The News-Press, 10/17/2008--Carolina Fajardo, 22, of Fort Myers, FL passed away in Miami, FL on October 15, 2008. She was born and raised in Fort Myers, graduated from Riverdale High School in 2004, and was a student at Edison Community College planning a career in nursing. Her love of music, taking pictures, doing hair and being around children made her fun loving and a joy to be around. She will be truly missed by all of her family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Sergio, Sr. and Rebecca Fajardo; sisters, Anabel and Azucena; and brother, Sergio, Jr.; her grandparents, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather and great-grandmother. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 4-9pm at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with rosary services beginning at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:30am on Saturday, October 18, 2008 with burial following at Lee Memorial Park.

Ft Myers News-Press, February 13, 2001 - Mary Lisle Fallgatter, 94, of North Fort Myers, Florida, died February 6, 2001. She was born March 6, 1906 on an Iowa farm. In 1928 she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with a B.A. degree in Home Economics Education. She taught for two years before her marriage to Hazen Fallgatter in 1930. They owned and operated grocery stores in Dinsdale, Waterloo and Gladbrook, Iowa. In 1971 they moved to North Fort Myers, Fla. Her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, William A. Fallgatter of Cape Coral, Florida, and her daughter, Barbara J. Bruene of Ames, Iowa; two grandsons and their wives, Bruce and Mary Chris Bruene of Des Moines, Iowa, and Jim Bruene and Kate Schultz of Seattle, Washington. Her four great-grandsons are Paul and Charlie Bruene of Seattle and Jack and Vic Bruene of Des Moines. Following a family prayer service led by Reverend George A. Buie, III, burial was at Lee Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church, 2466 First St., Ft Myers, Fl.

Fort Myers News-Press April 24, 2008-- Florence Jane Bail Falk, 90, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Greenville, NC. Born March 28, 1918, in Cleveland OH, she was the daughter of the late Florence Barnes and Frank Wooster Bail. She moved with her family to Fort Myers, FL in the early 1930's where she graduated from Fort Myers High School and in 1940 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University. She married her college sweetheart Robert Witherspoon Falk and returned to Fort Myers where she lived until moving to NC in 1980. Jane was the first Financial Aid Officer at Edison Community College.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Bob and two children, Robert Lawrence (Larry) Falk and Barbara Jane Falk. She is survived by her daughter Alison and husband Bill Lehman of Greenville, NC; brother George Bail and wife Meryon of Fort Myers; two grandchildren, Robin Dale and husband Stephen Pusser of Durham, NC and Laura Martin and husband Johnathon of Baumholder, Germany; two step grandchildren, Beth and Chris Lehman; 3 great-grandchildren and 3 nieces.Graveside services will be held this Saturday, April 26 at the Fort Myers, Memorial Gardens.

    Fort Myers News-Press, September 18, 2011 - Dr. A. Waldo Farabee died on September 11, 2011 in Bridgton, ME. Dr. Farabee, a native and long time resident of Ft. Myers, had lived in Maine for the past two years with his wife, Marion Farabee, and he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife of seventy years and his children with him. Dr. Farabee was born in Ft. Myers on June 3, 1918, the oldest son of Dewitt and Edith Farabee. He was educated in Ft. Myers schools, where he was an accomplished musician. Early in his life he became active in Boy Scouting and remained active in various leadership roles with the Boy Scouts for more than 75 years. Inspired by he example of his father's involvement in politics, Dr. Farabee decided to pursue a career in law and politics. In the midst of the Great Depression, with $35 in his pocket, he stood at the foot of Edison Street Bridge and began to hitchhike to the University of Florida, where he became active in campus politics, sports, the university marching band and an active social life. During his time in Gainesville, Dr. Farabee accepted a call to ordained ministry and, after finishing his degree, went north to Yale Divinity School to prepare for ministry in the United Methodist Church. Upon graduation from Yale Divinity School, he returned to Florida to begin a ministry that would span forty years, serving churches from Lakeland to Naples, Punta Gorda, Seminole, Miami, Palatka, St.Petersburg, Ft. Pierce, Miami Springs, Jacksonville Beach and Plant City. He also served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Pensions of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Beginning in college and seminary, Dr. Farabee traveled extensively, organizing tours and leading people throughout the United States and the world. By the time of his death, Dr. Farabee had visited every continent in the world except for Antarctica. In 1979 he received the Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in New Jersey, with his dissertation on "pre-retirement planning for clergy and spouses." After his retirement, Dr. Farabee and his wife, Marion, lived in Ft. Myers, on South Street in the house his parents had lived in for many years. Surrounded by tropical plants, mango trees, and citrus trees planted by his father, Dr. Farabee continued to be active in retirement. He taught the Welcome Class at First United Methodist Church until he moved to Maine. He continued his long involvement in the Kiwanis Club, eventually serving as lieutenant governor of Florida Kiwanis. Dr. Farabee was active in genealogical research, especially with his own family which encompassed many of the pioneer families of Southwest Florida. He is survived by his wife, Marion Surrency Farabee, his four children, Judith Terra of Washington, DC, Allen Farabee of Buffalo, NY, Rita Bush of Bridgton, ME and David Farabee of Rougemont, NC. He was predeceased by his daughter, Ruth Farabee Clark and her son Jeremy. He is survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Kurtz and Irene Crow, both of Ft. Myers and a brother, Maurice Farabee of Blairsville, GA.  Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ft. Myers Mission Memorial Fund. Visitation will be on September 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Anderson Patterson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd, and a funeral serviced of celebration and resurrection will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Ft. Myers on September 24 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ft. Myers Cemetery.

      Fort Myers News-Press, January 4, 2011 - Rev. DeWitt T. Farabee Jr., 84, passed away on December 26, 2010. Rev. Farabee was born in Fort Myers, FL in 1926 the son of the late DeWitt and Edith Farabee of Fort Myers. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as Senior Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Lehigh Acres in 1989 and returned to DeLand.Rev. Farabee was an active pastor in Methodist churchs in Florida for 38 years. He enjoyed tennis and other sports, music, theater, reading and people.He is preceded in death by his daughter Martha Bryant in 1992. Rev. Farabee is survived by Ann, his wife of 55 years, son Paul Farabee of Tallahassee, FL; daughters Fayanne of Tallahassee, Joyce Killinger of Raleigh, NC; brother Waldo Farabee of Maine and Maurice Farabee of Blairsville, GA; sisters Lois Kuntz and Irene Crow of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Trip Killinger and Anna Farabee.A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 in DeLand, FL.

Dorothy Farabee

   Fort Myer News-Press, December 1, 2011 - Patricia Ann Farina (Pisapia) - On November 29, 2011, my wife Patricia passed away after a long and brave struggle with ALS. Patricia was born February 20, 1950 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She attended Midwood High School and worked for the phone company and rose to the position of Business Office Supervisor. She married Anthony Farina and they had a daughter, Lisa Valerie. Pat retired from the phone company to raise her daughter. When Lisa started school, Pat enrolled in the College of Staten Island and earned her nursing degree. Upon moving to Cape Coral, she was employed as an RN at Cape Coral Hospital for 9 years, and Hope Hospice for 3 years. She is survived by her husband Anthony Farina, daughter Lisa Valerie Farina, Brother Louis Pisapia, his wife Mary Pisapia, and nieces Angela and Gina Pisapia. Patricia had many interests - gardening, decorating her home, art, especially shopping, and other activities which involved spending time with her daughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church on Friday December 2, 2011 beginning at 12 noon with burial at Coral Ridge Cemetery following mass. Patricia and I appreciated all the love and support we received from friends and family. I would also like to thank the medical professionals who assisted in the treatment and care of my wife, which I am sure afforded me more time to be with her. Please visit www.fullermetz.com to leave a condolence to the family.

  Fort Myers News-Press Sep 21, 2000 Ingrid Freybe Farmer, 51, of Fort Myers, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, of acute myelogenous leukemia. She was born in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated with her family to the U.S. in 1953. She was a registered nurse dedicated to the care of others for 25 years. Her love for art and beauty was shown in her distinctive pottery that was sold throughout the United States. She will be remembered for the tremendous love she gave and the beauty she generated. She is survived by her daughters, Kristen Deming of Fort Myers, Shannon Farmer of Lakeland, FL; son Scott Farmer of Orlando, FL and a granddaughter, Kayla; her fiance John Higgins of Seville, OH; her parents Hans and Elli Freybe of Fort Denaud, FL; her brother, Hal Freybe of Stuart, FL; sisters, Evelyn Freybe McCord Banzhaf of Cincnnati, OH, Margie Freybe Geddes of Kingston, Jamaica, Shirley Freybe Tronoski of Fort Myers and nieces and nephews Lisa, Allison, Myles, and Hileah. In her loving memory her family asks that you join them at Centennial Park for the "Light the Night" walk for The Leukemia, Lymphoma Society. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. The short walk takes place at 7:30 p.m. Rain moves the walk to the Exhibition Hall. Following the walk friends and family will meet upstairs at Varians at Patio De Leon for a memorial and celebration of Ingrid. If you are unable to attend the walk, memorials can be sent to: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 13907 North Dale Mabry Highway Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33618.

Dr. Edward J FARNUM

Boca Beacon July 9, 2010 Earl Drayton Farr Jr., 83, of Punta Gorda passed away July 6. He was born October 16, 1926 in Fort Myers and lived in Punta Gorda all his life. He and his wife Paula owned homes in Boca Grande from 1973 to 2000 and he remained a frequent visitor to the island.Drayton had been actively serving the Charlotte County community since his graduation from the University of Florida Law School in 1951. Drayton joined his father, Earl Farr, in the firm that his father started in 1924. While actively practicing law, Drayton served as the president of the Charlotte County Bar Association from 1958 to 1959 and represented Southwest Florida as a governor on the Florida Bar Board of Governors from 1970 to 1974.He was very active in local community organizations, serving as president of the Punta Gorda Kiwanis Club and president of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce twice. He was a director and general counsel for the Punta Gorda Isles for nearly 20 years. Drayton was a long time and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda. He regularly fished with Capt. Jimmy Mobley. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Paula (nee Blackwell) Farr; his daughter, Shannon (Nick) Sunseri; grandchildren, Erin Peacock, Maggie Peacock, Caitlyn Peacock and James Drayton "JD" Kaywell; great grandchildren, Avery and Grant Williams; sister, Patti (Dr. Larry) Maggiore, many nieces, nephews and close friends.The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9 at the First United Methodist Church, 507 W. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda with burial to follow at Indian Springs Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in memory of Drayton to the Charlotte County Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St. Port Charlotte FL 33980. Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family condolences and to sign the online guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, Punta Gorda, is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press, 24 Jul 2003 -- A. Paul Feeney, 77, of Vero Beach, FL and Glastonbury, CT died Sat. (July 12, 2003) at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Medford, MA, son of the late Ambrose Gately and Mary Kelley Feeney. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Kikendall) Feeney for 51 years.He attended Worcester Polytechnics Institute and was a member of Theta Kappa Phi Fraternity. After returning from WW II, he graduated from the University of Hartford. Paul was employed as an engineer by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, retiring in 1987 after 35 years.He served with the 87th Division in Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe during WW II. The book, A Midnight Clear' by Wm. Warton was written about an encounter of his platoon during the war for which Warton thanked Mr. Feeney for being the inspiration.He received the Bronze Star medal following the Battle of the Bulge.He served on the Glastonbury Sewer Commission during the building of the treatment plant, was a founding member of the Woodledge Pool Club and past president of the South Glastonbury Community club. A longtime volunteer at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute of Ft. Pierce, FL, he enjoyed the many people and projects there. Paul held several leadership positions in the B.P.O. of Elks both in Glastonbury and Vero Beach, FL.

The News-Press on 4/29/2009--Martha Josephine Feeney, 38 of Fort Myers died Thursday, April 23, 2009. She was a resident here for the past 21 years and was a commercial real estate agent. Surviving are her brothers, Frank (Michelle) Feeney, and Matt Feeney both of Fort Myers and a sister, Mary Faith ( Matt) Murphy of Marion, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 1, 2009 at 9:30 A.M. at Church of the Resurrection. Interment will follow at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery.Kiser Funeral Home481-4341

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 27 2004-- Arthur E. Feldman, 92, a native of Monessen, P.A., and a twenty-three year resident of Lehigh died December 15, 2004. Art graduated from Duquesne U, Pittsburg, PA, making a name for himself playing basketball. His coach named, "Art the best played he ever coached!" He was inducted into four sports Halls of Fame in PA. He played pro ball in Boston and joined the Boston Club in the American Pro Basketball League. After his stint with the Pros, he returned to Monessen as a teacher and Basketball coach. Art was then called into the service and proudly served as captain in the US Air Force in Africa and the Mid East for three and half years. Art also owned a real estate and insurance agency until his retirement. Art was an ardent member of Temple Emanuel, Lehigh Acres and several other organizations, as well as serving on many of the Board of Directors. Art Feldman is survived by his devoted wife, Sylvia, two brothers, three loving nieces and nephew, as well as many friends. Services were held December 17, 2004 at Anderson Funeral. Rabbi Albert Cohen officiated.

Ft Myers News-Press, 01-06-98 -- Lester D. Fellers, 49, a resident of N. Ft. Myers for the past 29 years, formerly of Indiana, passed away January 4, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Dean, Gene and Tony; parents, Vernon and Thelma Fellers; brother, Clarence; sister, Darlene Galloway; grandmother, Janie Arnold; 8 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 S.R. 82, with Rev. Rea Means officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park

FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS, Feb. 1, 1932--Steve Fellis, injured Dec. 28 in an automobile accident while hitch-hiking from Atlanta to Miami, died yesterday morning at the Lee Memorial hospital from injuries received in the accident. The body was taken in charge by Lawrence A. Powell. Efforts are being made to communicate with an uncle said to live in Miami. Fellis was riding on the rear fender of a light truck when he was struck by a bus. Two companions, riding with him on the light truck driven by Joe Goodbread of Bonita Springs, escaped injury. The accident occurred two miles south of Estero on a curve in the Tamiami Trail Fellis had ben confined to the hospital since the accident. The undertaker said funeral arrangements would be held up pending the effort in communicating with relatives. Fellis was 46 years old.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 23, 1939 Mrs. Fannie M. Felton, 72-year-old Michigan Avenue resident, died yesterday after a short illness. Mrs. Felton came here 15 years ago with her family and had a wide circle of friends. She was active in the work of the First Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Spooner & Engelhardt chapel with the Rev. Rembert A. Guy officiating. Mrs. Felton is survived by her husband, William A. Felton; two daughters, Mrs. Bettye Meguiar and Mrs. Johnathon Jones of Millington, Md., and two sisters, Mrs. Emma D. Cuthertson of Fort Myers and Mrs. G. M. Edwards of Denver, Col. Interment will be at the Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, March 26, 2008-- Marjorie J. Felton, 84, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Hope Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on April 29, 1923 in Holmesville, OH, the youngest child of Roy and Lois Jordan.A Fort Myers resident for the past 5 years, she attended the Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. She previously lived in LaBelle for 55 years where she was employed as a bookkeeper for the City of LaBelle. Marjorie was a long time member of the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the Oxbow Golf and Country Club in Port LaBelle. She enjoyed playing bridge, golf and spending time with family and friends. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Eugene R. Felton, her daughters, Debra F. (Michael) Blue and Terri F. (Ralph) Hutchins, and her grandchildren, Jordan Blue, Hayley and Hunter Hutchins, all of Fort Myers. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Whitten and Elizabeth Baird.A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. The family will receive friends after 9:30 AM or during a reception following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell St., LaBelle, FL 33935 or Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Arrangements are by Horizon Funeral Home, Fort Myers.

  Fort Myers News-Press, November 10, 1935 - Funeral services for Louis J. Feltz, who died yesterday morning after a long illness, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Father R. P. Brennan of Saint Francis Xavier's Catholic Church officiating. Active pallbearers will be Joe Lewis, Ben Lewis, B. F. Walker, Dr. C. E. Vande, Frank Lott and J. A. Hooker. Honorary pallbearers will be W. P. Franklin, G. A. Lundquist, Dr. F. K. Armstrong, G. L. Starnes, J. W. Furen and David Elmer Ward.

The Fort Myers News-Press, December. 15, 1926 - The Press force is saddened today by the death of Mrs. Ernestine L. Fenner, wife of Percy G. Fenner, linotype operator, which took place at Lee Memorial hospital at 6:00 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Fenner's death was caused by blood poisoning. She was ill but three days prior to her entry into the hospital on last Saturday. The oldest of twelve children, Mrs. Fenner was born 33 years ago in Milton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bingham who still resides there. She is survived by her parents, ten brothers and sisters, her husband and little son, Howard, aged 11 years. The body will be shipped to Wisconsin tomorrow at 8:00 o'clock for burial, accompanied by Mr. Fenner and little Howard. Since coming to Fort Myers some 12 months ago Mrs. Fenneer had made a wide circle of friends and was an extremely popular member of the Press family.

       Fort Myers News-Press, February 6. 2011 - Estelle Geneva "Vicki" Fernandez, 83, a life long resident of Estero, died Monday, January 31st, 2011. She was born August 18, 1927 in Early County, GA, the daughter of Dempsey Austin and Addie Lee (Nolan) Vick. She was an artist and historian. Mrs. Fernandez is survived by her loving children, Joe Ernest "Ernie" (Dorothy Schmitz) Fernandez Jr. of Bonita Springs and Vicki Diane (Mark) Davis of Naples; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Estero United Methodist Church. Private burial services will be held at the Ft. Myers City Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to the Estero United Methodist Church, 8088 Lord's Way, Estero, FL 33928.

      Fort Myers News-Press,  December 8, 2011 - . On Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM, we lost our beloved Josh William Fernandez, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Josheman as his Mom would call him, was born June 5, 1990 and from day one, he impacted everyone he met. He was a precocious and fun loving child and as a teen, he was headstrong and fearless. Josh was artistic in many ways. He designed all of his own tattoos and taught himself to play drums, guitar, piano and several other instruments. Josh had a way of making friends with anyone he met. No one who knew him ever said, "that's just Josh". They said, "that's my FRIEND Josh". He and his brother made many trips to Georgia with his grandparents. He loved the fresh air in the mountains, where many cherished memories were created. He also loved the beach and attending the medieval fair with his mother and brother. At the age of 17, Josh was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Chiari Malformation which led to brain surgery at 18 years old. Soon thereafter he was hit again with another devastating diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis. Through all this, Josh always maintained his sharp wit and beautiful smile, but sadly in the end, Myasthenia Gravis took him from us at 21 years old. What Josh left us was a web of friendships, with him as the common thread. He was and always will be a bright spot in our lives. We all love you and will forever miss you Josheman. He is survived by his mother , Tina Fernandez; his brother, John Fernandez; his maternal grandparents, Mary and Bill Fernandez; his Uncle and Aunt Joe and Pamela Fernandez, his God Mother Lori Clendenen and many Aunts, Uncles Cousins, Nieces and Nephew. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 10, 2011 in the Gazebo at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com

Fort Myers News-Press October 30 2008 Catherine Lucille Dodd Ferrell, age 72, of Alva, passed away October 27, 2008 in Tampa, FL. She was born May 25, 1936 in Alva, the daughter of the late John Thomas and the late Edna Mae (Walker) Dodd. Mrs. Ferrell married Ernest E. Ferrell.Survivors include her husband of 54 years; Ernest E. Ferrell, one son, Reverend David Lamar (Tammy) Ferrell of Clewiston, FL and three daughters; Nita Ann (Charlie) Johnson of Alva, FL, Diane (Aren) Johnson of Mulberry, FL, Sandra G. Ferrell of Jasper, FL and one brother Jerry A. (Joyce) Dodd of LaBelle, FL and one sister Lora M. Rys of Charlottesville, VA; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 4:00 PM at Alva Church of God, with Reverend David Lamar Ferrell officiating. Interment will follow in Alva Cemetery, Alva. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 PM until service time at Alva Church of God, Alva, FL. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-Fort Myers.

Fort Myers News-Press, Mar 10 2005-- Elder Willie Ester Ferrell, Sr., age 87, of Ft. Myers slipped quietly into the arms of his Loving Heavenly Father on Friday, March 4, 2005 at his home. Born on June 8, 1917 in Americus, GA, the first born of William and Ina (Murray) Ferrell. During his youth, he affectionately acquired the nick name of "Bud". During the course of his young life he learned to seek God for refuge in troubled times and there found protection and fellowship. While young Willie was working in the fields, he would stop, look up toward heaven and pray to his Heavenly Father. Willie prayed not only for strength to get through the day, but also for better days, a day when he would be able to enjoy the comfort of his own home. In 1935 Willie moved to Ft. Myers with his family and became a member of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church. In 1937 he met Emma Mae Woodberry and they were united in holy matrimony on June 19, 1939. They started their family here before moving to Bessemer, AL. In 1951 the family moved to Buffalo, NY where he joined the Calvary Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Pastor Lucy H. Young the family joined the Young Tabernacle Holiness Church in 1960, where he was called to preach God's Word and was actively involved serving faithfully as Deacon, Usher Board President and Youth Pastor. During these years, Willie and Emma were blessed with ten children. Willie retired from Cement Solvey, Allied Chemical plant, Tonawanda, NY in 1978 and they moved back to Ft. Myers. They purchased a large home and decided that they needed someone to share that home with, so Willie and Emma set up the Ferrell Family Group Home. The home still runs today under the management of one of their daughters. Willie and Emma established and founded the Fellowship Church of God in Christ in 1981. In the early days of their ministry they met in their home until they purchased a building at 1931 Palmetto Avenue. After many years of faithfulness, they were blessed to rebuild the church from the ground up. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Emma, his ten children, Areatha Bell of Buffalo, NY, Delois Williams of Ft. Myers, Elizabeth Sherrod of Ft. Myers, Willie Jr. (Flossie) of Buffalo, NY, Katherine of Ft. Myers, Brenda (Sam) Weatherspoon of Lehigh Acres, Vincent (Winefer) of Harvey, LA, Marcia of Ft. Myers, Marilyn of Buffalo, NY and Jerome (Michelle) of Buffalo, NY, his brother, William "Coot" (Lila) of Ft. Myers, his sister, Perditha Rhodes of Ft. Myers, 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, as well as a host of 'adopted' children and grandchildren. An evening visitation will be held on Friday, March 11. 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Unity Christian Church, 2709 Highland Avenue, Ft. Myers. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the Unity Christian Church with Bishop Matthew Williams officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens.

Fort Myers News-Press July 5, 2009 Keith Anthony Fessler, 44, of Sacramento, CA, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2009 as a result of a robbery and homicide. Keith was born Nov. 16, 1964 at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL a son of Tony and Dianne Steffen Fessler. He was raised in Sheboygan, WI graduating from North High School in 1983 after which he attended DeVry University Phoenix, AZ where he became an electronics engineer. His career took him to CA where he was a field engineer for Kaiser Hospital Systems in the Sacramento and Bay area.He had a great love for nature, enjoying hiking, windsurfing, fishing, golfing, and music; especially guitar and keyboard of which he composed several songs. He was an avid Green Bay Packer football fan but also followed other sports.He loved his family so much and made many trips across country to spend time with them. He never forgot a birthday, Mothers Day, Fathers Day or holiday. He was very spiritual in his thoughts and actions to others and did not like negatives. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eldred and Grace Fessler, an uncle Michael Fessler, his maternal grandparents, Menroy and Irene Steffen.He is survived by his parents, Tony and Dianne Fessler of Cape Coral; his brothers, Craig Fessler of Fort Myers Beach and Eric (Debra) Fessler of Brookfield, WI; his loving nephews, Nathan and Matthew Fessler, Several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 6, 2009 at 1:00 PM at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral, FL. Entombment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a trust in memory of Keith will be established. Coral Ridge Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

FORT MYERS PRESS - November 23, 1923 Mrs. Margaret J Fichter, age 60, died last night at her home in Rialto after an illness of a week. Death was due to pluresy. Mrs. Fichter was born in Decatur County, Georgia, and she came to Lee County in 1876 with her parents. She was, before her marriage to Mr. Fichter, Miss Margaret Janet English. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fichter home at Rialto. Burial took place in the Alva Cemetery. Mrs. Fichter is survived by her husband, Peter, and four children: Henry, James and Elizabeth Fichter, Mrs. Margaret Hanley, all of Rialto, and by three brothers and one sister, J. C. and H. S. English of Alva and A. J. English of Fort Myers and Mrs. Kate L. Soloman of Alva.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 10, 1944 Mrs. Carrie A. Field, 92, died at her home yesterday morning on DeSoto Ave. after a long illness. She leaves one son, Clarence N. Field of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o' clock in the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. W. P. Lockwood, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News Press, 19 Dec 2006 -- Frances Blount Finger, a pioneer of Lee & Hendry County Blount families, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2006 in Naples, Florida at the age of 88. She was born on February 5, 1918 in Fort Myers, Florida. They moved from Fort Myers to Naples in 1957 and she became an active partner with her husband in the Naples Steal Company. She was predeceased by her husband, G.C. "Red" Finger and one son, Jerry Finger. She was the last living member of the Carl Blount Family. She is survived by son, G.C. Finger III of Naples; daughter, Patricia Gaimari of Okeechobee; son, Mark and wife Martha Finger of Naples and daughter-in-law, Ellie Finger. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Her greatest life love was her family. Her legacy is "the greatest mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will live with us always."The celebration of her life will begin at 11 am on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-694-4121 with Dr. William Smith officiating. Internment will follow at the Fort Myers Cemetery. Note: Dau/o Carl and Lorena Bass Blount; Sis/o Dorothy Muckal, Lorena Gallman, Julia Cunard, Carl Mark Blount Jr, Thomas

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Jul 31 2003 Grover C. 'Red' Finger, 86, was born in Meredith, FL. on January 25, 1917 to Mary L. and Grover C. Finger. He spent all of his life in his native state of Florida. He moved with his family to Ft. Myers from Okeechobee in August of 1934. He was a graduate from Ft. Myers High School in 1937. He participated in all school sports and was quarterback for the Green Wave. He married his high school sweetheart, Frances Blount, Christmas Day 1937. During World War II he worked at Buckingham Air Base and served in the National Guard. In 1949, he started working for Conrad Machine Shop. In 1952, he became a partner in the Company and the name was changed to Naples Steel Products. He was very well known and respected in the local construction industry. Red and Frances retired from Naples Steel as co-owners in 1985. They sold the company and moved to Ft. Bassinger, Florida where he lived until his death. During his forty years in business and raising a family in Naples he was very active in many community organizations and was thirty-two degree mason. He based living on two basic principles. Put your faith in the Lord and obey the golden rule. He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Frances Blount Finger; sons, Cleve Finger and wife Iris; Mark Finger and wife Martha; daughter, Patricia Gaimari and husband Ray, and daughter-in-law, Ellie Finger. Nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. His son Jerry Finger of Naples, preceded him in death. He is survived by one brother, Jimmy Finger and his wife, Lillie Belle of Lakeland; two sisters Lillian Waite Hamilton and Connie Finger Walker both of Ft. Myers, FL. Funeral services will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33916 on Friday at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral celebration lead by Dr. Bill Smith of the First Baptist Church. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Ft. Myers Cemetery on Michigan Ave.

FORT MYERS PRESS - March 8, 1944 The body of Bishop E. Fink, bicycle repairman, was found yesterday afternoon floating in a canal which empties into the Caloosahatchee river near the end of Gasparilla drive just two days after he left Punta Rassa in a small inboard motor boat bound for Fort Myers. He would have been 48 years old today. The body was first discovered by Anna Jenkins, negro maid employed by the Parker Holts, whose home is located on the river between Gasparilla drive and the canal. The negro saw the body bobbing on the water from a upstairs window while ironing. She called Mrs. Holt who investigated and notified police through her husband, who is city attorney. Police chief Charles Moore and Justice of Peach Hiram Bryant who investigated, identified the body as that of Mr. Fink, whose relatives had been apprehensive since Monday. The body was badly discolored, indicating it had been in the water for many hours. Dr. M. F. Johnson placed the time of death sometime Sunday afternoon but did not say whether it resulted from drowning or some other cause.There was a deep gash over the right eye and another flesh wound on top of the head. The boat, a 16-foot skiff, had not been found late last night despite a search by the coast guard and CAP planes. Tony Alvarez, riding with A. H. "Bert" Draughon in a plane, spotted what he thought was wreckage of a boat along the river but investigation disclosed it was only washed up planks. The boat was painted gray with the name "Suits Me." Because of the head wound and the missing boat, officers as well as Thomas J. Fink, a brother of the dead man, thought there might have been foul play. After conferring with Sumter Leitner, assistant state attorney, Justice Bryant called a coroner's inquest for 10 o'clock this morning. Thomas Fink said his brother left Punta Rassa at 3:30 Sunday afternoon to bring the boat back to Fort Myers to place it on sale. He said that Jesse Fouts, who saw him leave alone, established the time. Although Mr. Fink was fond of fishing, there was no tackle in the boat, his brother said. He said the dead man was an excellent swimmer. When his brother did not reach town in a reasonable length of time, Thomas Fink notified the coast guard and police and engaged the help of Mr. Fouts, Bob King and other boat owners who joined in the search out of Punta Rassa. The CAP was called in yesterday morning and planes were patrolling all day. Surviving besides his brother are Mrs. T. J. Fink, Sr., his mother; Mrs. J. L. Nieblack and Mrs. N. H. Blasingim, sisters. The funeral as been set for 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon and other arrangements will be announced later. Spooner and Engelhardt have charge of the body. Mr. Fink came to Fort Myers from Bartow in 1909. A veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion, he operated a bicycle repair shop on Second Street for several years. At one time he owned a trained bird dog named "Buck" who begged for dimes at bars and other places. Known all over town, he carried the money to a grocery, exchanged it for a can of dog food and then brought the can back for the contributor to open. The trick became so famous that the dog was deluged with dimes, whereupon he started burying them. "Buck" was run over a few years ago.

Charles Finley

Arnold Fischer

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Thursday, July 21, 1938--Funeral services were held yesterday at Estero for William Fischer, 56-year-old veteran member of the Koreshan Unity and one of the directors of the brotherhood, who died Tuesday night after a long illness. Survivors are a brother, George W. Hunt of Estero,and a sister, Mrs. Emma Norton of West Palm Beach. Born in Ontario, Can., Mr. Fischer became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He had made Estero his home for the past 20 years. Interment was in the Koreshan cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press Apr 6, 2008 Shirley A. Horne Fischer, 72, of Flintville, TN formerly of Estero, FL passed away March 30, 2008. A native of Estero for 71 years.She is survived by husband Eugene Fischer of Naples, 3 sons; Mark, Scott,Shawn Fischer all of Flintville, TN, 1 daughter Tina M. Fischer of Fort Myers; a twin brother Robert Horne of Fayetteville, TN; four grandsons,Daryl, James, Danny Fischer of Fort Myers and Larry Wagers of Ham, OH; two granddaughters, LeeAnn Fischer of Flintville and Shaelee Ausdran of Cape Coral; two great-grandchildren Hope and Dakota Fischer. Shirley was preceded in death by one son Daryl Fischer. She will be missed by many friends. We'll miss you MeMe. Memorial services Thursday, April 10th, 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Estero, 20300 Trailside Dr., Estero.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, August 22, 1938--Mrs. Emily Fish died yesterday at her home at 2212 Henley Circle. Mrs. Fish, 63 years of age, who operated a restaurant in Detroit for 10 years before coming to Fort Myers a year ago, was an active worker in the Christian Science church. She is survived by a son, S. L. Fish of Immokalee; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel M. Shawcross of Fort Myers; and two adopted dauhters, Mildred and Estelle Rhea of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Spooner & Engelhardt funeral home, Mrs. Thomas Biggar, Christian Science reader, will be in charge of the services. Pallbearers will be Charles Stackpole, Mr. Fulkerson, Harry Davison, John Boring, Jess Wert and Monroe Bobst. Interment will be held at the Fort Myers Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 20, 1934--A. E. Fisher, 54, died last night at the Lee Memorial hospital after a two week's illness. Mr. Fisher, a former resident of Daytona Beach, had lived in Lee county seven years. He was associated with Price's store at Alva. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Gertrude Swann and Mrs. Ed Smith of Danville, Ill., and a brother, Alfred Fisher, of Danville. The body is in charge of L. W. Engelhardt and Sons, pending word of funeral arrangements from relatives.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - March 29, 1940-- Mrs. Emma Fisher, 64, died yesterday afternoon at 1912 Broadway after a long illness. Mrs. Fisher had made her home in Lee County for more than 18 years, coming here from New York state. She is survived by her husband, G. W. Fisher; a daughter, Mrs. Emma Hoffman of New York; a son, Walter of California; and two brothers, George and Schroder of New York. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home on First Street with the Rev. Rembert A. Guy officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, 28 Oct 2007 -- Norma M. Fisher, 86, of Alva passed away on Friday, October 26, 2007. Born in Montgomery County, OH to the late Linda and Ellsworth Hoke, Norma was a Pastor's wife. She retired after 22 years from the Carman school district in MI. She had a Bachelors degree from Taylor University graduating Magna Cum Laude and a Masters degree from Michigan State University. Norma enjoyed travel, boating and spending time at her summer home in Traverse City, MI. But above all, she enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Gerald; 4 daughters Linda Snider, Carol (Thomas) Harman, of South Beloit, IL, Judy (Robert) Zayas and Janet Fisher; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held between the hours of 4-7 PM on Monday, October 29, 2007 at the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers with entombment following at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 2 PM. Memorial contributions can be made in Norma's name to the First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 7, 1932--After an illness of little more than a week, Ernest Harold Fitzgerald, 21, son of the bridge tender in East Fort Myers, died last night at the family's home there. The young man had lived here since 1925 and had a large number of friends in Fort Myers and vicinity. He is survived by his father and mother and two brothers, W. H. Fitzgerald of Nashville, Tenn., and Howard of Fort Myers. The funeral services, which will be conducted by the Lawrence Powell funeral home, will be announced later.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 25, 1954 L. H. Fitzgerald, age 82, a resident of Fort Myers for many years, died Monday. He is survived by a son, W. F. Fitzgerald, Flint, Mich., and a brother, A. F Fitzgerald, Columbia, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the graveside in Fort Myers Cemetery with the Rev. John Rooks officiating. Arrnagements are in Young-Harvey Funeral Directory.May 26, 1954 - Funeral services for Leslie H. Fitzgerald will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the graveside in Fort Myers Cemetery. The Rev. John Rooks of First Methodist Church will officiate. Arrangements by Young-Harvey, Funeral Directors.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 15, 1955 - Funeral services for Edward H. Fitzhugh, 80-year-old retired farmer and a long time resident of Sanibel, who died there at his home Sunday from the Young-Harvey chapel with Rev. C. L. Millican officiating. Interment will be at the family plot of the Fort Myers Cemetery. Mr. Fitzhugh first came to Sanibel with his parents, the Rev. George S. and Angeline Fitzhugh, when he was only eight years old. He later moved back to Sanibel in 1927 with his wife and family. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a deacon of the Sanibel Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Fitzhugh and his daughter, Miss Mary Fitzhugh, also of Sanibel. pallbearers are Francis Bailey, Clarence Rutland, Jack Cole and Preston Watts.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 30, 1932--Mrs. Susan Robinson Flag, 70 years of age, died at 11:30 o'clock last night at her home, 1437 Cottage street, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Flag had lived in Fort Myers throughout the summer, after coming here last winter for health. Her northern home was at Minneapolis, Minn. Survivors are the husband, I. J. Flag, who has been with his wife throughout the summer, and a son, Maurice Flag, who arrived here recently from Minneapolis. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of the body, but funeral arrangements had not been made last night

Fort Myers News-Press 2 Feb 2009 Lucy Rossi Pescatrice Flash, 92, of Cape Coral Florida died peacefully Sunday evening February 1, 2009. "Momma Lucy" was born January 29, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ferdinando and Catherine Rossi and was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Pescatrice, in 1980 and her second husband John Patrick Flash in 2008. Lucy married Joseph Pescatrice on June 10, 1939, They retired to Cape Coral in 1973 and were very active volunteers at the Kiwanis Thrift Store and thoroughly enjoyed golfing and square dancing around Lee County. After the death of her first husband, Lucy married John Patrick Flash on April 28, 1984. As true "snowbirds" they spent time in Parma, finally coming to roost in Cape Coral a few years ago.Lucy will be remembered for her generous and loving spirit and beautiful smile. Everyone who came in contact with her immediately understood the phrase "I Love Lucy" and bonded with her because of her magnetic personality and true love of everybody. She never met a person she did not like and will leave a large gap in many hearts. She was the beloved mother of Joseph C. Pescatrice (Michelle), Ann Marie Dusek (John), Mary Kay Maher (Michael), Patrick Flash(Sally), Denis Flash (Paulette), grandmother to fourteen and Great-grandmother to eleven. The family will receive friends at the Metz Funeral Home on Lafayette Street in Cape Coral on Thursday February 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Community at 11:00 A.M. on Friday February 6, 2009 with burial to follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be to Hope Hospice by mail or online at: donate@hopehospice.org. Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes and Crematory in Cape Coral

Brent Michael Fleming, 33, of Fort Myers died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Brent was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and attended Edison State College. Brent proudly served seven years in the US Navy as a Corpsman and Search and Rescue Diver, where he excelled and received many honors and accomplishments. Brent was a warm, outgoing person who never met a stranger. He brightened a room with his fun loving spirit and smile. He enjoyed surfing, all water sports, tennis, fishing, wonders of nature, photography, and all kinds of music. Brent is survived by his loving parents, Sherry and Gary Haas, Steve and Debbie Fleming, brothers Steve Fleming (Dayana), Matt Fleming (Jada), Darrell Haas (Michelle), Bradley Fleming and sister Lindsey Fleming. Grandparents, Marty and John Gast, Patricia Fleming Rutledge; his precious daughter Alexa Fleming, and her mother, Emily Fleming; uncles and aunts John Barker (Fran), Jim Fleming (Cheryl), Charlie Fleming (Susie), Peggy King (Randy), nephews Nico, Luke, Lance, Jake, niece Kelsey, and many cousins. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration of Brent's life on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL. Visitation is from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. A memorial service will immediately follow visitation. Sarasota National Cemetery will be Brent's honored resting place. In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to a College Trust Fund for Brent's 5 year-old daughter, Alexa. Make checks payable to ALEXA FLEMING, and mailed to 1374 Miracle Lane, Ft. Myers, FL 33901.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 2, 1933--Funeral services for J. J. Fleming, 88-year-old resident of Bonita Springs who died Sunday, where held yesterday at Watseka, Ill., where the body was taken for burial. The body left here Monday night, accompanied by Mrs. Fleming, who was attended by Miss Nita Barnes. Mr. Fleming suffered an apoplectic stroke last Friday and remained unconscious until his death Sunday night. Lawrence A. Powell, Inc., prepared the body for shipment. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming came to Fort Myers in April, 1917 and later moved to Bonita Springs. In addition to the widow, Mrs. Jessie E. Fleming,the survivors include a daughter, Mrs. S. W. Boughton of Wellington, Ill., and several grandsons. Before leaving Monday, Mrs. Fleming expressed her appreciation for the many kind words and offers of help extended in her bereavement

Ft Myers News-Press, September 10, 2003 - Shirley A. Fleming, 81, of Lehigh Acres died Saturday, September 6, in Falls Church, VA. Mrs. Fleming was the President Elect of the Lehigh Hospital Auxiliary, The Lehigh Acres Women's Club and the Lehigh Acres Senior Center. She was the devoted wife for 62 years to Walter J., loving mother of Jerome Fleming, Fairfax, VA, Linda (John) Haubner, Plattsburgh, NY, Joann (Jerry) Aboe, and Jill (Steve) Hart both of Fairfax, VA, Lucinda (Tommy) Thomas, Tallahassee, treasured grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Vivian Coonan, Schenectady, NY and Thelma Girolomo of CO, and one brother Kenneth Weeden, Plattsburgh, NY. Mrs. Fleming was predeceased by two children Jeffrey Fleming and Pamela Fleming. A mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003 at 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church with Father Cooney officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park, friends may call from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres on Wednesday, Sept. 10. A wake service will be performed at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd

Fort Myers News-Press, Jul 12 1998-- Clyde Lee Flint, Sr., 72, died Thursday. Mr. Flint was born in Buckingham, Fla., March 18, 1926, and went to be with the Lord July 9, 1998. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Ruth Flint; three sons, Clyde Lee Flint, Jr., Paul Flint and wife Marion, and Daniel Flint.Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. from the graveside of Buckingham Cemetery, with Chaplain Tom Rickards officiating.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tues., May 2, 1972-- Mrs. Cora Ann Flint, 71, of Homestead Rd., Lehigh Acres, died Monday. A native of Lee county, she retired in 1964 after 35 years a school bus driver for the Lee County Schools and was a member of the Lehigh Acres Church of God. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Stetson of Rumford, Maine, Mrs. Earl Hodges of Tampa; three sons, William R. flint, Harry L. Flint, and David D. flint, all of Lehigh Acres; mother, Mrs. Della Walker of Fort Myers; three brothers, Charlie Walker of Corkscrew, Nathan Walker of Fort Myers, Carl Walker of Fort Myers; six sisters, Mrs. Alice Mercer of North Fort Myers, Mrs. Julia Dyess of Alva, Mrs. Callie Holland of Fort Myers, Mrs. Edna Dodd of Alva, Mrs. Emma Adams of North Fort Myers, Mrs. Eleanor Allason of North Fort Myers, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Harvey Funeral Home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, July 20, 1970-- Dave Lee Flint, 72, of Lehigh Acres, died Sunday. A life long resident of Lee County, he was a member of the Lehigh Church of god and the Lee County Cattleman Association. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cora A. Flint of Lehigh Acres; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Stetson of Rumford, Maine, Mrs. Earl Hodges of Tampa; three sons, William R. Flint, Harry L. Flint, David D. Flint, all of Lehigh Acres; a brother, Chester T. Flint of Buckingham, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Callie Dyess of LaBelle, 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Harvey Funeral Home.

   Fort Myers News-Press, July 1, 2011 - Harry Lee Flint was born in Buckingham, Fl., the 3rd child of Dave Flint and Cora Walker Flint, both Lee County Pioneer families. The family established their Homestead in East Lee County on what is now known as Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres when Harry was 7 months old. The house he grew up in stood until June 2010, when a lightning strike burned it down. Harry lived, worked and raised his family within ? mile of the family homestead for the remainder of his life.Harry attended elementary school in Buckingham, Fl. He graduated from Alva High School in 1943. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. After boot camp he was sent to gunnery school in Norman, OK. He was then sent to Gulf Beach gunnery range , an outpost of the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fl. and spent his remaining service time there as a gunnery instructor until the war ended. While in Pensacola he met his loving and devoted wife of 65 plus years, Nora Bea Paul Flint. She is known to many as "Granny Bea".After his discharge with a growing family, he completed a 4 year agricultural course from the University of Fl. in Ft. Myers.Harry was well respected for his hard work and vast knowledge as a farmer and a rancher. He was an active farmer in Lee County from 1946-1971. He built from the 1950's through the 1990's one of the largest cattle herds in Southwest Fl. He rode a horse and worked his cattle until he was 75 years old. Harry was appointed by former Lee Co. sheriff, Flanders Thompson, a special deputy in the investigation of cattle rustlers. In 1973 he was elected president of the Lee County Cattlemen's Assn. and served that capacity for 7 years . In 1992 Harry was awarded by the Lee Co. Cattlemen's Assoc. "Cattleman of the year". He was also a former state director of the Lee County Cattlemen's Assoc.Harry was a contributor to the Lee County 4-H Assoc. for many years. He was a former member of the Lee County Zoning board. He was an honorary member of the Fl. Sheriff's Assn. He was a member of the Florida Farm Bureau, Fl. Cattlemen's Assn., NRA, Lee County Deputy Sheriff's Assn., and American Legion Post #323. Harry is survived by his wife Bea, Son, Ronnie Flint(Joy), son Roger Flint(Gem), daughters: Sandra Walworth(Larry), Martha Ahern(Robert), Norma Jean Padgett(Lonnie). 17 Grandchildren: Amanda Flint Browning, Alan Flint, Matt Flint, Randy Santerfeit, Andy Wayne Flint, Christy Ahern Liscum, Robbie Ahern, Paul Bridges, Jimmy Flint, Jeffrey Flint, Roy Bridges, Elaine Ahern Langley, Dawn Walworth Dial, Dionna Clark Walker, Calbert Baker, Jimmy Baker, Ronnie Padgett and 37 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Brother David Flint(Peggy) of Ft Myers, Sisters, Clara Brown(Troyce) of Maine and Mildred Hodges of Tampa , Uncle Carl Walker of Alva, Aunt Aleanor Walker Allison & sister-in-law, Alecia Flint both of Lehigh Acres and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Harry was pre-deceased by his brothers Velton & William Flint. His son-in-law Roy Bridges and his youngest child, Wanda Flint Huddleston . Pallbearers are his grandsons: Alan Flint, Randy Santerfeit, Andy Wayne Flint, Robbie Ahern, Jimmy Flint, Jeffrey Flint.Honorable pallbearers are grandsons Matt Flint, Paul and Roy Bridges Deann Flint Mixson is the music director.A special thank you from the Flint family to the CNA's of Heartland Registry, Inc. of LaBelle.The service is Saturday, July 2nd at 1:00 at Lee Memorial Park on Hwy 82 with graveside service following there. Pastors, Norman Walker and Gary "Bronc" Flint will be officiating the services. Viewing for friends and family will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 before the service.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Thurs., Nov. 8, 1900--Mrs. Mahalia Flint, probably the oldest person in Lee County since the death of John Gomez, died at her home in Ft. Myers last Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She was born in Georgia 98 years ago, and has lived in Fort Myers since 1858. Up to within a short time she has been on the streets of Ft. Myers, although she looked very aged and feeble for several years past, showing her great age. She was the mother of thirteen children, only two of whom survive her, her two sons Dan and William, the latter being a great grandfather. Old mother Flint was a consistent member of the Baptist church throughout her life. The body was embalmed by funeral director C. F. Roberts, and thus kept in a fine state of preservation until the interment took place on Saturday afternoon.

William N. Flint

Fort Myers News Press, Sep 12 2002--William Robert (Will) Flint, 81, of Lehigh Acres died September 10, 2002 at Hospice House, Cape Coral. Born December 3, 1920 to Dave and Cora, he was a lifetime resident of Lee County. He was a member of the North Fort Myers Church of God and a lifetime council member. Will was a cattleman and citrus producer and farmer. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Alecia B Flint; daughters, Helen (Skip) Weddel, Gonita (Mark) Prevatt; sons, Bill Lee Flint, Velton H. 'Tony' (Susie) Flint II and John W. Flint; grandchildren, Gerald (Robin) Mount, Brian (Rosie) Mount, Travis (Tycee) Prevatt, Triesta (Marty) Way, Houston Flint, Scott, Trenten, Katie Flint and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Velton H. Flint and is survived by his brothers, Harry (Bea) Flint, David (Peggy) Flint; sisters, Clara (Carl) Milligan, Mildred (Earl) Hodges, and many close nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Thursday from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 S.R. 82 and Friday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the North Fort Myers Church of God. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at North Fort Myers Church of God.

Ft Myers News-Press, February 2, 2001 - Taylor Michelle Flock, infant daughter of James Lee Flock and Amy Michelle Flock of Alva died January 30, 2001. She is survived by her parents, James Lee Flock and Amy Michelle Flock, her paternal grandparents, Kevin and Nancy Flock, her maternal grandparents, Dan and Vickie Moore, two uncles, Rickey Flock and Richard Perdue; three aunts, Jody Flock, Mindy Flock and Christa Perdue, one cousin, Alex Perdue and many loving family members and friends. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Anderson Funeral Home.

Caloosa Belle, Jan 13 2005-- Michael J. Flora, age 42, of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away Dec. 8, 2004, in Fort Lauderdale. He was born June 2, 1962 in Flora, Indiana.Survivors include his father: Rodney Paul Flora, stepfather: Robert B. Williams of LaBelle, brother: Jeff Flora (Loretta) of LaBelle; sisters: Stacy Williams of West Palm Beach and Robin Howard (Shorty) of LaBelle and nieces and nephews: Dustin Flora, Michael Flora, Cody Flora, Kayla Flora, Nikki Howard and Chipper Waddell. His mother, Donna Mae Williams, passed away December 10, 2004.Arrangements by: Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle.

Fort Myers News-Press Dec 4, 2006 Thomas Calvin Floyd, 67, of Fort Myers died December 3, 2006. Thomas retired from Florida Power and Light after 40 years of service. He is survived by 7 children; Thomas (Arlene) Floyd, Todd Floyd, Tracy (Steve) Byler, Trisha (Rick) Jacobs, Tammy (Matt) Katz, Terri Beasley, Timothy (Erin) Floyd, 17 grandchildren, 4 brothers; William, Ralph, Jerry and Preston Floyd, 2 sisters; Martha Watts and Naomi Wright, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, granddaughter Cheyanne and 2 brothers, James and Quentin Floyd.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1 PM from the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to service time at the funeral home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Jan. 10, 1935--Mrs. Fannie G. Flynn, 74, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of her son, Maurice Flynn, on South Jackson street. Mrs. flynn had been ill for six weeks. She had lived in Fort Myers for eight years, coming here from Illinois. She is survived by two sons, Maurice and M. G. Flynn of Chicago. Funeral services will be in charge of Lawrence A. Powell. The time has not been set, waiting word from the son in Chicago. Pallbearers will be William Gordon, Don Hewitt, William Sheasley, George Vandertool, D. F. Lessey and Mike Amari. Tonight at 8 o'clock prayer services will be held at the residence, open to friends of Mrs. Flynn.

Fort Myers News-Press, Sept 19, 2008-- Paul B. Flynn, (73), beloved community and philanthropic leader died on September 18, in Fort Myers, FL. Mr. Flynn was born September 17, 1935 in Quincy, MA, son of Bartholomew and Katherine (Coleman) Flynn.He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Aline Nicholson Flynn. Also surviving are his four daughters Bonnie Flynn Lombardi (Hugh) of Tennessee, Laureen Flynn Smith (Mark) of Pennsylvania, Lisa Flynn Namm of Clearwater, Bernadette Flynn McFarland (Patrick) of South Carolina. And twelve loving grandchildren Aline Smith, Ryan Smith, Kelly Smith, Kyle Smith, Riley Smith, David Namm, Rachel Namm, Julia Namm, Nicholas Flynn Lombardi, Lauren Lombardi, Caitlin McFarland and Patrick McFarland. Also,a loyal brother Phil Flynn of California and a devoted Goddaughter, Barb Snyderman.Our community has lost a good friend in Paul Flynn. His presence will be sorely missed. He will be remembered as a family man, a friend to many and for his careers in the newspaper and media industry. Upon retirement, he was known as a motivated philanthropist.Flynn received his bachelor's degree in history and government from his beloved Stonehill College in 1957. After active duty in the US Army and the US Army Reserves, he began a newspaper career that carried him up and down the Atlantic Coast.Inspired by the Journalism Boy Scout merit badge, he spent several years as a sports correspondent, sportswriter, editor, and executive for the Quincy, MA Patriot Ledger. He spent a year as public relations director for the Massachusetts Teacher's Association before starting a 23-year career with the Gannett Company in 1966.Joining Gannett, he grew with the company in Rochester, NY,; Huntington, WV; Binghamton and Nyack, NY, and Fort Myers.In 1977, Flynn was named President and Publisher of The News-Press. His role expanded with new responsibilities as vice president and regional president of Gannett's newspaper division.He was part of the launch team that developed USA TODAY, and was executive vice president and later president in 1983-1984. Before his retirement in 1990, he spent seven years as President and Publisher of the Pensacola (FL) News-Journal.Paul and Aline returned to New England and the newspaper field where he was executive vice president of a small daily newspaper. To satisfy his love of history, he served as pubic relations director for Strawberry Bank Museum in Portsmouth, NH for two years. His original Flynn ancestor immigrated from Ireland to Portsmouth in the 1840's.Several Southwest Florida community leaders recruited Flynn as executive vice president and later president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation . Under Paul's leadership, the Foundation grew from an endowment Foundation of 13.8 million to more than 50 million in endowments on his retirement in June of 2007.Flynn is the honored recipient of numerous awards for his professional achievements and community service. A former Boy Scout, he has been a lifelong supporter of the mission of scouting. He was the recipient of the coveted scouting silver beaver award.In addition, he has been leader of thirteen other community service organizations during his lifetime. Among them were United Way of Lee County, Edison Community College Foundation, Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club of Fort Myers.Other organizations were Florida Council of Community Foundations, and the Planned Giving Council of Lee County. Most notably, he was a member of the task force that brought the first four-year college campus to Fort Myers, and acted as a lifetime trustee of his alma mater Stonehill College, Mass. He received an honorary doctorate degree from Kings College, Allentown PA. and a distinguished alumnus award from Stonehill College. Paul was the first recipient of the Red Cross Legacy Award, a recipient of the Gulf Coast Living Philanthropy Award and was elected to the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. He also received a B'nai Brith appreciation award.Mr. Flynn was recognized for his work in freeing the Iran Hostages in 1979 receiving letters of appreciation from both President Carter and President Reagan.Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22 at St. Cecelia R.C. Church at 10am. Paul's family will receive friends Sunday evening at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz funeral home on Colonial Boulevard from 3pm to 5pm.Condolences can be sent to the following website www.harvey-engelhardt-metz funeral home.comIn lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Paul and Aline Flynn Scholarship Fund with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, 8260 College parkway, suite 101, Fort Myers, Florida 33919 or a charity of your choice.

   Fort Myers News-Press, June 24, 2011 - John Stiles Foley, 69, born in Central Falls, RI, and a Cape Coral, FL resident for the last 11 years, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 21, 2011. John was the son of the late Joseph P. Foley Sr., and Ellen Elizabeth Stiles Foley, and brother of the late Joseph P. Foley, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith Nicholas Foley, three children, John S. (Lori) Foley Jr., of Cranston, RI, Thomas P. (Dawn) Foley and Christine M. (Edward) Vezzola of Cape Coral. He is also survived by grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Foley of Cranston, RI, Thomas P Foley, Jr. of East Providence, RI, Brett Foley, Conn., John and Erin Vezzola of Cape Coral, McKenna Foley of Cape Coral, step-grandchildren Devyn and Madyson White of Cape Coral, Jason and Jacelyn Thibault of Cranston, RI, as well as several nieces and nephews. John is a former elementary teacher, administrator at Rhode Island College and is a former high school football player and semi-pro soccer player as well as a former high school soccer coach for Bayview High School girls soccer team, and an avid soccer, baseball and basketball youth league coach. He was also a wonderful and caring person and gave many hours of his life to various non-profit organizations. John also served in the U.S . Air Force and was stationed in Greenville, SC in the early sixties. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday June 27 at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 PM at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis society, Ridgeway Shinn Study Abroad Fund, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI, or St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904 Family members would like to thank the 911 Emergency Responders as well as the Cape Coral Police, fire and Rescue services for their caring and quick response to help.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb 4, 2007-- Eugene V. Folsom, 97, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 art Arden Courts in Fort Myers. He was born December 12, 1909 in Chicago to Frank I. Folsom and Lela Folsom (Kinsman). He worked as an Electrician in Illinois and was a member of Local 134 IBEW Chicago. On May 20, 1936 he married Lorraine Marcussen, who survives, along with three children, Glorie Kemper of Valparaiso, IN, Janice (Alan) Scriba of Pompano Beach, FL and Frank (Barbara) Folsom of Wilmington, IL, seven grandchildren; Laura (Dan) Slivinski, Robert (Patty) Kemper, Michael (Jessica) Folsom, Nichole Folsom, Jennifer Scriba, David (Jasmine) Scriba, Robert Scriba and five great-grandchildren, Sasha and Dominique Slivinski and Aubrey, Aidan and Adam Kemper. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brother and 4 sisters. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7th at 7 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, in Fort Myers. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6 PM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. or Alvin Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Jan. 7, 1937 - Mrs. Bertha Foote, 65-year-old visitor from Peveley, Mo., died yesterday at the Lee Memorial hospital. She came to Florida a month a ago to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Hull of LaBelle, and was soon taken ill. She is survived by her husband, W. H. Foote of Pevely; two daughters, Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Mattie Roberson of Jefferson City, Mo., and two sons, George Weier and Ralph Weier, both of St. Louis, Mo. The body will be prepared for shipment to St. Louis by the Engelhardt funeral home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 28, 1938--Claude Forbes, 41, died of tuberculosis at his home at 604 Bell Street yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Adele Forbes, three sons, Claude, Jr., Thomas and Donald, a daughter, Martha, brother, Walter, two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Coleman of Hardetown, Fla., and Mrs. Vera F. Willcix of Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Forbes has made his home here since 1921. He was a member of the American Legion and has been employed by the Heitman-Evans Hardward Co. for more than 12 years. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home and will be announced later.

Fort Myers News-Press,16 Dec 2006 -- Katherine Pauline Ford, 80, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006 in Lake Placid. She was born February 25, 1926, to Alva and Coburn Cross Burke in Fort Myers, Florida, and had been a resident of Lake Placid since 2005, coming from LaBelle, Fl. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband Ray, of Lake Placid; Son Robert Rider, Ft. Pierce, FL; Daughters, Karol Knorr, Ft. Myers, FL and Janice Gibbs, Ft. Myers, FL; Brother, Thurman O'Bannon, LaBelle, FL; Sister, Myrna Holland, LaBelle, FL; five Grandchildren and three Great-Grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Ortona Cemetery, Ortona, Florida, Rev. Dennis Edgar officiating. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, Florida 33870.

Mrs. Nancy Lambeth Ford, age 93, of LaBelle, passed away April 10, 2010 in LaBelle, Florida. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 29, 1916, to the late Alva Sherwood Lambeth and the late Nell (Wilson) Lambeth. Mrs. Ford was a former resident of Lakeland, Florida where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Tuesday Music Club and a Fellow of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs. Survivors include sisters: Marian Safriet of Ashville, North Carolina and Emily Goodwin of Sanibel, Florida. Grandchildren: Vivian Bennett (Jeff Daniels), Hal Bennett (Nicole Bennett), Thomas Bennett, Kelly Johnson and Todd Cioni and one great-grandchild, Alena Solmo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy R. Ford and daughters, Elizabeth F. Cioni and Marian F. "Cookie" Bennett. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Fort Denaud Cemetery with Joel Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, Oct 10 2002-- Ruby Lee Pearsey Ford passed away October 19, 2002. She was a graduate of Cypress Lake High School Class of 1973. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Ford; one son, Kevin (Paula) Speights; brother, Michael (Gloria) Pearsey; three sisters, Shirley Siberts, Catherine (Mike) Newton, Rosalyn (John) Murray; her father, Lumer Pearsey, Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2002 from St. John First M.B. Church, 2044 Brown Street, Fort Myers. Interment to follow in Fort Myers Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hickson Funeral Home, Inc., 3696 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL. 334-6440.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 23 2005-- Virginia Ford, 61, of Zolfo Springs, Fl., died suddenly 12/22/04. She was born on 1/21/43. to Elwood (Pug) and Elois (Peters) Towler (both deceased) in Ft. Myers. Survivors include her husband, Frankie (Dan); son, Jeffrey Ford of Zolfo Springs; stepson Danny Ford of Florida; daughter, Vicky Wittington; step daughters, Diane Marino of Orlando, and Frankie Smith of Zolfo Springs; half sisters, Donna Carlisle of Wauchula, Lavada Lee and Carrie Sunkle of Mobile, Alabama; half brothers, William Towler and Elwood (Bud) Towler of Mobile, Alabama; loving neice of Lucille (Towler) Nolen, Velma (Towler) Hanson of Ft. Myers, and Mary Towler of Cape Coral; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 12/30/04 in Wauchula.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 19, 2009 W.C. Ford Jr, went home to be with his Lord on February 19, 2009 in Fort Myers, Florida. Born on December 18, 1925 in Sherman, Texas he served his country in World War II (Pacific Theatre) in the US Navy. He and his wife of 62 years, Melba Faye Kennedy, made their home in Levelland, Texas where they raised two sons, Larry and Bruce.W.C. worked as production leader with Mobil Oil for 40 years. His hobbies were electronics and sound technology. He and Melba were an integral part of the music ministry at First Assembly of God in Levelland and Lubbock, TX. W.C. embodied the word, "father". He sacrificed to provide for his children's future, he could fix anything, and his greatest source of pride and joy was his family.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, their two sons, their wives Sherryl and Hetty, grandsons Jonathan, Seth, Matthew, Mark, Luke and Patrick, granddaughter Amanda and her husband Darius Cochran; great-grandchildren Nathan, Dylan, Zoe, Genevieve and Tabitha; nephews Don (Emmie) Ford, Weldon Ray(Evelyn) Ford, niece Mary Ivan Sexton, and numerous other family in West Texas.Visitation will be at 10 am with funeral service at 10:45 on Friday, Feb. 20 at First Assembly Ministries, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33919. Interment immediately following at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. His grandsons will be pallbearers.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the W.C. & Melba Ford Scholarship for Music & Sound Technology (South Plains College, Levelland, TX) at Bank of America.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-12-02 - James S. Fortiner, 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2004. He was born in Camden, NJ, but raised in Philadelphia, PA. Jim was proud to say that he graduated from Cornell Hotel School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II earning the rank of LT. Commander and received a Purple Heart. Jim moved his family to Fort Myers in 1954 and opened a Real Estate company. As a major developer and Broker, he served on local, state and national levels of the National Realtors Association. Jim was noted as a Lee County visionary with many developments and donations. He is survived by his wife, D'Ette of 34 years and 6 children, Scott Fortiner of Nashville, TN, Jeri Fortiner Green (Doug) of Bowling Green, KY, Stephen Hoffman (Margaret), Eric Hoffman (Linda), Sidne Hoffman Turnbull (Rob) and Wynette Hoffman Dooley (Greg) of Boca Raton, FL., 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Dr. Friday, December 3rd, at 11:30 AM.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 9, 1974- Mrs. Annie L. Fortson, 82, of 2138 Hoople St., died Saturday. A native of Nocatee, she was a life resident of southwest Florida. Mother of 10 children, she is survived by three daughters, Miss Rita Fortson of Fort Myers, Mrs. Connie Kutz of Lehigh Acres, Miss Darlynne Fortson of Tampa, three sons, George Fortson of Felda, Thomas Fortson of Fellsmere, Haley Fortson of Tampa, 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.am. from the Chapel of the Harvey Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Simons, associate pastor First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Earl White, Fred Taylor, Joe Taylor, Harold Willis, Jim Hull and Ralph Taylor.

Fort Myers News-Press, November 25, 2010 - George Edward Fortson, 86, died November 23, 2010 at LaBelle, FL. Fortson was born in Felda, FL, November 17, 1924 to Eugene Benjamin and Annie Thomas Fortson. He was a grandson of pioneer settlers Lewis Norman and Mary Ellen Johnson Thomas and was a proud fourth generation Floridian. He attended LaBelle schools ,was a veteran of the US Navy, and was a respected farmer and rancher in the Felda/Immokalee area. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Rita Lee “Toots” Fortson, Silva Darlynne Fortson, Lila Constance (Jerry) Kutz, Mae Ellen (Hurd) Reeves and brothers Ernest Benjamin Fortson, Archie Pelham (Angie Tillman)Fortson, Norman Haley (Arrie Lee Hull) Fortson, he is survived by wife Patricia Hull Fortson, brother Thomas Martin (Shirley Faye Smith)Fortson, stepchildren Theresa and Arthur Browning, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Fortson was a lifelong resident of Felda and was widely known as a wonderful neighbor, a generous friend , and an active and valued member of the community. He was cremated and, at his request, there were no services. He wished for all who knew and loved him to remember him as one who loved and appreciated them in return. Akin-Davis LaBelle in charge of arrangements

Fort Myers News-Press, April 5, 2010 - Rita Lee “Toots” Fortson, 93, died April 3, 2010 at Fort Myers, FL. Miss Fortson was born in Florida on December 15, 1916 to Eugene Benjamin and Annie Lee Thomas Fortson. Her maternal grandparents were pioneer settlers Lewis Norman and Mary Ellen Johnson Thomas of LaBelle and Felda FL. A fourth-generation Floridian, she attended LaBelle schools, and lived most of her adult life in Fort Myers. Predeceased by her parents, sisters Silva Darlynne Fortson, Lila Constance (Jerry) Kutz, Mae Ellen (Hurd) Reeves and brothers Ernest Benjamin Fortson, Archie Pelham (Angie Tillman)Fortson, and Norman Haley (Arrie Lee Hull)  Fortson. She is survived by brothers George Edward Fortson and Thomas Martin (Shirley Faye Smith) Fortson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thelma Waring Fosen passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2007 in Ocala, FL. She was born March 31, 1919 in Dale, IL and moved to Joliet, IL with her family as a teenager. She moved to Fort Myers from Joliet, IL in 1957 and re-located to Ocala to be near family in August 2006.Funeral services will be held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at 2 pm followed by interment at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Friday, January 4th, 2008 from 6-8 pm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Fosen, her parents, a sister and a brother. She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Fosen Mayne (Glenn) of Tallahassee and a son, Dr. L. Bruce Fosen (Angeline) of Ocala, four grandchildren, Dina Mayne Justice (Tom), Don Mayne (Carol), Keith Fosen (Brenda) and Dr. Katina Fosen Lama (Mike), as well as four great-grandchildren, Kyle Mayne, Earl and Emily Justice and Joshua Fosen.Thelma was employed by Dr. Frank Bryan in the Office of Internal Medicine as a nurse for over 20 years, and in this capacity she was well known throughout Ft. Myers community. She cultured a life-long love of gardening at her residence, continually enjoying the ability to grow different plants and flowers year round. An avid reader, she greatly enjoyed reading mystery books. Thelma was a 50 year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a charter member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.

FORT MYERS PRESS - December 1, 1898 Mr. B. S. Foster, of St. James, who had been suffering with a severe cold, which had settled on his chest, died at the Hill House in this place at 5 a.m. last Friday morning, breathing his last in the arms of his sorrow-stricken wife,l who scarcely realized then that his end had come. Everything had been done by Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Hill to relieve the sick man, and his death was not looked for as his condition was not thought to be of such a serious nature. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, and as Rev. Mr. Cole was absent at the time and there was no other minister here at the time, Dr. L. C. Washburn, an old friend of Mr. Foster, conducted the services. Messrs. L. S. Wood, S. W. Sanchez, Gilmer Heitman, Nick Armeda, J. T. Taylor and Philip Isaacs acted as pall-bearers, and Mr. C. F. Roberts was funeral director. Many relataives and friends were in attendance at the church and grave. Mr. Foster has for many years been postmaster at St. James, and had charge of the property of the St. James Co. He was of a quiet disposition, and a man without an enemy, and all who knew him had the highest regard for him. He was born in Maine, 54 years ago, and leaves a faithful wife to mourn the loss of a kind husband.

FORT MYERS PRESS - June 17, 1923 Many sorrowing friends of the late Mrs. Isaac C. ( Caroline B.) Foster, 120 Park avenue, who died Tuesday morning of cancer at the Bayside Hospital, Tampa, attended the funeral held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Presbyterian Church of which she was the Treasurer. The service was conducted by the Rev. Frank Greeley, acting pastor of the church. Burial took place in the Fort Myers Cemetery. Mrs. Foster, who had been in ill health some time, went to Tampa several weeks ago for medical treatment. She realized that her condition was critical and before her departure for Tampa, Mrs. Foster told her relatives the plans she had made for her funeral and how she wished her business affairs taken care of after she had passed away. Surviving Mrs. Foster, an estimable woman, are her brother, E. R. Bates of Pittsburgh, Pa., who was with her when she died, and Mrs. Rickard, 120 Park avenue, a cousin.

Fort Myers News-Press, Mar 9 2005-- Charles Edgar Foster, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He was a fourth generation cracker, born in Fort Myers on November 15, 1913 the son of Era Jane Blount Foster and Charles Franklin Foster, (aka Charles B. Foster). He was reared on Caloosa Road in Alva where he attended public schools and graduated in 1931. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Florida in 1939 and began teaching business education in Baldwin, FL where he and his wife Margaret Melzer met and were married in 1939. In 1950 he received a Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University when Dwight Eisenhower was president. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1944 and worked in the defense industry until the end of World War II. After returning to Fort Myers, he was a classroom teacher and instructional materials supervisor for the Lee County School District until his retirement in 1975. Charles was a member of Orient Lodge #590 (PA) F&AM and a Charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was an active member of the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, the Native Plant Society, Southwest Florida Historical Society and a founding member of the Caloosahatchee, Riverwatch. He was a member of the Caloosa Bird Club and Audubon Society and served as president of the local chapter for many years. Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret Melzer. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Betty Jane Foster of Pensacola, a niece Loretta Foster of Chesapeake, VA, and many other relatives and friends who were dear to him. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial donations be made to Hope Hospice or the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, where scholarship funds will be established in memory of Charles and Margaret. Services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2800 Broadway in Fort Myers at 3:30 pm on Thursday, March 10th, a reception at the church will follow the service. A private service to inter the cremains will held at Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, Aug 6 2005: Lee Q. Foster, a 50 year resident of Bonita Springs, passed away on August 3, 2005. He was preceded by his parents, Roy and Lillian Foster, two sons, James and Donald Foster, a brother, Robert Foster and a sister Artiss Overla. Remaining are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Foster of Bonita Springs, a daughter, Candace Foster of Naples, a sister, Doris Van Atta of Ottawa, Illinois, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lee, born September 6, 1915 and spent his younger years in Illinois and Michigan, He came to Bonita Springs in the early 1950's. Here, he was active in new home construction, real estate sales and development.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, PUNTA GORDA--Aug 19, 1955--Mrs. Lena S. Foster, 81, died today at Charlotte Hospital. Native of Key West, she came to Punta Gorda three years ago. She is survived by three sons, Ernest S. Foster, Stephen C. Foster, James H Foster, a brother, Frank Smith of St. James, two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hord of St. James and Mrs. Ada Woodring of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at McClelland Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fort Myers Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Hord, Ted Smith, Gerald Perry, Travis Powell and Judge J.T. Rose Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be H.M. Stringfellow, Sherriff Fred Quednau, Frank Moss and Larue Earnest Sr.

Fort Myers News-Press Oct 15, 2003 JACQUELINE MARGARET "JACQUIE" BORDEAUX SCOTT HILE FOULES Jacquie Foules, 71, lifelong resident of Ft. Myers, passed away Oct. 9, 2003 surrounded by loving family at Hospice House South after a brief illness. Predeceased by parents Francis and Kathryn (Simmons) Bordeaux, and brother Butch Bordeaux. She was a 1950 graduate of FMHS. She loved family, friends, traveling, RV traveling, and bluegrass music. She was very active in the Red Hat Society as Queen Mutha of City of Palms Red Hat Mammas Chapter. She is survived by her husband John (Jack) Foules, her daughter Nancy (Richard) DeMaio, son Jeff (Angie) Hile, son Shawon (Susie) Hile, brothers Bruce (Sherry) Bordeaux and Bill (Cathy) Bordeaux, grandchildren Carmen Arlotta, Kaley Hoxie, Rebecca Renfroe, Mark Paul, Jr., and Thomas Paul. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 at Phil Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, Ft. Myers, FL. 33919. The family requests donations in Jacquie's memory to Hope Hospice South, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL. 33908 in lieu of flowers.

Fort Myers News-Press May 21, 1998 Douglas Eugene Fouts, 59, a life long resident of Fort Myers, died Wednesday. He is survived by three sons: Ralph Fouts, Dwayne Fouts and his wife Cathy and Ronny Fouts; three daughters: Dianne Carraway and her husband Butch, Debbie Forkel and her husband Gus, and Danielle Fouts; ten grandchildren: Scooter, Ashlee, Winky, Doug, Devon, Hannah, Haley, Andy, Amanda and Tyler. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. Cremation will follow.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 8, 1937--George B. Fouts, 77, died yesterday at his home on Hoople street. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; five sons, Dr. M. H. Fouts of Mulberry, S. M. Fouts of Fort Myers, Homer Fouts of Akron, O., and Jesse and Gilmore Fouts of Fort Myers; two daughters, Mrs. Muffett Howard of Mulberry and Mrs. Minnie Johnson of Daytona Beach. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel on First street. masons will be in charge of the rites. The body will be taken to Belmore, Fla., for interment in the Evergreen cemetery. Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic hall at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 28, 1933--Mrs. Frank (Laura) Fowler, 27 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Owens, following an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Fowler was born and reared in Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held at the Grand Avenue Methodist church this afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. Hubert Dodd officiating. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband, a son Gerald; two sisters, Mrs. L. L. Lawhon and Mrs. D. M. Ramsey; four brothers, Robert, William, Horace and Lawrence Owens, and her parents. Pallbearers will be Clyde White, Will Lanier, D. A. Brosler, Kenneth Leffers, Leon Williams and Joe Kinsland. Burial will be in Fort Myers cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press May 7, 2008 Emma Fox of N. Fort Myers passed away May 4, 2008. Formerly of Steger Illinois Emma and her husband Ellis Fox moved to N. Fort Myers in 1969. She owned and operated Fox Trailer Park for 22 years until she retired in 1991. She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis in 1970 and two brothers Mathew and Joseph Blankenberger. She was a member of the Alter Rosary Society of St. Laborious and Women of the Moose in Steger. She has also been a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for the past 39 years.She is survived by her best friend and beloved sister Eva (Walter) Pavilanis of Chicago Heights, her son Roger (Jane) Fox of Cullom, IL, her daughters Kathy (Robert) Brooks of N. Fort Myers and Kristine (Eric) Graham of Cape Coral, her grandchildren Rob Brooks, Ryan Brooks, Elizabeth Dockery, Darrell Blankenberger and Steven Blankenberger, Her step grandchildren Deana Meadows, Tammy Moore, Eric A Graham and Danny R Graham and 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.During Emma's life she was the strong matriarch of the family who always arranged family reunions and special functions. It was always the best of times with family and friends. Family and friends were very important to Emma and she will undoubtedly be missed by all her came into her life. She never compromised her principles which were deeply rooted in her religious affiliation with the Catholic Church and always stood up for her family.Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday May 8, 2008 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Visitation will be in Coral Ridge funeral Home 1630 Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral Wednesday May 7, 2008 6:00 to 8:00 pm with prayers said at 7:30pm burial will be in Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her name to American Breast American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society.Coral Ridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Fort Myers News-Press August 15, 2002 Clifton Norwood Foxworthy, age 86, of Pensacola, Florida died Tuesday, August 6, 2002. Mr. Foxworthy was born June 29, 1916 in Fort Myers, Florida. His parents and grandparents were natives of Mt. Carmel, Kentucky. After graduation from Ft. Myers High School in 1935, Mr. Foxworthy attended and graduated from The University of Tennessee in 1939 where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity. He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Force and later served in the US Air Force Reserve, retiring as a Colonel. During the war, he attended Harvard's Business School. After the war, Mr. Foxworthy and his wife, Mary Lou Shinkle Foxworthy moved to Iola, Kansas and resided there for seven years, where he served as President of the Kiwanis club, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and was elected as Vice President of the Board of Education. Following the death of his father, Boyd Clifton Foxworthy in 1953, Mr. Foxworthy and his family returned to Ft. Myers to manage and own his family's business, Foxworthy Furniture (& Interiors) company. He was active in community and civic affairs in Fort Myers, serving as President of the Edison Pageant of Light and as Board Member of Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers for thirty years. He especially enjoyed his friendship with Thomas A. Edison and his family (?). He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church Ft. Myers, Florida where he was an Elder, Deacon and Trustee. After his move to Pensacola in 1999, following his wife's death, Mr. Foxworthy also became an Associate Member of First Presbyterian Church, Pensacola. His wife of fifty-three years, his parents, Boyd C. Foxworthy and Mary Turner Foxworthy and his sister Eloise Barber preceded him in death. Survivors include: one daughter, Shirley Linne and her husband William Linne of Pensacola, Florida; one son, James Clifton Foxworthy and his wife Marcia Foxworthy of Carmel, Indiana; brother Robert E. Foxworthy and wife Betty B. Foxworthy of Ocala, Florida; sister-in-law, June Powell and her husband, Alva Lee Powell, Paola, Kansas; one grandson; three granddaughters and one great grandson; two nieces and three nephews. Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Ft. Myers, Florida with Dr. David D. Swanson officiating. The family will receive friends following the Memorial Service. A private grave side service will be held at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The University of Tennessee Clifton Foxworthy Endowment #F01991519 (600 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996) or the First Presbyterian Church Clifton Foxworthy Memorial fund for the establishment of a Florida Presbyterian Cursillo (33 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32501).
 Fort Myers News-Press, May 1, 2011 – Rev. Robert Evans "Bob" Foxworthy of Ocala, Florida died Tuesday, April 26 in St. David's Hospital, Round Rock, Texas. He was born September 4, 1922 in Fort Myers, Florida to Boyd Clifton and Mary Norwood Turner Foxworthy who came to Lee County in the late 1800's from Fleming County, Kentucky. Robert was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. During World War II, he spent 34 months with the 760th Military Police Battalion in the Panama. In 1946, he joined his father in the family furniture business, Foxworthy Furniture Company. Robert was an accomplished singer, even from his youth. When he was 15 years old, he was invited by Mrs. Thomas A. Edison to entertain her guests with songs at her birthday party. His musical gift was a large part of his life and ministry as he sang at many church, civic and social events. In 1948, he married Betty Buie of Nashville, Georgia and they were married 56 years. In 1964 he left the furniture business and attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His first assignment as a minister was to organize a United Methodist Church in East Naples, Florida. This church which began with a handful of people is now a congregation of over several thousand members. He also served United Methodist churches at Reddick and Kendrick in the Gainesville District of the United Methodist Church, in Waukeenah and Wacissa of the Tallahassee District and in the South Georgia Conference which included the churches of Calvary, Bethell and Centennial of the Thomasville District, Glenwood and Landsburg in the Dublin District and Nicholls and the Bickley Campground of the Waycross District. He retired in 1988 at age 65. In retirement he served as part time supply in the Forrest United Methodist Church, Silver Springs, Florida and as Visiting Pastor for the First United Methodist Church in Ocala. Robert, first and foremost, was a man of God. The Reverend Foxworthy is survived by his son, Robert E. Foxworthy and wife Teresa Foxworthy of Hay Market, Virginia, his daughter Dr. Mary Foxworthy Mueller and husband Dr. Rick Mueller of Austin, Texas, grandchildren, Natalie and husband Matt Fullerton, Cecelia, Carlos and Alex Foxworthy and a great granddaughter, Ava Fullerton. In addition he is survived by two nieces and one nephew, Virginia Barber Perkins of Tallahassee, Shirley Foxworthy Linne of Pensacola and James C. Foxworthy of Birmingham. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his sister, Eloise Foxworthy Barber and brother, Clifton Norwood Foxworthy. It is the family's suggestion that memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Fl 34470 or any of the United Methodist Churches that Reverend Foxworthy served. 

Foxworthy, Sarah M Hendry

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 18, 1936--Warren W. Foye, 76 years old, dropped dead yesterday at his residence in Tice. The cause of his death was given as a heart attack brought on by becoming overheated as he was mowing grass around his home just off the Palm Beach boulevard. Mr. Foye who came to Fort Myers nine years ago from Boston has recently operated a filling station at Tice. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella M. Foye, and a son, Warren W. jr., of Boston. Funeral Arrangements will be made by Lawrence A. Powell.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 23, 1947--Charles P. Frank, 70-year-old retired civil engineer and owner of considerable property in Fort Myers and Lee county, died suddenly yesterday morning at his home on Hough street as the result of a heart attack. Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at home with the Rev. Frank A. Shore officiating. The body was taken to York, Pa., on the evening train for interment there. Mr. Frank came to Fort Myers 26 years ago from Pennsylvania and had a wide circle of friends who were shocked at the unexpected news of his death. He was an active member of the St. Luke's Episcopal church serving as a member of the vestry and as church warden. Mr. Frank took part in civic affairs and his advice was followed on many steps which led to the growth and development of Fort Myers. He is survived by his wife, who accompanied the body to York, and by a sister and brother in Philadelphia.

Nellie Louise Cate FRANK

Fort Myers News-Press July 17, 2009 Florance Frankle was born December 19, 1926 in Lakeland, FL to Frank and Anna Peacock. Flo was raised in Cleveland, OH where she a professional entertainer. Her band opened for many stars such as Frank Sinatra and the Gene Cupa Band when they performed at the Foxy Theater in Cleveland.Flo was a respected business woman and beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She moved to Lehigh Acres in 1961 as a single mother with 6 children and established one of Lehigh's original businesses. While balancing Lehigh Photo Service and family, she founded the Lehigh Acres Youth Club in 1962 and became a second Mom to all the kids she loved so much.Flo worked hard to create a better community for all children and was true example of the American dream. She inspired later generations to reach for greater heights, was much loved, and will be greatly missed. Flo was preceded in death by her beloved Mother, Father, and son, Mickey Williamson. Flo is survived by her children: Hanna Hammer and family; Clyde Williamson; Dennis Williamson and family; Sean Williamson and Family; Kitty Bruseth and family; Donald S. Frankle and family and the two Boston Bull Terriers she adored, Sweetie and Tiger.A remembrance of Flo's life will be held at her home at 14 Connecticut Rd. in Lehigh on Sunday, July 19 between 2 and 4 PM.

Fort Myers News-Press September 2, 2010 James A. (Jimmy) Frank, 53 yrs, of Fort Myers lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday night August 27. He was born in Fort Myers on December 29, 1956 a son of George and Margaree (SIC) Frank of Fort Myers. Jimmy graduated from Riverdale High School in 1974. He was an avid bass fisherman and was a member of both the Lee County Bass Association and the Lehigh Acres Bass Club.In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister: Donna McSorley; two brothers: Ron and Bobby (Sandy) Frank; an aunt: Jean Bohan of Fort Myers; two nephews, three nieces and lots of really wonderful friends. Jimmy will be missed for his unique ways and his brilliant smile.Jimmy's family and friends will have a celebration of his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates memorial contributions in his name to Hope Hospice at 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909. Arrangements by National Cremation and Burial Society.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Dec. 10, 1929--Funeral services for little Bobbie Franklin, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Franklin, who died last evening shortly after he was knocked down on the Tamiami Trail by an automobile, will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the First Baptist church. Services for the little boy will be conducted by Rev. O. T. Anderson of the Community Congregational church. Pallbearers wil be friends of the small victim's parents. They are T. Gay Brough, Nnathan Cockrel, N. C. Horne and Joe Mosea. Interment will take place at the Fort Myers cemetery following services at the church and arrangements will be made by the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home. The accident happened shortly after six o'clock when the boy rode his bicycle in front of a Ford truck driven by Chandler Wilkinson, a negro. The driver was exonerated of all blame by eye witness of the tragedy. After he was struck down, the boy was rushed to the Lee Memorial hospital where medical treatment was furnished by Dr. w. H. Grace and Dr. H. Quillian JOnes. He died late late night without regaining consciousness. The death was attributed to extreme shock after no evidence of internal injury was discovered. The parents of the boy live in Lovejoy park and Mr. Franklin is the brother of James A. Franklin of Alcazar avenue.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Feb. 3, 1931--Funeral services for Ernest Frantz, 78-year-old Estero resident who died at the Lee Memorial hospital Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the L. W. Engelhardt & Sons chapel, conducted by the Rev. F.A. Shore of St. Luke's Episcopal church. Burial will follow in the Fort Myers cemetery. The Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Frantz was a member, will have charge of the services at the grave...Pall bearers will be Judge N. G. Stout, John M. Boring, J. F. Garner, Vernon G. Widerquist, R. V. Lee and H. A. Haycock. Mr. Frantz leaves his wife and a daughter, Miss Anne. He had been a grove owner at Estero since 1895.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Nov. 13, 1926--Funeral services for Maryell Evelyn Franzell, 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Franzell of the East End, where held at 10:30 a.m. yesterday at the Englehardt chapel. Burial was made at Fort Myers cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Franzell have three children older than Maryell.

Ft Myers News-Press, September 19, 2003 - Chauncey E. Frazier, 92, of Lehigh Acres, passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2003 at Lehigh Regional Medical Center. He was born August 7, 1922 in Elwood, Indiana the son of Asher and Bertha (Banning) Frazier. He had been a machinist at Western Electric in Indianapolis, Indiana for 25 years before retiring in 1976. He lived in Indiana prior to moving to Lehigh Acres in 1984. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife of 54 years, Doris Frazier of Lehigh Acres, two sons, Kelly Frazier of Harlingen, TX, and Kevin Frazier of Greenfield, Indiana, one daughter Linda Israels of Tuscon, Arizona, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003 from 4-6 PM at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be celebrated Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions in Chauncey's loving memory be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Road 82, Ft. Myers, FL. Author: Staff - Section: Local State - Page: 5B

Fort Myers News-Press, March 31 2006 -- Michael D. Frazzini, 35, of Cape Coral died Monday, March 27, 2006. The 1989 graduate of North Fort Myers High School was a resident of North Fort Myers. He attended Wentworth Military Academy in Missouri, receiving his commission as a lieutenant in 1991 and earned an entry into "Who's Who in America" for his military leadership. He continued his education at the University of South Florida in Ft. Myers, where he received his bachelor's degree with a major in history and minor in psychology. Captain Frazzini, a former U.S Army helicopter pilot, served 5 tours on active duty including two tours at Ft. Rucker, Ala., Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Wonju, Korea and Ft. Bragg, N.C. He medals include the U.S. Army Presidential Unit Citation, the U.S. Army Valorous Unit Award, the U.S. Army Meritorious Unit Award, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the U.S. Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He loved every aspect of his military training and continued his flying, joining the Sundowners of Ft Myers six months ago. He was also a boisterous supporter of "the World Championship Pittsburgh Steelers." He is survived by his wife, Michelle, and sons, Nicholas, 3, and Brandon,1; his grandfather, D.T. Frazzini; his parents, Charles and Gladys Frazzini; his sisters: Lorraine Elliot, U.S. Navy Chief Journalist (Ret.), Nancy Ramos, Joanne Frazzini and Elizabeth Hatcher; his brother, Vincent; his mother- and father-in-law, Bernita and Gordon Evenstad; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Larry and Debra Seiler, Jeff and Kathryn Hendzel, Jason and Erin Matyas and Kari Evenstad; his nephews: Ryan Frazzini, Evan and Andrew Ramos, Nathan Johns, Collin Hatcher, Noah Evenstad, Jeremy and Jason Seiler, and Chad Hendzel; his nieces: Taylor Van Landingham, Bobbi Jo Mlnarik, Kristin and Aubree Matyas; his great nephews: Antonio, Tyler and Ryan Frazzini Jr., Dylan Hendzel and Gavin Mlnarik and great nieces: Lauren Hendzel and Isabeau Seiler. His family will receive friends at Metz Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Michael Frazzini Contribution Account for the benefit of his sons at Florida Gulf Bank. The memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Michael was an outstanding Army officer, a loving husband and a wonderful father, son, brother and uncle. We will miss his raucous good humor, his gentle, affectionate manner and his honor, courage and strength every day of our lives. We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support from Michael's many friends, in and out of the Army, Greg Kovacks and Michael's co-workers at Coastal Precast and all our wonderful friends and neighbors.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - March 3, 1927 Mrs. Beryl Freeland, 34, died suddenly yesterday morning at her home on Polk Street when a broken blood vessel caused death within three hours. She is survived by her husband, J. Everett Freeland, two small sons, David Burl, 11, and Samuel Maynard, 2; her mother, Mrs. Fannie Youmans; three sisters, Mrs. E. E. Edenfield and Mrs. Francis DesRochers of Fort Myers and Mrs. S. L. Bullock of Jacksonville; and two brothers, S. L. Youmans and Roy Johnson of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the Church of God on Marsh Avenue in the East End with the Rev. E. W. Williams, state overseer for the Church of God, officiating. The body will lie in state at the Freeland home from noon today until shortly before services. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Freeland was born and reared in Fort Myers and was widely known with a large circle of friends. Her father, the late David S. Youmans, who died a year ago, was one of the pioneer settlers of Lee County.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 30, 1932--Mrs. Catherine Kay Freeland, aged 20 years, died at 9:30 o'clock last night at the Lee Memorial hospital. She was taken there yesterday morning following a sudden illness. In addition to her husband, W. B. Freeland, she is surived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Long, a brother Loyd Long, and two sisters, Miss Hilda and Miss Bertha Lee Long. Funeral services, in charge of Lawrence A. Powell, Inc., have not been made. Mrs. Freeland lived at 607 Marion street, East End.

Fort Myers News-Press Apr 29 , 2003 Phyllis Ganey Freeland of Coral Gables, Florida passed away April 14th. She was born in Atlanta on April 9, 1924 to her parents, Dr. Walter and Lois Ganey. She grew up in Fort Myers, graduated from FMHS in 1942, and attended Florida State College for Women, the University of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Miami. She received four B.A. degrees. She taught school for 10 years in Miami. Phyllis married her first husband, Judge Joseph Gassen in 1954. She is predeceased by Joe who died August 19, 1993 and her son, Tod Albert Gassen who died Sept. 18, 1994 in a mountain climbing accident in Nepal. Phyllis married George Freeland in 1996. Phyllis was an avid Miami Hurricane fan and loved horse racing. She is survived by her husband, her daughter Pam and her husband George Alonso, their children, Mallory and Allyson, her sister Jean Ganey Castleberry and her daughters, Jennifer and Janet with families in Fort Myers And Houston respectively. The memorial service was held in the First United Church of Coral Gables on April 22nd.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Jan. 30, 1932--Mrs. Adelaid Freeth, 47, of Bloomfield, N. J., died early yesterday at her winter residence on Michigan avenue. The body will be sent to her northern home by Lawrence A. Powell this morning for burial. Mrs. Freeth arrived here about amonth ago. She was the wife of George H. Freeth who was at her bedside when death came. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Peters; a brother, Eugene S. Peters of Providence, R. I., and a sister, Mrs. Charles Raulerson, of Fort Myers. Mrs. Freeth was prominent in fraternal organizations of New Jersey. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Patriotic Order of America, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, and the Woman's Relief corps. Brief services were held last night with the Rev. Hubert Dodd officiating.

Fort Myers News-Press,27 Dec 2007-- Gary Freis was known to outsiders as a wrestling coach, a man who taught a sport, the finer points of take-downs, half-Nelsons and armbars. Those are technical wrestling terms. The former Fort Myers High School wrestling coach, who died at 69 on Christmas morning, was about more than tips on pinning opponents."He's my second father," current Fort Myers wrestling coach Matt Markowski said. "I had that kind of relationship to him."So did others. Many others.In the way coaches are measured, Freis was successful. The Green Wave won team state titles in 1987 and 1998. Eighteen of his wrestlers from 1982 through his final year in 2002 won state titles. He's in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.Those achievements aren't the full measure of a man, though. His former wrestlers remember a man who transformed those who needed transforming and nudged those who needed nudging."He'll be deeply missed," said Dr. Paul Tritel, a Fort Myers physician who wrestled at Fort Myers and graduated in 1988. "He lives on in all of us."Tritel went on to the University of Pennsylvania."He taught me about hard work and discipline and he always told us not to make excuses," Tritel said. "He was a father figure for a lot of the kids. He helped a lot of the kids who didn't come from good homes. He gave a lot of his own time and money towards the kids in terms of paying entry fees and giving them rides to tournaments. He gave selflessly."In 1988, Tritel was a senior and co-captain who wrestled in the 160-pound weight class. The other co-captain was Aaron Danzig, who won a state title at 125 pounds. Danzig is now an assistant U.S. attorney in Atlanta."Great coach, great teacher, great man," Danzig, 37, said.Danzig, who wrestled at Harvard, recalled a coach who would open the wrestling room on Christmas morning if his athletes wanted more work. He recalled a coach who drove athletes to tournaments on his own dime. Everywhere. Anywhere. Tampa.Brandon. Miami."He used to have this series of old station wagon jalopies," Danzig said.For weekend tournaments, Freis would pile wrestlers in a jalopy and hit the road."On the way home if it was getting late we'd get tired and fall asleep," Danzig said. "He'd take out this old pipe and bang it on the roof. It was like a thunderbolt. We'd all jump up and he'd say," Now that you're awake, let's talk some wrestling.'"Gary Freis' wrestling talk ended Christmas morning. In recent years, he has battled heart problems, diabetes and leukemia. In the middle of the night on Christmas Eve, according to his daughter, Kim Freis, her father awoke. He didn't feel well. His family called 911. He was admitted to Southwest Florida Regional. At first, according to Kim Freis, he appeared stable.Between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, things got worse."Basically, the leukemia was just overtaking his body, he was very weak and he had a major heart attack," Kim Freis said.Gary Freis died two years to the day after his granddaughter, Adriana Noel Olding, was born.Freis had another daughter, Heather Olding, who is 39. He left behind a grandson, 7-year-old Austin Bullwinkle Olding, who called him "Pop-pop.""He (Austin) said 'There's only one person who can call me Bullwinkle and that's Pop-pop,'" Kim Freis said.Freis bragged about Austin, especially after he ran a 10K (6.2 miles) race just before turning 7."My grandson did a 6-mile race when he was 6," Gary Freis liked to say, according to Kim.Meanwhile, friends are left remembering one of the most storied coaches in Southwest Florida high school history.Lee County school superintendent Jim Browder was Fort Myers principal during parts of Freis' tenure as coach. He knows how much Freis invested in his wrestlers. Not just time. Not just money. Not just sweat."It was his whole life," Browder said. "It was the life of his family."Fort Myers resident Brad Rothenberg's two sons, Paul and Willie wrestled for Freis. His daughter, Taylor, is a Fort Myers High statistician with the wrestling team. Rothenberg's boys are in their 20s now. His daughter is 15. Gary Rothenberg considered Freis a friend."Gary always saw a wrestling match as two against two," Rothenberg said. "It was always him and his wrestler against you and your wrestler. It was his job to develop the best game plan for the match and drill you on that game plan and it was your job to execute. If you won, it was your victory. If you lost, you both shared the defeat."Angelo Vaughn, 43, works for the Lee County Sheriff's Department as director of the department's athletic league."I'm more of his surrogate son," Vaughn said.He refers to Sally Freis, Gary's wife, as "mom."Vaughn participates in police wrestling and turned to Freis for wrestling advice. And more."We were on the same page in a lot of things whether it was life or wrestling," Vaughn said.How did Freis look at life?"Coach Freis looked at life very simple," Vaughn said. "He was not one to bring attention to himself. Coach Freis was the type of man who always wanted you to succeed. He didn't settle for being average. He wanted you to be better.

Fort Myers News-Press, 23 Mar 2008 Dixie French was born in Fort Myers, Florida on November 9, 1942 to Rev. W. Eric and Mildred Dance. She grew up here in Fort Myers, where she met her husband, Johnny French during their senior year in high school. It was the beginning of a love story that lasted for 43 years, until God took Johnny home in 2006. "Granny" continued to live without "Pappy" until Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008, when God took her peacefully while she slept.She is survived by her children, Dawn Hansen and John Eric French, and their spouses, Tracy Hansen and Cherie French, whom she loved as her own; brother Donnie Dance and his wife Cheryl; brother-in-law, Randy French and his wife, Lindy; mother-in-law, Frances French; grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse and Camille Hansen; nieces, nephews, and many friends, both old and new.Dixie was a founding member of New Hope Christian Church of N. Fort Myers, and also worshipped with the congregation of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church of Roan Mountain, TN.The family will receive friends at First Christian Church of Fort Myers on Monday evening, March 24, from 5 until 8, and the funeral will be Tuesday morning, March 25, at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 239-936-0555.

Fort Myers News Press, 2004-11-10 - Edna Maye French, 73, of Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2004. She was born in Atlanta GA in 1931. She made Ft. Myers her home in 1971 after her husband, Robert, retired from the U. S. Navy. The family started their new life in the hardware business, opening and running the Parker French Ace Hardware Company in East Ft. Myers for many years. Her life was all about her family, her friends and her love for God. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing, reading and dining out. She will be long remembered for her generosity, loving ways and the many lives she touched. Edna is survived by her five children--Chuck (Fran), Bobby (Cheryl), Stanley, Liz (John) Domino, and James (Wenona), her sisters Maxine and Jencye, her brother Joseph and her 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. Prayer Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Thursday evening November 11, 2004 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Funeral Service on Friday Morning, November 12, 2004 at 10:00 AM. Funeral and cremation services are being arranged by Anderson Funeral Home of Ft. Myers.

Fort Myers News-Press , 7 Jun 2006 -- John R. "Johnny" French, 63, of North Fort Myers, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He was born February 2, 1943 in Mobile, AL and moved to this area from Montgomery, AL in 1960 at which time he joined the family business, Tropical Furniture. The business sold in 1983. When his friend Gene McMillan offered him the chance to become an alligator trapper, he was thrilled at the prospect. He joined the Fish and Wildlife Commission in 1986 and has continued this work until the present. He may have been the oldest trapper but with the help of his loyal agents, Tracy Hansen, Rick Ruth and Beau Davis, he always caught the most. He loved his family and words of love were spoken between them until the very end. He was also a devoted member of New Hope Christian Church. Mr. French is survived by his wife of 43 years: Dixie French; his children: John Eric and Cherie French of Fort Myers and Dawn Marie and Tracy Hansen of North Fort Myers; three grandchildren: Jacob, Jesse and Camille Hansen; his mother: Frances French of Fort Myers; a brother, Randy French and his wife, Lindy of Fort Myers; a brother-in-law: Donnie Dance and his wife, Cheryl of Tallahassee and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Friday, June 9, 2006 at First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd. on Friday. Friends will be received from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Christian Church, 17181 Tarpon Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33917.

Las Vegas Sun May 20, 2009 GARY EDWARD FREY was born December 14, 1946 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Dorothy Dean and Jerrold Leroy Frey. He passed away May 18, 2009 at the age of 62 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gary was successful at anything he put his mind to. He won the 1965 High School Tennis championship representing Custer High School. After high school he attended the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh where he met some of his lifelong friends. Gary had a talent for painting and in the late 1960’s, Gary established a successful business in Milwaukee involving his love for motorcycles under the name of Fancy Colours. In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Gary became a dealer for Harley Davidson in Cheyenne and Casper Wyoming. Eventually Gary settled in Las Vegas where his family resided at that time. He became a successful salesman for Ford working for several dealerships in the Las Vegas area earning many awards as a top salesman. Gary was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Last year, Gary was ordained an Elder in the Church and loved his calling as a Sunday school teacher to the youth of the Spring Valley Ward. Gary is survived by his mother, Dorothy Frey Asay Bountiful, UT; sister Wilma Rae (Glenn) Meier Mesa, AZ; brother Wade Arthur (Glenna) Bountiful, UT; 9 nephews; 1 niece; and his best friend Sharon Baganz. Gary was preceded in death by his father. Our heartfelt thanks go to the members of the Spring Valley Ward for looking after and showing so much love for our Son and Brother. We will miss Gary for his great wit and all of his special interests that he exposed many of us to. Funeral Services will be held at the graveside 2:00pm Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S. 200 W. Friends and family may call 12:45-1:45pm Tuesday at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. prior to services. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com

Fort Myers News-Press,17 Mar 2005-- Margaret Dickson Frey, 87, of Ft. Myers died March 14, 2005 at Ft. Myers. A native of Jacksonville, she was born February 3, 1918. She was the granddaughter of Edward Marshall Williams who's pioneer family moved to Ft. Myers in 1883. Mrs. Frey had been a partner in Frey's Prescription Shop along with her husband and sister until she retired. Survivors include her son William M. and wife Diene Frey of Temple Terrace, Florida, her two daughters Mary Smallwood of Tallahassee and Carolyn and Stephanie Clark, Lindsay Spradley, Katherine Smallwood, Robert Frey, Stephen Frey and Amanda Frey, three great-grandchildren, Aiden and Brennan Spradley and Stephen Chess, her nephews Larry Williams and Gary A. Williams. Mrs. Frey was preceded in death by her husband Melvin and her sister Julia E. Williams. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2005 in the city of Ft. Myers Cemetery with Chaplain Mark Shuey officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Southwest Florida Historical Society, P.O. Box 1381, Ft. Myers, Florida 33902. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers.

Fort Myers News-Press August 22, 2010 Elli K. Freybe, 82, of Lehigh Acres formerly of Fort Denaud and Fort Myers, passed away August 18, 2010. Elli was born November 25, 1927 in Penzlin, Germany. Elli came to Fort Myers in 1961 from Buffalo, New York after emigrating from Hamburg, Germany in 1953. Elli along with her husband, Hans appreciated the tropical beauty of Southwest Florida. Together they maintained twelve acres of their orange grove. They also enjoyed boating and fishing in local waters.Elli is pre-deceased by her husband of 59 years, Seaman, Captain Hans Freybe and her daughter Ingrid Freybe Farmer. She is survived by her children Harald (Deborah) Freybe of Palm City, FL, Evelyn (Lawrence) Banzhaf-McCord of Cincinnati, OH, Margie (Paul) Piper Geddes, Shirley (William) Tronoski of Aiken, SC; grandchildren Kirsten (Todd) Hunter, Lisa (Gregor) Piper St. John, Allison Banzhaf, Myles (Angie) Piper, and Hiliea Freybe; her great-grandchildren, Grayson St. John, Ava Marie Piper and Loring St. John.Graveside services will be held at Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle, Florida on Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PM.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-10-18 - Capt. Hans Joachim Freybe, 78, of Ft. Denaud and formerly of Ft. Myers, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 17, 2004 at home. Hans was born June 22, 1926 in Nordhausen, Germany. He came to Ft. Myers in 1961 from Buffalo, New York after emigrating from Hamburg, Germany in 1953. Most of Hans's life was spent as a Seaman starting as a Merchant Marine in Germany as the age of fourteen. After a brief period as the proprietor of the Amoco Gas Station on Palm Beach Blvd., Capt. Hans continued his career and passion on the water. He worked on the Western Chief dredging the Caloosahatchee Waterway, Captain of the tugboat Belle of Myers at Ft. Myers Shell & Dredging, and tugboat captain for Belcher Towing Co. that provided oil to the Ft. Myers Power Plant from their storage facilities at Boca Grande and other tugboat services. Capt. Hans was also active in commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing ventures in local waters. Hans is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elli, his children, CDR. Harald (Deborah) Freybe USN(retired) of Palm City, FL, Evelyn (Larry) McCord of Cincinnati, OH, Margie Geddes of Fisher Island, FL and Kingston, Jamaica, Shirley (William) Freybe-Tronoski, of Buckingham, FL, sister Gisela (Eric) Ruckmann of Nordhausen, Germany. Grandchildren; Kirsten Deming, Lisa St. John, Allison Banzhaf, Myles Piper, Hileia Freybe; his great-grandchildren; Grayson St. John, and Ava Mari Piper. His daughter, Ingrid Freybe-Farmer of Lehigh, FL and brother Gunter Freybe of Nordhausen, Germany, predeceased him. Graveside services will be at the Ft. Denaud Cemetery in Labelle, Florida on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 5:30 PM. with Pastor Bob Moore officiating. "Home is the seaman, home from the sea." Arrangements by: Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle, FL.

Fort Myers News-Press, 9 May 2007 -- Betty Jo Guthrie Friday, 82, died on Saturday, May 5th, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elmer O. Friday, Jr. She is survived by her four children, Genie Lee Hanke of Tampa, Jo Friday of Anchorage, Alaska, Richard O. Friday of Ft. Myers, and Mitchel Friday of Fairbanks, Alaska, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.A fifth generation Floridian, Jo was born in old Punta Gorda and grew up in a rambling Victorian home on Taylor Road near the old Train Depot with her parents, Freddie Lee (Roberts) Guthrie and William Elza Guthrie, her sisters, Dorothy Lee Richardson, now of Lake Wales, and Mary Katherine Cooper, of Tampa, and her brother Capt. William C. Guthrie, U.S.N. Ret., of Vienna VA, as well as her brother Harry C. Guthrie, who predeceased her. Betty Jo graduated from FSCW (now FSU) in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart, Elmer, in 1947. They lived in Gainesville while he attended the University of Fla. College of Law, then lived in both Punta Gorda and Orlando, before settling in Fort Myers in 1955. In addition to her full-time jobs as political wife and mother, Jo also taught at Cypress Lake Jr-Sr High School in the1960's. She and Elmer lived in Tallahassee for 10 years, before moving back to Fort Myers in 1981, where they lived until Elmer's death in 2006.Jo was actively involved in the Fort Myers and Punta Gorda communities, participating in numerous charitable activities, as well as synchronized swimming, bridge and tennis. She was most known for the aplomb and grace with which she organized and enjoyed such family activities as a Thanksgiving dinner for 78 guests, and a family reunion New Year's Eve celebration and backyard camp-out for over 100. Her joy of life and tenderness to all will be sadly missed.Her life and its passing will be celebrated at the First United Methodist Church, 507 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12th. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to First United Methoist Church, which was a center of her life, as well as that of her parents and her children.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 22 2006 -- Retired from the Circuit Court of Florida in 1990, Judge Elmer O Friday Jr. Friday was a 6th generation Florida cracker, whose ancestors settled in Florida before it became a state. He was the son of Elmer O. Friday, Sr. and Mayo (Yates) Friday. Judge Friday is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jo (Guthrie) Friday, originally of Punta Gorda, his son Richard of Fort Myers, his three daughters Genie Hanke of Tampa, Jo Friday of Litchfield, CT and Mitchel Friday of Fairbanks, Alaska, 12 Grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and sister Lonnie (Friday) Persons of Punta Gorda. Judge Friday was born in a logging camp in Lake Garfield and grew up primarily on Babcock Ranch east of Punta Gorda where his father ran the Commissary and the logging operation. He graduated from Charlotte High School, served in the Navy in WWII, and played football for the University of Oklahoma where he was the starting left tackle until he injured his knee. He obtained his law degree from the University of Florida and was an avid Gator throughout his life. Judge Friday's legal career in Florida included serving from 1950-1955 as president of Lawyer's Title Guaranty Fund, Lee County Judge from 1957-1961; a member of the Florida Senate from 1961-1970, when he served as chairman of the Rules Committee. He was very proud that then Republican Governor Claude Kirk labeled him as one of Ten Florida Democrats that the Governor most wanted to get rid of. (Along with Lawton Chiles) He served as Secretary of the Senate from 1970-74, then as capital chair of the Florida Appellate Court for workers compensation before returning to his beloved Southwest Florida when he continued to serve as a Circuit Judge until his retirement. Judge Friday served on many boards and commissions during his career, including the Florida Constitutional Advisory Commission, the Florida Constitutional Reform Commission, the Judicial Counsel of Florida, the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar, the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission and the Supreme Court Study Commission. After retiring he served on the Board of Crossroads Wilderness Institute. He was a 32 Degree Mason, a Shriner, Optimist, and Rotarian. Judge Friday loved hunting, fishing and all things Florida. He especially enjoyed good food, good music and good friends. He will be missed. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 24th, from 2-4 pm and from 6-8 pm at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28th, 1 pm at the First Methodist Church in Punta Gorda. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Crossroad Wilderness Institute, 45991 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda, FL, 33982.

Fort Myers News-Press Aug 6, 2005 Regina Haliczer Friedlander, of Delray Beach, FL passed away August 5, 2005 at Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, FL. Born April 19, 1940 in Darlington, SC to Margaret Shepard Haliczer and the Julian Haliczer. Graduate of Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University with a Masters Degree. She was a licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Director of Nova Community Mental Health Center for many years. She is survived by mother Margaret (Shep) Haliczer Atkinson and two daughters Jill Friedlander Sabine (Brian), Meg Friedlander Eachus (Ben), brother James S. Haliczer (Paula) and grandchild Jacob Eachus. Services Monday, August 8, 2005 at The Gardens Memorial Park at 1:00 PM, Boca Raton, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486-3395 or American Cancer Society.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 15, 1950 - Mrs. Jessie G. Friedman, age 54, of 2124 Fowler Street, a native of Fife Lake, Michigan and resident of Fort Myers for the past two years, died yesterday. She is survived by her husband, Henry H. Friedman; a sister, Mrs. Carrie McClelland, Fife lake, Mich.,and three nieces, Mrs. Orma Kimball and Mrs. Jessie Norconk, Fife Lake, and Mrs. Iva Weikel, Flint, Mich. Services and interment will be at Fife Lake, Mich. Arrangements by McQueen & Young, funeral directors.

Fort Myers News-Press, 5 Nov 2007 -- Myer Friedman, 95, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend died peacefully on November 2, 2007 at his residence at The Carlisle assisted living in Naples, FL. He was born July 29, 1912 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Ethel. He resided for 42 years in Manchester, NH before moving to Florida & was a resident of Naples for the last 7 years. He was Assistant Treasurer & Comptroller of Silver Brothers, Co., Inc in Manchester for 43 years. He held board positions of United Community Services, Community Chest, Jewish Community Center, Boston University National Alumni Association, SCORE. He was also a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge & Bektash Temple Shrine. He was a past president of Temple Adath Yeshurun. In Naples, he remained active & volunteered to assist Kindergarten & first grade teachers, coached the chair exercises in the assisted living area of The Carlisle, volunteered in the store at the Carlisle, and played a mean game of poker 3 afternoons a week until the day he died. He was also an important part of the monthly Friday evening service at The Carlisle. He is survived by his children, Linda Lee & Robert Baker of Bonita Springs, Gerald Friedman & his wife Sally Dutko of Ithaca, NY; his grandchildren Judith & Michael Matyas, Alan & Marion Friedman, Jay & Rachel Baker, & Dustin Corrente; his great-grandchildren Rebecca & Daniel Matyas, Anna & Samantha Baker, Adam Friedman & by many friends. Service and interment will be Monday, November 5, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Rabbi James Perman will officiate. The family would be pleased if contribution be made to the Friedman Family Trust to benefit Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester, NH 03104 or to your favorite charity. The family will sit shiva at the home of Linda Lee & Robert Baker Monday & Tuesday nights & at The Carlisle on Wednesday night.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS--Nov. 6, 1931--Mrs. Anna Frierson, a resident of Fort Myers for more than half a century, died yesterday at Miami. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the First Methodist church. Mrs. Frierson is survived by five children, two of whom reside in Fort Myers , and many other relatives, many in Tampa. Mrs. Frierson came here as a bride of Taylor Frierson in 1878.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, October 6, 2000 -- Annelore E. Frierson, 75, a homemaker, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at her residence in Cocoa, FL. Born in Oberglogau, Germany, she came to this country in 1948. She previously resided in Tampa with her family and moved to the Cocoa area in 1996. Mrs. Frierson is survived by her son, Frank Frierson of Tampa; daughter, Susann Carrington of Cocoa, 3 grandsons and one granddaughter. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 6th at 3:00 p.m. at Frierson-Hendry Cemetery in Fort Myers. Arrangements by Funeral Solutions in Cocoa.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS - May 23, 1925 Fort Myers Pioneer Buried on Sunday The funeral of Taylor Frierson, 78, who died Saturday, following a paralytic stroke on Friday, was held yesterday at 3 o'clock at the family home in East Fort Myers. The Rev. O. A. Thrower officiated. Burial took place in the old Hendry Cemetery.In the early eighties, Mr. Frierson was active in the cattle and citrus fruit business here, from which he retired several years ago. Mr. Frierson is survived by his wife, three sons, H. T. and J. E. Frierson of Moore Haven, P. G. Frierson of LaBelle and two daughters, Mrs. O. M. Sciple and Mrs. W. C. McGinn of Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS -23 October 1996 Lee County Walker Hal Frierson Walker Hal Frierson of Sebastian, Fla., died Oct. 21, 1996 at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, Fla., following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1920 at St. Marks, Fla., and had been a resident of Sebastian for two months, moving here from Tampa. Mr. Frierson retired as a Technical Sergeant after 30 years of service in the U. S. Air Force, serving in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Viet Nam. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America and was a Scout leader, a member of American Legion Post No. 138, Port Tampa City, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Tampa. With a long Florida heritage, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid rock collector. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Annelore Frierson; a son, Frank Peter Frierson, a beloved daughter, Susann Evelyn Carrington of Sebastian; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Frierson-Hendry Cemetery, Fort Myers, with military honors conducted by the Wilkinson American Legion Post. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to your charity of choice in memory of Walker Frierson.

Fort Myers News-Press-Feb 1, 2007Stella Joan Frueh, 78, of Fort Myers, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Born September 23, 1928 in Delphos, OH, Stella was a resident of Fort Myers for over 15 years. She was an active member of The Church of the Resurrection, and enjoyed shuffle board and playing cards. She was a devoted mother, wife, and was loved by family and friends alike. Stella is survived by her son Christopher; brothers Robert (Ginny) Gorman of Lima, OH, William (Elaine) Gorman of Lake Diane, MI; sister Linda (John) Dodge; and several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard; brothers Floyd (Rose Rita) Gorman and Thomas (Rosie) Gorman. A visitation will be held between the hours of 3 PM and 6 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Kiser Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 2nd, at The Church of the Resurrection with entombment to follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. "In loving memory of my Mom - The best Mom that ever was."

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-11-22 - Brian Keith Fruitt, 38 of Cape Coral, died Friday, November 19, 2004. A teacher and coach in Lee County Schools, he resided here for the past four years formerly of Summitville, Indiana and was veteran of Desert Storm. Mr. Fruitt was a graduate of Florida International University, received his masters degree from Ball State University and received his specialist degree from Nova South Eastern University. He was a loving husband, father, a brother, grandson and a treasured friend with a big heart. Mr. Fruitt was an avid fisherman and enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by wife Joan A. Fruitt, his son Ethan Joshua Fruitt, his mother Gayle E. Jackson of Noblesville, Indiana, his father Dennis M. Fruitt of Olive Branch, Mississippi, his sister Kristie L. Sikorski of Pendleton, Indiana, maternal grandmother Crystal Burgess of Albany, Indiana, maternal grandmother Martha Jackson of Williams, Indiana, paternal grandmother Sara Schondelmayer of Olive Branch, Mississippi, and paternal grandmother Ann Fruitt of Germantown, Tennessee. Mr. Fruitt was preceded in death by his stepfather Rodney D. Jackson. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, November 23, 2004 at 5:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church with military honors by the U.S. Air Force. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2004 at Coral Ridge Funeral Home.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 20 2004--Mr. Woodring Mann Fryer, formerly of Henderson, KY, died Dec. 9, 2004 at HealthPark Medical Center in Ft. Myers. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Winkler Road Baptist Church. He was interred alongside his first wife, Vonda Lee Moore Fryer in Henderson, KY. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 11:00 AM at Winkler Road Baptist Church, 5770 Winkler Road.

ENGLEWOOD SUN-HERALD, Friday, July 28, 2000 - Delmar Ormsby Fugate, 87, of Boca Grande, Fla., passed away at home July 26, 2000. Mr. Fugate, a lifelong resident of Boca Grande, was born October 22, 1912, to Jerome and Idawill (Ormsby) Fugate. He was the original proprietor of the Pink Elephant restaurant, Boca Grande, and had operated it for over 34 years, retiring in 1978. He was a charter member and past member of the Board of Directors of the Johann Fust Community Library, and a member of the Boca Grande United Methodist Church. Surviving is his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Nevitt Fugate and a daughter, Betsy Fugate Joiner, both of Boca Grande; a son, Delmar Lee Fugate of Largo, Fla.; a sister, Elinor Fugate Butler of Port Charlotte, Fla.; grandchildren, Mary Ellen and Meghan Elizabeth Fugate and Austin Lamar Joiner, Jr.; and great-grandsons Randall, Austin, Travis and Seth Joiner. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. July 29 at the Boca Grande United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bruce Antle officiating. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Johann Fust Community Library, P.O. Box 309, Boca Grande, FL 33921; the Boca Grande United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 126, Boca Grande, FL 33921; or Hospice of Southwest Florida, 2495-A Caring Way, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel.

TAMPA TRIBUNE, Saturday, May 14, 1966 - FUGATE, IDAWILL O. -- Idawill O. Fugate memorial services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sarasota Memorial Park. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, in charge of arrangements.--TAMPA TRIBUNE, Sunday, May 15, 1966 MRS. IDAWILL FUGATE BOCA GRANDE (Special) -- Mrs. Idawill O. Fugate, 74, of Second Street, died Friday in a Sarasota nursing home. She was a native of Fort Myers and had lived here since 1910. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward Butler (can't read this next line, really smudged on the microfilm) Delmar, J. Bryant, and Jerome Fugate Jr., all of Virginia; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth Schoultz, Mariposa, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

TAMPA TRIBUNE, Sunday, November 11, 1956 PIONEER MERCHANT AT BOCA GRANDE DIES BOCA GRANDE, Nov. 10. (Special) -- Jerome Fugate , 74, a merchant here since 1909 and owner of a leading drug store since 1916, died today after suffering a heart attack. He was a native of Williston. Mr. Fugate's survivors include his widow, Mrs. Idawill A. Fugate; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Butler, Sharon, Mass; three sons, J. Bryant Fugate, Land O'Lakes, and Delmar O. and Jerome Fugate, Jr. both of Boca Grande; three brothers, W. R. Fugate, Fort Ogden; J. E. Fugate, Alachua, and J. H. Fugate, Blacksburg, Va., and five grandchildren. FUGATE, JEROME, SR. -- Funeral services for Jerome Fugate, Sr., will be held Monday, Nov. 12 at 10 A.M. from the Boca Grande Methodist Church with Rev. William Sywear officiating. Interment at Sarasota Memorial Park. The family request that flowers please be omitted and contributions be made to the Boca Grande Health Center. Mr. Pershing Thompson is treasurer. Van Petten Funeral Home, Arcadia, in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Dec. 29, 1933--Mrs. Elizabeth G. Fulkerson, 84 years of age, died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Hough at 1827 McGregor boulevard. Mrs. fulkerson who came to Fort Myers from Cincinnati 12 years ago, had been seriously ill for the past month. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel on First street with the Rev. William G. Kennedy in charge. Pallbearers will be C. A. Rankin, J. H. Ragsdale, Dr. E. J. Farnum, B. W. chapman, John Woolslair and S. F. Echelbarger. Mrs. Fulkerson is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Hough, and two sons, Archie M. Fulkerson of Lexington, Ky., and C. Frank Fulkerson of this city.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Oct. 6, 1931--Miss Blanche Fuller, 40, died at her residence at 1324 Clifford street at 10 o'clock last night, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home at 3 o'clock this afternoon, with the Rev. Hubert Dodd of the Grand Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers cemetery. Miss Fuller is survived by a sister.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 31, 1936--Robert L. Fuller, 73-year old farmer, died early yesterday morning at his home on the north side of the river as the result of a heart attack. Fuller came to Lee county 20 years ago from Augusta, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Fuller, and two daughters, Mrs. B. G. Page of Wilmington, N. C., and Mrs. Pearl Eubanks of Augusta, Ga. Funeral arrangements are being made by Lawrence A. Powell.

Ft Myers News-Press, February 8, 2001 - Kenneth R. Fullmer, Jr., 18, of San Carlos Park, passed away January 21, 2001 in a boating accident. Born and raised in Fort Myers, Kenny had attended Estero High School. For many years Kenny played for E.S.B. Mustangs Football Assoc. and San Carlos Little League. He was currently employed at U-Haul of Fort Myers and MWM South Inc. Kenny is survived by his father, Kenneth Fullmer, Sr. and wife Karen of San Carlos Park; brothers and sister, Brandon, Trevor and Courtney; his mother, Roberta Noland of Lehigh Acres; sister and brother, Elizabeth and Michael. Grandparents Sharon and Ed Horne of Fort Myers, Joe Maynard of Buckingham, many aunts, uncles and cousins, many good friends and the love of his life, Rosa Afu. Family will receive friends Saturday, 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Lester Grant at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park. A burial expense fund has been established at First Union Bank; Attn: Bank By Mail, P.O. Box 522817 Miami, FL 33152 in Kenneth R. Fullmer, Jr. name. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres 2701 Lee Blvd., 368-7080.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 28 2004-- Kathleen (Kay) Fulton, 81 years, of Ft Myers, died peacefully December 21, 2004 at Lehigh Regional Hospice Unit. She was predeceased by her husband Robert G.(Bob) Fulton in 2001 and is survived by her daughters Sandy Straw (Gladys), Judy Wright (Neil), Lynn Morris (Don), their father Jack Straw, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and her beloved Yorkie Brady. Kay touched many lives in Canada and Ft Myers as friend,neighbor, and nurse, first in Hamilton Ontario, then at Southwest Regional Hospital and as an enterostomal therapist in the Ft Myers area. She was a founding director of Hope Hospice and with their support died with peace and dignity. Our thanks to the Hospice Home Care staff, the nurses on the Lehigh Hospice Floor and to dear friends Trudy and Ross Blackmoor and Betty Eng who comforted Kay so well at the end. Cremation will be private. At Kay's request there will be no memorial service. "My life is my memorial and leaves a flood of memories to go on. I know Bob will have the boat ready when we meet again."

FORT MYERS PRESS - January 13, 1917 Bearing the body of Private Carl H. Funck, Second Florida regiment, who died a few days ago in service on the Texas border, Train No. 83 of the Atlantic Coas Line Ry, arrived in Fort Myers on time today. The body, which had been accompanied by his brother, Ollis, also of the Second Regiment, was met at the depot by representatives of the Carl F. Roberts Co., who took it in charge and conducted it to their apartments. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church, Rev. A. M. Bennett officiating, at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and this enterment will be in Fort Myers cemetery. In the absence of a proclamation by the mayor, W. P. Franklin, president of the Board fo Trade, requests that the people of Fort Myers attend the funeral services as largely as possible and that all flags be displayed at half mast in honor of the patriotism of the young soldier. Following are the pall bearers: Besanti Armeda, Jr., Curtis English, Harry Rogers, Ret Butler, Jesse Fouts, Mairon Reeves.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 25, 1933--Christian Henry Funck, one of the oldest residents of this section of Florida and affectionately known to hundreds of friends as "Dad" Funck, died early yesterday morning at the residence of Frank MacDonald at the intersection of Anderson and Cleveland avenues where he had lived for several years. He was found dead in bed and apparently had died in his sleep. Mr. Funck would have been 85 years old on Oct. 29. Although in ill health for some time, his death was unexpeted. He had been up and around as usual Wednesday, although visibly weaker than for some time. He was stricken with double pneumonia last winter, but waged a successful fight against the disease, although it left his frail body much weakened. Death apparently came but an hour or so before Mrs. MacDonald rapped on the door of the aged man's room, a custom whenever he failed to arise at a certain hour. When there was no response, Mrs. MacDonald summoned "Uncle Lou" Stewart, Mr. Funck's closest friend here, and entrance was effected through the door of an adjoining room. The aged man's facial expression and the posture of his body indicated there had been a peaceful dropping off as his worn out heart stopped for its final rest. "Dad" Funct was known and loved by scores of people for a charitable nature which had divested him of practically all worldly goods. His friends recalled yesterday the numerous charitable acts which he performed, most of them so carefully that the person aided did not know his benefactor. Retired and living a quiet life, "Dad" Funck had few demands of his own which needed satisfying and his $100 a month pension provided him with ample money to take care of his own needs and leave a sizeable amount each month for charity. Recently his pension had been cut to $90, but this was more than ample for him. Mr. Funct was born in Baltimore, Oct. 29, 1848. His mother and father were born in Germany. When 13 years of age, he ran away from home and enlisted in the Union army as a drummer boy on Dec. 8, 1861. After being wounded, he was honorably discharged on Aug. 20, 1862, and came to Florida a short time later for his health. He landed at Punta Rassa on Dec. 20, 1876, and used to recall that the first year he was here there were but 22 votes cast in the city election. He was married here 52 years ago last May, His widow, Mrs. Carrie C. Funck, surviving him. Four children also survive. They are mrs. Homer Klay, Mrs. A. J. Johnston, C. O. Funck and Alfred O. Funck. There are four grandchildren, Homer Klay, jr., Mrs. D. H. Lamons, sr., Miss Lois Klay and Miss Claudia Bethel, the latter of Miami. Two sisters and a brother, who live in Baltimore, also survive. They are Dr. J. William Funck, Mrs. J. E. Smith and Mrs. Rose Healty. Mr. Funck operated a bakery here for nearly 50 years...Mr. Funck was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church here, attending regularly whenever his physical condition permitted. Funeral services have been planned for Sunday at that church, with Judge N. G. Stout reading the service in the absence of the rector, the Rev. F. A. Shore. The Masonic burial ritual will be given by William R. Anderson at the cemetery. The Spanish War Veterans, who had made Mr. Funck an honorary member of their organization will furnish the American flag with which the casket will be draped. The body will lie in state at the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home where it may be viewed by friends until takekn to the church sunday.

The News-Press, 2/22/2009--Mary Furchak, 90 passed away in Kansas City, MO. She was born in 1918 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Russian immigrant parents. As an adult she was a long time resident of Elmont, NY and lived for over 30 years in Lehigh Acres. With only an eighth grade education she strived to continue to learn and was able to become a valuable member of the nursing staff at Creedmore State Hospital in New York where she was employed for over 20+ years. Ahead of her time, she and a colleague opened a halfway house for women who were making the transition from the mental institution back into mainstream society. In retirement Mary volunteered by reading to children in elementary school, visiting and playing with kids in the hospital and helping out at Kiwanis. She was an avid gardener and was very proud of her special oranges. She was also a talented artist and did many lovely paintings. She was also a member of the Polish-American Club. She was preceded in death by her husband John, sons Jack and Steve, son-in-law Tom Goulet and five siblings. She is survived by her daughter Judy Goulet, sons Russell Furchak (wife Michelle) and Raymond (wife Marianne), daughters-in-law Judy Furchak and Roberta Furchak, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. In her own words Mary wrote, "I had a good life beginning with a good mother, good husband, wonderful children and their spouses and grandchildren." A memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park.

Ft Myers News-Press 01-10-98-- Elizabeth H. Furlette, 69, of Fort Myers, died Jan. 9, 1998, under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice. Born April 20, 1928, in Blue Earth, Minn., she had been a resident of this area for 23 years. Elizabeth is survived by her devoted husband, James L. Furlette; loving children: Donna Marie Furlette of Atlanta, Ga., James L. Furlette Jr. (Cathy) of Berwick, La., Thomas P. Furlette (Lynn) of Atlanta, Ga., and Dennis C. Furlette (Debra) of Ann Arbor, Mich.; sister, Sr. Margaret Mary Gorman of Mankato, Minn.; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Church of the Resurrection. Burial will be at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, at the Phil Kiser Funeral Home, Inc., 9231 Cypress Lake Drive. The Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Cir., Fort Myers FL 33908. Phil Kiser Funeral Home

Ft Myers News-Press, Oct 14 2005-- Elizabeth Thigpen Fussell,81, of LaBelle died Oct. 12, 2005. Elizabeth was born in Bowling Green, Florida. At a young age she moved to LaBelle. She married Donald Fussell in 1940. He preceded her in death October 8, 1997. Elizabeth enjoyed crafts and loved to cook. She attended the First Christian Church of LaBelle. Surviving is a brother, Lloid (Lois) Fussell, LaBelle, daughter Sally (Cedric) Cockram, LaBelle, brothers Clint Thigpen of Tampa, Bill Thigpen, of LaBelle, sisters Marie Whidden of Alva, Kate Pedigo and Ineze Chough of LaBelle, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Burial followed in the Fort Denaud Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, Feb 17 2005-- Jeanette Fussell, age 85, of LaBelle, passed away February 15, 2005 in Ft. Myers. She was born December 29, 1919 in Desota County, Florida to Adolphus Rimes and Tomsie Katherine Howard Rimes. She was a lifelong resident of LaBelle. Survivors include her brothers; Delmar Rimes of LaBelle and J.L. Rimes of Lehigh Acres and sisters; Elgin Shore of Clewiston, Bobbie Jo Cline of LaBelle and Laura June Wilson of LaBelle. Funeral services will be Friday, February 18, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Reverend James Caves officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle, Florida.

Fort Myers News-Press Dec 26, 2006 Mr. Elmo Kenneth Futch, 82 passed away on December 13, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Gainesville. He lived on Bass Avenue in Seville, FL. Mr. Futch was born in Ft. Myers, FL and was self employed commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Pierson, FL. Mr. Futch was a WWII Navy veteran who was stationed in the Panama Canal.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Flossie C. Futch; sons Kenneth Futch, Jr. of Ft. Myers, Frank Futch of Dadeville, AL and Dan Futch of Seville; a brother Hulon Futch of Fla.; sisters Betty Howard of Ft. Myers and Pat Collins of Ft. Myers; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand is in charge of his arrangements, (386) 734-4663.

Fort Myers News-Press, September 14, 2011 - A lifelong Resident of Pine Island. Franklin Futch born Jan. 3, 1939, passed away at his home on Sept. 10, 2011. He was the first son of the late Frank B and Nellie Futch and preceded in death by his brother Luther H Futch. He was a graduate of Ft. Myers High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired commercial fisherman and former owner of Lee County Fishermen's Co-op. He and his late wife (Gayle) were owners of several local restaurants including The Galley, The Cozy Corner, and Gayle's Galley. Franklin is survived by companion Debbie Sexton, daughter Cheryl Patrick, brother Harold (Roberta) Futch and brother Gary (Renee) Futch. Several nieces and nephews as well as Great nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Sept. 14, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Pine Island at 11:00 a.m.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Feb. 23, 1932--Leonard "Dutch" Futch, accused of being the hit-and-run driver who struck and seriously injured his brother, Hardy Futch, was under an added charge of manslaughter last night, after the young man had died as the result of his injuries. Hardy Futch died yesterday afternoon at the Lee Memorial hospital despite vallant efforts of physicians to save him. His left leg, mangled in an unusual accident, had been removed below the hip in a futile effort to save his life. The accused brother was free under a bond of $1,000 on the manslaughter charge and $500 on the reckless driving charge. He will be given a hearing Thursday morning before County Judge L. Y. Redwine. Leonard Futch, several years younger than the brother whose death he is charged with causing, surrendered to city police Sunday morning after county officers had failed to locate him Saturday night following the accident. A second accident in which he was involved occurred a few minutes after the truck he was driving is alleged to have sideswiped Hardy Futch, who was riding on the running board of a car driven by Mrs. Richard Farr. Leonard Futch is charged with driving the truck into an automobile driven by C. L. McMillan, former deputy sheriff, a few minutes after the first accident. McMillan, who had but a fleeting glimpse of the driver, told Deputy Roy Larson and Sheriff F. B. Tippins he believed Futch was driving the truck which struck his car. The dead man was returning to the city from the county fair Saturday night. He was riding on the running board, he told officers at the hospital before his death, as Mrs. Farr was accompanied by another woman and a child, who filled the only seat in the car. Futch said he had his head inside the car and was talking when struck by the truck. Officers charge that Leonard Futch did not stop after either of the two accidents. Following his surrender Sunday, he told officers he did not know he had struck anyone. Hardy Futch was a Punta Rassa fisherman. Leonard Futch operates a fish marker here near the police station.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 26, 1947 Funeral services for Susie F. Futch, age 56, who died yesterday at her home on Captiva Island, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the chapel of the Lawrence A. Powell funeral home. Rev. John H. Adair of the Marsh Ave. Church of God will officiate. She is survived by her husband, William F. Futch, two daughters, Mrs. Romie Tuggles and Mrs. Ellen Carroll, both of Fort Myers and one son, Albert Padgett of Boca Grande. The pallbearers are John M. Boring, Jim Roberts, Floyd Ellis, N. G. Stout, D. T. Farabee and Walter Turner. Interment will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS - June 2, 1960 William Franklin Futch, 94-year-old retired boat builder and a resident of Captiva and Lee County for over 30 years, died yesterday at the residence of his son, Henry Futch, 220 Lowell Ave., North Fort Myers. He wasa born Oct. 14, 1865 in St. Johns County, Fla. His wife, Susan, preceded him in death on July 25, 1947.Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bob Goff, Fort Myers, and Mrs. Docia Waterson, Miami; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by the Harvey Funeral Home.

    Fort Myers News-Press, April 29, 2012 - Please join us in remembering a very special lady. Earline Hudson Futral, 89, of Fort Myers passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Calusa Harbour with her loving family at her side. She was married to the late George Futral (founder of Futral's Feed Store) for 67 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Moody (David) of Fort Myers and son, Larry Futral (Julia) of Jackson, TN; grandchildren, Kim Stewart (Johnny) of Alva, David Moody, Jr. (Dawn) of North Fort Myers, Brad Futral of Martin, TN, Corey Futral, Memphis, TN and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Bryant, Tyler and Dylan Stewart; Jordan, Josh, Danielle and Darci Moody, and Colton and Dawson Futral and a very special niece, Grace Stanford of Fort Myers.She was the last surviving sibling of both the Hudson and Futral families. She was a longtime member of the Apostolic Praise Tabernacle. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and especially her cat, "K.C.".In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in her memory to Hope Hospice or the Apostolic Praise Tabernacle.Visitation will be Sunday, April 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and Monday, 12:30 to 1:30 at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. The funeral will be on Monday at 1:30 PM. 

Fort Myers News-Press, Mar 4 2008-- Evelyn Elizabeth Futral, 85, was born February 17, 1923 in Tennille, GA to James Franklin Futral and Ora Lee (Whatley) Futral. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 3 sisters and is survived by 1 sister, Mary Will (Futral)Harvey.The James Futral family moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1926. Evelyn graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1941 and worked at First National Bank of Fort Myers until she moved to Fort Lauderdale where she worked at Burdines Department Store. She moved to Orlando in 1954 and worked at Ivey's Department Store as a statistician. She retired as office manager of Moss Realty in Orlando. She was a loyal Member of the Fort Myers Pioneer club.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 5th 4-6 pm, at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. FortMyers. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to Hope Hospice.

Fort Myers News-Press, 24 Sep 2007 -- George F. Futral, 89, of Fort Myers, passed away September 21, 2007. He was born in Griffin, GA on September 10, 1918 to James and Ora Futral. His family moved to Fort Myers in 1926. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers; Herman, Jim, Eugene, Wilfred and Ray Futral and 2 sisters; Annette Daniels and Betty Futral. He graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1937 and served in the National Guard during WWII. He founded Futral's Feed Store in 1944 after being a long distance truck driver previously. He had a passion for working and was involved in many local business well into his 80's. He has supported many local organizations including 4-H, FFA, Lee County Horseman's Assoc., Little League and other youth programs over the years. The Feed Store spans 4 generations. Many of his present customers are the children and grandchildren of former long-term customers. He has been interviewed by the Fort Myers News-Press over the years concerning his historic building and business which is located on Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers. Some of his passions were talking, reading and watching football - especially college football. He was a very generous man with his family. The bigger the need, the bigger his heart was. He and his wife, Earline are members of the Apostolic Praise Tabernacle in Fort Myers. George is survived by his wife of 67 years, Earline; son, Larry G. Futral (Julia) of Jackson, TN; daughter, Patsy Moody (David) of Fort Myers, grandchildren; David Moody, Jr. (Dawn) of N. Fort Myers, Kim Stewart (Johnny) of Alva, FL, Brad Futral (Amber) of Walls, MS and Corey Futral of Memphis, TN and 10 great-grandchildren; Brandon, Bryant, Tyler and Dylan Stewart; Jordan, Joshua, Danielle and Darci Moody; Colton and Dawson Futral. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Mary Harvey of Fort Myers and Evelyn Futral of Orlando, FL and a very special niece, Grace Stanford of Fort Myers. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 25, from 6-9 PM at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, September 26th at 2 PM at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Colonial Blvd. In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's memory to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. E., Cape Coral, FL 33909 would be greatly appreciated by the family. George leaves a void in our lives and will be sadly missed by many, but especially by his special cat, K.C. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons; David Moody Jr., Brad Futral, Corey Futral, Brandon Stewart, Bryant Stewart, Tyler Stewart, Jordan Moody and Joshua Moody.

James Frank Futral