Caloosa Belle, Feb 2 2006 -- Ruth Whitt Eades, age 86, of Okeechobee, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 in Okeechobee. Ms. Eades was born Sept. 9, 1919 to John David and Maude Whitt. She was retired from Burdines, having come to Florida from South Carolina in 1947. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Okeechobee. Ms. Eades is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Tony) Anascavage of Okeechobee; three sons, William (Cheryl) Eades of Miami, John R. (Gail) Eades of Belton, S.C., and Harry (Amiee) Marsh of Eustis; five granddaughters, Terri (Joe) Helfinstine, Cheryl Ann Eades, Jeannie (Steve) Storey, Tracye (James) Mickel, and Stacy (Dean) Christophers; two grandsons, Clifford (Kristy) Marsh and Allan Marsh; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Nichols and Nancy Lorenz both of Piedmont, S.C., and two brothers, William Whitt of Piedmont and Joel (Thula) Whitt of Belton, S.C. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 3, 2006 from 9 until 11 a.m., with funeral services following immediately after at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee. Interment will be at Ortona Cemetery. Pastor Randy Huckabee from First Baptist Church will officiate.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 18, 1940-- Mrs. Susan Easterlin, 70, well-known Bonita Springs resident, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leland Miller on Madison Avenue, after a long illness. Mrs. Easterlin came to Lee County from Orangeburg, S.C., more than 20 years ago and had lived many years at Bonita Springs. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bennie Easterlin; three sons, Hal, Noma, Fla., Monnie, Day, Fla., and Howard, Bonita Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Miller, Fort Myers, Mrs. L. M. Morgan, Fort Pierce, and Mrs. O. L. Stroud, Bonita Springs; and one sister, Mrs. L. C. A. Roesler, Orangeburg, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday at the Lawrence A. Powell Funeral Home. Rev. J. F. Yancey and Rev. Leroy Crider will officiate. Services will be held afterwards at the graveside in Bonita Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers are R. A. Lawhon, Mat Strickland, William Casner, Mack Alvrus, Tony Alvrus, Rosco Strickland. Honorary pallbearers are Alfred Dickerson, Robert King, W. A. Gibson, H. M. Simons, J. F. Wriddon, Joe W. Carter.

Fort Myers News-Press, Feb 6 1999-- Robert Evans Easterly, 88, of Ocala, formerly of LaBelle, died February 4, 1999 at Ocala. He was born in TN, moving to LaBelle in 1949. He was a member of the Oak Grove Holiness Church at Muse. Survivors include a son, Robert C. Easterly of Ocala; grandsons: Robert C. Easterly, Jr. of Fort Myers, David J. Easterly of Naples, William H. Easterly of Ocala; brothers: Jacob Easterly of Muse, Seldon Easterly of LaBelle, Tivis Easterly of Naples; sisters: Jesse Farabee of Punta Gorda, Olive Parsons of Burg, LA, Naomi Thigpen of Ortona, Eldora Walker of Kingston, AL and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home Chapel in LaBelle with Rev. Jerome Sears, officiating. Burial will follow in Ortona Cemetery. Akin-Davis Funeral Home , LaBelle, FL 33935-5072.

Caloosa Belle, 30 Nov 2006-- Seldon Pheonix Easterly, age 80, former longtime resident of both Naples and LaBelle, passed away Nov. 21, 2006, at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs. He was born on a house boat in Naples on June 30, 1926, to Charles and Daisy Easterly. Mr. Easterly served his country in the Phillippines. Mr. Easterly was a man who "never" met a man he didn't like and he was a friend to one and all. He loved his family and he didn't mind showing it. He always had a good story to tell and loved children of all ages. He loved to tinker and whistle and you could always find him from listening for the whistle.He is preceded in death by his wife: Vivian; four brothers: Edward, William, Robert and Tivis; four sisters: Lillian, Mable, Nell and Juanita and great-grandson: Jacob Williams.Mr. Easterly is survived by one brother: Jacob Easterly of Alabama; four sisters: Olive Parsons of Louisiana, Eldora Walker of Arkansas, Jessie Farabee of Florida and Naomi Thigpen of Florida; four children: Heidi of the Philippines, Berlene Skinner of Florida, Keith Easterly of South America and Selda Easterly of Florida; nine grandchildren: Nick Ancheta and Floribel Ancheta, both of the Philippines, Catherine Rushing, Tyler Skinner, Amanda Wallace, Piper Obregon, Dustin Williams, Rachel Easterly and Amber Easterly, all of Florida and six great-grandchildren: Miranda Williams, Kale Rushing, Isaac Williams, Tara Wallace, Aiden Obregon and Nivea Skinner, all of Florida.A graveside service was held Sunday, November 26, at Ortona Cemetery with Reverend Sammy Co officiating. Following the services at graveside, family and friends gathered at The International Christian Fellowship Church, 233 Clark Street in LaBelle for a memorial celebration of life.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, March 3, 1931--David A. Ebinger died suddenly at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The remains was sent to Columbus, Ohio, Monday afternoon at 6:45 for funeral and interment. Lawrence A. Powell funeral Home in charge.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sunday, February 12, 1995--Delmer E. Eblin, 77, of No. Ft. Myers, died Thursday in Cape Coral. A native of Marion, Ohio, Mr. Eblin came to this area in 1964 from Columbus, Ohio, where he retried from the railroad. He was preceded in death by his son, Benny Eblin, in 1985 and then his first wife, Dorothy, in 1986. Survivors include his wife, Martha Eblin of No. Ft. Myers; his daughter, Janice A. Clark of Franklin, N.C.; his three sisters, Catherine Hatton of Columbus, Ohio, Margurite Travis of Johnstown, Ohio, Mary Ann Pumphrey of Circleville, Ohio; his two brothers, Clarence Eblin of No. Ft. Myers, Frank Eblin of Columbus, Ohio, 9 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Jasper W. Smoak, pastor of Central Baptist church, officiating. The family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wed., Dec. 24, 1986--Dorothy E. Eblin, 75, of So. Buena Vista Blvd. passed away Monday. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she moved here 23 years ago. Mrs. Eblin is survived by her husband, Delmer E. Eblin; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Clark; son-in-law, Lee H. Clark; a brother, Fred Hager of Ft. Myers; 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by a son, George Eblin. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Steve Barnett, Pastor of Russell Park Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 1, 1936--Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Eddy, 37-year-old invalid, died yesterday at the Lee Memorial hospital where she had been under treatment for the past seven months. She is survived by her husband, Eral J. Eddy, a son, Jack, a daughter, Erline, her mother, Mrs. Addie V. Anderson, a sister, Mrs. F. W. Binkey of Tampa, and a brother, J. C. Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel on First street. The Rev. C. T. Tew will officiate. The pallbearers will be Clarence Scott, L. A. Osteen, P. W. Smith, Judge David Elmer Ward, Fred O. Blount and O. B. Blount. Interment will be at the Buckingham cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 2, 1956-- Charlie A. Edenfield died at his home on New York Drive, Tice, yesterday. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Church of God on Palm Beach Blvd. with the Rev. E. M. Ellis officiating. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Frances Edenfield; two sons, E. E. "Eddie" Edenfield, Romie C. Edenfield of Fort Myers; one brother, Flem Edenfield, Lake Butler, Fla.; one sister, Mrs.Lilla Riles, El Dorada, Ark.; four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Young-Harvey, funeral directors.

Fort Myers News-Press, 7 May 2006 -- Fred Hyman Edenfield, Jr., 68, died at HealthPark on May 5, 2006. Fred was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 20, 1937, and moved to Southwest Florida in his youth. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Fred H. Edenfield, Sr., and he is survived by his mother Mae Wester Edenfield, formerly of Immokalee and now of Cypress Cove in Lee County. Through Fred's father, his love of the Boy Scouts of America and flying began in Immokalee. Fred was a 1955 graduate of Immokalee High School where he was Valedictorian of his class. He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Florida. He returned to Fort Myers to begin his accounting career. Later, he was managing partner of Taylor, Edenfield, Gilliam and Wiltshire which merged with Coopers and Lybrand. He was managing partner of the local C&L office as well as a member of the Firm Council in New York City. Fred was a member of the Florida Institute of Public Accountants, served on the Board of Accountancy as a member and chairman, and a member of American Institute of CPA's. He served on the Board of Lee County Electric Cooperative. During his professional life, Fred served as president of Untied Way, Boy Scouts of Lee County, Kiwanis, and other organizations. He was treasurer in the first Congressional campaigns of Connie Mack and Porter Goss. He was a life member of the Rotary Club of Lee County and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was on the founding board of Canterbury School. His wife Paul Susan Medlock Edenfield of Fort Myers survives him. Other survivors include his daughter Danette (Rex) Shevitski, grandchildren Ashley and Christopher Carter, Rex Shevitski; Daneese (Bill) Buchinsky, grandson Joey Buchinsky; his son Wayne (Elena) Putnal, grandchildren Miranda, Connor, and Haley Putnal; his son Franklin (Kristie) Putnal, granddaughters Ashton and Leah Putnal. His sisters LaVerne May of Immokalee and her family, and Charlotte (Gerald) Crawford of Franklin, NC and her family. Fred had a host of friends whom he considered family. His service will be at First Baptist Church on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 1 PM. Dr. Winford Hendrix will conduct the service with burial at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on 1589 Colonial Boulevard immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the local Boy Scouts of America, 1801 Boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907 or to a scholarship for a promising student of Canterbury School, 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Fort Myers News-Press--Sept 3, 2009-- Cortez L. "Corky" Edwards passed away on August 29, 2009 after a brave battle with skin cancer. Corky was born May 25, 1928 in Alva, Florida to Dewey and Mary (Thigpen) Edwards. He lived most of his life in Fort Myers and worked 42 years in the Bread business, first for Southern Bread later for Continental Baking (Wonder Bread) as Branch Manager when he retired and moved to Lakeport. There he was able to work in his yard and enjoy fishing with his kids and grandchildren. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge.Corky is survived by his son Ronald L. Edwards (Pam) of Fort Myers, daughter Susan Gentry (Jack) of Sebring, and his grandchildren, Ronald L. Edwards, Jr., Karla Edwards, Mike Edwards all of Fort Myers, William Gentry, Jr., Kevin Gentry of Sebring and sister, Ruth Gulsby of Pensacola. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Ruth (Shorty) Edwards, sister, Helen Edwards and brother, George Edwards. Cremation is being handled by Buxton Funeral Home of Okeechobee. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice of Fort Myers or The American Cancer Society.

The Charlotte Observer Jan 14, 2009 Betty Jane Spencer Edens, of 5423 Wintercrest Lane in Charlotte died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital after a prolonged illness. Betty was a long time Charlotte community member. She was raised in Fort Myers, Florida and graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1942. Betty was an important contributor to the community growth of the Park Dale and Barclay Downs neighborhoods in Charlotte and worked with the fashion industry at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. In more recent years, Betty had been active in the Library and Prayer Groups of the Myers Park Baptist Church, where she had been a member since 1951. Betty is survived by her son, Steve Edens and his wife, Myra, and their three children, Brandon, Jeremy, and Carrie. A memorial service will be held at the Myers Park Baptist Church on Friday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Myers Park Baptist Church Library in memory of Betty Jane Spencer Edens, 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Edens.

Fort Myers News-Press May 10, 2009 ELLIOTT, Edna Young, 62, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at Melech Hospice House, Tampa. Born October 28, 1946, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., she moved with her family to Del Ray Beach, Fla., where she graduated from Seacrest High School in 1964. Edna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, a Master of Arts degree in education, and a Juris Doctor degree, all from the University of Florida. Edna practiced law in Tampa from 1975 until her passing, and was admitted to practice before all the courts of the state of Florida as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. She was board certified by the Florida Bar in marital and family law, and was a fellow in The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She also achieved an AV rating, which is the highest rate in Martindale Hubbell, an attorney peer rating system. Edna served as a director of Mental Health Care, Inc., for many years. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Shannon Wilson and Justin Paul Elliott; friend, and father of Justin, Paul Sidney Elliott; her father, Edwin W. Young; and brothers, Edwin W. Young Jr., Timothy Young and Bruce Young. She was predeceased by her mother, Edna Siebert Young and sister, Joyce Young Clements. In accordance with Edna' s wishes, there will not be a gathering of her family members and friends. Donations, however, may be made in her honor to LifePath Hospice, Melech House, 12973 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace FL 33637. Edna' s family wishes to thank her soccer family, all those who have expressed their condolences, and the staff of Melech Hospice House for the care and comfort she received. Edna loved her Gators and was an avid Gators fan. "Go Gators"

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Dec. 12, 1932--Frank Edwall, brother-in-law of Dr. Guy A. Longbrake, died at the Lee Memorial hospital last night. The body will be sent to Denver, Colo., for burial by L. W. Engelhardt & Sons. Mr. Edwall, who was 72 years old, has been a resident of Fort Myers since last February. He came here from Denver, where he had been in the hotel business for many years. He had been ill for some time. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Guy A. Longbrake, and a half brother, Harry W. Nelson of Galesburg, Ill.

Fort Myers News-Press Oct 25, 2007 Celestine Hope Edwards was born on March 23, 1972 in Fort Myers, Florida to her loving mother, Evon Douglas and Walter "Bo" Edwards. She attended the Lee County School System graduating from Fort Myers High School in 1990. She also attended the Lee County Vocational Technical School Nursing Program where she received her LPN license. Celestine was called home to glory on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter "Bo" Edwards; her grandfather, J. D. Douglas and Grandmother, Ola Edwards. She leaves to cherish her memories her dear mother, Evon Douglas and her grandmother, Corene Douglas; two sons: Bubber James Codie, IV and Walter Khambrel-Keon Watson; one step-son, Steven "Squirrel" Barnes, Jr.; a devoted fianc‚, Steven Barnes, Jr.; one brother and two sisters: Cassandria (James) Whiteside; Emanuel (Blanca) Pope, III and Tammi "Yam" (Warren) Edwards. Visitation today from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and the service Friday at 11:00 a.m. both at St. Paul M.B.C., 2119 Prince St. F/M. James C. Boyd Funeral Home, (239) 337-5222, directing.

Fort Myers News-Press Sept 3, 2009 Cortez L. "Corky" Edwards passed away on August 29, 2009 after a brave battle with skin cancer. Corky was born May 25, 1928 in Alva, Florida to Dewey and Mary (Thigpen) Edwards. He lived most of his life in Fort Myers and worked 42 years in the Bread business, first for Southern Bread later for Continental Baking (Wonder Bread) as Branch Manager when he retired and moved to Lakeport. There he was able to work in his yard and enjoy fishing with his kids and grandchildren. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge.Corky is survived by his son Ronald L. Edwards (Pam) of Fort Myers, daughter Susan Gentry (Jack) of Sebring, and his grandchildren, Ronald L. Edwards, Jr., Karla Edwards, Mike Edwards all of Fort Myers, William Gentry, Jr., Kevin Gentry of Sebring and sister, Ruth Gulsby of Pensacola. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Ruth (Shorty) Edwards, sister, Helen Edwards and brother, George Edwards. Cremation is being handled by Buxton Funeral Home of Okeechobee. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice of Fort Myers or The American Cancer Society.

Fort Myers News-Press, 6 Apr 2005-- Eddie Jack Edwards, 69, of Buckingham, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2005. Eddie was born in Alva, FL and is a fourth generation Alva resident, and worked for 34 years with Florida Power & Light. Eddie is survived by sons James Dell Edwards of Lehigh Acres, Edward Wayne Edwards of Buckingham, Steven Eugene Edwards of Lehigh Acres, Paul C. Evans of Ft. Myers, daughter, Jackie Lynn Walker of Lehigh Acres. Also surviving him are sisters Eunice Hasley of Alva, Joyce Harrison of Lake Placid, Luann Murphy of Alva, brother Fred Edwards of Buckingham and 8 grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday evening at the Anderson Funeral Home in Lehigh Acres from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral will be at the Alva United Methodist Church, on Friday, April 8, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service at the Alva Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-10-24 - Frieda Carlton Edwards, 87, passed away Thursday October 21, 2004. Frieda was born May 28, 1917 in Wauchula, Florida the fifth child of C.J. and Mattie Carlton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Heard M. Edwards. Frieda graduated from Hardee County High School and attended what is now Florida State University. Frieda is survived by two children, Charles B. Edwards (Sass) and Martha Zehner, four grandchildren, Berk Edwards (Charlotte), Scott Edwards (Jennifer), Stephanie Foshee (John) and Robbie Zehner, six great-grandchildren, Alex Edwards, Emily Edwards, Jessica Edwards, Scottie Edwards, Hunter Zehner, and Clay Foshee. Frieda was extremely active in her community, serving as President of the Ft. Myers Women's Community Club, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the Edison Park PTA. She served on the Board of Directors of Lee Memorial Hospital and was a founding Director of the Community Bank of Cape Coral. She was active in the Edison Garden Club, Key Investment Club, Elizabeth Benevolent Society and the First Baptist Church of Ft. Myers, where the congregation will remember her as a frequent greeter at the front door. Along with her family Frieda's interests include fishing, bridge, and collecting antiques, specializing in crystal and furniture. Memorial service will be conducted Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Ft. Myers, 1735 Jackson St. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or Hope Hospice of Ft. Myers, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 23, 1936--Mrs. Harriet Edwards, 77, died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Bauman. The body was shipped to Greene, N. Y., for services and interment. Mrs. Edwards and her daughter had arrived in Fort Myers two weeks ago to spend the season. Lawrence A. Powell had charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News Press, 2004-11-20 - John Edwards, 85, of Ft. Myers, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2004. Moving from Connecticut, he has been a resident here since 1981. John was born January 15, 1919 in New Britain, Connecticut, the only child of John and Mary Katherine Kelly Edwards. He was a graduate of New Britain High School and the Morse Business College. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Edwards served in the US Navy. John and his wife Laura were longtime residents of Plainville, CT where he owned and operated Abel Transmission, Inc. until his retirement in 1981. He was an innovative saver as he opened a savings account for each of his grandchildren at their birth and contributed $1.00 per week per grandchild until they each graduated from college, where upon he presented them with the balance and swore them to secrecy so that none of the others were aware of his secret until they all graduated. He was an avid reader and a world traveler. John was also a volunteer at Lee Memorial Hospital in the Post Office for many years in his retirement. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years Laura Mae (Ripple), and his loving children, sons, Thomas W. Edwards and wife Cynthia of Newport, Maine, Richard Edwards and wife Concetta, Mark Edwards all of East Hampton, Connecticut six grandchildren; Elizabeth Boyd, Robert Edwards, Jessica Lyons, Andrew, Eric and Amanda Edwards. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. A luncheon in his honor will be held at the Whiskey Creek Country Club, 1449 Whiskey Creek Dr., following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials made in John's name to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or the local Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated. Arrangements are by the Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive. Kiser Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, January 4, 1946-- Louis Edwards, 73, died in a hospital at Miami yesterday. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Albritton of Arcadia and Mrs. Grace Lowe of Fort Myers and a son Ervin Edwards. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Lawrence A. Powell, will be announced later. January 6, 1946 - Funeral services for Lewis Edwards, 72, who died in a Miami hospital, were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the graveside in the Fort Myers Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Weaver officiating. Lawrence A. Powell was in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 10, 1933--Hans P. Egedall, 89 years old, died yesterday at his home on Ballard road. Mr. Egedall had lived in this section for 15 years, coming here from Humbolt, Iowa. He was a native of Norway. Mr. Egedall had operated a small truck farm while in Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. William Graham Kennedy officiating. Pallbearers will be H. L. Ault, F. W. Arnold, Hans Hanson, Walter Wood, Charles McWilliams and Colonel Halgrim. Internment will be in Fort Myers cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Anna Bartholomew of Fort Myers, Mrs. Christie Karlson of Humbolt and Miss Bertha Egedall of Los Angeles,and three sons, Peter Egedall of Fort Myers, John Egedall of Milwaukee and Hans Egedall, jr. of Humbolt.

Fort Myers News-Press-2004-06-09 -- A memorial service for Capt. Daniel William Eggers, 28, will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in St. Andrew Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. He died May 29 while serving his country in Afghanistan. A burial service is planned for June 22 at Arlington National Cemetery. Born July 15, 1975 in Pueblo, CO, he spent his early years in Hollis, NH, until moving to Cape Coral in 1987. He graduated from Cape Coral High School in 1993. He earned a history degree from The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army infantry in May 1997. He was stationed at Fort Stewart, GA. He began special forces training in July 2001 and earned his Green Beret in February 2003. He was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2003 and returned to the United States in October 2003. He was deployed again in April. He spent his life and his time in Special Forces helping others become what they often thought they could not be. His dedication inspired every person he came in contact with. For that, he will forever be remembered. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca, and sons, John and William, all of Fort Bragg, NC; his parents, Margaret and William Eggers of Cape Coral; five siblings in Cape Coral, Anne Marie, Stephen, Maris, Mary Jeanne and Rose Mary; and a brother, William, who awaits deployment to Iraq with the U.S. Army, 24th Infantry Division.

Fort Myers News-Press Nov 27 2008 Margaret S. Ehinger, 92, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was born October 10, 1916 in Trees, LA and moved to Fort Myers from Stanley, KS in 1988. She was a registered nurse, homemaker and member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.Mrs. Ehinger is survived by her children: David F. Ehinger and wife, Donna of New Haven, IN, Nancy E. Ehinger of Olathe, KS, Michael J. Ehinger, Bennington, NE, Thomas J. Ehinger of Texas and Mary S. Hutchings and husband, Jerry of Shawnee, KS. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Ehinger in 1990.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 28, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 or to the Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Resource Development, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.

The News-Press, 4/22/2008 - 4/24/2008--Eva Mae Brotbeck Eichler, 82, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 19, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eva K. (Cagle) and James W. Watkins, her first husband, Charles B. Brotbeck (1971), her second husband, John R. Eichler (1999), and step daughter Peggy Wolf (Mike). She is survived by her 4 children, George Brotbeck (Mary), Carol Wallace (Gary), Charles Raymond Brotbeck (Sandie), and Betty Morando (Fred); 3 step children, Jeff Eichler (Cathy), Barbara Mantz (Arlan) and Patricia Eichler, 18 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 24 from 5-7 PM at Lee Memorial Park. Services are 1:30 PM on Friday, April 25 at the Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Veteran's Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. http://www.alzfdn.org/ContributetoAFA/makeadonation.html

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, September 19, 1963-- Edward E. Eifert, 82, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 24 years died yesterday morning. He resided at 2126 Tournament Street, Fort Myers. Surviving are his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ida Hawkins, Fort Myers, Mrs. Ida Eifert, Baldwin, New York; nephews, Eugene Eifert, Baldwin, New York; Leroy Eifert, Widing River, New York, and Richard Eifert of Baldwin. Funeral arrangements by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

Ft Myers News-Press, March 2, 2001 - Dennis O. Elkins, 75, of Lehigh Acres, died peacefully at home with his loving family on Feb. 27, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; sons, Steve, Mike and Tim Elkins and daughter Joyce Lavoie. He was preceded in death by daughter Diana Camino. He also leaves behind three brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many friends. A military service will be held graveside Friday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post 4174 25 W Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 in his name. Lee Memorial Park 334-4880

The News-Press, 11/27/2008--Elena Ellard, 29 of Estero died Sunday, November 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Michael P. Ellard, two daughters, Petra and Sorina, two stepsons Michael and Mathew and her sister Ecaterina. Elena came to America from a small country Moldovo. She was pregnant with Petra at the time and wanted Petra to be born American to have all possibilities for her. She has been with Michael for 7 years and married for the past 3 and together were deeply passionately in love. Elena was a strong character. She wanted everything from life for both her family and herself. She was a person with a huge heart and tried to help all she knew. When she smiled, she lit up the world. She had just decided that she wanted to become a Lee County Sheriff Deputy in order to help people. Elena was the Most Golden Woman inside and is watching over all of us from above. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM at First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd. Interment will be in Lee Memorial Park The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Elena Ellard Memorial Fund c/o any Wachovia Bank. Kiser Funeral Home481-4341

Ft Myers News-Press, May 15, 2001 - On May 12, 2001, the kind and loving spirit of Robert Frederick Ellegard, 81, returned to the Lord after a long and courageous battle with Diabetes and Heart disease. Before moving to Fort Myers, Florida seven years ago, he previously lived in Rocky Hill, Connecticut He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Eliason) Ellegard for the past 58 years. Before retiring, he was a teacher for 35 years, teaching at Porter School of Engineering Design for 23 years and Emmett O'Brien Technical High School for 12 years. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II and a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He was also a member of the South End Athletic Club, where for many years he had the pleasure of enjoying time with his brothers and friends. Before his blindness, he was an avid fisherman and hunter, and past secretary of the Middlefield Fish and Game Club. Besides his loving and devoted wife, he leaves behind to mourn him two loving daughters and a son-in-law, Beverly E. and Ed Collins of Rocky Hill, Ct. and Ft. Myers, FL, and Barbara L. Gburski of Ft. Myers Fl.; two loving grandchildren, Brian Robert Gburski and Elizabeth Regina Gburski, both of Ft. Myers, FL.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Carol Ellegard and two brothers, Frederick K. Ellegard and Richard H. Ellegard. For all of those whose lives he touched and for all who had the privilege of knowing him, he will be truly missed. Burial will be at Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres. Lee Memorial Park.

Fort Myers News-Press, Nov 7, 2007 -- Billie Marie Petty Elliott, 84, of Cape Coral, formerly of Cincinnati, OH died Monday in Cape Coral. She was born November 27, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH to the late William & Ada Petty. She was a retired Secretary for various churches other businesses. She moved to Cape Coral in 1984 and became a member of Cape Coral First United Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School Class.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Lon C. Elliott and brother, Jay T. Petty. Survivors include her sons, Lon (Patricia) Elliott and Wayne (Catherine) Elliott; grandchildren, Todd (Stacie) Elliott, Jennifer (Jon) Campbell, Thomas MacLeod and Lauren (Christopher) McGrath; great grandchildren, Andrew, Kyle, Maggie and Samuel Elliott and Natalie and Jacob McGrath and sister, Mary (Harold) Hauck.In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Cape Coral First United Methodist Church in Billie's memory. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at 4 P.M. at the Cape Coral First United Methodist Church, 4118 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 - 10:30 A.M. at the Metz Chapel, 1306 Lafayette St., Cape Coral. Final rest to follow at the Coral Ridge Cemetery with 11 A.M. committal service. The Metz Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 27, 2009 Allen Richard Ellis, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009. He was born in Lakeland, FL and moved to Florida in 1918. As a boy, Allen delivered groceries to the home of Thomas Edison. He was a graduate of Fort Myers High School 1935 ,and the University of Florida.Allen was a retired Army Major serving in World War II and Korean War. For the next 35 years he had his own insurance agency. He was a past member of the Fort Myers and Estero Historical Societies, a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman.Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sybil Ellis; 4 children: Rebecca (Cliff) Buck, Arletta (Jackie) Kline, Chap (Lynn) and Rick (Carol) Ellis; grandchildren: Kara Krantz, Heather Riviezzo, Steve, Ashley, Cody and Reid Ellis; step-grandchildren: Kyle and Zack Vealey and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Meece, Floyd and Robert; a sister, Daisy Cunningham and a grandson, Chip Ellis.The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the Life Care Center of Estero, especially Danette Upshaw and to Hope Hospice at HealthPark.Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Friends will be received from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Private entombment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Fort Myers News-Press 29 May 2006 Allen Richard Ellis III, 18, known to family, loved ones and friends as "Chip", passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006. Chip was born on June 15, 1987 in Naples, Florida, and was set to graduate from Midlothian High School on June 14, before he met an untimely death. Chip's life was filled with bright dreams for the future. Those plans included working at Robious Sports and Fitness Center and attending John Tyler Community College this fall. Chip was a thoughtful young man with a deep love for his family. At the Midlothian Family YMCA, he was active in many programs, having volunteered more than 550 hours. He especially loved working with children. Chip helped start the Midlothian Branch Leader's Club, a group for teens that cultivates leadership and volunteerism- Chip was a five-year Leader, having been a member in Naples, Florida, before moving to Midlothian. He was honored in January by the YMCA of Richmond as a Community Role Model. He leaves behind loving family members: mother, Sherri Diehl Ellis; brothers, Steve and Reid Ellis; sister, Ashley Ellis; maternal grandmother, Alberta Diehl, all of Midlothian; father, Rick (Carol) Ellis, step-brothers, Kyle and Zak Vealey of Lehigh Acres, Florida; paternal grandparents, Sybil and Allen Ellis of Fort Myers, Florida uncles, Steve Diehl, Mike (Julie) Diehl, Duane Diehl, Chap (Lynn) Ellis, aunts, Arletta (Jackie) Kline, and Rebecca (Cliff) Buck. Other family members include William "Billy" (Heidi, Collin and Collie) Diehl, Garrett and K-D. Diehl, Heather (Todd, Caleb and Caden) Talton, Alexis (Brandon) Reddock, Kara Krantz, David Krantz, Heather Ellis, Cody Ellis; and a host of loving friends from Midlothian, Virginia, Naples, Florida, and as far away as Australia. A memorial service is set for Sunday, May 28, 2006 at the Midlothian YMCA Soccer Fields, 6 p.m. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Condolences may also be left at: chipellis.org. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the hundreds of people who helped search for Chip, and for the many gestures of love and kindness from near and far. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chip Ellis Memorial Fund, c/o Midlothian Family YMCA. 737 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, Va. 23114. Donations will be used to underwrite youth and children programs so hat quality character-building programs may continue in Chip's name. Additionally, contributions may be made in honor of the Ellis Family at SunTrust Bank in Sycamore Square.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 16, 1931--Funeral services for David Ellis, fisherman who was drowned Wednesday, will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Grand Avenue Methodist church. The Rev. Hubert Dodd will officiate. Burial will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Pallbearers are Wilson Dykes, Hollis Scott, Albert Cameron, Jerry Barron, Harvey Doxsee and Harry Thornton. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of the body.

Ft. Myers News Press, Sept. 2, 1979 David R. Ellis, 47, of 1428 Brookhill Drive died Friday in Tampa Veterans Administration Hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Army;. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elko N. Ellis of Fort Myers; step-son Terry Boudreaux of Lakeland, FL; two sisters, Mrs. Zack Bell of Graceville, FL, and Mrs. Thomas Kelly of Fort Myers; four nieces, Mrs. Steve Summer, Mrs. Carlton Simpson, and Denise Kelly all of Fort Myers, and Mrs. Gerald Haynes of Fairbanks, Alaska; six nephews, Brian Kelly and Blaine Kelly of Fort Myers, Barry Kelly of Cheyenne WY, David Bell of Durham NC, Michael Bell of Graceville, FL, and Johnny Bell of Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 am at Fort Myers Cemetery with Father John Neff officiating. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Fort Myers News-Press Dec 14, 2004 Lanny E. Ellis, 52, of Ft. Myers went to be with the Lord December 12, 2004, he was born in Oneida, Tn., a son of the late Stanford E. and Helen L Ellis, he moved to the area in 1958. Lanny graduated from Ft. Myers High School in 1970 and enlisted in the Army. After he was discharged he attended U.S F. from which he graduated with a degree in education, he has taught in the Lee County School System for over 25 years, he enjoyed golfing, reading, music and the beach. Mr. Ellis is survived by his daughter and son in law Leslie and Michael Prosser of Estero, his son Tyler Ellis, his daughter Jacqui Ellis both of Ft. Myers, his brother and sister in law Larry and Carolyn Ellis of Ft. Myers and many other family members and friends. A funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted in the Ft, Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday December 15 at 5 PM., the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:30 to 5:00. PM. Cremation arrangements by Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 239-936-0555

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 17, 2004 - Penelope "Penni" Ellis, 54, a resident of Lehigh Acres since 1964, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2004. Penni was born May 8, 1950 in Stoneham, MA to DeCourcy and Eva Mae VanHorne Taylor. The family moved to the Florida Keys during her early childhood and in 1964 relocated to Lehigh Acres where she graduated from Alva High School. Before her retirement in 1997, Penni was employed as a data entry clerk at the Lehigh Acres Elementary School. She was a member of St. Anselm Episcopal Church. As a loving wife, mother and grandmother, family was most important to Penni. Hee father preceded her in death.Penni is survived by her mother: Eva VanHorne Taylor; her loving husband of 36 years: Jimmy Lee Ellis, Sr.; three children and their spouses: Jimmy Lee and Amber Ellis, Jr.; Sherri Lynn Ellis and fiancee Randy Bunton; and Stacy Ellis-Hewitt all of Lehigh Acres; five grandchildren: Logan, Lucas, Patience, Gavin, Jada; two sisters: Pamela (Gilbert) Sowders, Lehigh Acres; Marjorie Taylor, Lehigh Acres; and brother: John (Carol) Taylor, Plant City, FL. A service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 18, 2004 at the Farley Funeral Home, corner of Lee Boulevard and Williams Avenue.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 13 2005-- Stanley Lonnell Ellis, 62, of Ft. Myers, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in St. Petersburg, FL after battling several illnesses. He was born in Mt. Helen, TN on July 5, 1942 to the late William M. and Leona B. Ellis. He was predeceased by his sister Zelma Long and brothers Winford, Casto, Stanford, Vonel and Danny Ellis. Stanley moved to Ft. Myers in 1951, attended Ft. Myers High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had a varied career, sometimes working at the Snack House Restaurant for his brother Win. For most of the last 30 years he worked in the oil industry in Texas and Oklahoma, returning to Ft. Myers in the spring of 2004. Stanley enjoyed golfing and hunting, but never realized his dream of full time RV'ing after retirement. Stanley was a member of Riverside Baptist Church of Ft. Myers, FL. Stanley is survived by his loving wife, of 36 years, Sharan of Ft. Myers; daughter Shana Blevins and her husband Eric Blevins, grandchildren Autum, Aspan and Leif Blevins, all of Edmond, OK; sister Wilma Hicks, brothers and their wives, Vernon and Mary Nan Ellis, Verdon "Cotton" and Helen Faye Ellis, Ray and Carole Ellis, all of Ft. Myers; sister-in-law Juanita Ellis of Clinton, TN. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, their families and many caring friends. He will be deeply and sadly missed by all. A graveside service will be held in Tennessee at the Mt. Helen Baptist Church Cemetery Monday, January 17, 2005 at 11:00 AM conducted by his cousin Rev. Charles Lloyd Goad.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, November 28, 1985 -- Lucy Emma Ellison, 91, of Fort Myers, died Tuesday, November 26, 1985.  Mrs. Ellison was born on August 26, 1894 on Sanibel Island and has lived in Lee County all of her life.  She was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church, Pioneer Club of Lee County and the Royal Neighbors Lodge.  Until her retirement in 1962, she was a bookkeeper for Lee Co. Electric Cooperative.She is survived by her sister, Dora C. Jenny; nephews, Rudolph Jenny of Fort Myers and Ralph David McWilliams of Tallahassee; nieces, Agnes Davis of Fort Myers, great-niece, Dora Jean Lawhon of Fort Myers and several other nieces and nephews also survive.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 1985 at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be Homer Welch, Donnie Lawhon, Morris McWilliams, Arthur Smith, Bo Strickland and Charles McWilliams.  Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 20, 2004 - Mildred H. Ellison, 96, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2004 while under the care of the staff at Cross Key Manor, Lehigh Acres. Mildred was born September 4, 1908 in Whisler, OH to the late George and Myrtle (Lutz) Hall. She moved to Lehigh Acres in 1977 from Lakewood, OH; and during her working years was a retail sales clerk for auto parts. In addition to her parents Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 1983 and her daughter Wanda Elgan in 2001. She is survived by one daughter: Barbara Shriver, Brunswick, OH; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many loving great-great grandchildren and one sister; Frances Hunter, Whisler, OH. Her granddaughter, Patricia Gregory of Buckingham provided care for her while residing at Cross Key. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at the Farley Funeral Home, corner of Lee Blvd. and Williams Ave. (enter from Williams Ave.), with Robert P. Saul, M.Div. officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home, Lehigh Acres, 239-369-2181.

Fort Myers News-Press Tracy D. Ellsworth, age 39, of N. Fort Myers, Florida passed away on October 26, 2007. Tracy was born in Ft. Morgan, Colorado. Her father passed away when she was 12. Her mother remarried and the family moved to Bonita Springs. Tracy graduated high school, then worked in a deli and taught aerobics. She then went to work for 5-7-0 Shops where she won an award for being the youngest "Manager-of-the-Year" throughout the whole country. Tracy married George B. Ellsworth 10 years ago in Jamaica. They lived in Fiddlesticks fro 8 years; then they moved to 20 acres in N. Fort Myers to be with all their animals. Tracy volunteered at many wildlife sanctuaries, but her favorite one of all was the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary in Punta Gorda. She was in charge of the rehabilitation of all the animals that were brought in from all over the county. She would rehabilitate them and release them back to the wild whenever possible.She loved her family, her friends and her animals. She loved to cook and entertain. She would have parties and work for days preparing everything from bread to dessert. She will be missed by all forever.Tracy is survived by her husband, George B. Ellsworth, her step-children: Tamra Franco of LaBelle, FL, George J. Ellsworth of N. Fort Myers, Candace Chewning of Homestead, FL, Christine Barnes of cape Coral, and John Ellsworth of Macon, GA, and 8 step-grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Viola Y. Creighton, her sisters, Karen Farmer of CO and Karna Faglier of Amsterdam, Netherlands, by her brothers, Kevin Barger of WY and Kenneth Barger of SD and by her step-brothers, Chad Creighton of CA, Eric Creighton of CO, and Greg Creighton of FL. Tracy was predeceased by her father, Donald G. Lebsock and by her step-father, Roger L. Creighton. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 31, 2007 from 1-7 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 4 PM.Arrangements by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. (239) 936-0555.

Ft Myers News-Press, March 20, 2001 - Paul M. Elmer, 90 of Valrico, FL, died March 17, 2001. Formerly of Lehigh Acres, he moved here in 1975 from Springfield IL. Paul leaves his wife Lucille of Valrico; daughter, Joanne (Gerald) Padour of Valrico; Grandchildren, Jeffrey Padour, Christine Daily and Richard Scholzen. Paul was a volunteer Lehigh Acres Fireman and worked many years on the Lehigh Acres Spring Festival and a member of The Lehigh Acres Male Chorus. Mass of The Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Friday, by Father Dennis Cooney at St. Raphaels Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please send Mass Cards, Knights of Columbus will be pallbearers. Cremation will follow with inurnment at Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 23, 1999 James L. "Jim" Elmore, age 64, of North Fort Myers, went to be with the Lord on Sep. 20, 2007. He was a member of the American Legion and retired from Pall Inc. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Elmore and sister Virginia Apt. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Janet Elmore, mother, Eileen Elmore; daughters, Debra Hershman, Kim Johnson, sons, Carlton Hershman, Paul Fallon; grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, James, Faith; brother, Paul Elmore; best buddy Max. There will be a Memorial Service Sept. 27, 2007 at 3:00 pm at National Cremation Society and Funeral Home's Chapel. Arrangements by National Cremation Society.

Caloosa Belle, 21 Apr 2005--Billy John Elrod of Moore Haven, 74, died Monday, April 11, 2005 at 742 Avenue D, in Moore Haven. Billy John Elrod was born in Nashville, Tenn. He lived here in Moore Haven for nine years. He worked for Graham Dairy as a dairyman.Survivors are, wife Bessie "Darlene" Elrod, of Moore Haven, sons, Billy J. Elrod of Moore Haven, Leslie Robert Elrod, of Moore Haven, Billy Elrod of Lehigh Ares, Denny Elrod of Ft. Myers, daughters Judy Lockmiller of Clewiston, and Sherry Elrod of Moore Haven. Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial will be at the Ortona Cemetery. Officiating Clergy Reverend Bob Moore. Akin-Davis Funeral Homes, Inc. in Clewiston FL.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 23, 1999 Funeral services for Bennie Ross Elwell, Jr., 71, of Bushnell, FL will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in Bushnell at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel from 4 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23. Visitation will be held in Fort Myers Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Mr. Elwell was a retired Office Manager for Lee County Electric, a Baptist, a member of North Fort Myers Masonic Lodge, and a member of Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288. Mr. Elwell has been a resident of Bushnell since 1979, moving there from Fort Myers. He is survived by his wife, Helen V. Elwell, Bushnell, FL; one son, Ronnie Elwell, and his wife Jayne of Cape Coral, FL; one daughter, Teresa Ford and her husband Bob of North Fort Myers, FL; one brother, Donald L. Elwell and his wife Joyce of North Fort Myers, FL; four sisters: Sissy Wysocki and husband Ron of CA; Shirley Harris and Gene of Tampa, FL, Dorothy Thomas, Tampa, FL, Barbara Grant and Frank of Ocala, FL; eight grandchildren: Lori Wilson, North Fort Myers, Roger (R.B.) Griffin, North Fort Myers, Nathan Griffin, Lehigh Acres, Darin Trewick, Cape Coral, Jeremy Ford, Jason Ford, Jerod Ford and Jodi Ford all of North Fort Myers; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lake and Sumter County 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, FL (352) 793-4531 and Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, March 7, 1929--A sudden attack of heart trouble yesterday morning proved fatal to Ed Emerson, 75, of Brooklyn, N. Y., as he and his wife were preparing to leave a local hotel where they had spent the night to resume a tour of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson had arrived here Tuesday from St. Petersburg and intended to visit Miami yesterday. They were accompanied by two friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Ovliz. The body was taken to St. Petersburg yesterday by L. W. Engelhardt, and will be returned from there to New York for burial.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Dec. 23, 1943 - Mrs. Sallie Daniels Emmerson, 77, died last night after a short illness. She leaves seven sons: Henry Daniels, Edward Daniels, Frank Daniels, Wiley Daniels, Leonard Daniels, Bertice Daniels and Charley Daniels and one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Collier. Mrs. Emmerson, who has been an invalid for some years, made her home here for the past 22 years, coming from marco island. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Lawrence A. Powell.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 11, 2007 Manny Enchautequi, 27, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007. A graduate of Lehigh Acres High School. He is survived by his Mother Patty Roman, Father Manuel Enchautequi, step-father Felix Roman, brothers; Matthew, Adrian, sister Neida and nephew Preston, 6 half brothers, 3 half sisters, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many devoted friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 13th, at 12 Noon at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 SR 82, interment to follow in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, March 12, from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Patty Roman, 1005 Cortez Ave., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 334-4880

Fort Myers News-Press Jun 11, 2003 Cora Elizabeth Johnson Engelhardt was born December 17, 1934 in Conway, South Carolina and died June 10 at Hope Hospice House after a long battle against cancer. She moved to Fort Myers in 1949. She graduated from Fort Myers Senior High in the class of 1953. She was a past president of the Fort Myers Women's Community Club and a past board member of the Edison Pageant of Light. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and had been the Administrative Assistant of the Church for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Engelhardt; sons, Rev. Chuck (Kayla) Engelhardt, of Largo, Florida and Kevin (Jodie) Engelhardt of North Fort Myers; sisters, Anna Mae Skipper, of Columbia, SC, Ellen (Drexel) Crump of Fort Myers; brothers, Carl (Annice) Johnson of Chattanooga, TN, Clayton (Wanda) Johnson of Fort Myers, Collins (Rozelle) Johnson of Port Charlotte, and S Gee (Argean) Johnson of Fort Myers; three grandsons, Adam, Blake and Ethan Engelhardt of Largo and two granddaughters, Nikki and Hannah Engelhardt of North Fort Myers. Funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be at Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church. Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. is in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 24, 1935--Funeral services for L. W. Engelhardt will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Engelhardt funeral home with Rev. J. F. Bell and Rev. C. T. Tew officiating. Mr. Engelhardt, 59-year-old mortician, died unexpectedly Friday night after a short illness. Mr. Engelhardt came to Florida from Kansas 16 years ago and had been in the undertaking business for 40 years. He was a member of Masonic lodge, Eastern Star, Kiwanis club, Oddfellows, Rebeccas and Elks. He was a member of the First Methodist church and was active in national and state funeral directors associations. Pallbearers will be F. J. Swinney, John M. Boring, J. S. Tarrer, B. C. Foxworthy, C. Q. Stewart and Ben King. Members of the Oddfellows and Rebecca lodges are asked to meet at the Masonic hall at 2 o'clock in order to attend the funeral in a body.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - April 23, 1956 David R. England, 82, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 34 years, died at his home at 748 Marsh Avenue Sunday morning. Surviving is his wife, Clara A. England, sons Carl England, Waymon H. England, Herman J. C. England, all of Fort Myers, Hoil J. England, Douglas, Ga., Royce E. England, Clarkston, Ga. daughters, Mrs. Zora Belle Leahy, Miami, Mrs. Zettie Mae Alderman, Georgetown, S.C., sister, Mrs. Lillian Young, Clarkston, Ga., sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stevens, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Martin officiating. Pallbearers will be Charlie Roan, John Roan Jr., Arthur W. Kelly, Jr., Otice T. Shafer, Richard H. Peterson and Randall T. Parrish. Honorary pallbearers W. P. Franklin, F. E. Strasbaugh, Harry N. Peterson, Buren Meredith, G. H. Hubbard, R. Bruce Storter and Paul Thrasher. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2005-03-08-- Mae Edson England, 91, of LaBelle, FL, passed away March 7, 2005. Born July 6, 1913 in Dunnellon, FL, she had been a resident of Lee County for over 50 years, and resided in LaBelle since 200. Mae was a graduate of Citrus County High School in 1932, the Gorden Keller School of Nursing at Tampa Municipal Hospital in 1944, and a member of Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church in LaBelle. Wife of Bob England, the last Sanibel Island Coast Guard Lighthouse Keeper, Bob and Mae resided at the Light Station from 1946 - 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband "Bob" William R. England Jr., March 30, 2000 after 55 years of marriage. Mae is survived by 1 son: "Bill" William R. England III (Sandi) of Sarasota, FL, 1 daughter: Margaret England of LaBelle, FL, 1 brother: Robert "Bob" Edson of Inverness, FL, 5 grandchildren: Charlotte Layton, (Ttomasz Mazur), Faith Crawford (D.J.), Carol England Vonnahme (Jeff), Julie England Bridges (Jereme), Brett England (Sarah), 5 great grandchildren: Dean Norris III, Kevin Johnson Jr., Lindsay Johnson, Tyler Vonnahme, Logan Vonnahme, 1 step great grandchild: Patrick Crawford, dear friend: Monique Crutchfield Dion, nephews: Robert and Jack Edson, and her nieces Frances Dolbow and Becky Spires Sparks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 9, 2005 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Rd 82 with Pastor Jesse Kroll officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, LaBelle, FL or the American Cancer Society. Lee Memorial Park 334-4880.

Fort Myers News-Press, May 14, 2009-- APR. 23, 1912- MAY 7, 2009 -Virginia Ann "Dinny" Peterson England was born in Rockford, IL on April 23, 1912. Her family moved to Fort Myers in 1919 and joined Bayshore Community Chapel, where she remained a faithful member for 90 years. She was not only a help to her church, she also volunteered in her community all her life. Virginia went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Waymon England and 3 grandsons. She is survived by her 2 sisters Dixie Kelley (FMHS 1947) and Barbara Knowles (FMHS 1951), 3 children, Jerry England (FMHS 1952), Gloria Cook and Mark England, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. And multitudes of family and wonderful friends. She was truly blessed.A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Bayshore Community Chapel, Samville Road N. Fort Myers on Saturday, May 16th at 2:30 PM.

William Robert England, Jr., 80, of Buckingham, passed away March 30, 2000. He was born Jan. 19, 1920, in Avon Park, FL. He was married to Mae L. (Edson) for 55 years. 'Bob' as he was known to his friends retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Postal Service. He was the last Coast Guard Lighthouse Keeper for the Sanibel Island Lighthouse. He is survived by his wife, Mae, children, Margaret England of LaBelle, and William R. England III of Sarasota. He also leaves five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 31, at 2;00 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery.

NEWS-PRESS, August 28, 1983 J. Dan English, 81, passed away at the family residence in Alva Friday morning, August 26th, 1983. The son of Lee County pioneers, John C. and Ida Blount English, he was born at Alva on october 9th, 1901. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers. He is survived by his wife, Alice M. English; four sons and daughters-in-law, James D. English Jr. and Irby, Hugh M. English and Beverly, J. Edwin English and Betty, and Joseph C. English and Sandra; nine grandchildren, one sister, Flora Watkins of Alva; and two brothers, J. Colin English, Sr., of Tallahassee and W. Perry English Sr. of Charlotte Harbor. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers with Rev. Donald F. Padgett and Rev. James C. Charnley officiating. Friends and family will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Alva Cemetery for interment. Active pallbearers will be Lloyd Hendry, Paul Cutshal l, David Bull, Charles E. Foster, William R. Davis and George Austin. Honorary pallbearers willbe Murray Fussell, Robert C. Skillinger, Carl Roberts, James Roberts, George Mann, Nat Hunter, Floyd Ellis, Ernest Hall, John Matusiak, Sidney Parnell, Morris McWilliams, C. C. Pearce and Harvard S. Parkinson. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 6, 1986-- John Colin English Sr, 90, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Tuesday. He was born July 3, 1895 in Alva. Survivors include his wife, Ruth McWilliams English; one son, J. Colin English, Jr., Tallahassee; and four grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Alva Cemetery with Rev. Donald F. Padgett, Minister of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Boulevard, is in charge of local arrangements.

Ft Myers News-Press 01-10-98 -- Robert H. Ennis, 80, of Bokeelia, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998. He was born in Butler, Mo., on Feb. 6, 1917. He is survived by his daughters: Roberta Geer Morton and husband Dan of North Fort Myers, Judy Lolly and husband Richard of Bokeelia, and Donna Stevens of Cape Coral; and Bob Stevens of Fort Myers; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Pine Island Moose and V.F.W. Graveside service will be at Lee Memorial Park in Lehigh Acres on Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to Hope Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Fort Myers News-Press, 16 Mar 2005--Patrick A. Ennis, 77, of N. Ft. Myers died Tuesday, March 15, 2005. A native of Palm Harbor, FL, he was a Navy veteran of WWII and a retired truck driver for Lester Coggins Trucking Company. Mr. Ennis was a past commander of American Legion Post #336 and a member of AmVets Post #81 both of N. Ft. Myers. He is survived by a daughter Sue (O.C.) Temples of Lakeland, FL two sons Richard C. (Pamela) Ennis of Greenwood, MO, David R. (Jan) Ennis of Tampa, FL, a brother Alfred Ennis of Crestview, FL, four sisters Evelyn Shams of Largo, FL, Mabel McMullen of St. Petersburg, FL, Madelyn Stacey of Zephyrhills, FL Barbara Thomas of Zuwalee, LA; seven grandsons and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 7:30 PM at Coral Ridge Funeral Home with military honors to follow. Friends may visit from 5:00 PM until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

FORT MYERS PRESS, Feb. 17, 1930--Alexander Buckmier Enoch, 82, of Buffalo, New York, died at 6 a.m. Sunday morning at 505 First street, where he was spending the winter. He had been ill for some time. The body was removed to the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home, where services will be held at 3 p.m, with the Rev. O. T. Anderson of the Congregational church officiating. The body will be sent to Buffalo for burial on the train tomorrow, and will be accompanied by Mrs. Sherman DeWitt Enoch, a daughter-in-law, who was at the bedside at the time of Mr. Enoch's death. Mr. Enoch is survived by a son, Sherman DeWitt Enoch of Buffalo. He was a member of the Masonic Order in his native city.

Fort Myers News-Press Sep 30, 2007 Envil, Joshua Carl Born January 20, 1981, age 26, of Blaine. Passed away unexpectedly September 27, 2007. Preceded in death by grandparents, Carl and Rose Envil, and Albert Ringate. Josh will be deeply missed by wife, Melissa "Missy"; beloved daughter, Faith Marie; parents, Roger Envil, Laura (Dan) Perfetti; mother and father-in-law, Dave and Judy Renner; grandmother, Donna Ringate; sister, Jamie (Shawn) Milligan; brother, Shawn "Shorty" Pirich; and nieces, nephews, many relatives and many good friends. Josh's unique personality brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him. The world will be a different place for all who were touched by him. Memorial Gathering at Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 5-8 PM. Family will accept memorials on behalf of his daughter, Faith Marie.FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, October 5, 1938 Alvin Erni, 69, died at Lee Memorial Hospital last night after a short illness. Erni came here from Indianapolis, Indiana in 1929. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Besides his wife, Mrs. Aline Erni, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Olga Noyes and Mrs. L. M. Korbe, both of Fort Myers. Lawrence A. Powell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

The Fort Myers News-Press December 31, 2009 William Joseph Erwin (Bill, Red, Billy, Joe) Sr. SEPT. 28, 1942 - DECEMBER 15, 2009 Bill Erwin, of N. Fort Myers, FL and Murphy, NC, passed from life on December 15, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident in Madisonville, TN. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.He was born in Winfield, WV in 1942, he moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army and spent most of his life working to support his family. He married Carolyn McDonald in 1964 and had 3 children all born and raised in Fort Myers. In 2006 he retired from the Lee County School Board.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Erwin, his son William Joseph Erwin, Jr. (Stacey) of Cape Coral; 2 daughters, Sheila Erwin of OK, Heather Holt (Roy) of LaBelle, and 6 grandchildren Shane Erwin, Austin Holt, Aydin Holt, Austin Poling, Tyler Poling and Jordyn Poling.Bill spent his life taking care of everyone and making sure his loved ones were taken care of. He led a full life and could/would make friends everywhere he went. He had a heart of gold and if you needed help you could depend on him to be there. We will love and miss him forever.A memorial service will be held in Fort Myers, FL at Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Thursday, Dec. 31 at 1P.M. Thank-you to everyone for calls and prayers that have been sent our way.

Fort Myers News-Press Nov 18, 2008 Robert John Etgeton, Jr., age 58, of LaBelle, passed away Nov 15, 2008 in Cape Coral. He was born Oct. 20, 1950 in Sumner, IA to Robert John Etgeton Sr. and Evelyn Etgeton. He moved with his family to LaBelle in 1961. Robert graduated from LaBelle High School in 1970 and attended Florida State University. He married Cassandra Ann Zehntner in 1974. He owned and operated Silver Lake Amusements until 2003. He then worked as a CAD-tech for Cooner and Associates until his illness.Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Cassandra (Zehntner) Etgeton, son: Robert John Etgeton III, both of LaBelle, daughter: Bonnie Novota of Citrus Heights, CA, two brothers: Donald Etgeton and Mitchell Etgeton and several nieces and nephews.A celebrations of life will be held Sat. November 22, 2008, 2:00 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 218 LaBelle, FL 33975.Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 3, 1939 - George B. Eubanks, 75-year-old long-time Lee county resident, died yesterday morning at his home on Tamiami Trail nine miles south of Fort Myers. He had been ill for the past three and a half years. He had made his home in Lee county for the past 50 years, coming from North Carolina. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Eubanks; two sons, Guy and Harvey of Collier city; three daughters, Mrs. H. Doxsee Jr. and Mrs. Jerre Barron of Collier City and Mrs. Eunice Pursley. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel on First street with the Rev. Palmer of the Edgewood Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be C. P. Adams, Leslie Bronson, Ted Stanley, Ernest Trowbridge, Arthur Barron and Emory Whidden. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Storter, Grover Gerald, J. Q. Adams, R. C. Ellis, W. P. Franklin, D. T. Farabee, John Boring, John Furen and Porter Nalle.

Fort Myers News-Press, Mar 7 2005-- Edward William (Ted) Evans, Sr. passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, at Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Kate and his brother Jack. A resident of Ft. Myers for his 86 years, he graduated from Ft. Myers High in 1935 and served his country in World War II. He began his banking career in 1946 at The First National Bank of Fort Myers where he rose from bookkeeper to Senior Chairman of the Board. Until his retirement in 2003, his 58 year career followed the tenant that everyone in the teller line was important and that each individual deserved special attention and quality service. In 1986 he helped found the National Bank of Lee County, now known as Southtrust/Wachovia Bank. Ted received his crown as "King of Edisonia" from the hands of the late Mrs. Thomas A. Edison in 1947. Ted's grandmother, Carrie Evans, wife of Mr. E. L Evans, and daughter of pioneer cattle baron and political leader, Captain Francis A. Hendry was close personal friends with Mr. Edison. When Thomas A. Edison stopped by the H.L. Roan store in 1885, where Mr. E. L. E A dedicated civic leader, Ted was United Way President twice, serving on the boards of YMCA, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, The Salvation Army and other civic groups too numerous to mention. Surviving family includes his son, Ted Evans, Jr., his wife Kim and their daughter Kimberly who reside in Arcadia, Florida and a second son, Harry Stucky Evans, wife Cathy and grandsons Landon and Reese who reside in Allen, Texas. Ted also leaves behind his dear friend Dick Ackert whose friendship spanned 45 years. On Wednesday, March 9, friends may call from 5 PM to 6 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second Street in downtown Ft. Myers. A service will be held at 6 PM. The family will make available photos and memorabilia spanning 120 years of Lee County history commemorating Ted's love of Ft. Myers during the visitation.

Ft Myers News-Press 2 Aug 2006 Ima Lee Ward Evans, native Floridian and member of a pioneering Fort Myers family, died peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2006 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Bill Sr.She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women (FSU) and a member of the Tice United Methodist Church. She was a leader and member of numerous community and civic organizations throughout her life. She wrote a community column for many years for the News-Press, taught elementary school, and eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Family and friends knew her as a loving and caring person who was independent-minded and consistently ahead of her time. Leaving to cherish her memory is a son and his wife, Bill Jr. and Cathy Evans, a daughter and her husband, Mary Ann and Tommy Lee, a granddaughter and her husband, Maggie and Mark Greenwald, 3 step-grandchildren, Tommy Lee, Jumelia Lee, and Amy Wagner, 2 great-grandsons, Mark Evans Greenwald and William Scott Greenwald and numerous nieces and nephews. No services ware planned. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tice United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, October 11, 1951: Funeral services for Ted Evans will be today at 3 pm at Leo W. Engelhardt Fuenral Home with Rev. Millard Cleveland officiating. The Elks Lodge will have charge at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clayton Atchison, Sam Johnston, Frank Lott, John Bowen, Hudson Whidden and J. E. Hendry III. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 11, 1935- Mrs. Eliza K. Evans, wife of Thomas J. Evans, died yesterday at Lee Memorial hospital following a brief illness. She suffered an attack of appendicitis and underwent an emergency operation a week ago yesterday. Her death will be a shock to a host of friends who ahve known her during the many years she has made her home in Fort Myers. Mrs. Evans was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in the Evans home, 1024 Canal street, with the Rev. F. A. Shore in charge of the service. L. W. Engelhardt and Sons are in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Alta Evans and Mrs. Harry C. Stucky; a granddaughter, Miss Ellen Stucky; two sisters, Mrs. George F. Kinzie and Mrs. C. F. Chandler; three brothers, L. C. Hibble and Frank D. Hibble, sr., of Fort Myers and L. W. Hibble of Marietta, Ga. The pallbearers will be N. G. Walker, Frank D. Hibble, jr., Frank C. Alderman, jr., Ted Evans, Virgil C. Robb, C. Hunter Brown, sr., Dr. A. F. Hunter and Vernon G. Widerquist. Mrs. Evans, who was 67, was born Dec. 28, 1869 at Albion, Ill., shortly after her parents moved from England to the United States. She came to Fort Myers as a young girl with her father, william E. Hibble and his family and on Jan. 2, 1889 was married to Mr. Evans.

Ft Myers News-Press, 2 Aug 2006 -- Ima Lee Ward Evans, native Floridian and member of a pioneering Fort Myers family, died peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2006 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Bill Sr.She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women (FSU) and a member of the Tice United Methodist Church. She was a leader and member of numerous community and civic organizations throughout her life. She wrote a community column for many years for the News-Press, taught elementary school, and eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Family and friends knew her as a loving and caring person who was independent-minded and consistently ahead of her time. Leaving to cherish her memory is a son and his wife, Bill Jr. and Cathy Evans, a daughter and her husband, Mary Ann and Tommy Lee, a granddaughter and her husband, Maggie and Mark Greenwald, 3 step-grandchildren, Tommy Lee, Jumelia Lee, and Amy Wagner, 2 great-grandsons, Mark Evans Greenwald and William Scott Greenwald and numerous nieces and nephews. No services ware planned. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tice United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 19, 1936--Thomas James Evans,72-year-old pioneer resident, died yesterday afternoon at his home on 1024 Canal street following a short illness. Coming to Fort Myers in 1883 when it was a tiny village, Mr. Evans was for many years Standard Oil agent and was one of the best known of Lee county citizens. Mr. Evans was born in New Orleans, March 17, 1864. He was 19 years old when he came to this community on a coastwise schooner. He took an active part in civic affairs, was a member of the St. Luke's Episcopal church, Masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias. His wife preceded him in death by four months. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Martha Everett of New Orleans, two daughters, Miss Alta Evans and Mrs. Harry Stucky and a granddaughter, Miss Ellen Stucky. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afaternoon at the residence on Canal street with the Rev. F. A. Shore officiating. The pallbearers will be T. H. Bigger, William Chandler, Ted Evans, Frank C. Alderman, jr., William A. Horne and Virgil C. Robb. L. W. Engelhardt and Sons have charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press Sep 10, 2009 George W. Eveleigh, Sr. 75, died Sunday, Sept. 6. Born August 12, 1934 in Buckhannon, WV, he moved to Fort Myers from Detroit in 1943. A 1953 graduate of Fort Myers High, he served with the US Army in Germany 1957-1959. A 1969 graduate of USF, he achieved certification as a CPA in 1971 & opened his own firm in 1979. Married July 17, 1963, God blessed him and wife, Prudy with: Betsy (Joe), Bill (Jen); grandchildren Lauren and Zachary and a large family of his heart including brother, Jimmy (Nancy) Sellers; Tom (Diane) Gordon; children: Vickie (Dave) Grayness; grandchild: Jeanette Williams; nieces and nephews: Don, Anna, Dana; Alisha, Tommy, Andrew, William, Briana, Thomas, Gina, Tommy, Nate, Gage and many others.Memorial service and luncheon are 1 PM Sat. at Zion Lutheran, 7401 Winkler Rd. (near Gladiolus) A true memorial to George will be no ties or jackets.Memorial Contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, Zion Lutheran or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at: http://www.harvey-engelhardt-metz.com

Fort Myers News Press, 2005-02-19-- Thomas W. Eveleigh born February 18, 1908 in Whimple, England, died January 15, 2005. Immigrating to Detroit, MI at age 16, he came an American citizen Feb. 8, 1937. Coming to Ft. Myers in 1942, he worked at Buckingham Air Base during WWII. His surviving family include his son, George (Prudy) grandchildren Elizabeth (Joe) Erb, Bill (Jen) Eveleigh, great-grandchildren Lauren and Zachary and the staff at Cypress community Care Center. Services will be private.

Ft Myers News-Press 12-29-2000 -- Frederick J. Evers, Jr. of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on Christmas Day 2000. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 31, 1917 and graduated from Harding High in 1935. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the "fast carrier fleet" in the South Pacific and participated in the battles of the Solomon Islands and the Marianas. He served as a Bridgeport Firefighter before running his own insurance agency in Westport, CT and later in Fort Myers. He joins his beloved wife of 50 years, Doris Connelly Evers and his daughter, Judy Hopkins. He is survived by two sons, Robert of Fort Myers, FL, Frederick of Merrimac, MA; two daughters, Beth Evers Studer of Alexandria, VA and Elyse Evers Kingery of Divonne, France; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Marion Herb and Sally Evers both of Bridgeport. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 334-4880

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 15, 1932--James M. Ewton, 65 year old riverman and boat builder, died at 5:30 a.m. yesterday in his home north of the river. Mr. Ewton had lived in this vicinity for 35 years, coming from Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. H. Edwards at 2 p.m. today in the Lawrence A. Powell chapel. Burial will follow in the Fort Myers cemetery. In addition to his widow, Mr. Ewton leaves three sons, James M. Ewton, C. H. Ewton and H. H. Ewton; two brothers Joe D. of Fort Myers and Jeff of Mobile, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Theodocia Vicks of Clewiston.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, Dec. 9, 1966 - Joseph B. Ewton, 89, a resident of Ft. Myers since 1906 died Thursday. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs .Emily C. Ewton of Ft. Myers; sons, H. B. Ewton of New Albany, Ind., and J. C. Ewton of Portsmouth, Va.; niece, Mrs. Zelma Kuester of Ft. Myers; nephew, James Ewton of No. Ft. Myers, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Fox officiating. The Odd Fellows Lodge will have charge at the cemetery. Burial will be in Ft. Myers Cemetery.