Obituaries

  • James A. Hearn, IV February 04, 1964 ~ December 02, 2025

    James A. Hearn, IV age 60, passed away December 2, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Jimmie was born February 4, 1964, in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late James A. and Avie (Jenkins) Hearn, III. He was a graduate of Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida and a member of St. Helen Catholic […]

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  • Albert R. Kober July 29, 1938 ~ December 14, 2025

    With deep affection and gratitude, we remember Albert Richard Kober, who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on December 14, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. Born in Herkimer, New York, on July 29, 1938, Al lived a life marked by kindness, generosity and wonder. After graduating from Hope College, […]

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  • Charles Oscar Rose, Jr. August 07, 1952 ~ November 29, 2025

    Charles Oscar Rose, Jr., passed away on November 29th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Philadelphia on August 7th, 1952 to Patricia Barns and Charles Oscar Rose, MD. The oldest of four, he grew up with his brother, John, and sisters, Susan and Margaret in Newtown Square, PA. Charlie attended the […]

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  • Donna Marie Talley Garrett December 05, 1933 ~ November 26, 2025

    Donna peacefully flew into the arms of Jesus the day before Thanksgiving!  She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom E. and Bertha Talley of Abingdon, Virginia; son, Greg Garrett of Roanoke; and grandson, Spenser Garrett of Roanoke, Virginia; sister, Ann Talley Berry Hardee of Winston-Salem, NC; and father of her children, Carter F. […]

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  • Barbara Ann Doble November 09, 1952 ~ November 27, 2025

      ‘Because I’m free as a bird now’ – Lynyrd Skynyrd

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  • Ronald R. McCall, Sr. July 01, 1935 ~ November 22, 2025

    Ronald R. McCall, Sr. passed peacefully in his sleep at the VNA Hospice House on November 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Vero Beach on July 1st, 1935, to John L. McCall and Myrtle Skinner McCall. Both his parents were pioneer families to Indian River County; a fact Ronnie held with […]

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  • James Joseph Linus February 18, 1930 ~ November 30, 2025

    James Joseph Linus, aged 95, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edna and James Linus on February 18th, 1930, is a shining example of a good man. He was the center of his family’s universe, and they were the center of his. His accomplishments in sport, education, law, public service, and business were vast, but he […]

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  • Riley Edward Welchance II July 19, 1979 ~ November 27, 2025

    Riley Edward Welchance II was born on July 19, 1979, in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He was a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother, and loving boyfriend, who entered eternal rest on November 27, 2025. Through his time on this earth was far too short, his impact on the lives of those around him will last forever. A man of quiet […]

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  • Walter Robert Brown July 10, 1940 ~ November 24, 2025

    Walter “Wally” Brown, born in 1940 in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home overlooking the intracoastal waterway — a home built through a lifetime of hard work, resilience, and love. Wally grew up in a proud family rooted in Mack Transportation, where he learned the value of an honest day’s work. In 1962, he married […]

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  • Marilyn K. Sotter December 10, 1940 ~ November 22, 2025

    Marilyn Kates Sotter, 84, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. A vibrant and adventurous spirit, Marilyn lived a life marked by creativity, determination, and a deep appreciation for family, friends, and the world around her. Born on December 10, 1940, in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, Marilyn was the daughter […]

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