaBelle, brother, Rodney Reed of Ocala, four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daniels and daughter, Evelyn Greer.Funeral services were held Tue. Sept. 25, 2 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Rev. Earl Daniels officiating. Interment followed at Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. All arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, April 2, 1938--Mrs. Celesta Daniels, 59, died yesterday at her home on Tice Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence with the Rev. J. J. Musselwhite and the Rev. E. M. Bryant officiating. Pall-bearers will be Frank Land, Reuben Keen, Wilton Musselwhite. N. S. Blount, C. M. Montgomery, Walter Bostick, John Rank and Ira Teeter. She is survived by her husband, Henry Daniels; three sons, Sisel, Guy and william; two daughters, Mrs. G. E. Rawls of Collier City, Mrs. Earl Jones of Fort Myers; one sister, Mrs. John Hall of Key West; two brothers, A. Vickers and S. Vickers of Key West. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press, 9 Nov 2005-- Charles B. "C.B." Daniels, 84, passed away Monday, November 7, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Gardner, Florida, son of the late James and Ellen Daniels. He is preceded in death by his brothers, James Daniels, and is survived by his sister, Vida Mae High. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara. C.B. is also survived by his daughter Sandy and her husband, retired Fort Myers Police Chief, Jere Spurlin, and grandchildren Todd, Christopher and Brandy, and great-grandchildren, Lance and Kealey Shaye; his daughter Christi and her husband Cliff Betts, and grandchildren Michael, Matthew and Tyler Whaley, Christi and Carlos Jones, their children Noah and Maddox, and Jessica Betts and her son Kendrick; his daughter Melody and her husband, retired St. Petersburg Police Lieutenant Jerry Meinhardt and granddaughter, Amber; his son retired Fort Myers Detective Charles Daniels and his wife, Tammy and grandchildren Mitchell, Quinton and Connor. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He proudly served with the First Marine Division during World War II and fought in conflicts throughout the Pacific and post war China. He returned to Fort Myers where he later owned a gas station and sold cars. In 1952, he joined the Fort Myers Police Department where he rose to the rank of Major and retired in 1980.

FORT MYES NEWS-PRESS, June 16, 1951-- Charles Frederick Daniels, age 39, a resident of Fort Myers for many years and of Fort Myers Beach for the past 12 years, died yesterday. He was born August 25, 1911 on Marco Island. Before his illness he was a well-known commercial fisherman at Fort Myers Beach. Besides his wife, Mrs. Virginia Daniels, he is survived by two daughters: Jean and Sarah Daniels; three sons, Charles Jr, Glenn and Gerald Daniels, and five brothers: Henry, Frank and J. Wiley Daniels, Fort Myers and J. L. and J. B. Daniels, Punta Rassa. Arrangements by McQueen & Young funeral directors. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wed., April 4, 1974 - Don Alan Daniels, 21, of 1702 Magnolia Dr., North Fort Myers, died Monday. He was born in Fort Myers, Aug. 30, 1952, graduated from Alva High School, was a member of North Fort Myers Church of God and served in the U. S. Army in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Judith Elaine Daniels, one daughter, Shannon Rae Daniels, his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. James H. Daniels of North Fort Myers, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels, and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gomez; great-grandparents Sam Snyder and Mrs. Annie Daniels; one brother, Rex Earl Daniels and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Sue Collins of Alva and Kathy Gail Daniels of North Fort Myers. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Church of God with the Rev. Darrell Adams, the Rev. Charlie Fowler and the Rev. David Lanier officiating. Pallbearers will be Darrell Hingson, Phil Edwards, George Hincliffe, Timmy Stubbins, Bill Tolliver and Jean Pollard. Honorary pallbeares will be William Hull, Bob Neeld, Gary Studer, ERvin Stokes, Victor Kutz aned Walter Davenport. Burial will be in Alva Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sat., July 12, 1969 - Mrs. Ellen Delona Daniels, 91, of 2572 Third St., died Friday. She had lived here the past 78 years. Survivors include sons, Ernest Daniels of Fort Myers, James Ivan Daniels of Crystal River, James Edward Daniels of Fort Myers Beach, William Bryan Weese of Marathon and Sidney Weese of Fort Myers; daughters, Mrs. Addy Weese hand of Costa Rica, Mrs. Edna Howell, Mrs. Bertha Jackson, Mrs. Lillie Fine of Fort Myers; sister, Mrs. Sally Peacock of Brandon; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. David Land officiating. Pall-bearers will be Horace Williams, James Bartley, Willard Bridges, Carl Addison, Newton Robertson and John M. Jackson. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sun., April 9, 1950 - The Rev. Enoch Daniels, retired Church of God minister, died at his home on Ortiz Avenue, Tice, yesterday. Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Charles W. Daniels, Lake Worth; two daughters, Miss Vivian Daniels and Mrs. Lena McDaniel, Fort Myers; three brothers, John and Jim Daniels, Fort Myers and Ben Daniels, Sarasota; two sisters, Mrs. John Douglas, Alva, and Mrs. Jim Mathis, Fort Myers, and five grand-children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by McQueen Young funeral directors.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Fri., March 29, 1985 - Evelyn Swain Daniels, 85, died Wednesday, March 27, 1985 at Lee Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lee county and lived here throughout her life and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney B. Daniels, Sr, and her son, Barney B. Daniels, Jr. She is survived by one nephew, Tim Swain of Gainesville, FL and leaves her dear friends and companion Eleanor Anderson and Rev. Andy Anderson. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday march 30, 1985 at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, March 29, 1985 from 2-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Frank Scott, Jerry Skinner, Dale Conn, Jay Raulerson, Craig Conn and Durell Phillips. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 5, 1971, Naples - Godfrey P. 'Cap' Daniels, 77, of Chokoloskee died Tuesday morning in Lee Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of South Florida. He was a retired charter boat captain, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of God. He is survived by one son, Godfrey Daniels Jr. of Marathon, one daughter, Mrs. Golden Smallwood of Chokoloskee; six sisters, Virginia Braman, Plemamon Goff, Annie Braman, Bertie Demere, Hilda Brown and Froney Rhodes, all of Chokoloskee; one brother, Albert Daniels, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of God, Naples with the Rev. W. H. Langford and the Rev. I. O. Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Naples Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Pittman Funeral Home, Naples Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Thurs., Dec. 13, 1906 - The home of J. B. Daniels on Sanibel was the scene of an awful tragedy last Thursday about noon, when Mr. Daniels was shot and instantly killed by A. J. Chauncey. Chauncey immediately surrendered himself to W. C. Harrison, who brought him to Fort Myers and had him placed in the county jail. Coroner T. J. Evans at once took steps to hold an inquest, and Friday morning went down to Sanibel in Besanti Armeda's launch, with Dr. A. P. Hunter, J. I. Sellers and the following jury: S. M. Smith, G. W. Willis, A. M. Rylander, S. E. Pool, V. M. Santina and L. R. Parker, and viewed the body of the deceased, the jury finding the follow verdict: 'That A. J. Chauncey did feloniously and with malice aforethought shoot and kill said J. B. Daniels with single-barrel breech-loading shot gun, loaded with power and leaden bullets, and we, the jurors, find said A. J. Chauncey guilty of murder in the first degree.' According to the evidence given at the coroner's inquest Chauncey had accompanied Daniels home and was invited to stay to dinner. They were sitting on the porch of the house and no one heard the talk which led to Chauncey getting up and starting off, rufusing to eat dinner. Daniels followed, insisting upon his remaining, when Chauncey turned and pointed his shot gun at Daniels, when Daniels said 'you s-- of a b--, if you shoot me with that gun I'll kill you.' Chauncey replied 'you call be a son-- of a b-- and I will kill you' and emptied the entire charge of No. 6 shot into Daniels' upper left breast, tearing an oblong hole, three inches in its long diameter and two inches in its smaller diameter, and effecting instant death. Mrs. Daniels, wife of the murdered man, was the only witness to the terrible affair, she coming out of the house just as Chauncey started off and was within a few feet of the men when her husband was shot. Both men had been drinking some but there was apparently no ill feeling between them up to the time they went to Daniel's house, for W. C. Harrison testified that he was with them a short time before and they appeared to be on friendly terms. A PRESS reporter called on Chauncey at the county jail yesterday, and while he would not go into the details of the affair, we learned that on Thursday he was to do some work for Mr. Bailey, and Daniels went to Chauncey's house before he left and insisted on his going home with him. Chauncey demurred, but Daniels insisted, and they went together, meeting Harrison at the bridge when they all took a drink of whisky. Upon reaching Daniels', Chauncey repaired a broken wagon shaft for him, leaving his gun and bundle at the barn some distance from the house, after which they went and sat on the front piazza of the house for quite awhile. Chauncey says he saw Daniels was getting mad and he got up and started off, Daniels still insisting on his staying to dinner and following him. The two kept getting faster and Chauncey picked up his gun as he passed, when Daniels said you son-- of a b-- you've got the gun, but I'll kill you,when, according to Chauncey, acting as he though in self defense, he pointed the gun under his left arm and behind him at Daniels and pulled the trigger. The affair is a most deplorable one, as Daniels was a healthy, able-bodied young man of 34 years, and a prominent trucker on Sanibel, and leaves a wife and three little children to mourn his untimely death, while Chauncey is a man of 54 years with a wife and five small girls who were, to a large extent, dependent upon his labor for their daily bread. The PRESS extends heartfult sympathy to all who are afflicted by the awful tragedy.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tues., Oct. 21, 1975 - James B. Daniels Sr., 77, of Waterlane, Iona, died Sunday. Survivors include two sons, James B. Daniels Jr. and Robert Curtis Daniels; a daughter, Kathleen Lee; and two brothers, Frank Daniels and Wylie Daniels, of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 6, 1955 - James Enoch Daniels, 85, a resident of Lee County for the past 50 years, died yesterday. He had resided with his daughter, Mrs. Estelle LaVinka at Bonita Springs for a number of years. Surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. Michael Carter, Bonita Springs; Mrs. Etta Mae Weisner and Mrs. Olive Dickinson of Inglis, FLa.; two sons, Barney B. Daniels, Ft. Myers, and Sgt. J. B. Daniels who is in France; a stepson, Claude Cecil Prine; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with with Rev. A. P. Minshew officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetry.

Caloosa Belle Nov 19 2008 LABELLE - J.D. Daniels , passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. He was 73. He was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Fort Denaud, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was self employed as a cattle rancher. Survivors include his son, Hilton Daniels; and wife, Brenda, of Fort Myers; grandsons, Bobby Godwin, of Fort Myers, and Travis Daniels, of Fort Myers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Johnson Daniels; parents, Robert Lee Daniels and Cassie (Reed) Daniels; and sister, Evelyn Greer. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle. A graveside funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Dec. 25, 1962 - James Henry Daniels, 82, of 3860 Palm Beach Blvd, died at his residence yesterday afternoon after a long illness. He was born Oct. 9, 1888 in Chokoloskee and had lived here for the past 42 years. He was a retired boat builder. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lessie Ruth Daniels, two daughters, Mrs. G. E. Rawls, Goodland,and Mrs. Bernice Johnson, Titusville; sons, Guye E. Daniels, Naples, Bill Daniels, Fort Myers; brothers, Frank Daniels, Fort Myers, Leonard Daniels, Punta Rassa, Wiley Daniels, Monticello, Bertice Daniels, Punta Rassa, 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of God on Palm Beach Blvd. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Church of God, Palm Beach Blvd. with Rev. L. H. Cross and Rev. David Lemons officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - October 12, 1950 James Sesal Daniels, 51, a resident of Collier City, died suddenly in Naples yesterday of a heart attack. He was delivering mail at the time on his run from Collier City to Naples. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ozela Daniels, two sons, George, who is now stationed in Korea, and Wilmer, at Camp Hood, Calif.; two brothers, Guy Daniels of Napales and Bill Daniels of Fort Myers; two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Rawls of Collier City, and Mrs. Arthur Barron of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. Daniels was born on Aug. 24, 1899 in Key West. FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - October 13, 1950 James Sesal Daniels, 51, of Collier city, died suddenly in Naples Wednesday. He was born Aug. 24, 1899 in Key West and had been a resident of Collier City for the past year. He had served as mail carrier between Naples and Collier City for the past year. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ozela Daniels; two sons, George in Korea and Wilmer in Camp Hood, Texas; his father, Henry Daniels of Fort Myers, two brothers Guy of Naples and Bill of Fort Myers, two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Rawls of Collier City and Mrs. Arthur Barron of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

FORT MYERS PRESS, August 23, 1926- -Jefferson Daniels, a long time resident of East Fort Myers, died at 3 a.m. today of advanced age and a complication of infirmities. The funeral was held at 3:30 this afternoon from the Engelhardt mortuary parlors, and interment was made at the Fort Myers cemetery. His wife died some 10 years since, and a son died a year ago.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tues., Oct. 7, 1969 - John Robert Daniels, 76, of 352 Pine Island Rd., North Fort Myers, died Sunday night. He had been a resident here the past 23 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elender Daniels, daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Belle Henderson and Mrs. Wavie Pinder of North Fort Myers; one son, Paul Daniels of West Palm Beach; a brother, Jim Daniels of North Fort Myers; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of God, North Fort Myers. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 8, 1933--Lola Daniels, 16-year-old girl who was burned by the explosion of a quantity of gasoline which she apparently by mistake had poured into a kerosene stove, died last midnight at the Lee Memorial hospital. her body was taken in charge by Lawrence A. Powell. Announcement of funeral services will be made later.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS - December 2, 1928. Funeral services were held at the Engelhardt chapel yesterday for Marion Daniels, 70-year-old pioneer resident of the East End, who died of heart disease early yesterday morning at the home of his son-in-law, M. S. Golden.  The services were conducted by the Rev. W. H. Edwards, Jr. and burial took place in the Fort Myers Cemetery. Mr.Daniels came to Fort Myers 30 years ago from Arcadia.  He was born in Levy County, Florida on Dec. 9, 1858.  Those who survive him are his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Golden and two sisters, Mrs. Gregoria Lopez of Chokoloskee and Mrs. James Howell of Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sat., Aug. 15, 1970 - Mrs. Mary Higgins Daniels of 405 South Balboa Ave., Russell Rark, died Friday night. She moved to Fort Myers from Cleveland, Ohio, in 1953 and was employed at the Shell Factory. Survivors include her husband Lawrence Daniels; daughter, Ellen Whidden of Fort Myers, Beatrice Nicks of Lafayette, La.; son, Kenneth Higgins of Norfolk, Va., 8 grandchildren, stepdaughter Nancy Fox of Jacksonville; 3 sisters and a brother of Cleveland. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home

GRAHAM LEADER, Sep 7 2003 - Myrtle Elizabeth (Betty) Daniels, 64, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, in Graham. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Newcastle Cemetery with Dr. Fred Teague, pastor of Westlake Chapel of Possum Kingdom Lake, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Mrs. Daniels was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Cayo Costa Island, Fla., to Toliver Moore Summerall Sr. and Lois Edith (Spearing) Summerall. She moved to Graham in 1973 and was a former employee of Hexcel Corp. She married Joe Doyle Daniels Dec. 20, 1977, in Weatherford. He preceded her in death Jan. 18, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Survivors include a daughter, Misty Gaile Gilmore; a foster son, Bobby Shawn Clark; and a foster daughter, Amanda Sue Clark, all of Graham; a stepson, James Darrell Daniels; two stepdaughters, Dora Lee Gutierez and Joyce Lynette Smith, both of Arlington; three sisters, Judy Blacksten of Graham, and Nita Connell and Carol King, both of Arcadia, Fla.; five brothers, Toliver Summerall Jr. of Oklahoma, Marvin Summerall of Liver Pool, and Jimmy Summerall, George Summerall and Earl Summerall of Florida.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Fort Myers News-Press, 12 June 2007 -- Ora Annette Summerall Daniels, 90, passed away on June 10, 2007. Annette was born to Frank and Ora Futral on September 10, 1915 in Griffin, GA. Annette moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1922. Annette graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1934. Annette retired from the Shell Factory after 20 years of service.Annette is predeceased by her husband George Daniels, and a son Raymond Summerall Sr. She is survived by her children Kenneth Sr. (Naomi) Summerall, Kathryn (Mitchell) Keene, and Gary (Susan) Summerall. Annette has one brother George (Earline) Futral, and sisters Evelyn Futral, and Mary Harvey. Annette leaves 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 3 PM from Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home entombment to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, visitation will be from 2 PM until the time of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 936-0555.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 29, 1975 - Virginia Agnes Daniels, 55, of Moult Road, Suncoast Estates, North Fort Myers, died Friday. A native of Lake Butler, Fla., she had been a resident of Fort Myers for the past 46 years. She is survived by her husband, George S. Daniels Sr. of North Fort Myers; one step-son, George S. Daniels Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Connelly and Mrs. Doris Nemetz, both of Philadelphia, Pa.; one brother, P. B. Crews Jr. of Naples; one sister, Mrs. Aimee Myers of Fort Myers, and 5 grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the chapel of the Anderson Funeral Home, with Floyd Long, minister of Naples Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be at Fort Myers Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 2, 2001 Warren W. Daniels, 68, of Naples, died on Saturday, February 17, 2001 in his home after a courageous fight with cancer. Bud was born on December 4, 1932 in Fort Myers, Florida and lived all his life in Lee and Collier counties. He was a Charter and Yacht Captain and later in life a boat builder. His family founded the Daniels Brothers boat builders of Fort Myers, where they built many wooden boats, some still around. Captain Bud was a member of East Naples Baptist Church and a member of the 'Other Voice' of Naples, laryngectomee support group. He leaves his wife, Helen; his daughter, Becki Daniels, sons Captain Joey Daniels and Danny Daniels, daughter-in-law, Amy Jane Daniels, and one grandson, Dalton Daniels, all of Naples. His sister, Patricia King and brother-in-law,Jack King of Altamonte Springs and brothers-in-law Emmett Bittick of Tampa and H.D. McCormick of Naples and mother-in-law, Mae C. Strickland of Naples. There will be a service of remembrance on Wednesday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the East Naples Baptist Church. Preceding the service, the family will be accepting visitors at 10:00 a.m. The service will be conducted by Rev. Jeff Fletcher, pastor of E.N.B.C. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to East Naples Baptist Church 1697 Shadowlawn Drive, Naples, FL 34112. Honorary pallbearers will be: Johnny Morgan, Rod Garner, Harvey McCormick, Jim Panipinto, Henry Daniels, Jerry Alexander and Paul Ronk.

Fort Myers News-Press Apr 13, 2000 Dorothy Lee (Roan) Danley, 62, of Fort Myers, died Saturday, April 8, 2000. She was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Fort Myers and graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1956. Dot was a loving mother, first, and also a LPN with the VA in AL and FL, retiring back to Fort Myers in 1991. Dot is survived by a brother, Vernon Roan of West Palm, a sister, Patti Lacy of Cape Coral; two sons, Johnnie Jr. and Dirk, both of Cape Coral and one daughter, Jill Danley of Cocoa, FL. Also Dot has three grandchildren, Megan, Ashley and DJ Danley, all of Cape Coral. The family request that memorials be made to Hope Hospice in lieu of flowers. FMHS 1956.

Caloosa Belle--Mar 4, 2009 KINGSTON, Ark. - Emanual Leon "Sonny" Darby, of Kingston, passed away Feb. 19, 2009, in Washington Regional Hospice in Fayetteville. He was 72. Sonny was born March 29, 1936 in Citrus Center, Fla. He grew up in Glades and Hendry county and graduated from LaBelle High School in 1954. In his younger years Sonny worked at various jobs from building boats at Ft. Myers Beach to hunting for a living and eventually started to work for Florida Oil Well Service in 1966 and retired from the oilfields in 1992. In 1973, he and Estle Williams went to Arkansas and fell in love with the land and the people and they purchased adjoining property in hopes of retiring there. Sonny and his family lived in LaBelle and Felda, Fla., til 1975 then moved to the Whidden homestead at Corkscrew Settlement in Collier County. Sonny retired and moved to Kingston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Helen Darby; one son, Lee Austin Darby; brothers, Perry (Buddy), Aubrey, Raymond (Butch) Morrissey and Patricia Clay. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ellen (Gilmore) Darby; son, Eric L. Darby of Miami, Fla.; daughters, Tammy Robbins (Rick) of Huntsville, Patricia McGill (Tommy) and Micah Mims (Louis), both of LaBelle, Fla., Merryle Sexton (Mike) of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren, Angela Markussen, Thomas, Joshua McGill of LaBelle, Fla., Jennifer, Michael Dick and Chelsea Gutierrez of Naples, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Tayler Anne McGill and Emily and Patty Markussen; and a brother, Dennis Morrissey (Norma) of LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Thursday, July 3, 1969 -- Funeral for Charles A. Darcy, 71, of Winter Haven will be Friday morning in Winter Haven.  Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Fort Myers Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charlie Ann Fussell of Winter Haven; sister, Mrs. Margaret Nellon; one brother, Pete Darcy of New Orleans, La.; one granddaughter, Cathy Ann Fussell of Winter Haven. He was born in New Orleans, La. and was a retired auditor with the Florida Department of Agriculture.  Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press, 25 Dec 2005 -- Malissie J. Darley, 92, of Fort Myers, passed away Friday, December 23, 2005. She was born June 16, 1913 in Georgia and moved here in 1955 from Bradenton. Mrs. Darley is survived by five children: Willie R. Darley (Patty) of Fort Myers, Melber Callahan (William) of North Fort Myers, Mae Jones (Lloyd) of Fort Myers, Ruth Miller of Immokalee and Linda Treitler (Tommy) of Lehigh Acres. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, many great and great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jessie Will Darley in 1963 and a son: Delmar Will Darley. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto, FL.

Alfonso Paul Darna, 86, of Boca Grande, Fla., died June 29, 1997. Born Aug. 17, 1910, in Cayo Costa Island, Fla., he moved to Boca Grande in 1960 from Cayo Costa Island, Fla. He was a self-employed commercial fisherman. Mr. Darna was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Edith Louise Darna; sons, Louis A. "Dick" Darna of Englewood, Merritt N. "Babe" Darna of Boca Grande and Stanley W. Darna of Placida; brother, Louis Ray Darna of Boca Grande; grandchildren, Angela M. Ceruti, Brian N. Darna, Merritt N. "Scooter" Darna II, A. Paul Darna, Mary D. "Carrie" Johnson, Susanne N. Darna and Stanley W. "Jay" Darna, all of Florida; and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with Father Charles Sullivan officiating. Private family burial will be held at Gulf Pines Memorial Park in Englewood. Memorial Donations may be made to American Heart Association, 5899 Witfield Ave. No. 200, Sarasota, 34243.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-01-09-- Helen May Darna, 81, of Bokeelia, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. Born November 30, 1922 on Cayo Costa, to Gene and Laura (Woodring) Coleman. S he was fourth generation Floridian, living in Bokeelia for the last 49 years. She is survived by her nine loving daughters, Elizabeth Gossic (Dick) of Cape Coral, Louise Gladding (Paul) of Bokeelia, Alma Phillips (Allen) of N. Ft. Myers, Donna Rich (Larry) of Maryland, Vera Silcox (Bill) of N. Ft. Myers, Evon Williams (Nathan), Mary Kolza (Greg), Loretta Darna (Tommy Vickery) and Jacquie Keller (Rocky), all of Bokeelia; loving son, Jacob Darna of North Carolina; brother, James Coleman (Mary) of Punta Gorda; 22 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Darna was predeceased by her husband, Jake Darna, daughter, Pearl Holloway, granddaughter, Kimberly Johnson and great grandson, Johnny Williamson. Burial to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, May 17, 1977 Jake P. Darna, 75, of Tortugas Street, Bokeelia, died Sunday night. He was a lifetime resident of Lee County and had lived in Bokeelia for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen M. Darna of Bokeelia; 13 daughters, Vivian Joiner, Patricia Goff, both of Englewood, Fla., Christine Langford of Tampa, Pearl Howard of Bokeelia, Elizabeth Vracar of North Fort Myers, Louise Gladding of Key West, Alma Johnson of Bokeelia, Donna Rich, Vera LaRue, both of Marathon, Mary Edmark of Hampton, Fla., Evon Williams, Loretta Darna and Jacqueline Darna, all of Bokeelia; two sons, Henry Darna of Marathon, and Jacob Darna of Bokeelia; two sisters, Nona Coleman of Boca Grande, and Belle Hamilton of Bokeelia; two brothers, Alphonso Darna and Louis Darna, both of Boca Grande; 36 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Christopher Gaynor officiating. Burial will be at Coral Ridge Gardens Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, May 6, 1975 Joseph Rufus Darna Sr., 66, of Bokeelia died Monday in Fort Myers. Born on Cayo Costa Island, Lee County, he was a life long resident and commercial fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Nadine Coleman Darna; three daughters, Mary Jo Frack of Bokeelia, Trudy Berry of Nashville, Tenn., and Sandra Eaton of Tampa; four sons, Joseph R. Jr., Guy Owen and Peter Harliss, all of Bokeelia and Randolph Scott of Marathon, Fla.; three brothers, Lewis and Alphonso, both of Boca Grande and Jake of Bokeelia; two sisters, Nona Coleman of Boca Grande and Belle Hamilton of Bokeelia; 16 grandchildren. Service is under the direction of the North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home and will be private. Friends are asked in lieu of flowers to contribute to the Cancer Fund.

Fort Myers News-Press, 11 April 2000 JOSHUA L. DARNA, 15, of Bokeelia, died from an auto accident April 8, 2000. He was born in Fort Myers, son of Dobie L. and Tracy Darna. He was a former student at Mariner High School and more recently was home schooled. He enjoyed fishing, particularly spear fishing. Joshua leaves his father, Dobie L. Darna; his mother Tracy L. (Covert), both of Bokeelia; his brothers, Brandon Darna and Joe Joe Dandron; his paternal grandfather, Guy Owen Darna of Bokeelia; his paternal grandmother, Marsha Darna of North Fort Myers; his maternal grandfather, Tom Covert of Bokeelia; his maternal grandmother, Fay Booth of MI and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Funeral service will be held at Pine Island on Wednesday. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Joshua L. Darna Memorial Fund South Trust Bank Pine Island Branch. Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. FT. MYERS MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 1589 COLONIAL BOULEVARD 936-0555

SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, December 22, 1998 Louis R. Darna, 93, Boca Grande, died Dec. 21, 1998. He was born Aug. 25, 1905, in Boca Grande and was a lifelong resident and commercial fisherman. He retired in 1993. Survivors include a stepson, Barney Padilla of Englewood; a stepdaughter, Edith L. of Englewood; and three nephews, Louis of Englewood, Merritt of Boca Grande and Stanley W. of Grove City. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, with the service to follow, at Farley Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel. Burial will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Park.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sunday, November 17, 1991 - Nadine F. Darna, 74, Bokeelia, died Thursday, November 14, 1991. Born in Boca Grande, she was raised on Cayo Costa and lived in Bokeelia for the past 32 years. Survivors include four sons; three daughters; two brothers, three sisters; 22 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, August 4, 1981 -- Ruby Darna, 74, of Palm Ave., Boca Grande, died Monday at Venice Hospital. She was a native of Tampa and had resided in Boca Grande for the past 15 years, moving there from Cayo Costa. She was a Baptist by faith. Surviving are her husband, Louis R., of Boca Grande; a son, Barney L. Padilla, Boca Grande; a daughter, Edith L. Darna, of Boca Grande; a brother, Douglas Gullette, of Tampa and a sister, Mrs. J.M. McNatt, also of Tampa; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in the Rawls Funeral Home Englewood Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. M. Glenn Smith, officiating. Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Cemetery in Englewood.

Fort Myers News-Press, 15 Aug 2005-- Pauline DuBose Dart of Fort White died Wednesday at her home of natural causes. She was 93. Mrs. Dart was born in Nocatee and moved to Fort White 19 years ago from Fort Myers. She retired from Sears, where she had worked as a head cashier and as a cashier in the automotive department. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and formerly the United Methodist Church in Fort Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, R.M. Dart; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Kimberly Hope Flaitz. Survivors include sons Maurice Elwood Dart of Winton, CA, Russell Marivn Darto of Pearland, TX, and Edward Paul Dart of East Peoria, IL; a daughter Sarah Dart Ferrero of Fort White; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services where held Sunday, August 14th, at United Methodist Church of High Springs with Rev. Gary L. Eldred officiating. Graveside committal and burial will be held at Fort Myers Cemetery in Fort Myers on Monday, August 15, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Paul Vernon. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral Home Chapel, 17593 NW 441, High Springs, FL 32643.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, April 12, 1931--Funeral services will be held at the L. W. Engelhardt & Sons chapel at 3 o'clock this afternoon for Mrs. Amelia Darwin, who died of pneumonia at her Tournament street home Friday at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, O. J. Darwin, well known contractor. The service will be read by the Rev. C. T. Tew of the First Baptist church and burial will take place in the Fort Myers cemetery. The pall bearers will be R. L. Fuller, M. E. Campbell, G. W. Green, Dr. F. K. Armstrong, Vernon G. Widerquist and Walter J. Edelblut.

Fort Myers News-Press, 29 Jun 2005-- Lillian M. Daugherty, 85, of N. Ft. Myers, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Cape Coral. Born July 10, 1919, Mrs. Daugherty was a native of Lakeland and came to this area in 1956 from Gainesville. Mrs. Daugherty is survived by her sons; Jimmy Daugherty of North Carolina, Richard Lee Daugherty of East Ft. Myers, Raymond Lane Daugherty of Lehigh Acres, and Frank Hamp Daugherty of East Ft. Myers; her daughters; Jeanette D. Johnson and Judy Daugherty both of N. Ft. Myers, her sisters; Thelma Howell, Catherine Robbins and Bernice Harrington all of Lakeland, her brother, Elmer Singletary of Tampa, eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Cremation arrangements are by the Anderson Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - October l, 1950 Arthur G. Daughtrey, 69, native-born Lee County pioneer, died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A resident of the Bayshore section, he lived on the homestead staked out by his father in 1870 as first settler in that area. A lifelong cattleman, he owned pasture and cattle in Lee and Charlotte Counties at his death. During the 1930's he operataed a dairy business in addition to his beef cattle but closed that out in 1940. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Engelhardt Funeral Home by the Rev. James E. Byler of the First Baptist Church. Burial in Fort Myers Cemetery will follow. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mabel Daughtrey; a son, Rufe Daughtrey; a dauaghter, Mrs. W. D. Parker; a brother, J. H. Daughrey of Arcadia; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Steffen and Mrs. Mary Bylaska of Fort Myers and two grandchildren, Jimmy and Sallie Daughtrey. Daughtrey attended the first Fort Myers high school. He spent several years teaching school in the county. Then he combined operation of his cattle with running a general store and post office at Bayshore, branched into the dairy business, and in his final years devoted himself to raising beef cattle. He was a strong advocate of improved pastures and upbreeding of herds and was among the first to import Brahman stock. Deeply religious, Daughtrey was a member of the First Baptist Church and had been an ordained Baptist minister since the early 1920's. Although he did not practice the ministry as a profession, Daughtrey offered his services as a preacher to any church in the area whenever needed and frequently "filled in" at churches at Pine Island Bridge, Immokalee, Felda and other communities.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, April 30, 1994 - Camilla G. Daughtrey, 78, Cape Coral, died April 28, 1994. She was born May 27, 1915 in Fort Myers and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Mrs. Daughtrey is survived by three sisters; Louise Hansen, Ft. Myers, Violet Cason, Naples, Florida, Eleanor Wiggins, Fort Myers, seven grandchildren Katie Jones, Patsy Golden, Joe Golden, Rick Golden, Opie Golden, Tina Ball and Jenny Craft, several great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Golden, Fort Myers. Graveside funeral services will be conducted today at 11 a.am. at fort Myers Cemetery with Rev. Rea Means officiating. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, October 19, 1982 Mabel M. Daughtrey, 92, of Fort Myers, died Sunday in Fort Myers.  She was born July 26, 1890 in Plant City, FL and moved to Fort Myers in 1908.  In 1909 she married Arthur G. Daughtey.  She began her teaching career in 1908 at Samville (Bayshore School) and completed her career at the age of 70 as a teacher at J. Colin English School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Myers, the Southwest Florida Historical Society, Pioneer Club of Lee County and the Lee County Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her granddaughter, Sally Powell of Fort Myers; a grandson, James Daughtrey of Atlanta, GA; five great-grandchildren; five nieces, Evelyn Sharpe and Lucille Martin, both of Tampa; Mrs. James Yatres of Leesburg, Mary Schenck of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Madeline Rooney of Sarasota, and one nephew, Carl Kendrick of Plant City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with The Rev. Jack Powell, Jr. officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, Jan. 30, 1978 - Owen J. Daughtrey, 62, of North Fort Myers, died Sunday. He was a native of Lee County, a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Camilla Daughtrey; one son, Joe Golden of North Fort Myers; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. James Daniels officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial may be made to a favorite charity.

Fort Myers News-Press , 7 Aug 2006 -- Reba Dooley Daughtrey beloved mother and grandmother and friend passed away August 5, 2006. She was a 5th generation Lee County native. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy A. Daughtrey, Sr. Survived by sisters, Faye DeLacey, Betty Blankenship, Anna Marie Levens, brothers, Edward, Mickey and William Dooley Jr., and her children, Steve, Troy, (Angela) Sharon (Randy) Bessette, David, Lena (Rob) Russell, grandchildren, Melissa (Billy), Alan, Kelli, Jacob, Lindsay, Morgan, Erin, Keith , Shane, Gina, Nick, Kristi, and great-grandchildren; Austin, Isaac, Tanner, Byron and many others who called her "Mom" or Granney". Services for relatives only at 10 AM Tuesday, August 8th at Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL. Reception at 1 PM at Troys for relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hope Hospice.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wed., Dec. 18, 1963 - Samuel S. Daughtrey, 63, of Bonita Springs, died Tuesday afternoon in Fort Myers. He was a native of Fort Ogden for many years, coming to Bonita Springs 10 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Ann Tippins, Mrs. Bell Fugate, Mrs. Ethel Fort, all of Fort Ogden, Mrs. Kate Smoke, Crystal River, Mrs. Myra Downing of Bonita Springs, Mrs. Homer Sailer, Rolling Hills, Calif.; four brothers, Morris, Cecil and Francis Daughtrey of Punta Gorda and Julian Daughtrey of Fort Ogden. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McLeod Funeral Service, Charlotte Harbor.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, Nov. 18, 1985 - Clyde Daughtry, Sr., of Fort Myers died Sunday. A retired Navy photographer with four years service in the Marine Corp. and 27 years in the Navy. He was recognized nationally as one of the Chief Photographers of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served on the U.S.S. Saratoga. His firm is in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. and was used in a nationwide TV special about Pearl Harbor. Mr. Daughtry received numerous service awards. Mr. Daughtry moved to Fort Myers in 1957 and since made his home at the corner of McGregor Blvd. and Grove Avenue and has maintained the 'God is Love' sign, a familiar landmark on McGregor Blvd. He also retired from the Lee County School System after many years in the Inventory Control Department. Mr. Daughtry was a member and Deacon of Cypress lake Baptist church, Nor-Mi Lodge #253 F. & A.M. of Miami, Fla.; Araba Shrine Temple, Caloosahatchee Chapter D.A.V., Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, VFW Post #8461 of Fort Myers, O.E.S. Chapter #106 of Melbourne, Fla., Retired Officers Association-T.R.O.A., Indian River chapter #27 R.A.M., Honorary Kentucky Colonel due to his photography of Pearl Harbor. Mr. Daughtry is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Daughtry, two sons: Clyde E. Daughtry and his wife Cindy of Brooksville, Fla., Geoffrey H. Daughtrey of Fort Myers, two brothers: Curtis L. Daughtry, Col., George W. E. Daughtry, both of Portsmouth, Va., a sister, Dr. Leila Denmark of Atlanta, Ga. and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Harvey funeral Home Colonial Chapel, 1600 colonial Blvd. with Rev. Danny S. Harvey, pasator Cypress Lake Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Caloosa Bellee, May 19, 2009-- Mitzie Helen Faircloth Davidson, age 80, of Clewiston, passed away May 12, 2009, in Hampton. She was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Bronson, the daughter of the late Rollin and the late Susie Lea (Stephens) Faircloth. She was a co-owner/operator of Davidson's Cleaners of Clewiston, from 1946-1978 until retirement. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Olien Davidson III (Gail) of Clewiston, Rollin Wayne Davidson (Shelly) of Clewiston; two daughters, Carol Jean Underwood (Mitch) of Ocala, and Kathy Sue Ford(Kenneth) of Hampton; and one brother, Al W. Faircloth of Highlandville, Mo.; grandson, J. O. Davidson IV of San Diego, Calif.; grandson, Chris R. Underwood of Ocala; grandson, Kenneth A. Ford of Hampton; grandson, Reid O. Ford of Hampton; granddaughter, Jamie L. Ramos of Anthony; and granddaughter, Jennifer L. Davidson of Clewiston. Funeral services were Friday, May 15, in First United Methodist Church, 331 W. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston with Pastor Thom Street officiating. Interment was Friday, May 15, in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Visitation was Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Fort Myers News-Press-Aug 26, 2009-- Lori Leigh Chinault Davila, 35, of Bonita Springs, died as the result of a car crash Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born May 14, 1974 in Norfolk, VA. Lori is survived by her mother, Sandra (nee Weatherford) Chinault of Bonita Springs; her beloved children, Nicholas Lee Davila, Joseph Vincent Davila, Sophia Jean Davila and their father, Carmelo Davila, Jr. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Lee Chinault in 1978. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial at the Bonita Springs Cemetery.

Ft Myers News-Press, March 8, 2001 - Betty J. Davis, 61, of Lehigh Acres, died March 4, 2001. Born in Anderson, IN, she has lived here most of her life. Betty leaves her husband Don Wallace of IN; daughter, Marilyn Fewox of Lehigh Acres; sister, Helen Lundy of North Fort Myers; brother, Jerry Marsh of Lehigh Acres; grandchildren Michael Waldron, Keith Miller, Chris Varble, Zane Parent, Heidi Davis, Terry Davis; great-grandchildren, Tyler Waldron, Alyssa Waldron and Noel and Bryson. Family will receive friends today from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be provided by Rev. Dane Mathis at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, June 27, 1977 -- Effie F. Davis, 87, of 1153 River Road, North Fort Myers, died Sunday.  She was a pioneer resident of this area, having lived here for the past 73 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Rob) Davis.  She was a charter member of the North Fort Myers United Methodist Church.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ellis (Virginia) Whidden and Mrs. Tollie (Elizabeth) Davis; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Moore of North Fort Myers, Mrs. Esther Girardeau and Mrs. Myra Rogers, both of Tampa; three grandchildren, Charles Davis, Carolyn Hawkins and David Whidden; and two great-grandchildren, David and Randy Whidden. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald H. Mizell officiating.  Burial will be at Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 21, 1938 Mrs. Grace Williams Davis, 32, died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital after an illness of two days. She is survived by a husband, Robert A.; a son, Robert Lamar, 9; three sisters, Mrs. Tullis J. Woodham of Jacksonville, Mrs. Harry Cooper of Fort Myers and Mrs. Geoge Lundquist of Naples; two brothers, Thomas and Raymond Williams of Fort Myers; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Williams. She had been a school teacher here for the past 12 years and made her home at 920 Virginia Avenue. She had taught for the past four years at Sanibel. Services will be held Wednesday. The time and arrangements will be announced later by Lawrence A. Powell, in charge. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

Fort Myers News-Press 31 Oct 2007-- Howard Kenneth Davis passed away Saturday morning, October 27th, at 8:15am, while being cared for by Hospice House of Fort Myers. Mr. Davis was just two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday.Howard Davis was born on November 9th, 1915, near Hooper, Nebraska, just west of Telebasta . . . where his parents, Jesse and Annie Davis were renting a farm. His name of Howard was in honor of the doctor who delivered him, Dr. Howard Heine.While still a baby he moved to near Herman, Nebraska. The Davis's were pioneer farmers in the area, opening up that section of Nebraska to farming and settlement. They had farms in the Tekemeh, Herman, and Blair area, all small farming communities just outside of Omaha.Known as "Hud" by his brothers and sisters, Howard grew up on the farm. He married Hazel Thelma Tollefson, a telephone operator, from Windom, Minnesota in April of 1938. From this union came two sons, Lyle Eugene Davis, a publisher of a weekly newspaper in Escondido, California, and Eugene Lyle Davis, a barber, of Fort Myers, Florida.Howard, Hazel. and Lyle moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where Eugene was born, and where Howard went to work for the Martin Bomber Plant during WWII. He helped to build the "Enola Gay," the bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. After the war he worked at a variety of jobs until the 1960's when he went to barber college. Moving to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1968, he and Hazel, a beautician, owned and operated the Davis Barber and Beauty Shop on Tamiami Trail in N. Fort Myers. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, who died in Fort Myers in July, 2005. He is succeeded by his son Lyle Davis and his fiancé , Evelyn Madison, of Escondido, California; his son, Eugene and his fiancé Lorraine Disbrow, of North Fort Myers; his former daughter-in-law, Mary Kirk Davis, of Escondido, California. grandsons Scott and Kenneth Davis of California, granddaughter, Jody Davis, of Missouri, sisters Nina Phalen, Lyons, Nebraska, Maxine Shotwell and Madeline Carlson, both of Blair, Nebraska, Annabelle Cook, Kennard, Nebraska, a brother, Jesse "Bud" Davis of Pennsylvania, and a nephew, Jack Davis, of Palm Bay, Florida. Mr. Davis was a 50+ year member of the Noah Lodge #357 of the Masonic Order.Lyle Davis, eldest son of Howard Davis, said: "I will remember dad as one of the kindest, gentlest souls I ever knew. The word "gentleman" is made from two words . . . "gentle" and "man." That was dad. He had a smile in his eyes as well on his face, a great sense of humor, and I don't think he had a single enemy in the entire world. He had a good laugh. We shall all miss him."Services are being handled by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. Services are at 2-3pm, Wednesday, October 31, 2007.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Sunday, Nov. 6, 1927--The body of Mrs. J. Harold Davis, who died at her home Friday night after drinking the contents of a bottle of poison, will be taken to Mount Dora, Ill., this morning. Services will be held there Tuesday with the surviving members of her family attending. Her husband will accompany the body

ABERDEEN NC - King Walter Davis Jr., 71, of Aberdeen, died Friday, June 18, 2004, in his home. Mr. Davis was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Pinehurst by the Rev. Bill William Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Norma; three sons, Michael D. Davis of Orange City, Fla., Donald P. Davis of Jacksonville, Fla., and Darrell J. Davis of Greensboro; a brother, Manuel Davis of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Barbara Pendarvis of Fort Myers; and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O.Box 514, Fayetteville, NC 28302.The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer - 20 June 2004

Fort Myers News-Press Dec 8, 2006 A precious one from us has gone. Sandra Denice (Niece) Davis was born February 5, 1958 in Fort Myers, FL to the loving union of Walter and Regina Smith. She was educated in the Lee County Public Schools. In 1978 she received her Associate of Business Administration Degree from Edison Community College. At the early age of 13, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. Isadore Edwards which followed by the leadership of Pastor James A. Bing. She was very active in her service to the Lord. She sang in the youth choir, attended Baptist youth peoples union, secretary of the women's convocation for a short period, and served as a dedicated usher. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Sandra was employed at Lee Memorial Health System as a secretary to Anne Fielder Turner (former Director) in Human Resources from 1985 to 1991, at which time she began working as Executive Secretary with Linda Hammer in the President's office at Lee Memorial Health System, a position she held for the last 15 years. Sandra married Larry L.A. David on August 31, 1984. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. On Saturday December 2, 2006, she passed from this life to eternal life. She was preceded in death by her sister, Olivia Baker, and brother, Carl Jordan. Surviving to cherish precious memories are her loving husband, Larry Davis, of Fort Myers, FL; three sons, Brandon (Francine) Griffin, Derrick Davis, Prince Davis, of Fort Myers, FL; daughter, Frederica Davis of Fort Myers, FL; adoring parents, Walter and Regina Smith of Fort Myers, FL; a loving granddaughter, Lanieria Griffin of Fort Myers, FL; six sisters, Pearl (David) West of Sanibel Island, FL; Odell McCarter of Fort Myers, FL; Regina (James) Woodward of Fort Myers, FL; Joyce Davis (Russell) Fetsch of Fort Myers, FL; Nadine (Nathaniel) Thomas of Albany, GA; Mayola Walker of Cape Coral, FL; two brothers, John (JoAnn) Smith of Tampa, FL; Eugene Smith of Cleveland, OH; one uncle, Harry G. Walker Jr. of Rockville, MD; two aunts, V.V. Fuller of Fort Myers, FL; Flossie Heppard of Albany, GA; a special cousin, Wilma (Carl) Patterson-Jones of Westminster, MD; a special friend, Nola (James) Hunter of Sanibel Island, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends.Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2030 Palm Ave., Fort Myers, FL. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM, TODAY from Hickson Funeral Home. Floral arrangements may be sent in care of Hickson's Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hickson Funeral Home Inc., 3308 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. (239) 334-6440. FMHS 1976

Fort Myers News-Press, Feb 22 2004-- Richard "Boe" Davis, age 68, passed away peacefully Feb. 19, 2005 in Labelle surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 29, 1937 in Ft. Myers to Merle and Daisy Davis, LaBelle pioneers who owned MG Davis Trading Post, where Boe worked while growing up. In 1956, Boe moved to the Northern Territory in Australia with his first wife, Irene Townsend, where he joined the Townsend Family working on their cattle station for several years. He returned to LaBelle in the 1960's. Throughout the years, he operated a land clearing business and farmed. For the past ten years, Boe worked for the Seminole Tribe at the Big Cypress Reservation. He was also a partner in Seminole Swamp Seasoning and handled the day to day operations of the company. Boe was an avid fisherman, hunter and a fine shot. He was a wonderful raconteur and also was well known for his barbecues. Survivors include his wife; Linda Dekle Davis and children Savannah, Shawn, (Megan), Glenda (Rick), sisters; Martha Kate Cross and Weima Lowery, brother; Danny (Alice) Davis and grandchildren; Madeline Davis and Chandler and Ryan Young, several nieces and nephews and mother-in-law, Alma Dekle. He also leaves behind many good friends at Big Cypress Reservation. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Charles and former wife; Irene Townsend Nudl. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 3:00 PM at the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Salaw Hummingbird and Rev. Frank Deerey, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Fort Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle.

The News-Press, 1/11/2009--Virginia Davis, 86, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away January 8, 2009 at Shady Rest nursing home. Virginia was born in Pike County, Indiana on March 31, 1923 and moved to Fort Myers with her husband and three sons in 1956. Virginia is survived by her husband, Darwin Davis of Fort Myers, three sons, Ronald Earl (Lehigh Acres, FL), James Allen (Lynn Haven, FL), Wesley Scott (Punta Gorda, FL), five of her 8 siblings Clarence Corn (Tucson, AZ), Richard Corn (St. Joseph, IL), Maude Hastings (Marshall, IL) Norma Carrier (Evansville, IN), LeEtta Beauchamp (Brighten, TN), eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Virginia served for 2 years in the United States Navy during WWII and worked as a secretary for Riverside Baptist Church for 22 years. Virginia's greatest loves were her God and her family. There will be a viewing at Lee Memorial Park in Fort Myers on Tuesday, January 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A service will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Building Fund of Riverside Baptist Church.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, January 17, 1941-- William R. "Bill" Davis, 47, died yesterday at the Lee Memorial hospital after a long illness. Bill Davis came to Fort Myers from Bartow 20 years ago. At one time he was a professional baseball pitcher. He was also an expert hunter and fisherman. Four years ago he lost a leg in a shooting scrape across the river. Bill Davis is survived by his brother, Harold Davis, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel C. Esteridge. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. W. A. Myres of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at the Fort Myers Cemetery. Jan. 18, 1941 - Funeral services were held yesterday for Williqm R. "Bill" Davis, 47, who died Thursday at Lee Memorial hospital after a long illness. Services were held at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. W. A. Myres officiating. Pallbearers were John Bowne, Clyde Langford, Ted Evans, E. P. McAuley, Ed Anderson and Wallace Towles. Besides other survivors Davis leaves a widow, Mrs. Jessie Mae Riggs Davis…….

Fort Myers News-Press Jul 19, 2008 Mr. Harrison Kimball Davison, Jr. of Ozark, Alabama, formerly of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the age of 92. He was surrounded throughout the week by his children, grandchildren, and close family friends. A memorial services were held Friday, July 18, 2008, 5 p.m., in the chapel of Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark with The Rev. Dr. Thomas Nixon officiating and Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the Lions Club eye bank, your local food bank, or Ozark-Dale County Humane Society. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Sue Davison; two daughters, Suelynn "Lindy" Williams & husband, DeWayne, of Boise ID; Melanie Simpson & husband, John, of Ozark; one son, Harrison Kimball Davison, III, of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren: Regan, Rani, Dawson, Jacob, Charley, Gordy, Morgan, & Phillip; great-grandchildren: West, Torin, Dulcie, Musashi, Arashi, & Paxson; and his sister, Helen Sanders, of Fort Myers, FL.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 17, 1932--J. A. Davison, 74 years of age, a resident of Fort Myers for 22 years, died early yesterday morning at the Lee Memorial hospital. Death came 12 hours after an operation for an acute intestinal ailment. Mr. Davison is survived by the widow, Mrs. Lilla E. Davison; one daughter, Mrs. R. D. Hedrick of Palo, Ill., and two sons, Elbert Davison of Mont Morris, Ill., and Harry K. Davison of Fort Myers. Harry Davison was associated with his father in civil engineering here for more than 20 years. The elder Davison was one of the founders of the firm of Davison, Ransom and Burton. Harry Ransome, another of the origianl members of the organization, died a short time ago here. The firm laid out many of the city's most important subdivisions. Mr. Davison was born in Minonk, Ill. He was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church here. Funeral services will be held at the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. F. A. Shore will officiate, assisted by the Rev. A. P. Vaughn, Presbyterian minister of Avon Park, one of Mr. Davison's oldest acquaintances in this section. Burial will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Pall bearers will be W. R. Wallace, R. H. Burdick, T. J. Eldred, R. D. Liddell, Henry Pearce and Henry Sieboldt.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, February 19, 1924-- Old Resident Passes Away--Mrs. Eva P. Dean, age 82, an old resident of this section and who for years made her home at LaBelle, died here at 7 o'clock last night. Mrs. Dean, who is survived by her husband, was taken to Fort Denaud this morning for burial.

Fort Myers News-Press, 25 Oct 2007-- Nancy (Nan) Louise Alderman Dean was born to William Wallace Alderman and Ruby Storter Alderman at West Cape Sable, FL on August 3, 1915 and entered eternal life on October 24, 2007 at Fort Myers, FL..Nan was best known as an artist, philanthropist and horticulturalist. As a long time Fort Myers resident, Nan was active in her community including the Garden Club, Community Club and various investment clubs. She was a founding member of the Edison College Board of Trustees and served for 17 years. Nan held both local and national offices in several national heritage organizations including Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames XXVII Century, and many others.Nan was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert S. Dean, Sr.She is survived by her sons Robert S. (Kathryn) Dean and Charles W (Karen) Dean, her nine grandchildren Robert S. Dean III, Jonathan L (Merry) Dean, Julie D. (Gary) Griffin, Liane D. (Mike) McHugh, Ashley D. (Tony) Myles, Nanette Dean, Julie D. (Ken) Fisher, Jeanie D. (Jeffrey) Richards, Charlotte D.(Berk) Edwards, her 15 great-grandchildren, Emory, Amy, Aaron and Rachael Dean, Jordan and Megan Griffin, Gareth, Dylan and Elizabeth McHugh, Stephanie and Charlie Fisher, Jeffrey Richards, Alexandria, Emily and Jessica Edwards her sister, Stella Alderman Torvinen, and her sister-in-law Lore Alderman.Funeral services will be held 11am Friday, October 26, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, 2466 First St., Fort Myers with Rev. James Rosenberg officiating. Interment will be private at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News Press Sep 4, 2006 Robert Sterling Dean, Sr., 89, of Fort Myers, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2006.Robert was born on September 29, 1916 in Benton, Harbor, MI to Charles Wentworth and Helen (Schuster) Dean. The Dean family moved from Benton Harbor to Jacksonville, FL when Robert was just 2 years old. Robert wed Nancy Louise Alderman in 1935, and he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, serving in Korea (?) and the South Pacific. He worked with his father at Weld Rite, where he learned his life-long trade. Later, Robert taught welding at Buckingham Air force Base. He was the founder of two businesses: Bob Dean Welding in 1947, and Dean Steel Buildings in 1949. Robert was a member and Past-President of Royal Palm Yacht Club, a member of both the Elks Lodge and Kiwanis Club, a partner in the establishment of WEVU TV, a board member of First Commerce Bank, and a Parishioner at First United Methodist Church in Fort Myers. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Nancy "Nan" Louise Alderman Dean 1933, his two sons, Robert Sterling "Robin" (Kathy) Dean, Jr. (FMHS 1956), of Alva , and Charles Wallace (Karen) Dean (FMHS 1959) of Fort Myers, his grandchildren, Robert Sterling "Rob" Dean III (FMHS 1977) of Seattle, WA, Jon (Merry) Dean of Fort Myers, Julie (Gary) Griffin of Ft. Myers, Liane (Mike) McHugh of Fort Myers, Ashley (Tony) Miles of Fort Myers, Nan Dean of Fort Myers, Julie (Ken) Fisher of Rome, GA, Jeanie (Jeff) Richards of Fort Myers, Charlotte (Berk) Edwards of Fort Myers, 15 great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Charlie Fisher, Jeffrey Richards, Alex, Emily, and Jessica Edwards, Emory, Amy, Aaron, and Rachael Dean, Jordan and Megan Griffin, and Gareth, Dylan, and Elizabeth McHugh, and a brother, Wilbur (Mickie) Maris of Lahabra, CA. His brother, Milton Dean, preceded Robert in death. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 6th, 5-7 pm, at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers. Funeral services will be announced in the coming days. Harvey-Engelardt-Metz Funeral Home of Fort Myers is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press April 17, 2008 Alfred (Fred) Debono, 72, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 under the loving care of Hope Hospice. Born November 3, 1935 in Mellieha, Malta, he was the youngest of eight children. Fred came to the United States at age 14 to live with his oldest brother, Tony, after the passing of their parents. He returned to Malta in 1956 to marry his long-time sweetheart, Emmanuela (Lela) Vella and brought her to the United States in the same year. Above all else, Fred cared deeply for his family. He enjoyed taking his family on travels abroad, building fountains, and maintaining his home with meticulous care. Anyone who knew Fred could tell you that he was a hard worker - in fact, he dedicated himself fully to whatever he was doing - but it was those closest to him that were endlessly smiling and laughing at his various quips and jokes. Fred had been a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church for 32 years. Mr. Debono was preceded in death by his son, Joseph in 1987, his loving wife, Lela in 2006, and his brother, Tony in 2001. He is survived by his daughters: Carmen (Scott) Mimbs and Mary (Lee) Mimbs and his grandchildren: Justin (Thao), Kristin and David. Also surviving are his siblings: Mananni, Rita, Audrey, Joseph (Mary), Charles (Mary), Manuel (Flora), and many nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 19, 2008 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral with entombment to follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. Friends will be received from 5-7 PM Friday, April 18, 2008 at Fuller-Cape Coral Funeral Home, 3740 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fuller-Cape Coral Funeral Home, 239-542-3161.

Fort Myers News-Press Dec 13, 1998 Josephine Armeda DeBordenave, 89, of Fort Myers, died December 11, 1998. She was born November 22, 1909, in Fort Myers and had been a lifetime resident. Mrs. DeBordenave was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" DeBordenave . Survivors include two nieces, Armeda "Prissy" Hamilton of West Chester, Penn., and June Armeda Santini Johnson (FMHS 1932) of Fort Myers; a nephew, Nick Armeda and wife Suzanne of Alva. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, with Dr. Gary Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press -- Mar 26 2, 2009 Roy Decker, 82, of Cape Coral left for his eternal cruise to his Loving Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2009 after a short but well fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 ½ years, Teresa (Terry); brother, Leonard (Betty) Decker; children, LeRoy Jr. (Shirley) Decker, Linda (James) Hall, James (Linda) Decker, Patricia (Clarke) McCullough, Kenneth (Wendy) Decker and Richard (Nancy) Decker. He was the blessed grandfather and great grandfather of many as well as uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Grace; sister, Marie Mole and brother, Stephen.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 31, 1935--Herbert Edward Dedicoat, 23-year-old Iona farmer, died early yesterday morning at his home on the Fort Myers beach road. He had been ill for a week of malarial fever. Funeral services will be in charge of Lawrence A. Powell. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dedicoat, and two brothers, William H. of Miami, and Norman L. of Troy, New York.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Mon., May 24, 1965 - Delmer Dees, 65, died here Sunday. He had lived here for the past 37 years. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Etta Mae Dees; one son, Vernon Dees; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Griffen; four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

Caloosa Belle, 17 Mar 2005--Lawrence Leslie Dees, age 78, of Winter Haven, passed away March 12, 2005. He was born April 6, 1926, in LaBelle to Isam Dees and Bessie Evaline Platt Dees.Survivors include his wife: Clara of Winter Haven; son: Ernest Dees of Bartow; daughters: Angela Peterson of Okeechobee, Darlene Keaton of Starke, Katherine Barksdale and Janice Martin, both of Tennessee, Kathryn Desrosiers of Venice, Francis Maria Crawford of Groveland and Debra Bennett of Polk City;, stepsons: Bennie Tucker of Auburdale, Mike Tucker of Ocala and Joel Tucker of Lakeland; sister: Jean Catherine Deese of Clewiston, 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Pearl Bradfield, Violet Richards and Lena Gomez and son: Wayne Dees.Funeral services were March 15 at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Rev. James Garner officiating. Interment followed at the Ortona Cemetery.Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Caloosa Belle, 28 Dec 2006 -- Reubin Deese, 98, of LaBelle, passed away December 13, 2006, in LaBelle.He was born January 19, 1908, in Ft. Denaud to John Deese and Elvy Summerall Deese. He was a longtime employee of Hendry County working primarily as a caretaker at Fort Denaud Cemetery.Survivors include daughters: Aletta Jane (Ed) Steverson, Ruby P. (Andy) Herrero, all of LaBelle; grandchildren: Chuck (Vicki) Hicks, David (Karen) Hicks, Glenda Brooker, Carmaletta (Clyde) Thompson; great-grandchildren: Tanyisha Hadcock, Kevin Hadcock, Amber Thompson, Courtney Thompson and Heather Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife: Irene Ballard Deese; brother: Owen Deese; sister: Nellie Batos.Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Rev. John McGregor officiating. Interment followed at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, January 15, 1968-- Mrs. Johnnie B. DeFabio, 63, a resident of Lee County for 45 years, died Sunday night. She lived at 2230 Hoople St. Survivors are her husband, Gabriel (Gabe) DeFabio of Fort Myers; sons, Earl H. McCallister, Tampa; William Gordon McCallister, Miami; and J. J. McCallister, Fort Myers; mother, Mrs. Annie L. Pigott of Fort Myers; sisters, Mrs. Miriam Kirkpatrick, Lubbock, Texas; Mrs. Ethel Carr, Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. Nancy Franklin, Lakeland; Mrs. Bessie Clarke, Florence, S.C.; and Mrs. Bernice Favata, Tampa; brothers, H. S. Pigott and Park T. Pigott of Fort Myers and Ernest Pigott of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Central Avenue Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

Thomas D. DeFusco, 74, of Cape Coral, FL passed away on March 21, 2008. Thomas was born December 5, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late Dr. G. Thomas and Dorothy Young DeFusco. He was a retired Criminal Investigator and served in Law Enforcement. Mr. DeFusco proudly served his country in the Korean War where he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. ARmy. Tom was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Italian American Club of Cape Coral the Elks and was a longtime member of the Lions Club. He also belonged to the VFW and American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne DeFusco of Cape Coral; his children, Thomas D. (Sharon) DeFusco, Jr., Stephen DeFusco, Barry (Valerie) Lewis, Robert (Gretchen) Lewis, Cindi (Jonathan) MacMillen, Marie (Edward) Kulschinsky and Amy (David) Thielen and 15 grandchildren.Visitation will be held Monday, March 24, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Ft Myers News-Press, June 13, 2001 - Dora Mae DeGarmo, 37, of Lehigh Acres, died June 10, 2001. Born in Natrona Heights, PA, she moved here in 1985 from Arnold, PA. Dora Mae was predeceased by her husband Russell in 1995 and leaves her son Michael Baker, sister Bonny Shinn, brothers Willard Baker, Jr., Dennis and Robert Baker all of Lehigh Acres. Her parents Willard and Doris Baker and grandmother Rebecca Baker also of Lehigh Acres. She attended Lehigh Acres Christian Church and was an artist by trade. Family will receive friends Thursday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to services, with Rev. Larry Gutridge presiding in Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehgh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd. in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 25, 1932--Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. DeLacy, who died Sunday, were held yesterday morning at the L. W. Engelhardt and Son funeral home. Burial was at the New Prospect cemetery. The Rev. W. H. Edwards officiated. The infant was six weeks old.

Fort Myers News Press Feb 26, 2004 Faye Dooley Delacey, 72, a 4th generation lifelong resident of Lee County passed away February 18, 2004. She was born November 6, 1931. Faye is survived by her husband of 51 years, Tony Delacey, Sr; daughter, Patti Williamson, 2 sons; Tony Delacey, Jr., Ricky Delacey, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, & her sister Reba Dooley Daughtrey. Funeral services where held on Feb. 20, 2004 in Foley, AL. Arrangements by Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, AL

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, Aug. 10, 1951 - Mrs. Arrie May Delaney, 57, died at her home on Pondella Road Wednesday night. She was born at LaBelle and lived there until four years ago when she moved to Fort Myers. Surviving are her husband, Horace B. Delaney; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cail, Hot Springs,Ark., Mrs. Karl Hedlund Jr., Tice, Mrs. Tillman Waters, Fort Myers; four sisters, Mrs. J. F. Mitter, Tampa, Mrs. Frank Messer, LaBelle, Mrs. Mack Curry, LaBelle, Mrs. Tom Wilkerson, Clewiston; three brothers, Karl May, Fort Myers, Matt Crawford, Tampa, and Henderson May, Lake Wales. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 pm at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Cartledge officiating. Pallbearers will be members of the Northside fire department, K. J. McStravic, Al Hitzing, Bob McElvey, Howard Sweeny, O. Weaver and Harold Hern. Interment will be in the Fort Denaud Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, January 11, 1996-- Ann Apthorp Hendry DeMasters, 82, died Jan. 10, 1996. A native of Florida born in Tallahassee, she had resided in Fort Myers most of her life. She was a teacher with the Fort Myers schools from 1948 - 1973, and a floral arranger with Ruth Messmer Florist. Mrs. DeMasters was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence DeMasters in 1978 and is survived by the Apthorp and Hendry families, and dear friends, Jim and Ann Collier. She was the last surviving granddaughter of Capt. Francis Asbury Hendry. Eucharist of Christian Burail will be celebrated Friday, 10:11 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with the Rev. R. Bruce Ryan officiating. The family will receive friends today (Thursday), 3-5 p.m. at the Harvey-Engelhardt funeral Home Colonial Chapel Interment will be private. (Frierson-Hendry Cemetery)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 22, 1978-- Clarence U. DeMasters, 80, of 3375 E. Riverside Drive, died Friday. He had lived here for the past 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Ann H. DeMasters of Fort Myers, and one niece, Georgia Stubblefield of Roseburg, Oreg. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Bruce Ryan officiating. Burial will be at Hendry-Frierson Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ernest Hansen, George Love, Frank Seeley, Bill Sarner, Jack Sargeant and Walter Roberts.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 30, 1932--Charles B. Demere, 28 year old, died early yesterday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Demere, at 2116 Broadway. The young man had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel. The Rev. C. T. Tew will officiate. Mr. Demere was born and reared in this section. His father retired recently after serving many years as keeper of the Sanibel lighthouse.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 29, 1950 - Giovanni Demmi, 70, died yesterday at his home on Grand Avenue. He was born March 8, 1880 in Italy and had been a resident of Fort Myers for the past year and a half. He was engaged in the cigar business for many years before his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Francesca Demmi of Fort Myers, two sons, Joe of Fort Myers and Tony of Tampa, three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Leone, Mrs. Peter Parrino and Mrs. Manuel Campatto of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Father Peter Reilly officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

The News-Press, 6/9/2008--Grace M. DeMuro, 88, of Cape Coral, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008.Grace is survived by her loving family; Sandra, Joseph (Beth), Rose, and Walter. She is also survived by many other beloved family members. Visitation will be at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 S.R. 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913 on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 9-11am, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11am. Interment will be at Lee Memorial Park , (239)334-4880.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 23, 1955 - Fred Harvey Dennington, 60, a winter visitor to Naples, from Marietta, GA, died in Fort Myers yesterday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Irene P. Dennington; one son, Thomas E. Dennington, both of Marietta. He was a native of Lavonia, GA, a retired bee keeper and also a service station operator. The body will be sent to Marietta for services and interment by the Richard A. Pittman Funeral Home, 850 6th Ave. North, Naples.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 28 2004-- Elinor Rawlings DePalma, 65, of Cape Coral died Sunday evening in Ft. Myers. She was born in Dover, NJ and came her in 1987 from Coral Springs, FL. Mrs. DePalma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Domenick; sons, Michael (Mary) of Ft. Myers, Christopher (Diane) of Coral Springs, Matthew of Cape Coral and Jonathan of Ft. Myers; sisters, Doris Scatchard of Lake of the Woods, VA, Jean Cunningham of Toms River, NJ and Edna Mae Bessemer of Mt. Tabor, NJ and grandchildren, Gianna, Joseph, Gabriela and Michael. She was preceded in death by her brother, Brian in 1981. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. Coral Ridge Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 7, 1982-- James A. DePew, Jr., 61, of 55 Glenmont Drive, North Fort Myers, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Starnes DePew; one son, Larry Ligon of North Fort Myers; one sister, Betty Marek of Miami Springs; his mother and father, James A. and Mattie DePew, Sr.; one brother, Daniel DePew of Miami; two grandchidlren, Chari Blasingim and Larry Ligon, Jr., also four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Father William O'Connell officiating. Friends may call today from 7-9 p.m. at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. (Fort Myers Cemetery) Pallbearers will be H. Edrich, Nobel E. Ellis, Pat LeMoyne, Jr., Leonard L. Lester, Douglas Parker, and Hank Washburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Ellis, Burton Stewart and Flanders Thompson.

Fort Myers News-Press Mar 24, 2000 Mary Agnes Green Deriso, 50, of Fort Myers, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, as the results of an automobile accident. She was born June 2, 1949 in Fort Myers and was employed by the Division of Blind Services. Mary is survived by her son, Eugene Deriso Jr.; daughters: Lisa Greer, Janet Poklemba and Angie Acker; two brothers, Alfred Green and James Green; two sisters, JoAnn Thallas and Sylvia Maldonado and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Revival Tabernacle, 10960 Orange River Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 693-2614. A reception will follow services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, Account #118028001, for Mary Green's Grandchildren.

Fort Myers News-Press - Nov 29, 2004 - Milton Frazier DeSear, 87, passed away November 26, 2004. Milton was born in Palmetto, FL and raised in Lakeland, FL. He relocated to Ft. Myers after WWII. Milton was a US Army veteran of WWII. He participated in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star as well as other citations. Milton spent his working and active retirement years in the retail grocery trade. He always love interacting with the public. Milton was a life long Baptist. He was ordained a deacon in 1961 at Riverside Baptist Church. He continued to serving as a deacon at Crossroads Baptist Church. Mitlon is survived by his loving wife Sally, son and daughter-in-law Ray and Linda DeSear of Monticello, FL and son Buddy DeSear of Naples, FL. His grandchildren include; Angela, Craig, Paul, Matt, Nathan, Chad and Shawn. His great grandchildren include; Nathan, Hanna, Mikalya, Trenton, Peter and Noah. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Viewing will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 28 2005--Lamar "Dean" DesRochers, 46, of Ft. Myers set out on a new journey Monday January 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Karen, his daughters Jennifer and Danielle, his son Dean, his mother Betty Lee, his brother Duane, his sister Suzanne, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, mother-in-law Janet, in-laws Russ & Barb, son-in-law Charlie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many wonderful friends. Dean was a native of Lee County and proudly owned and operated Dean's Tree Service, Inc. for over 20 years. Dean's joy in life was spending time with his family, friends, fishing, diving and taking trips. Dean put a huge emphasis on family and we will always have special memories of the times we shared with him. Dad, we love you and we are going to miss you. But we know in our hearts you will always be with us. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, at Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, FL 33908, (239) 482-4673. Officiating at the service will be Chaplain Jeff Trees.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 30, 1932--The body of M. W. Devane, 67 years of age, who died late Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Vegals, on Michigan avenue, will be taken to Fort Meade today for burial. The body is in charge of L. W. Engelhardt and Son. Mr. Devane had lived in Fort Myers for four years. He had been a bridge tender. He underwent an operation several months ago at Tampa from which he never fully recovered. In addition to his daughter, he also is survived by other relatives who live in the Fort Meade section.

Peter DeVane

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - January 27, 1964 Mrs. Haley Adell DeVries, 92, a resident of Fort Myers Beach since 1954, died here early yesterday. Mrs. DeVries was a native of Jamestown, Mich. Her husband, Lambert DeVries, preceded her in death in 1944. Mrs. DeVries is survivied by two daughters, Mrs. W. J. (Luana) Eldridge of Old Hickory, Tenn., Mrs. William S. (Adah) Milenz, Fort Myers Beach; two sons, Raymond O. Peet of Garden City, Mich., Frank H. Peet of Ossineke, Mich.; 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service has been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey Funeral Home on Colonial Boulevard with Rev. John F. Few, pastor, Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Peter G. VanderWaalls, Ned Hillls, Arthur Smith, Faud Carr, Richard Sherman and Walter Richards. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 21, 1935--Harrison Sherman Dewell, 75-year-old retired contractor, died last night of heart failure at his home on 1104 Woodside avenue. He had been a citizen of Lee county for more than 20 years, coming here from his native home in Missouri, and had been ill at home since last November. Mr. Dewell first lived across the river, north of Bayshore, but has made his home in Fort Myers for the past 12 years. He was a carpenter and contractor. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Helen Albina Dewell, two sons, Matt L. of Omaha, Mo., and Sherrod D. of Tampa, and two daughters, Mrs. J. D. McKee of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. R. Ireland, of this city. Funeral arrangements will be made by Lawrence A. Powell.

FORT MYERS PRESS, June 24, 1920 - Funeral services for George Johnson Dewey , who died yesterday, were held this afternoon at the Baptist church, the Rev. John Haas of Halgrim conducting the services. Interment was made in the Fort Myers Cemetery.Mr. Dewey was born near Hammondsport, New York, June 5, 1839. His parents removed later to Upper Lisle, Broome county, New York. On the death of his mother when he was eight years old, he was bound out to Andrew Laker ,with whom he lived until he became of age. At the outbreak of the war between the states Mr. Dewey enlisted in the 89th New York volunteers, serving four years.On New Year Day, 1867, he was married to Cornelia Ann Evarts, removing to a farm near Alpine, New York, where he lived for more than forty years. His health breaking down, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey went to Mountour Falls, New York, where they remained for several years, when they came to Florida to make their home with their son, Dr. A. E. Dewey, then living at Halgrim. Mrs. Dewey died three years ago and was buried in the cemetery at Halgrim. B esides his son, Dr. Dewey, now of Fort Myers, Mr. Dewey is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. T. Smith of Oneonta, New York, and a sister, Mrs. Lucia Talbot, of Upper Lisle, New York, Pallbearers were Messrs. Enoch Cox, Samuel Williams, Simon Driggers, O. M. Davison, Frank Moody, Justin Brainard and I. P. McSpadden.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 28, 1937--Mrs. Mary Agnes Dewey, 55, died early yesterday morning at Lee Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Spooner & Englehardt funeral home on McGregor Boulevard with the Rev. William Graham Kennedy officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. R. R. Gresham, Ed Theegarten, John Boring, Bob Thompson, W. M. Anderson and Colonel Halgrim. Survivors are a son, John L. Dewey and two brothers, Joseph F. Lyons and W. A. Lyons of Fort Myers. Mrs. Dewey made her home here for 22 years, living much of that time with her husband on the property north of the Caloosahatchee. She was a registered nurse.

Allen Digges

Elizabeth Digges

Ft Myers News-Press, April 19, 2001 - Marchel V. DiGiacomo, 87, of Lehigh Acres, died on April 17, 2001. Born in Philadelphia he moved here in 1973. He leaves his wife Josephine of Lehigh Acres, son Marchel (Anna) of Winter Park and daughter, Marie (Tom) Van Dyke of Lehigh Acres; also nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 3 p.m. celebrated by Father Henry Januszkiewicz at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Pallbearers are courtesy of Knights of Columbus. Inurnment will be in Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd. 941-368-7080.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 22, 1932--John M. Dill, a resident of Fort Myers for many years, died Sunday evening at the Arcadia hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Dill and three step-children, a daughter, two sisters and two brothers of Ohio. Funeral services had not been arranged last night. March 23, 1932--Funeral services for J. M. Dill, Fort Myers resident who died at the Arcadia hospital, will be held at 9:30 o'clock this morning at the chapel of the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home. The Rev. C. T. Tew, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Survivors include his widow and six stepchildren, Mrs. Mary Sweet, Charles and Wilmer Hisler, Mrs. Ada McCloud, all of Ft. Myers; Mrs. J. B. Fields of Evansville, Ind., Martin Gillman of Montgomery, Ala; two brothers, two sisters, a daughter and four grand-children.

Fort Myers News-Press April 25, 2009 Charles (Chuck) Dillman of Fort Myers passed away on April 4, 2009, with his family by his side, at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer. Chuck was born on December 1, 1943 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. His family moved first to Indiana and then to Miami Springs in 1950 and Chuck made Florida his home from then on.Charles (Chuck) Dillman of Fort Myers passed away on April 4, 2009, with Chuck earned a business degree from Stetson University in 1967 and worked in a variety of sales positions throughout his career, primarily in the boating industry in Southwest Florida.He was an active participant in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida and enjoyed spending time with his "little brother" Paul Huffer. Chuck loved sports, auto racing, boating, reading and going to the movies.Chuck is survived by his loving family, including his mother Charlotte Wilson, his son Nathan Hagerman, his sister and brother-in-law Suanne and Ed Miller, his nephew Bryan Miller and his cousins Maryellen and Dick Hinton and their children and grandchildren. Chuck will also be missed by his close friends Denny and Den? Pellicci, Darlene Cook and her granddaughter Emily Klys as well as many former colleagues and coworkers.In keeping with Chuck's wishes, there will be no formal memorial. His family and close friends will honor him and pay their respects in a private ceremony.Chuck was a wonderful father and a great friend who had a kind heart and was always quick to share his wonderful smile. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him, but he will live on in the memory of those whose lives he touched.The family kindly requests donations to be made in Chuck's honor to the American Cancer Society or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida

Fort Myers News-Press, March 16, 2008-- Dr. Frank DiPlacido, Jr., died suddenly on Friday, March 14, 2008. Frank was a loving father, grandfather, devoted husband, and loyal friend. He deeply touched the lives of the many people who crossed his path. Frank was born on December 25, 1934 in Philadelphia and grew up in Eddystone, PA. He was one of 5 children of the late Frank, Sr. and Elizabeth (nee de Maria). Frank graduated from St Joseph's University in Philadelphia and received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1962. After service in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965, he completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Shortly after, Frank moved to Fort Myers to join his friend Dr. Jerry Laboda in the practice of oral surgery. Many knew Frank from his dedication to the Southwest Florida medical community, but his passion also reached far beyond Fort Myers. He was an active member of many associations in the dental and oral surgery field. Frank was President of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and served as a councilor of the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Frank was the Immediate Past President of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) and had been an active AAAHC surveyor for many years. He and Noreen also spent the last decade contributing to patient care beyond the United States, making many trips to Honduras and founding a maxillofacial project 'New Faces for Honduras', in conjunction with CURE International. After nearly 40 years, he officially retired from private practice in 2007. This is only a short synopsis of the incredible life and career of Frank DiPlacido. He was truly a great humanitarian who never thought twice about putting the needs of others far ahead of his own, and lived his life to the fullest extent. We are truly saddened by this loss, but Frank will live on in all of us.He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Noreen, his children, Frank (Leslie), Damon (Laura) & Denise (Willie), grandchildren, Dariel, Catherine, Ava and Devin, sisters Loretta Woods (James), Theresa Jennings (Roy), Elizabeth Ferzetti (Frank), and brother Joseph DiPlacido (Eileen). The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 18th from 6-8pm at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 12:30 pm at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord in Fort Myers.In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Frank DiPlacido Charitable Fund c/o the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord, 8121 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33919.Funeral arrangements under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.

Charlie Dixie

Fort Myers News-Press -- 11 May 2005 -- Friends invited to share a celebration of life.
Amy Pekol-Dixon, a well known area resident and respected real estate professional, died tragically April 17, 2005, in her home, along with her precious daughter Olivia and sweet baby Grace. Amy was a beautiful, loving, incredibly kind, generous, and gracious woman, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Amy opened her arms to the world and people were drawn to her warmth. Amy was born on March 21, 1970, in Joliet, Illinois, attended the Joliet Montessori School, Troy Craughwell, Troy Shorewood, Troy Junior High School, before moving to Southwest Florida. Amy graduated from Bishop Verot High School in 1988 (voted Most Outgoing), attended the University of Central Florida. Amy lived in Jamaica for a short time and ran a children's day care in Nagril. Amy joined her mother's real estate firm in 1990, sharing the family real estate practice since that time. Amy also helped in the family's third generation restaurant business in Illinois, whenever she had the opportunity. In the past year, Amy proudly represented her family firm, June Pekol Realty Inc., managing the sales at High Point Place, a new high-rise development off McGregor Boulevard, on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. Amy met the challenge and enjoyed sharing the excitement of bringing new life to an area she believed in with her family, friends and associates. Amy loved to design, decorate, garden and shop. She was an excellent cook and loved to entertain. Amy's clients, customers, friends and family will miss the many benefits of her warm personality, thoughtful manner and creative abilities. The will remember her bright smile. Amy Pekol loved life. She made people feel good about themselves. She treated everyone with equal respect and compassion. Amy looked people straight in the eye, she listened with sincere interest, she was spiritual, she gave good advice, she did small thoughtful things and made many generous gestures for those she knew and loved as well as for total strangers. She never looked for a thank you...when small favors wer left unnoticed. She believed that giving has its own reward. Amy loved her family and they were wonderfully close. She encouraged her mother to sell her home and live with them, to help with the girls and plan a new home near hers. The family worked together daily and could often be seen out at the end of the day enjoying an evening meal or sharing a Sunday visit. "Good night, sleep tight, wake up bright to do what is right with all your might".. a family credo. Amy Pekol-Dixon lived a good life, set many good examples and as long as there is memory, Amy will continue to inspire. Olivia and Gracie's lively and sweet spirits were a reflection of their mother's warmth, interest, love and devotion. Five year old Olivia loved to read, to draw, to paint,, to cook and to sing. She did a great "Two Minute Tidy". She was intent on finishing a project. She could reach the top of the stairs in four seconds. She caught a big fish, visited Disney in Orlando, and Chicago museums, aquarium, galleries, lakefront and family. Olivia loved her teachers and friends at school. She enjoyed ballet, gymnastics, and horse back riding. She just learned to ride her new bike without training wheels. Olivia was loving, smart, strong and able beyond her years. Little Gracie was joyous, free spirit, a precious baby filled with energy and bursting with life...walking and talking early. Gracie loved books and people and was like a little sponge, drinking in all that there is to learn in this new life she was living with enormous enthusiasm. Since their births, people had commented that the girls were "old souls" and had "wisdom and ability beyond their years". Grace adored her big sister and followed her every move, almost always with her bear "Coco" in tow. She loved to please and tease, to chase and be chased. She loved to snuggle and to be read to. Not yet two, she knew her vowels, animal names and sounds. She had a joyous laugh. She loved to splash in the bath. She loved to swing in the back yard and dance and run and happily took her naps with exhausted pleasure. Mother and daughters loved to love, laugh and live very full days with their family and friends. They lived a good life. They share in God's love and light. Survived by their loving mother and grandmother, June E. (nee Puddicombe) Pekol of Ft. Myers, FL; father and grandfather, Robert J. (Patricia) Pekol of Joliet, IL; sisters and aunts, Alanna (Steve) Hunter of Ft. Myers and Temecula, CA; and Alexandra Pekol of Joliet, IL; brother and uncle, Bobby Pekol of Ft. Myers, FL; grandfather and great-grandfather, Edumund C. (Lu) Puddicombe of Joliet, IL; grandmother and great-grandmother, Dorothy (the late Syl, 1991) Pekol of Joliet, IL; great and great-great aunt, June Egger of Joliet, IL; aunt and great aunt, Diane (Howie) Schiedt of Harrisonburg, VA; uncles and great uncles, Mark Puddicombe and Leonard (Sue) Pekol.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Thurs., March 28, 1929--Mrs. Jennie A. Doane died Tuesday night at her home at Wulfert, after an illness of several months. She was a resident of Wulfert for 40 years and was well known throughout the county. Funeral services will be held at Wulfert today where she will be buried.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - February 27, 1944 John W. Dobbins, 95, of the old men's home at Tice, died last night at the Lee Memorial Hospital. His occupation in earlier life was a railroad employee, and he has no living relatives. Services will be held at the graveside at 10 a.m. today with the Rev. D. L. Jones officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Spooner & Engelharadt has charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - December 8, 1952-- Margaret Bernice Dobbins, 47, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 42 years, died Sunday. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Margaret Dobbins; a brother, Charles Dobbins, Fort Myers; and a sister, Mrs. R. H. Crawford of Clewiston. She was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt funeral home with the Rev. W. E. Dance officiating. Pallbearers will be Wally Ash, Harvey Barnes, Kermit Lee, Morris DiPilo, Herman Garcia, Frank Hendry, Tom Epting and ard Winfrey. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - July 12, 1972 John T. Dodd, 62, Packing House Rd., Alva, died Tuesday. A native and lifetime resident of Alva, he was a member of the Church of God of Alva. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edna Dood of Alva; three daughters: Mrs. Corrine Graham of St. Augustine; Mrs. Catherine Ferrell of Kissimee; Mrs. Laura Rys of Seminole; three sons: Roy W. Dodd of Fort Myers; Thomas F. Dodd of Alva, Jerry A. Dodd of Fort Myers; two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Walker of Corkscrew and Mrs. Olive Huss of Miami; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Harvey Funeral Home July 13 - Funeral service for John T. Dodd, 62, Alva, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Alva Church of God with the Rev. F. T. Mason, pastor, and the Rev. James Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Alva Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Paul Cutshall, Donnie Handley, Melvin Hart, Dempsey Holland, Albert Wimberly and Wesley Ballard

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - Novemger 17, 1949 William Thomas Dodd, 87, of Alva, died Sunday after a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Henry A. Dodd, Everglades, and John Thomas Dodd, Alva; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Mae Huss, Miami, and Mrs. Charlie Walker, Immokalee, and one sister, Miss Effie Dodd, West Virginia. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alva Methodist Church with the Rev. Doyle Franklin officiating. Interment will be in Alva Cemetery. Pallbearers: V. I. McCannon, Ivan McCannon, Bill Horne, J. C. Heard, Claud Lippincott and J. C. Dyess. Arrangements by McQueen & Young, Funeral Directors.

Fort Myers News-Press Jul 13, 2007 Merrily Evelyn Oliver Dodge, 49, was born in Fort Myers, on March 30, 1957 to Evelyn (Whitworth) Oliver and Jean Bill Oliver. She died Feb. 8, 2007 in Grants Pass, OR.She is survived by a sister Joan Johnson of Astoria, OR.Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association. FMHS 1975

Fort Myers News-Press, May 11, 2007-- Iris M. Doerner, of Fort Myers, died Friday, December 8, 2007.She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bob Doerner.Iris is survived by her 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 4 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a recognized first grade teacher in Columbus, OH, Madison, WI, Duluth, MN, and Delaware, OH. She also lived in Summerville, SC, Wooster, OH, Milwaukee, WI and St. Paul, MN. She resided in Fort Myers, FL for over 20 years.She lived her life fully with the joys and sorrows of the "Mag 7", Big Ten Football, (cheering for both Ohio State Buckeyes and the Ichigan Wolverines), baseball, the Miracles, infants, trees and the beach.She traveled around the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii. she also enjoyed journeys to Kenya, Italy, the Cayman Island, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Costa Rica.She touched everyone she met through her interest in them. Her taste in the colors of her wardrobe, makeup and home were her trademark.The funeral service will be on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 1 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the her home following the service. Memorial gifts may be made to the Salvation Army/Toys for Tots, 2400 Edison Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 25, 1935--Funeral services for Phillip Doherty, 73-year-old Lee street resident will be held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Xavier's Catholic church with Rev. R. P. Brennan officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Myers cemetery with Lawrence A. Powell in charge.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 31 2004-- Bridget Ann Donnelly-Peacock, 36, of North Fort Myers, died December 25, 2004. Born in Rock Island, IL, she had been a resident of North Fort Myers most of her life. Bridget was a people person and especially enjoyed helping the elderly. Survivors include her loving mother, Judy Donnelly of North Fort Myers, FL; children, Joshua, Shane, Lauren, Thomas and Charles; brothers, Thomas, Randy, John, Patrick; and sisters, Patricia, Theresa and Tammy. Her father, Thomas P. Donnelly, brother, Michael, and sister, Maxine, preceded her in death. Friends will be received Monday, January 3, 2005 from 5-7 PM at North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home, 3453 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., where funeral services will begin at 7:00 PM. Additional services and burial will be in Rock Island, IL. Memorials in Bridget's name may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Cr., Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Arrangements by North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home, 239-995-1113

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, April 19, 2007--Emil A. Dominick, 83, of N. Ft. Myers, FL passed away April 17, 2007. He was preceded in death by a son, Roger J. Dominick. He is survived by his wife, Cecile; his son, Michael; 4 grandchildren, Michelle, Deborah, Thomas & Amanda. Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, 2007 from 5-7PM and Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10-11AM at Coral Ridge Funeral Home. A Crypt side Service will be held Saturday at 11AM in Coral Ridge Cemetery

Fort Myers News-Press Mar 4, 2003 Carol Coolman Dominy, 49, died on Saturday, March 1, 2003, at Hope Hospice North following a long battle with cancer. Carol was born on Aug. 1, 1953 in Wadsworth, OH and is a 1971 graduate of Ft. Myers High School. She was a member of First Christian Church and Ft. Myers Women's Community Club. Carol is survived by her husband John E. Dominy, Sr. of Cape Coral; son, John of Gainesivlle, FL; daughter, Stephanie Dominy-Eller and son-in-law, Jeremey Eller of Gainsville, FL; daughter Courtney of Tampa; son Brandon of Cape Coral; parents, Dwight and Betty Coolman of Fort Myers; brother, James Coolman of Fort Myers; sister Cathy Neidauer and brother-in-law, Buddy Neidauer of Highlands, NC; sister Christine Razinski and brother-in-law, Ken Razinski of Fort Myers; sister, Diane Page and brother-in-law, Dave Page and niece and nephew. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Horizon Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held on March 8, at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice in Cape Coral

Fort Myers News-Press, 28 Nov 2007-- Eleanor Gertrude Donovan, 97, a 28 year resident of Fort Myers (formerly St. Paul, MN) passed to eternal life at Hospice House November 23, 2007, she was predeceased by husband Wallace J. Donovan (March 2000) after 71 years of marriage .Her life focused on family; daughters - Dolores (husband William Peter) of Fort Myers, FL, and Joan (husband David Nehring) of Milwaukee, WI; 12 beloved grandchildren William Peter, Jr., (deceased), Anna Hingson, Carol Peter, Wallace Peter, Terri Hendricks, Renee Peter, David John Nehring, Mary Jo Powers, Robert Nehring, Kathleen Lutz, Christopher Nehring, and Michael Nehring; 15 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.She enjoyed fishing vacations in Canada and ice fishing in Minnesota. Her faith was the guiding force in her life.Visitation at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Mass at the Church of the Resurrection, 8121 Cypress Lake Blvd., Fort Myers, Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9 AM. Interment follows the service at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Hospice.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Saturday, August 10, 1985 - Ezella Sophie Dooley, 82, of Manning Drive, Ft. Myers passed away on Friday. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Mission and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Mrs. Dooley is survived by three daughters: Reba Daughtrey of Fort Myers, Anna Levens of Bokeelia, Faye DeLacey of Pine Island Center; two sons: James Edward Dooley of Pine Island Center, William H. Dooley of fort Myers and 20 grandchildren and also 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Walter J. Hickman officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Interment will be in Lee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday one hour prior to the time of services.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, January 27, 1936 - A coroner's jury yesterday returned a verdict of unavoidable accident in the death of little nine-year old Mickey Dooley beneath the wheels of a large freight truck Saturday. The jury reached its decision clearing Maynard Blount, the driver, of blame when Edward Dooley testified his brother died under the truck when a loosened roller skate threw him under the dual wheels. Edward was skating with his brother and two more companions on Michigan Avenue at the Seaboard railway crossing when the accident occurred. The small boy said the truck was moving slowly and that Mickey tripped and fell when the clamps of his skates slipped off one shoe. Funeral services for the little boy will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon with the Rev. W. F. Singletary officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery with Lawrence A. Powell in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS PRESS - October 14, 1938-- James M. Dooley, 68-year-old retired blacksmith, died yesterday morning of a heart attack at the home of his son, William Dooley of Edison avenue. Mr. Dooley came from Boca Grande where he had made his home since 1910. He is survived by five sons, Herbert of Rose Hill, N.C., Herman and Norman of Boca Grande, Robert of Port Tampa and William of Fort Myers, and a dauaghter, Mrs. Emma Hall of Boca Grande. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of funeral arrangements, which will be announced later. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sunday, July 18, 1993 - William Henry Dooley, Jr., 52, of Fort Myers, died Friday. Mr. Dooley was a native of Fort Myers and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his three sisters; Reba Daughtrey of Fort Myers, Anna Marie Levens of Bokeelia, and Fay Delacey of Pine Island; and a brother, James Edward Dooley, also of Pine Island. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Walt Hichman officiating.  Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.  Pallbearers are Daryl Jackson, Ken Hedrick, Carl Rich, Bill Simons, Troy Simons, and Ron George.  The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hope Hospice.

Fort Myers News-Press, 28 Oct 2007-- Lillian James Doragh, age 102, died Thursday, October 24, 2007 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born July 19, `905 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, daughter to Matthew Hudson James and Bridgit Walsh James. She was the second of ten children and the last of her generation. Lillian was married for 58 years to Arthur Douglas Doragh, who died in 1992. They lived most of those years in Bethlehem, PA before moving to Fort myers to be close to family. She was a homemaker and a tireless and energetic worker in numerous community activities and at St. Ursula Parish in Bethlehem.She is survived by her daughter Eileen, her son Robert and his wife Pat, all of Fort myers. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Peter and his wife Cyndi of Fort Myers; Stephen of Lexington Park, MD; John and his wife Shannon of Kennesaw, GA; Thomas of Fort Myers; and Philip and his wife Kaye of Cypress, TX. Her great-grandchildren are Shannon, Abigail, Joseph, Joshua, Elizabeth, Annie Laurie, Mary Katherine, Railey, Jackson and Charlotte. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Church of the Resurrection at 9 AM. Burial will follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

Fort Myers News Press-August 23, 2008- Verlie Elaine Dorman, 93, of Fort Myers, passed away August 22, 2008. Verlie was born September 6, 1914 in Gardner, FL to John E. and Sarah Jane (Griffin) Whidden. She was a resident of the Fort Myers metropolitan area for over 70 years. Wife of the late James Dawson Dorman, Sr., Verlie will be remembered as the family's matriarch, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Being of the Pentecostal faith, she has been affiliated with the Church of God throughout her life.Verlie leaves behind her five children, James Dawson (Sharon) Dorman, Jr. of Cape Coral, Juanita (George ) Gerow of Lakeland, Roland Dorman of Fort Myers, June (Ron) Piltz of Cape Coral, and Debbie Tancredi of Cape Coral, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Verlie is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Dawson Dorman, Sr., who passed away in 1979, and a great-granddaughter, Victoria Eve Hair. Also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.The family will receive friends on Monday, August 25th, 6-8 PM, at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, 11:00 AM, also at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Fort Myers City Cemetery with honorary pallbearers Wayne Danforth, Dale Dorman, Norman Murphy, Rod Shoap, Chris Wigginton and Josh Wigginton. Friends may offer condolences to the family at: www.harvey-engelhardt-metz.com

Fort Myers News-Press March 19, 2008 Mark Dorsey Jr MAY 5, 1992 - MARCH 14, 2008 In celebration of Markie's life, our precious child, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. Markie had an awesome love for his family, friends, his pugs, video games and the Georgia Bull Dogs. But his great love was for Jesus. Only his faith and hope in Jesus enabled him to face challenges in life. Markie's life was a reflection of Gods grace and mercy to all who knew him. Along with his magnetic personality he was the class clown with a contagious laugh that affected everyone. In Markie's fifteen precious years of life he was a blessing and a gift from God. Mommy and Daddy love you with all our hearts. We were truly blessed to have you as our son. You gave our lives meaning and filled our hearts with happiness and joy. You were our miracle baby and a blessing from God. Now my precious child we must give you back to Jesus and we know that your strength is renewed and you are soaring on wings like eagles. We will always love you and carry you in our hearts. Love, Mom, Dad, family and friends. Memorial Services will be held March 22nd, at Riverside Church 8660 Daniels Parkway Ft. Myers FLA, 33912

Fort Myers News-Press, 14 Jun 2007 -- Ida G. Taylor Doub, age 84, of Felda, passed away June 12, 2007 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral. She was born Dec. 29, 1922 in Felda, the daughter of the late Marvin Nixon Taylor and the late Edna Louette(Townsend) Taylor. She was a lifelong resident of Felda. Survivors include her husband: William H. "Pete" Doub, three brothers: Daniel Taylor of Lakeland , Tommy Taylor of Felda , Fred Taylor of Naples, and many nieces and nephews, Funeral services will be held Fri. June 15, 2007, 11:00 am at Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Felda with Marvin Wingate officiating. Interment will follow at Felda Cemetery. Visitation will be Tonight, June 14 from 7-9 pm at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Saturday, January 23,1937—A heart attack was fatal yesterday to Dr. James Dougherty of Canton, Ohio, who was spending the season at Naples as the guest of H.H. Timken, prominent manufacturer and Naples winter resident. Dr. Dougherty was 57 years old and came to Florida for his health. He had been at Naples for two weeks and appeared to be better until the attack yesterday, which caused his death. Dr. Dougherty was widely known as a physician and surgeon in Ohio. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and Valparaiso School of Pharmacy. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae E. Dougherty and a daughter , Mrs. Mabel Pretsky of Cleveland, Ohio. The body was prepared for shipment to Canton by Lawrence A. Powel . Funeral services will be held at Canton.

George F Doughty

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 9, 1975 -- Arcadia - Allen Douglas, 75, of Route 4, Arcadia, died at the DeSoto Memorial Hospital Tuesday.  He was born in Hillsborough County.  He was a former resident of Arcadia, Fort Myers and LaBelle and moved back to Arcadia four years ago.  He was a retired laborer and was of the Baptist faith.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nona H. Douglas of Arcadia; two sons, Sebern Daniel Douglas II of Fort Myers and John Edward Douglas of Wauchula; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Acuff of Clewiston and Mrs. Jeannette Taylor of Fort Pierce, Fla.; two brothers, Cullie Douglas and Reuben Douglas, both of Fort Myers; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Thigpen of Bokeelia, 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchidlren.  Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Arcadia Church of God wiht the  Rev. G. L. McKee and the Rev. Buddy Rudd officiating with burial in Joshua Creek Cemetery. Robarts-Grady Funeral Home of Arcadia is in charge of arrangements

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Saturday, September 16, 1978-- Earl Ernest Douglas, 70, a lifetime resident of this area, died Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Florence Kennon Douglas; one son, Ernest Ray Douglas of Pensacola; one dau., Joy Douglas Menge of Fort Myers and 15 grandchildren. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Fort Myers Cemetery, Garden of Memories)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wednesday, April 11, 1979 -- Florence Kennon Douglas, 69, of 2118 Grace St., died Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ernest Douglas. Survivors include one son, Roy Douglas of Pensacola; a daughter, Joy Menge; a sister, Molsey Canady of Brandon, FL; a brother, Elmer Kennon, three granddaughters and two grandsons. Leo W. Englehardt in charge of arrangements. (Fort Myers Cemetey, Garden of Memories)

FORT MYERS NEW-PRESS, March 10, 1972 -- LaBelle - James Riley Douglas, 75, of LaBelle, died Wednesday morning in a Clewiston hospital.  A native of Florida, he was a resident of LaBelle for 55 years.  He was a member of the Church of God of LaBelle.  Survivors include his widow, Susie of LaBell; five sons, J. R. and David of Winter Haven, C. B. and Vickie of Fort Myers, Bennie of Immokalee; five dauhters, Mrs. Lilly Mae Tull of Witner Haven, Mrs. Peggy Fussel, Mrs. Mary Summeralls and Mrs. Mattie Sheifer, all of LaBelle and Mrs. Lucille Summeralls of Ortona; three brothers, Cully of Fort Myers, Allen of Zolfo Springs and Ruby of Ocala; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Thigpen of Fort Myers, 31 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ortona Cemetery in Ortona with Pattison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press, 23 Feb 2008-- LeRoy Douglas, 78, of Fort Myers passed away February 21, 2008. He was born August 29, 1929 in Fort Myers, Florida, the son of Roy and Gertrude Douglas. The best daddy ever and greatest grandpa, left to cherish his memories are his daughters; Vickie Dunn, Susan Douglas, Denna Meier, Donna Dupree and her husband Derrill, Joy Taylor and her husband Jackie, Candy Castor and her husband Patrick; and his two sons; Steve and Larry, his sisters; Mary, Karen and Lillen, and two brothers; Robert and James, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Miral, son; Ronnie, and great granddaughter, Baby Baylee. He was loved very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A special thanks to his nurse at Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, Victoria.Funeral Services will be held Monday February 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, January 9, 1968 - Mr. John David Douglas, 84, a resident of Lee Co. since 1921.Douglas was born 9 Jan 1883 Hernando Co., FL, and d. 8 Jan 1968 in Fort Myers . Predeceased by wife Nancy Valonia Daniels, who he married at Ft Denaud March 23, 1902. Survivors are sons, Ernest Douglas of Fort Myers and John Harvey Douglas of Tampa; daughters, Mrs. Lulu Odom of Lakeland, Mrs. Rhoda Thompson and Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, both of Fort Myers; a sister Mrs. Maggie Mobley of Arcadia, 24 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial Ft Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, February 5, 1954 Mary Summerall Douglas, 86, a resident of LaBelle, died at Tice yesterday. Surviving are her husband, R. B. Douglas; a son, William Douglas; 2 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. D. L. Lemons offficiating. Interment will be in Ft. Denaud Cemetery.

Nancy Douglas

FORT MYRS NEWS-PRESS, March 12, 1955 -- Robert B. Douglas, 87, died Friday at Arcadia after a long illness.  He is survived by his son, William of Fort Myers; a daughter, Mrs. Bill Collier of Punta Gorda; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Rutledge of Immokalee; Mrs. Nettie Thigpen of Bokeelia and Mrs. Reeda Taylor of Fort Myers; a brother, Culley Douglas of Fort Myers and 8 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeal Home with burial in Fort Denaud Cemetery.

Ft. Myers, Monday March 11, 1963 - William Douglas, 60, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, died last night. Douglas was foreman for Zemel ranch. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Douglas; sons, Mac Douglas and Henry Hale, both of Fort Myers; daughters, Wilma Rewis of Fort Myers and Edna-Katherine Garvin or Laurel, Miss,; seven nieces and nephews and 13 grandchildren.

Fort Myers News-Press, 14 Nov 2007-- Merlie Cangelosi Douglass, passed away November 11, 2007. She resided in Fort Myers for the past year, but was formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana. Merlie enjoyed stain glass art and Tai Chi, and was a member of the Red Hats Club. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jack Douglass, children Abby Kleman of Fort Myers, Ed Douglass of Braxton, MS and Lee Sanders of Coram, NY, siblings Jody Brierty of Destin, FL and Dorothy Kramer of New Orleans, LA and one grandchild, Lauren A. Jeandron. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to Health Park Hospice. A celebration of life will be held in New Orleans in December.Arrangements entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 17, 1933--Chester C. Dow, 49, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at his residence on Edison avenue. He had been ill for the past three weeks. He is survived by his widow. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Lawrence A. Powell chapel. The Rev. O. T. Anderson will be in charge. Pall bearers include Herman Seiboldt, Baucom Belcher, S. M. Stewart, Herman Henkel, R. F. French and Jerry Russell. Burial will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Mr. Dow was born in Bangor, Me. He came here nine years ago as an engineer. Among the projets he worked on was the development of Russell park as supervising engineer for Charles Russell.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - Dec. 7, 1987 - Carl E. (Naples) Downing, 72, of Ft. Myers passed away Sunday. He was born in Lima, OH and came to Ft. Myers in 1959 from Lima, OH. He was a WWII veteran. He is survived by three sons, Carl R. of Ft. Myers, John E. of Panama City Beach, FL and Daniel L. of Ft. Myers; two daughters, Lynette Hawkins of Fort Myers and Lana S. Wolfe of Bessamer City, NC; 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 16 grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Light in Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. A. Waldo Farabee of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, June 15, 1982 - Mrs. Marguerite P. Downing, Damifino St., Golden Beach, Boca Grande, died Sunday, June 13th in Boca Grande. She was born in Cayo Costa, Florida and was a native Floridian. She was an Administrative Assistant at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Downing, her brother, Perry Padilla of Boca Grande, four sisters, Nell Kuhl of Boca Grande, Theresa Matos of Boca Grande, Bea Houghton of Englewood and Juanita Progris of Coral Gables; three nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel, with burial at Sarasota Memorial Park.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - Sept. 6, 1984 - Martha J. Downing, 67, of Fort Myers, died Tuesday at her home. She was born in Lima, OH and came to this area in 1964. She is survived by her husband, Carl; three sons, Carl R. of Fort Myers, John E. of Panama City, FL, and Daniel L. of Waverly, TN; two daughters, Lynette Hawkins of Estero, FL and Lana Wolfe of Fort Myers; 4 brothers, 4 sisters and 15 grand-children. Friends may visit today from 2-4 p.m. at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:00 in the Chapel of Light at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens with Rev. Hayes Deitz of the Grace Baptist Temple, officiating. Arrangements by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Fort Myers News Press Oct 3, 2003 Melvin F. Downing, Sr., 71, of Bokeelia, FL. died September 28, 2003. Mr. Downing was born June 18, 1932 in Oahu, Hawaii, a son of the late George and Estelle Whitworth Downing. He was retired from Lowe's where he had been employed for several years as a Store Manager. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving from 1951-1956 attaining the rank of First Sergeant. He was a member of Kiwanis International and resided in Bokeelia for the past 15 years coming from Texas.He is survived by his sons, Melvin (Sally) Downing, Jr. of New Castle, DE. and Chris (Angie) Downing of Sevierville, TN. 3 grandchildren, Kyra, Nathan and Talia. A brother, George Downing of Hawaii and a sister, Barbara Uhlar of Massachusetts. Step-father, John Uhlar of Pine Island, nephews, Tim, Gary, David and Jeff Uhlar and niece Arden Uhlar.. Also survived by his extended family, Susie, Gail, Keith, Sheryl and Beverly Robertson. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2003 at 1:00PM in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until service time. Interment will be in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press - 2004-08-01 -- Owen H. Downing, 71, a lifelong resident of southwest Florida passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Owen was born June 1, 1933 in Cleveland, FL to the late Joseph and Lila Dell (Gibbs) Downing. He grew up in Bonita Springs and graduated from Forth Myers High School. Owen proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Collier County Sheriff's Department. The love of baseball was a significant part of Owen's life. Years ago he was an associate scout for the NY Yankees. His passion for the game inspired him to be involved in the Babe Ruth Baseball League. Owen served as the Babe Ruth Baseball State Commissioner for 10 years. He is survived by his wife Arlene (Paris) Downing, Ft. Myers; three children: Rhonda (Cliff) Linzalone, Bonita Springs; Tonya (Tom) VanScoy, Ft. Myers; Trudy Hunt, Bonita Springs; four stepchildren: Maria, Michael, Anthony and Dominic; eight grandchildren and seven step grandchildren; a brother Edward Downing, Ft. Lauderdale; sisters: Joan Lawhon, Bonita Springs; and Linda Ortengren of Tennessee. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Owen will be held 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2003 at the chapel of Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Ft. Myers. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.

Fort Myers News-Press, 28 Jul 2005--Robert James Downing, 72, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at Fort Myers, Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn Downing and his two sons Dean H. and Dale Downing both of Fort Myers, Florida. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Fort Myers Cemetery. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Fort Myers, Florida, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. 694-4121.

The Woodford Sun, Versailles KY, 9 Nov 2000--A memorial service for Sam Downey will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Hillsboro Baptist Church, McCowan's Ferry Road, Versailles.Mr. Downey died on Oct. 13 at his home in Cape Coral, Fla. Services were held at Coral Ridge Funeral Home and burial was in Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, December 28, 1964 -- Mrs. James Harvey Doxsee (Lottie J. Doxsee), 85, a resident of Marco Island since 1910, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elijah Love of Pine Street, South, in east Naples.  Mrs. Doxsee was the widow of the late J. H. Doxsee, a Marco Island pioneer, who died February 7, 1963, also at age 85. The Doxsees came to Marco from Long Island, N.Y., where the family was in the seafood canning business.  Doxsee came here at the inviation of Captain Bill Collier of Marco to open a clam cannery which was operated by five generations of Doxsees until it closed in 1947. Mrs. Doxsee, a native of Bayshore, L.I., N.Y., is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Ray Singleton, Fort Myers, Mrs. Earl Cammeron, Goodland, Mrs. Julian Wilkison, Miami, Mrs. Harry Gillikin, Beaufort, N.C.; two sons, James H. Doxsee Jr., Fort Myers and Ralph C. Doxsee, Miami; one sister, Mrs. James Shea, Jamaica, N.Y.; 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Funeral arrangements are being made by the Richard A. Pittman Funeral Home of Naples.

MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, February 27, 1967 Funeral service for James Shelton Dozier, 74, of 1248 Allen Street, will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Bellevue Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. David Land officiating and assisted by Rev. Eddie Mounce. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Clara Dozier, are three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Alexander of Atlanta, Mrs. Ray Anderson of Bangkok, Thailand, Mrs. Roy Hunter of Fort Myers; a son, James Kenneth Dozier of Lakeland; two sisters, Mrs. Quinn Whittle of Georgiana, Ala. and Mrs. Ray Rigsby of Montgomery, and 15 grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Harvey Funeral Home.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2005-02-08--John Henry Drake, 63, of N. Ft. Myers, FL died Sunday, February 6, 2005. John Henry was born April 15, 1941 in Ft. Myers, a son of Lessie Underhill Drake Chapin and the late Gay Perry Preston Drake. He was retired from the Dept. of Transportation. He was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church in Moorehaven. He was well known and respected by his family and friends. John Henry also worked in the construction of metal buildings in the Ft. Myers area. Surviving besides his mother, are his wife, Nonetta Drake of N. Ft Myers; 3 sons and 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Interment will be in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 7, 1945-- Perry Preston Drake, 52-year-old truck driver for the Land O'Sun Dairies, was killed yesterday morning when his truck overturned near Murdock. He was headed for Venice with a load of ice cream when the accident occurred. A soldier who was riding with Drake was taken to the Venice hospital, but no reports were available as to his name or condition. It was reported that the driver fell from the loaded vehicle which overturned, landed on the head and then rolled to an upright position pointing to Fort Myers. Lester R. Houghton, vice-president and manager of the dairy, said that damage to the truck was approximately $850. Drake is survived by his wife, Lessie Drake, who lives in Bayshore. Lawrence A. Powell brought the man's body to Fort Myers and assisted in getting the wreck cleared away. May 8, 1945 - Funeral services for Perry Preston Drake, who was killed Sunday morning in an accident near Murdock, were held at the graveside in the Fort Myers Cemetery at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Employees from the Land O'Sun Dairy where Drake worked were pallbearers. The Rev. D. L. Jones of the Grace Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Lawrence A. Powell was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press July 6, 2009 William Ralston (Pat) Drake, age 77, passed away July 4, 2009, at his home in East Fort Myers. He died after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Pat was born December 2, 1931 in Nashville, TN. Pat is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Drake, his son Donnie Drake of West Palm Beach, FL; his son Marvin Drake of Clewiston, FL; his daughter Patti Muzzonigro (Gary) of Bonita Springs, FL; his daughter Tammie Stephens (Bud) of Fort Myers, FL, 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Ruth Cauthorn of Marietta, GA; his brother Robert Drake of Chipley, FL and many nieces and nephews. He is predeased by his parents Marion and Jenny Drake, brothers Jimmy and Marion Jr. Drake, sisters Dibber Buchanan, Fanny Jensen, Cassie Rhodes, and sister Jenny Evelyn Price. Throughout his entire life, Pat is remembered for one thing, his constant and unfaltering love of Jesus Christ who he served faithfully since the age of 12 years old. His favorite saying was simply "trust in the Lord" which he did everyday of his life until the end. He was always upbeat and met the day with "Rise and Shine" and will be remembered forever for the happiness he brought to those he loved.The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the amazing care that was provided by Hope Hospice, Team 410, for the last year and all the amazing staff in the Health Park and Cape Coral Hospice Houses.The family visitation and viewing will be Monday from 6-8 PM in Clewiston, FL at Akin-Davis Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Victory Christian Center in E. Fort Myers with family visitation from 10 to 10:45 AM (239-694-5131). Interment will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston at 3 PM.

Ft Myers News-Press, June 10, 2001 - Benita E. (Prados) Drucker, 82, of Ft. Myers, FL, died Sunday, June 3, 2001. Mrs. Drucker was born in Jersey City, NJ. She retired from the Federal Reserve Bank and moved to Venice, FL in 1974 from Staten Island, NY. Mrs. Drucker is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Edward McQuillan, of Estero; one granddaughter, Tammy (Andrew) Spooner of Austin, TX; two brothers, John F. Prados of Staten Island, NY and Edward J. (Carmella) Prados of Bayonne, NJ; one sister, Ellen A. Zielinski of Lyons, NJ; and three great-grandchildren, Erin, Drew and Halle Spooner. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Drucker was predeceased by her husband, Francis S. in 1999 and her grandson, Edward Michael McQuillan in 1997. Memorial service and interment will be on Friday, June 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Lee Memorial Park, in the chapel. Lee Memorial Park: 334-4880. Memorial gifts may be made in Benita's memory to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wednesday, April 27, 1938 -- A. H. Draughon, Sr., 74,-year-old citrus and vegetable shipper, died last night at Lee Memorial Hospital after an illness of more than a year.  Services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. E. Bernard Evans officiating.  Members of the Men's Bible class will act as pallbearers.  Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Draughon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Draughon; a son, A. H. Draughon, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. William F. Sutton and Mrs.Carl Barron.  He was the father of the late W. L. Draughon, county clerk. A resident here for 30 years, Mr. Draughon was prominent in operation of citrus and vegetable packing houses, as well as operating farms.  He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church, served three terms as Fort Myers member of the school board and was known to a host of friends in South Florida. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, January 15, 1982 -- Esther B. Draughon, 87, of 13 West Braman Court, died January 13, 1982.  She was born July 2, 1894 at Wauchula, FL.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers, also a member of the Business and Professional Womens Club and member of the Pilots Club of Fort Myers.  She served as Clerk of Circuit Court of Lee County from 1936 to 1940, succeeding her late husband Walter L. Draughon, Sr. She is survived by one son, Walter L. Draughon, of Fort Myers; two daughters, Sophie D. Murphy of Orange Park, FL and Linnie Draughon of Fort Myers, also one grandson, C. J. Murphy of Bradenton, FL. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Padgett officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 26, 1987 -- Theresa Armeda Draughon, 86, of Harbour Towers, Fort Myers, died Wednesday.  Born in Fort Myers on May 4, 1900, the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Nicholas Armeda, she was a lifelong resident of Fort Myes and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Myers. Mrs. Draughon is survived by a brother.N. L. "Buck" Armeda of Fort Myers; a sister, Josephine A. DeBordenave of Fort Myers; three grandchildren, Denby Franklin Baillie of Fort Myers, James Albert "Jay" Franklin of Nashville, Tenn. and Robin Franklin of Fort Myers; four great-grandchildren, all of Fort Myers; a nephew, Nick Armeda of Olga, FL; three nieces, Armeda Olsson of Miami, FL, Fern "Prissy" Armeda Vinson of New Mexico and June Johnson of Fort Myers; a son-in-law, James A. Franklin, Jr. of Fort Myers and a longtime devoted friend, Marie Harrell of Fort Myers.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hurt Draughon on July 1, 1977 and her daughter, Regina D. Franklin on June 25, 1981.  Funeral services will be announced later.  Friends may call today from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 1600 Colonial Boulevard.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 4, 1936--County Clerk Walter L. "Bud" Draughon, 42, died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital after complications set in following a appendicitis operation Friday. The operation was not an emergency case but was performed after recurring attacks caused Mr. Draughon to decide to have his appendix removed. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the First Baptist church with the Rev. C. T. Tew officiating with the assistance of the Rev. Carlock Hawk, pastor of the First Methodist church. Interment will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Draughon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Draughon; a son Walter Louis Draughon, jr., who attends Florida university; two daughters, Sophie and Linnie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Draughon, sr.; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Barron and Mrs. William Sutton, both of Fort Myers and a brother, A. H. Draughon, jr., prominent truck grower and lumberman. Active pallbearers will be Walter R. Kaune, sr., Postmaster Walter Walters, Attorney James A. Franklin, Deputy Clerk D. T. Farrabee, Tax Collector R. Vivian Lee and Russell Rich. Honorary pallbearers will be Judge George W. Whitehurst, S. C. Headley, E. J. Blount, Bruce Storter, B. S. Clay, Joe Carter, William J. Wood, Harry Stringfellow, Roy D. Stubbs, Guy M. Strayhorn, J. C. McDowell, Dr. Baker Whisnant, Glenn Gibson, Sheriff Bob King, County Judge David Elmer Ward, Carl Hanton, Harry Hendry and John Boring. They are asked to meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Powell funeral home on First street. Mr. Draughon came to Fort Myers in 1920 from Wauchula and for several years was bookkeeper for the Bank of Fort Myers. In boom-time days he was connected with the Builders' Supply company as secretary anbd treasureer. In 1932 he was elected county clerk and was unopposed for reelection in the June primaries this year.

FORT  MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, April 19, 1968 -- Mrs. Evangel Drawdy, 46, of 1280 Ruby Drive, North Fort Myers, died Wednesday.  Surviving besides her husband, Hunter Drawdy, are her father, Joe McDaniel of Fort Myers; two brothers, Joe McDaniel, Jr. of Fort Myers and Clarence McDaniel of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Crystal Douglas, Mrs. Ann Peary and Mrs. Dorcas O'Berry, all of Fort Myers. Funeral service has been set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Marion Street Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Eddie Mounce, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, March 3, 1972 -- Hunter J. Drawdy, 62, of North Fort Myers, died Thursday.  A native of Fort Myers, he worked for the parks department of the City of Fort Myers. He is suirvived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen Drawdy; two stepsons, Elderwood Gay, Joseph D. Gay of Fort Myers; two brothers, Gordon Drawdy and Herman Drawdy of Tampa, and one sister, Mrs. Alvita Cathell of North Fort Myers.Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Harvey Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, March 18, 1957 James Wayne Drawdy, 82, of 2521 Franklin St., died Saturday night after a short illness.  He was a retired supervisor of groves for the citrus industry, a native of Florida and a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He is survived by three sons, Hunter of Fort Myers, Gordon of Tampa and Herman of Sarastoa; a daughter, Mrs. Alvita Cathell of Fort Myers and five grandchildren.  Funeral services will be announced later by Harvey Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, February 1, 1971 -- Doyal Driggers, 42, a lifelong resident of North Fort Myers, died Sunday as a result of an auto accident. He was employed with the Gateway Transportation Co. He was a member of Woodmen of the World, the Bayshore Volunteer Fire Department, and a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his widow, Sarah Driggers of North Fort Myers; three daughters, Mary A. Driggers, April Annette Driggers and Lora Mae Driggers, all of North Fort Myers; one brother, Dick Driggers of North Fort Myers; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Lowe of Punta Gorda, Mrs. Ida Bath of Fort Myers and Mrs. Stella Burkett of Fort Myers Beach; and one nephew, Danny Driggers. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Spratlin officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Myers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Donald Brown, Abe Whidden, Steve Matson, Don Pickett, David Porter, Theodore Turner. Honorary pallbearers are Ruford Brown, Earl Porter, Dewey Ethridge and Jerry Bacum. Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the chapel.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sunday, June 8, 1986 -- Jesse D. Driggers, 56, of Buckingham, died Saturday.  A native Floridian, he moved to this area 31 years ago.  Mr. Drigger was with the Fort Myers City Police Department for nine years and later served as maintenance supervisor for the School Board of Lee County.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #323, the VFW Post #4174, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3938, all of Lehigh Acres. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Deborah Vitello of Palm Bay, FL, Mrs. Cindy Pellicer of Fort Myers; his mother, Mrs. Tillie Driggers of Fort Myers; sister, Mrs. Ann Beagle of Dunnellon, FL; two grandsons, Danny Vitello and Benny Pellicer; a niece, Jamie Jones.Graveside memorial services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Fort Myers Cemetery with Rev. W. S. Hancock of Dade City, FL officiating.  Arrangements are by Phil Kiser Funeral Home, Inc., 1280 Cypress Lake Drive.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 16, 1957 -- Mrs. Mary Lowe Driggers, 67, a resident of 1247 Allen St., died yesterday.  She had been a resident of Fort Myers all of her life.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Beulah Lowe, Punta Gorda; Mrs. Ida Mae Vath, Fort Myers; Mrs. Stella Burkett, Fort Myers Beach; two sons, Nolen Driggers and Doyal Driggers, Fort Myers; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Midgett, Punta Gorda; six brothers, Columbus Lowe, Sam Lowe, Riley Lowe, Marin Lowe, and Milton Lowe of Punta Gorda; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. David Land officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery

FORT MYES NEWS-PRESS, Sunday, August 2, 1987 -- Nolen (Dick) Driggers, 67, of 17430 Wells Road, North Fort Myes, passed away Friday.  He was born July 25, 1920 in Fort Myers and had been a life-time resident.  Mr. Driggers served in WWII in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte J. Driggers; four daughters, Jo Ann Pickett, Kathy Matson, Debra Driggers, Dixie Newborn, all of North Fort Myers; three sisters, Stella Burkett, Beulah Lowe of  Punta Gorda, FL, Ida Vath of Fort Myers and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Gerald Gardner officiating. Pallbearers will be Kelly Crenshaw, Skip Strader, Donald Brown, Jerry Pigott, Mike Pigott and Richard Lawhon. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie V. Davis, Gary L. Davis, Robert L. Davis, Matt Mattson, Hugh King and Reid Lowe.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 7, 1956 -- Sim Driggers, 81, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 50 years, died Sunday morning after a long illness.  He was born in Hardee County Feb. 3, 1875.  He had been in the cattle business until his retirement. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Mary Lowe Driggers, Fort Myers; daughters, Mrs. Beulah Lowe of Punta Gorda, Mrs. Ida Vath and Mrs. Stella Burkett of Fort Myers; sons Nolen and Doyle Driggers, of Fort Myers and the late Solan Driggers, and a brother Loyd Driggers of Sarasota; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Wednesdat at 10:30 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. David Land officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, December 27, 1977 Terry L. Driggers, 68, of 282 DelRay Ave., died Monday.  He was a native of Dothan, Ala., and had just recently moved to Fort Myers from Inverness, FL.  He was associated with the U.S. Sugar Corporation of Clewiston for 29 years. He was a member and former music director of the South Bay Baptist Church of South Bay, FL and was a sixth-year president of the Big Lake Singing Convention. He is survived by is wife, Mrs. Tillie Driggers of Fort Myes; one son, Jesse Driggers of Fort Myers; one daugher, Mrs. Jim Beagle of Inverness; two brothers, Wallace Driggers of Tallahasee and Fred Driggers of Dothan, AL; two sisters, Mrs.Sibyl Rich of Bainbridge, GA and Miss Carolyn Driggers of Birmingham, AL; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Land of Fort Myers; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd, with the Rev. R. L. Polk, pastor of the Northside Baptist Church of Plant City, FL officiating.  Burial will be at Fort Myers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be David F. Land, John C. Land, Frank E. Land, Douglas B. Massey Jr., Alfred  Vadasz and Hookey Avant.  Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Rogers, James Summerlin, Mark Challancin, Dr. Roy Brown, Lee Watson, Frank Land, Carlos Gill, C. L. McLendon, Fred Sikes, Tom Little, the Rev W. S. Hancock, Leffie Hancock, Earl Rinehart and Al Morrison.  The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, October 20, 1992 Tillie Teletha Driggers, 81, of  Dunnellon, widow of Terry Driggers, formerly of Clewiston and South Bay, died Sunday, October 18, 1992 at North Florida Special Care Center, Gainesville, after a long illness.  Born in Plant City, she lived most of her life in the Glades area, moving to North Florida upon retirement.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in South Bay. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Ann Beagle of Inverness, granddaughters are Jamie Jones of Gainesville, Debbie Vitello of Palm Bay, Cindy Pledger of McClenny; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Leigh, Preston Foster and Parker Steven Jones, Benny Pellicer and Danny Vitello and grandson, Dr. Steven C. Jones of Gainesville; her sister, Devoie Land of Fort Myers; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Hisler of Lakeland and Estellena Gill of Fort Myers; nieces and nephews include Patricia Carla Davis, Dianne Prevatt, John C. Land, Frank E. Land, all of Fort Myers, and Rev. David F. Land, Jr. of Hurst, Texas. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Fort Myers Cemetery with the Rev. David F. Land, Jr, . officiating.  Arrangements are by the Phil Kiser Funeral Home Inc., 9231 Cypress Lake Drive.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 2, 1935--The Rev. William Driggers, 32-year-old pastor of the Grand Avenue Methodist church died yesterday morning at the Lee Memorial hospital after a short illness. Physicians resorted to an operation to save his life but death followed complications which the doctors werre powerless to halt. His death came as a great shock to the Rev. Driggers' family, his congregation and a wide circle of friends in Lee county. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Edge Driggers, two children, Edmond and Esther, three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Alderman of Fort Pierce, Mrs. Emma Collete of Bowling Green and Mrs. Donna Harn of Laurel, one brother, Everett Driggers of Osprey and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Driggers of Osprey. Rev. Driggers was educated at McRae college and Emory university. He was ordained as a Methodist minister and his first pastorate was at the Armuchie church of Rome, Ga. He went from there to the Underwood Memorial church in Atlanta, Ga., and in 1934 exchanged pastorates with the Rev. William Hubert Dodd, coming to Fort Myers to take charge of the Grand Avenue church. He also served churches at Estero and Pine Island and was active in the Fort Myers Ministerial association. The body will lie in state at the Grand Avenue church from 5 to 7 o'clock this afternoon and memorial servies wil be held at the church at 7:45 o'clock. Services will not be held at the other two Methodist churches in the city tonight. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the First Methodist church with the Rev. J. F. Bell officiating. The Rev. H. H. Wiggins will assist. After the services here, the body will be taken to the Payne's Creek church near Bowling Green, for services at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be held there with the Rev. J. A. Austin presiding. He will be assisted by Dr. G. W. Rosenberry, presiding elder of the Methodist conference. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of arrangements.

William E. Driggers Sr. **FLAG** William E. Driggers Sr., 79, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. He was born March 31, 1928, in Grove City, Fla. William retired as a master sergeant for the U.S. Army, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He and his family moved to Punta Gorda, Fla., in 1969, and for many years, he worked as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 115 in Punta Gorda, and was a Past Master for the lodge. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 103, the VFW of Port Charlotte, the Loyal Order of the Cooties and the Araba Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Linda Barnett of Port Charlotte; children, Bruce (Sharon) Driggers of Cape Coral, Fla., William (Jackie) Driggers Jr. of Old Town, Fla., Clarence "Buster" Driggers of Punta Gorda, Beth (Wayne) Hayden of Fort Ogden, Fla., and Brenda (Al) Ryan of Punta Gorda; 15 grandchildren; and 14 (with one more on the way) great-grandchildren; brother, James (Shirley) Driggers of Pine Island, Fla.; and sisters, Norma Jones, Betty (Virgil) Goff and Louise Lowe, all of Punta Gorda, and Dorcas (Ray) Addison of McMinnville, Tenn. He was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Driggers in 1988; and sister, Wanda Crafts. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at the Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Neal Averitt officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery, with full military honors by American Legion Post 103. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Visit and sign the online guest book at www.kays-ponger.com. Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel. William E. Driggers, Sr, 79, of Pt Charlotte, FL died December 17, 2007. He was born March 31, 1928 in Grove City, FL and lived in Punta Gorda all his life. William retired as a Master Sergeant for the United States Army, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. For many years he worked as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #115, Punta Gorda, and was a Past Master for the lodge. He was a member of the American Legion Post 103. He is survived by his wife, Linda Barnett of Pt Charlotte, FL; children, Bruce (Sharon) Driggers of Cape Coral, FL; William (Jackie) Driggers, Jr of Old Town, FL; Clarence "Buster" Driggers of Punta Gorda, FL; Beth (Wayne) Hayden of Ft Ogden, FL and Brenda (Al) Ryan of Punta Gorda, FL; 15 grandchildren and 14.5 great grandchildren; brother, James (Shirley) Driggers of Pine Island, FL and sisters, Norma Jones, Betty (Virgil) Goff, Louise Lowe all of Punta Gorda and Dorcas (Ray) Addison of McMinnville, TN. He was pre deceased by his wife, Bonnie Driggers in 1988 and his sister Wanda Crafts.The Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm, Thursday Dec 20, 2007 at the Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 21, 2007 at the funeral home with the Rev Neal Averitt officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 103. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.

Fort Myers News Press, Justine M. Dukas, 86, of Ft. Myers passed away Friday, November 19, 2004. An example of a lady who cherished her family and friends, she enjoyed being involved with arts and crafts, singing, dancing; even performing with Danny Thomas and being on the WWJ radio station in Detroit, Michigan. She was so proud to be a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Polar Bear Division, and especially being director of the Korean Pavilion at the 1982 World's Fair. Justine was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of the St. Columbkille Parish. She is survived by her devoted and loving family, husband George of 64 years, sons, Paul Dukas (Marie), Nick Dukas, daughters, Judith Bailey (Donald), Georgia Girardin, Mary Pat Tyree (Randy), Kathleen Tragesser (Larry) Cherie Dukas, sisters, Pat Branch and Jerry Isom (Buck), 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Dr., Ft. Myers, FL.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Jan. 3, 1930--Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Duke, 47, who died at her home on Pine street at 4 p.m. yesterday of a lingering illness, were held at the graveside at 2:30 p.m. today, the Rev. G. S. Roberts of the First Methodist church officiating. Burial was in the Fort Myers cemetery. Arrangements for the funeral were made by the firm of Lawrence A. Powell, Incorporated. Mrs. Duke is survived by her husband, J. C. Duke, a daughter, Mrs. Ellis Cary, and a son, Paul

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Saturday, June 14, 1986 Paul C. Duke, 78, of 2104 Braman Ave., Fort Myers, passed away on Friday, June 13, 1986 at his residence.  He wasa born in Kentucky and had been a resident here for the past 70 years.  Mr. Duke was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Pioneer Club and was a retired water well contractor and a cattle rancher. He is survived by his wife, Lois; a nephew, Glenn Cary and family; a niece, Cleo Miller and family, of Fort Myers.  At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation at the funeral home.  Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Fort Myers Cemetery with Dr. Robert Sheffield officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the charity of your choice.  Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. is in charge of arrangements

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 1, 1936--Walter W. Duke, 45-year old manager of the Western Union, died at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Lee Memorial hospital following an emergency operation early yesterday morning. Mr. Duke was taken to the hospital late Wednesday night when he was stricken ill downtown. An X-ray examination showed he was suffering from an abdominal hemorrhage. An operation was performed by Dr. H. J. Stipe in an effort to check internal bleeding but Mr. Duke failed to rally. Mr. Duke came to Fort Myers to manage the Western Union office in 1934. He had been living in Arcadia and his family remained there. Mr. Duke is survived by his wife, Mrs. Naomi Marqus Duke, a son, Billy, and a sister, Miss Lillian Duke of Augusta, Ga. His body was taken to Arcadia last night and funeral services will be held there. Saturday, May 2, 1936--Funeral services for Walter W. Duke, Western Union manager, who died here Thursday, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Trinity Methodist Church in Arcadia. The services will be conducted by the Rev. John Brandscomb and the Rev. E. B. Evers. The Van-Petten funeral directors have charge of arrangments. Mr. Duke had lived in Fort Myers for two years.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 4, 1950 - John D. Dukes, power company lineman, died at Lee Memorial Hospital yesterday just one week after receiving a 13,000-volt electrical shock atop a pole near Bonita Springs. Dukes, 35, was the father of four small children. Dukes suffered burns and paralysis and had been in critical condition since, kept alive by blood trans-fusions. Hospital authorities said his heart failed about 2 pm some 15 minutes after new dressing had been applied to his burns. Dukes' death aparently was caused by complications from the electrical shock but the exact connection was not established. A hospital spokesman said last night the final diagnosis had not been made. Dr. Fred Bartleson, who attended Dukes, said that when electrocution occurs it is caused by the electricity paralyzing the heart but he was unable to say whether that caused Dukes' death. Dukes is survived by his wife, Mrs. Donnie Dukes of 2622 Prospect Avenue in the East End; four children,John Darryl, 13, Donald Carl, 11, David Randall, 6, and Joyce Darlene, 9. Other survivors include his mother, Mrs. C. S. Dukes of Ft. Myers; four brothers, Mallie, Bill, Edgar and Chlenes Dukes; and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Hennessey of Bridgeport, Conn., Mrs. May Sullivan of Sarasota and Mrs. Bernice Abenaute of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Engelhardt funeral Home.

Clewiston News, Mar 18, 2003 -- Uriah Dunaway, known to friends and family as Buckshot, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2004. Buckshot was born on August 25, 1930, in Felda. After graduating from Clewiston High School, he served his nation for 8 years in the United States Air Force. He then returned to Felda to raise his family. Buckshot's kind and generous nature was well known throughout the community. He was a man of few words, but was quick to act in helping friends and strangers alike. His red truck could often be seen at a friend's home as he shared the bounty of his garden and that which he had gathered through the generosity of others. Buckshot was preceded in death by his father, Fred Lee Dunaway, mother, Goldie Mae Dunaway and brothers, Judge and Medford Dunaway.Buckshot is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Donna; son Grant Dunaway; daughters: Susan Hare, Debra Dunaway, Melanie Harn, Kim Kemp and Jennifer Klinger; brother Dale Dunaway; sisters: June Parker, Christine O'Bannon, Rose Bethea and Lorraine Rawls, as well as 10 grand children and 5 great-grand children.

Lessie Taylor Duncan, 81, of N. Ft. Myers and a native of Lee County went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2003. She leaves her loving husband Thomas, beloved children David and Dianne and much loved grandchildren Gayle, Kevin, Lauren, Daniel, Nichole and Shawn. There will be a memorial service at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2003 in the chapel at Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL 33909. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice. 'We weep not for what was, we weep for what could have been.' Cremation arrangements entrusted to Horizon Cremation Center & Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 9, 1933--George W. Dunham, 71 years old, pioneer developer of Fort Myers and one of Southwest Florida's staunchest boosters, died unexpectedly early yesterday morning at his home. Death come with shocking suddenness as Mr. Dunham had been taken to his home Tuesday fromt he hospital apparently convalescing from an operation two weeks ago to remove an intestinal obstruction. The immediate cause of death was given as acute dilatation of the heart. Mr. Dunham had been in a serious condition while confined in the hospital, physicaians resorting to the use of glucose injections to restore his strength. He had shown steady improvement since the operation, however, and his death yesterday was a blow to his many friends. Born in Lincoln, Neb., Mr. Dunham had a varied career which took him to Oklahoma during the famous "land rush" when that state was thrown open to homesteading and into the newspaper business as a member of the staff of the Oklahoma State Capitol at Guthrie, Okla. He had always been interested in real estate, however, and he had devoted the major part of his life to real estate developments of one form or another. An ardent booster of Fort Myers from the first day he came here 20 years ago, Mr. Dunham worked unceasingly to bring in new residents and to advertise the benefits of the section to prospective home-makers. One of the oldest and most exclusie subdivision in the city, York Manor, was the product of his energy. York Manor origianlly was a portion of the Riverside subdivision on which Mr. Dunham started development in 1912, but was separated from the parent tract and given a new name through a foreclosure proceeding. The entire subdivision had been sold out and many homes built long before the boom. Mr. Dunham also worked vigorously in obtaining the East End bridge across the Caloosahatachee river, at that time the only span across the river in this section. He was instrumental in forming the company which floated a stock issue here and from the proceeds of this sale the bridge was constructed in 1921. Three years later the span was taken over by the county and made toll-free. He also was among the organizers of the Fort Myers Grove company, planned originally as a co-operative citrus project. He also helped organize the Lee County Bank, Title and Trust company and was a member of its first board of directors. He was a member of the Tamiami Trail Blazers, who trekked through he Everglades...In addition to his widow, Mr. Dunham is survived by a son, Wilson Dunham, who is a student at Miami university in Oxford, Ohio and two brothers, Frank Dunham of Fort Myers and Fred Dunham of Chicago. Mrs. Nelson Hough of Fort Myers is a niece. funeral services probably will be held tomorrow. Definite arrangements had not been completed last night. The body is in charge of Lawrence A. Powell.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Dec. 2, 1933--Herbert Franklin Dunham, 83-year-old retired engineer, died yesterday morning at Fort Myers Inn, where he was spending a vacation. Mr. Dunham had been a winter visitor here for 15 years and had lived in Fort Myers all the year for the past two years. His former home was in Massachusetts. Mr. Dunham had been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers since 1879. He owned considerable property in Fort Myers and Lee county and took an active interest in civil affairs. His body will be taken to Orlando for cremation. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of arrangements.

Caloosa Belle Feb 19, 2009 LABELLE - Mary M. Dunlap, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. She was born in Delaware and moved to Miami in 1921, with her mother and father, Anne R. and John C. Miller, two sisters and three brothers. A graduate of Miami High School, she worked for the First National Bank of Miami, which evolved into Southeast Bank, and for Southern Bell Telephone Company. During World War II, she was a civilian employee of the U.S. Signal Corps. It was during her tenure at the First National Bank that she met Tully F. Dunlap. They were married in the Coral Gables Methodist Church on July 30, 1939. They met during the Great Depression when salaries were low and times were tough. "I joined the bank in 1935 and was earning $50.00 a month," Dunlap recalled. "Mary came to work in 1937 at $60.00 a month. We got engaged in 1938 and were married in 1939". In his first banking job, Tully was a "runner", a "messenger, odd jobs man" and Mary was a stenographer. Some of their experiences would raise eyebrows of today's bank employees. "Before we could marry," Dunlap said, "we had to get permission from the bank president, Edward C. Romfh. A bank employee could not borrow money without first getting the approval of Mr. Romfh." Over time, Tully Dunlap's banking career flourished. He headed three small banks in the Miami area, merged them into the state-wide Sun Banks, and became chairman of that banks holding company before moving into other top posts with banking institutions on the Florida west coast. In retirement, Mary and Tully settled in LaBelle, where Mary was active in the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Auxiliary. They also owned a condominium in Coral Gables and maintained close ties with friends and business interests in the Miami area. Throughout her life, Mary was active in a wide variety of community and church organizations. She was a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer worker at hospitals in Coral Gables and Winter Park, and a member of the Riviera Country Club and the Century Club in Coral Gables. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert F. Dunlap, a Miami attorney; a daughter, Mary D. Peacock, a school teacher in Winter Haven; son-in-law, Lawrence Peacock, a school teacher in Winter Haven; and four grandchildren, Robert Tully Dunlap, Lauren Mary Dunlap, Jake Franklin Peacock, and Jennifer Elizabeth Peacock. Her husband said, "When I returned from service in World War II, I asked Mary to quit her job, to stay home and be a full-time wife and later a full-time mother. She did that and did it well. Mary was a kind, considerate, generous and gracious lady, a devoted wife, a loving mother and a proud grandmother. She has been my motivation and inspiration." Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell Street, LaBelle. Private burial service will be at Woodlawn Mausoleum (North). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell Street, LaBelle, FL 33935

Fort Myers News Press, 26 Oct 2006 -- Melissa Anne Girard Dunn was born May 19, 1971 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Sara Louise and Terrance Girard. Melissa moved to Fort Myers in 1976. She attended Orangewood Elementary, Cypress Lake Middle School and graduated from Cypress Lake High School in 1989. Melissa was in both band and musical theater and was in many plays including 42nd Street and Jesus Christ Super Star. After high school Melissa graduated from Edison Community College and University of South Florida. She completed U.S.F. in three years with a degree in Political Science.Shortly after Melissa began working at Lee Memorial Hospital and continued working in the medical field. At the time of her death she was a supervisor at Cape Coral Hospital.Melissa met the love of her life, Dennis Dunn and they were married January 28, 1995. Their daughter Amanda Rose Dunn was born January 5, 2000 and was the center of her life. Melissa helped anyone who needed help and was there for everyone. Melissa was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She would want to be remembered most as a good Mommy and she was the best. Melissa is survived by her husband Dennis, daughter Amanda, mother Sara Louise, father Terrance, brother Charles, grandmother Lillian Girard, uncle Robert Girard, aunt Pam Steele (William), uncle John Pollik, cousins Cherie and Bryon and many other cousins and friends. Melissa was preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard, grandfathers Charles Gardner, Albert Girard, grandmother Katherine Gardner, grandmother Hildur Pollik, and aunt Lorrie Girard.Funeral services will be celebrated at St. Hilary's Episcopal Church, at Colonial and McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers on Thursday, October 26, at 6 PM. Interment will be at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery, 12777 State Rd. 82, Fort Myers on Friday at 3 PM for family.

Caloosa Belle, Feb 18 2005--Tommie Jean Dupree, age 76, of Hillsboro, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Hillsboro.She was born Nov. 18, 1928, in Moore Haven, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Rebecca Lee Dupree. She grew up and attended schools in Moore Haven and attended Mount Berry College in Rome, Ga. She moved to San Antonio, Texas where she worked at Kelly Air Force Base as a typist, later moving to San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif. where she worked for the U.S. Government Civil Service. She worked at Norton Air Force Base and then in Washington, D.C., where she worked in the Office of Special Investigation. She moved to Texas where she worked at Ft. Hood until she retired in 1988.Survivors include: five sisters, Frances D. Harris, Lois L. Green and husband Virgil, Florence B. Waldrum and Barbara A. Dupree, all of Hillsboro and Loreita Anderson and husband Jerry of Okeechobee; one brother, Robert Dupree of Florida; niece, Brenda Aguilar of Odenton, Md., numerous other nieces, nephews; and, cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m., at the Ortona Cemetery in Ortona with Reverend George Henderson Jr. officiating.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 2, 2007-- Louis Harry Durham, 86, of Cape Coral, formerly living in Tamiami Village, N. Fort Myers passed peacefully into eternal happiness on November 30, 2007. Mr. Durham was born on Dec. 12, 1920 in Haddonfield, NJ, to his parents Louis and Amy Durham now deceased.He was a WWII Army veteran, a member of the Atco Volunteer Fire Co., and the American Legion Post of Atco, NJ and the Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church of N. Fort Myers, FL.He retired in June of 1984 from Omark Industries in Cinniminson, NJ and moved to Cape Coral in Oct. of 1984.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Kathryn (Kayati) Durham, also his wife of 17 years, Margery Durham, his sisters, Patricia (Braun) Saxon, Doris (Durham) Huffman, Gladys (Durham) Reitz, Edna Mae Durham and brothers, Arthur Braun and Robert Durham.Survivors include his daughter, Irene (Albert) Zane of Cape Coral; his son, Louis (Deborah) Durham of Stafford, VA; his grandchildren, Frank DePalma of Bradenton, FL, Michael Durham and Allyson Durham both of Stafford, VA.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at 12 Noon in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10AM until time of service. Interment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be directed to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy E., Cape Coral, FL 33909.A very special message from the family to Virginia Sabino, owner of Angelic Adult Family Care Home and her loving and dedicated staff, Selsa, Omie and Melba who took such wonderful care of our father the last months of his life. Also a special thank you to the staff at Hope Hospice who also assisted in his care in his final days.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2005-04-15-- Jane Elizabeth Loeffler Durkin, 85, of Ft. Myers and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 14, 2005 at Hope Hospice House in Ft. Myers. Mrs. Durkin was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church a nd former member of the Women's Guild. Her beloved husband of 49 years, Thomas Francis Durkin and her son Dennis John Durkin preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo (Dennis) Kamper, Barbara (Joseph) Loftis, Diana Belt, Kathleen (James) Bendel, Marcia Durkin, Virginia (John) Ingoldsby, Janet Durkin, Thomas F. (Beth) Durkin, Jr., Sandra (Philip) Smith, Maureen (Keith) Arnold; 30 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren who are also her joyful blessings in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert J. and J osephine Heyl Loeffler; sisters, Mary Louise Loeffler, Jr. Virginia Conlisk, Sister M. Constance Loeffler, R.S.M. and brothers, Albert J. Loeffler, Jr. and John Loeffler. Surviving sisters are Josephine Murphy of Tampa, Margery Wimer of Pittsburgh, PA and brother, William Loeffler of Pittsburgh, PA. While her husband was in WWII, her growing family was the focus of her life, enhanced by her strong faith in God. Blessed with many children she was the rock solid foundation of her ever-expanding family. She instilled Christian values through Catholic education and spirituality, which is reflected through multiple generations. She was a women of grace, tenderness, compassion, perseverance, and abundant love. Perhaps the greatest gift bestowed upon us throughout her 85 years of life, is a flame of love flickering within each of our hearts to share with others throughout our lives. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 16, 2005 at 10 AM at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends TODAY from 4 to 8 PM in the Chapel of the Cape Coral Memorial Funeral Home, 3740 Del Prado Blvd.

Fort Myers News-Press, 23 Apr 2007 -- Edith P. (Polly) Durrance 90, of Ft. Myers, passed away Friday April 20, 2007. She was born March 22, 1917 in Lakeland, Fl. She was employed with Lee County HRS for 33 years. She contributed to numerous charities and was always there to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her husband Myron Durrance and son Robert Durrance. Polly is survived by her daughter Paula Stewart, sons Richard and Larry Durrance, 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of her life Wednesday April 25, 2007, 12 noon at the Woodmen Lodge on Packing House Road in Alva, Fl.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - January 13, 1966 Robert L. Durrance, 74, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 23 years, died Wednesday morning. He was an employee of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for 38 years and retired in 1961. He was a Mason, a member of Lodge No. 160 and pasat master of the lodge of Ft. Meade, past patron of Eastern Star Lodge No. 47 of Ft. Meade. He celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary Jan 10 of this year. Surviving are his wife,Corice L. Durrance of Fort Myers, daughter Grace O. Durrance and son Bobby Durrance of Fort Myers, brother Dallas H. Durrance of Sebring, three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Roberts, Mrs. Sadie Bond and Mrs. Jessie Roberts, all of Ona; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev.Dow Durrance and Rev. Edwin Montfort officiating. Masonic service will be at 4 p.m. at Old Myakka Cemetery in Manatee County. Pallbearers will be E. L. Daniel, Murray Carlton, W. D. McInnis,W. L. Johns, Oscar McKean and V. H. McGarity.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - October 18, 1970-- Mrs. Ida R. Durre, 104, of 1761 Royal Palm Ave., died Thursday night. Survivors include a son, Fred C. Durre, Fort Myers; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lockwood, Leslie, Mich.; 7 grandchildren, Mrs. Ernest Bostelman, Fort Myers, Nolan Durre, Homestead, Harold Schoen, Livonia, Mich., Lawrence Schoen, Leslie, Mich, Mrs. Robert McCurley, Kent, Wash, Kenneth Durre, Danville, Ill, Glenn Durre Liberal, Kansas, 17 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was the oldest member of the American Legion Poast 38 Ausiliary. Funeral service will be held today at 4 p.m. at Leo W. Englehardt Funeral Home with Rev. William Petherick and Rev. Frank Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be Park Pigott,Norwood Strayhorn, Ernest Bostelman Jr., Jack Durre, Lloyd Hendry, Roland Palmer. Honorary pallbearers will be James B. Roberts, Guy Q. Jones Sr., Halph Hauser and Oscar Moncrief. Burial will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jul 7 1998 - Nolan L. Durre, 84, passed away Friday, July 3, in Homestead, FL. Mr. Durre was born in Edgewood, IL., Oct. 25, 1913 to the late Fred C. and Carrie Morris Durre, came to Fort Myers, FL. at six weeks of age. He attended Lee county Schools and the University of Florida, graduating in 1937 with a B.S., majoring in chemistry and as double minor in biology. Mr. Durre also received a Master's degree in biochemistry and a minor in plant physiology from the University in 1940. He went to work for Woburn Chemical Company in Moore Haven, FL. as a research chemist. In 1942 Mr. Durre was called into the Army. Having received a reserve Commission in College he reported to Fort Benning, GA. After completing a refresher course, and joining the 81st. Wildcat Division, he served as assistant (G2) Intelligence Officer the rest of his army career. As assistant G2 he worked on planning invasion of the Pacific Islands. He planned for the invasion of the Japanese Islands and mopping up operations in the Philippines when the war was over. He spent eighteen months in the Pacific, advancing to the rank of Major, detailed to the General Staff Corp of 81st Division. Upon his return from Army service, he worked with his father-in-law, growing potatoes in Lee County. Woburn Chemical Co. called him back as chemist until they moved their Florida operations back to NJ. He then joined Glades Henry County Health Dept as Sanitarian for two years. He was also Administrator of the U.S. Sugar Program in Clewiston, FL. It was December 1952 he and his family moved to Homestead, FL. where he accepted a position as Assistant County Agent with the Agricultural Extension Service, serving 21 years as a Vegetable Specialist. While still in the Army Reserve, Mr. Durre was an instructor in the Command at General Staff School of the Reserve in Miami. He attended Command at General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. as a student and a teacher, also Director of Instruction for one tour of active duty. He retired from the Reserve with the rank of Colonel, in 1973. Mr. Durre and family purchased a summer home in Highlands, NC. in 1969 and have enjoyed many months there each year until his failing health this year. In 1997 he received his sixty year Masonic Pin. He also received several awards for his distinguished service with the Agricultural Extension Service. Mr. Durre is survived by his wife, Betty; a son Jack of Port St. Lucie, FL.; a grandson, Jonathan Durre of Miami; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Bostelman; a niece, Mrs. Linda Holdsclaw both of Fort Myers, FL.; and nephews: Ernest Bostelman, Jr., of Auburndale, FL. and Rick Bostelman of Fitzgerald, GA.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2005-04-15-- Augustus Wright "Dusty" Duston, 87, went to be with the Lord April 10, 2005. He was born in Auburn, Maine May 26, 1917, moving to Florida in 1950 and the Ft. Myers in '53. He is survived by his wife Elleen, daughter Celia & husband Dan Simpson; two grandchildren, Chivonne Duston & Brandon Simpson all of Ft. Myers.

Caloosa Belle, 15 Sep 2005-- Dorothy Van de Velde Dyess, 82, of Clewiston passed away Aug. 29, 2005 in Clewiston. Dorothy was born Nov. 1, 1922, at Moore Haven to the Florida Pioneer Family of the late Fred Van de Velde and Sally Shaw Van de Velde of Lakeport. Survivors include sons, Earl S. "Sermon" Dyess, Jr. (Ann) and Raleigh Fred Dyess (Kay) both of Clewiston; sister Betty Pedrick of Orlando; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Sheriff Earl S. Dyess, Sr.Funeral services were held Sept. 2, 2005 at the Evangel Assembly of God Church, Rev. Chuck Pelham officiated. Burial followed in the Ridgelawn Cemetery

Ft Myers News-Press - 2003-01-31 -- Evelyn Elizabeth Dyess, age 75, of LaBelle, passed away Jan. 28, 2003, in Fort Myers. She was born December 18, 1927, in LaBelle, Florida to George and Raleigh Dyess and Sallky Altman Dyess. She formerly resided in Tennessee.Survivors include her sister, Blanche Sapp of LaBelle; many nephews and nieces.Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Reverend Frank Deerey Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Ortona Cemetery, Ortona, Florida. Visitation will be held Friday, January 31, 2003, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle.

Ft Myers News-Press - 2003-09-23 -- John Lawrence Dyess, Sr., age 80, of Liberty, TN, passed away September 19, 2003 at Baptist DeKalb Hospital. Lawrence was born April 15, 1923, at Ft. Denaud to the Hendry County Pioneer Family of Harvey and Eva Chelf Dyess. He was a self employed citrus grower. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, Liberty, TN, Harmonia Lodge 138 F&A.M. of West Palm Beach, Valley of Ft. Myers Scottish Rite Bodies at Ft. Myers. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Maddox Dyess of Liberty, TN, a son John L. Dyess, Jr., of Liberty, TN, daughters, Carol Thomas of Reno, NV, and Peggy S. Hampton (Jerry) of LaBelle, sister, Margaret Williams, W. Palm Beach, grandchildren, Kim Maibire, Bill Maibire (Kristy) of Reno, NV, Craig Hampton (Jackie), Kevin Hampton, Jason Dyess and Dori Ann Dyess all of LaBelle, great-grandson, Drew Dyess and Jered Hampton of LaBelle and Zachary Maibire of Reno, NV, nieces Linda Hooke, Tallahassee and Margie Rae Williams of W. Palm Beach. Visiting with the family will be Tuesday at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle Chapel between 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be at the Funeral Home Chapel in LaBelle on Wednesday Sept. 24, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Goforth officiating. Burial will follow at the Ft. Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle, FL.

2001-10-24 - Marjorie Elaine Dyess, 56, Alva, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Hospice House after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Dyess was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Dyess. She leaves behind four children, three daughters, Yvonne Dyess, Tonya Dyess and Renee Dyess and her son, Glenn Dyess and his wife Ella; four beautiful grandchildren, Brian Dyess, Zachary Byers, Megan Byers and Khaleed Rich, all of Fort Myers; her mother, Rebecca Higginson; a brother, Leroy (Sonny) Higginson, Jr.; a sister, Betty Higginson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Dyess was a member of the Gulf Coast Church of Christ on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers and she worked for Senior Solutions in Downtown Fort Myers. She will be forever missed by her family and many, many friends. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, October 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alva Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Minister Mardy Gardner and Minister Stephen Caldwell of Gulf Coast Church of Christ. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 25, 2001 from 6-8 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press July 15 2009 Mary Forrey Dyess, age 89, of LaBelle, passed away July 13, 2009 in Fort Myers. She was born July 28, 1919 in Fort Myers FL, to the late Melville Emory Forrey and the late Corine (Poole) Forrey. Mary was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the Eastern Star and attended First Baptist Church. Survivors include son: George Emory Dyess, Griffin, GA, daughter: Glenda Harris (Darrell), LaBelle, grandchildren, Jeffrey Glenn Burton, Michael Francis Burton, Cindy Dyess, Rodney Dyess, Jeffery Harris, Jerrod Harris, great-grandchildren, Rhonda Ray Burton, Alton Burton, Ronald Burton, Glenn Burton, Tyler Burton, Jeffery Harris, Maggie Harris, great-great grandson: Weston Dyess Burton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009, 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of LaBelle, LaBelle with Reverend Frank Deerey Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 330 N. Main Street, LaBelle, FL 33935. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, August 21, 1936--The body of Dr. T. C. Dyess, 50, who died Wednesday, was sent yesterday to Lake Placid for interment. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Dyess, a son, B. W. Dyess of Miami and a daughter, Mrs. M. D. Graham of Texas, who was visiting in Miami at the time of his death. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of arrangements.