FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, Dec. 27, 1927--Christmas brought sorrow to three Fort Myers families when Mrs. Alma C. West, J. F. Allred and A. W. Igleheart died early Sunday morning all within a few hours...Mr. Igleheart, who died at his winter home in York Manor, came to Fort Myers two years ago. He has been suffering from a stroke of paralysis received some time ago. He was 75 years old. Mr. Igleheart was the senior member of the firm of Igleheart Bros., Inc., manufacturers of the famous Swan's Down Cake four, of Evansville, Ind. He is survived by his widow and daughter Miss Edna Igleheart, who were with him at the time of his death, one son, Edgar and two married daughters, Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs. John Darby of Evansville, Ind.

Fort Myers News-Press Jun 6, 2004 Mark Henry Infinger, 83, of Ft. Myers died on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Born on May 5, 1921 in Harleyville, South Carolina, Mr. Infinger was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Helen Infinger and his daughter Janet Wathey. He was retired after 22 years of service as an Army Medic serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Infinger can be best be remembered as the famous Captain Doorman as the Royal Palm Yacht Club having been at the post for 35 years. He is survived by his granddaughter Constance Truax, son-in-law Ernest Wathey, 5 nieces, 5 nephews, brother-in-law John Johnson, and many friends, including his special friend Florida McGee. No services are scheduled and interment will take place in Ohio at a later time. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Salvation Army in his memory. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Ft. Myers.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, June 5, 1927--Funeral services for eleven year old Morris Ingley, who was accidentally shot by his brother yesterday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from St. Francis Xavier's Catholic church on Cleveland avenue. Following the services burial will take place in the Fort Myers cemetery. Moris, his brother Romeo, 13, and his nine year old sister Georgette had been playing "soldiers" with a sword and a bayonet at their home at 1930 Hendry street, above Barron's seed store. Morris opened a desk drawer and found a big .32 calibre revolver. His brother Romeo realized the danger of playing with the gun, and made Morris hand it to him so that he could remove the cartridges. There were four in the pistol, and Romeo pulled out three, thinking that he had them all. He then pulled the trigger to make sure, and Morris fell with a bullet through the back of his neck. Neighbors who heard the report and the scream of the lad hurried to the scene, and Morris was rushed to the Lee Memorial hospital, where in 20 minutes he died. It was found that the shot had severed the spinal cord and come out through the mouth, breaking two teeth. Romeo and Georgette were brought before Miss Mary Price, probation officer, to explain how the accident happened. He was absolved upon his own testimony and that of his sister. The little boy was the son of Augustus and Ilena Ingley. The father is employed as musical director of the Arcade theater. With the closing of the theater Sunday for alterations, the Ingleys were planning to leave for Los Angeles. Out of eight children in the Ingley family the boy killed yesterday is the sixth to have died.

FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS, Sun., July 15, 1934--Lyda Naomi Ingram, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Ingram of Lakeland died there Friday following an illness of two days. Funeral services will be held at the L. W. Engelhardt chapel at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Before her marriage the child's mother was Miss Ruby Green of Fort Myers.

Boca Beacon June 25, 2009 Capt. Robert Leighton Ingram, 58, passed away June 15, 2009, in Naples, Fla. Leighton was born September 17, 1950, in Durham, N.C., to Dr. James and Frances Ingram. He grew up in the Tampa area, attending Berkeley Prep and H.B. Plant High School, where he made lasting friendships. He spent summers at the family home in Boca Grande, Fla., and it was there he was first introduced to the sea and fishing, particularly for the silver king. Leighton later settled in Naples. As a boat captain, he enjoyed much of his time fishing and loved being on the water. In addition to his love for the ocean, he was an avid outdoorsmen who participated in many hunting trips, but mostly would go to sit and soak up the peacefulness of nature around him. Lieghton' s true passion in life was spending time with his family and close friends. He is survived by his son, Leighton S. (Victoria) Ingram of Naples; daughter, Christina (Jason) Daniels of Tuckasegge, N.C.; grand-daughter, Hunter (4), grand-sons, Hugh (2) and Hanby (10 months) Ingram; father-in-law, Dr. Livingston B. Sheppard II of Boca Grande; sister, Ann Ingram of Tampa; and brother, Michael Ingram of Tampa; as well as loving nieces, Summer, Kate and Mary; and nephew, Clinton. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the Crowninshield Community House, 131 Banyan St., Boca Grande, FL 33921. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Leighton' s memory may be made to the Louise duPont Crowninshield Community House, PO Box 101, Boca Grande, FL 33921.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wed., January 9, 1985 Ruth Davison Ingram, 88, of Fort Myers, died Monday. She was a 74-year resident formerly of Minonk, Ill. Mrs. Ingram was pre-deceased by her husband, J. Hugh Ingram, and is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frances Lemley, Fort Myers, Mrs. Sarah Alaimo, San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Esther Land and Mrs. Katherine Nolen, of Fort Myers; a sister, Mrs. Esther Rinkel, Fort Myers, 8 grandchildren and 77 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ingram was a member, former Elder, and Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church.  Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Larry L. Lewis and the Rev. Richard B. Hanna officiating. Interment will take place in Fort Myers Cemetery.  The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at the Harvey Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 1, 2004 Frances Lee Herrington Ireland, 64 passed away January 21, 2004 at Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Gilbert and Camille Jones Herrington (FMHS 1939) and was raised in Ft. Myers, FL. Frances married Ralph Ireland (FMHS 1955), on June 1, 1958. She graduated from Ft. Myers Senior High School in 1958. She had moved to South Carolina in 1979. She worked as a Video Store Manager and oversaw operations for a number of stores in SC and NC. She had moved to Moore Haven in Nov 1998. In May of 2002, she built a home in and returned to Ft. Myers. Frances is survived by her parents, her husband of 45 1/2 years, two children Ralph Ireland, Carrie Myers (Ronald), 5 grandchildren, Brandy Ireland, Stephanie Ireland, Samantha Myers, Ronald Myers, Jr., and Kinzie Myers, her brother, Ronald Herrington (Betty) nephew Ragan, niece Frances Green, sister, Janice Perri (Sam), nieces, Tamara, Camille, Heather and Kathy. She was honored by the State of South Carolina, House of Representatives on motion of Representative Joseph G. Mahaffey, Members of the House of Representatives, Honor and Recognize Francis Lee Herrington Ireland upon the auspicious occasion of her 64th birthday. This outstanding citizen was a pioneer in developing, building and managing multi-video stores in both North and South Carolina for Pic-A-Flick Video movie rentals and sales. She always had the company's best interests at heart and was a Most Loyal and Faithful Employee; we join with her family and many friends in wishing her a most happy birthday, given Oct. 18, 2003. Memorial services at St. Michaels Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hope Hospice or American Cancer Society in Frances' honor.

Fort Myers News-Press Jan 31, 2006 Lawrence (Larry) A. Irons, 55 of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday January 29, 2006. He was born February 17, 1950 in Lakewood, New Jersey and resided in Fort Myers since 1962. He graduated Fort Myers High is 1968 and attended classes at Edison Junior College. He was a pool contractor and roofer and recently worked for Consumer Roofing Industries of Cape Coral. He is survived by a son, Jeremy, 17, his mother, Gladys M. Fulton and 2 brothers, Bob and Jeff Irons all of Fort Myers. A memorial service will be held at 100 PM, Feb. 3rd at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Butler. Friends will be received from noon until the time of service Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 12, 1934-- Funeral services for Earl F. Irey, who died here Monday, will be held at 2:30 today in the Lawrence A. Powell chapel. The Rev. Kent Pendleton will conduct the service. Pallbearers are Rocco Pavese, Francis Cone, Troy Springer, Jack White, Tommy Thompson and Joe Cusworth, Jr.

The News-Press, 3/27/2009--Alvena Elizabeth Sanderson Irvin, 96, of Fort Myers passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Born March 31, 1912 in Graves County, KY, Alvena was a retired nurse who moved for Collierville, TN to Fort Myers 30 years ago with her now deceased husband James Everett Irvin. Alvena is survived by her loving son Richard (Kathy) of Germantown, TN. The family wishes to thank her church family at Gulf Coast Church of Christ and all others for their expressions of love. A Special heartfelt thanks is given to the staff of Calusa Harbour, especially to those on the Skilled Nursing floor for her care. Friends are invited to the visitation being held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM with service to follow. Interment will be held at Lee Memorial park Cemetery. Please make memorial contributions in Alvena's name to the Gulf Coast Church of Christ. http://www.fortmyersmemorial.com

Fort Myers News-Press March 24, 2009 Chalmer L. Irvin, Jr., 75, of North Fort Myers passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2009. He was born on May 30, 1933 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to Chalmer and V Verna (Forcey) Irvin. Chalmer graduated from Tyrone High School and Attended Lancaster trade School until being drafted into the United States Army and served during the Korean War. A resident of North Fort Myers since 1961, Chalmer was a long time member of the North Fort Myers High School Quarterback Club and a founding member of the Southwest Florida Sportsman's Association. A General Contractor by trade, he was well known throughout the building industry of Southwest Florida.He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Joyce Irvin; daughter, Julie (Clarence) Weinstock; son, Michael (Johnna) Irvin; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Rodney Irvin of North Fort Myers and James Irvin of Winter Haven; niece and nephews.A memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the North Fort Myers United Methodist Church, 81 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Chalmer's memory be made to your favorite animal shelter given his love of animals.Chalmers' final journey will be in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, at the convenience of the family.Arrangements are by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery, Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 11, 1936--Floyd J. Irwin, 43-year-old state board of health inspector, died at a downtown hotel here yesterday morning as the result of a heart attack. Irwin was an ex-service man and had served as deputy sheriff in Volusia county for many years. His home was at Daytona Beach. The American Legion will have charge of the funeral services which will be held here late today or tomorrow morning. Burial will be at the Fort Myers Cemetery with Lawrence A. Powell in charge of arrangements. Holland McCormick of the state beverage department was sent to Fort Myers late yesterday by Jim Newell, secretary to Governor Sholtz, to make funeral arrangements.

Fort Myers News Press, 15 Mar 2005-- James Morris Itson, age 67, of Ft. Myers died on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Hope Hospice South. He was born on December 23, 1937 in Moultrie, GA to J. D. and Tresser Itson. Mr. Itson has been a resident of Ft. Myers for the past 38 years and was employed for 10 years as a carpenter for Conshor Construction Company, Bonita Springs until his retirement. He was an avid bowler and was well known at Gator Lanes in Ft. Myers. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley (Barger), his children, Gerald "Boe" (Tracy) Clarkson, Lisa (Kenny) Rooks, Jackie (Kevin) Killough, April Woods (Fred Hallock), Rodney, Bunnie and Cynthia, 17 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, his brothers, Donald (Sue) and Larry, several nieces and nephews and a host of close friends. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 18, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. (239) 936-0555, where the family will receive friends from Noon to 2:00PM. Burial is private.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 12, 1936--William E. Ivey, 64, died yesterday afternoon at his home at Fort Myers Beach after a lingering illness. Mr. Ivey, a retired Pullman conductor, came to Fort Myers six years ago from Tampa where he had made his home for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Ivey; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lane and Mrs. Ada Hodges; two brothers, G. L. and A. V. Ivey who make their home in Georgia. The body will be shipped this afternoon to Panama City, Mr. Ivey's birthplace, for services and interment. Lawrence A. Powell has charge of arrangements. Mr. Ivey came to Fort Myers because physicians advised he would find the climate here better suited to his health. He made his home in a comfortable cottage at Fort Myers Beach.