Obituaries

Mar 6, 2018

James Jackson Brown, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 6, 2018. James was a life - long resident of Punta Gorda, born April 24, 1928, near what is now the entrance of Punta Gorda Isles. He loved to talk about the area back in his youth and days spent hunting and fishing....

Mar 4, 2018

Russell P. Myers, 94, of Port Charlotte passed away March 4, 2018. He was born November 1, 1923 in Warren, OH. Russell served in the US Navy, and was an engineer for GM for 37 years. He earned the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, and was a member of Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge #655. Russell came to Port Charlotte...

Feb 27, 2018

Marie I. Heath, 78, of passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 at Englewood Community Hospital after battling an illness. She was the daughter of John and Mildred Deane, born June 7, 1939 in Cuyahoga County, OH. Marie was a longtime resident of Englewood. A devoted Catholic, she attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Marie was a single mother...

Feb 27, 2018

Mickle T. Holmes, 56 native of Punta Gorda,Fl passed away unexpectedly on Feb 27,2018.He was the son of Lawrence and Beatrice Holmes,Born October 5,1961 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Known by most as "Mikey" and "Homer" he was fun to be around and sure to bring the laughs,The proverbial jack of all trades master of none,he would help anyone with anything,...

Feb 25, 2018

Joan Arlene Frizzell, 79, of Englewood Florida, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2018. She was born June 16, 1938 in Baltimore Maryland, to Edward and Goldie Flowers Schwartz. She was married to John (Jack) Frizzell on October 2, 1954. Joan is survived by two sons, Bill (Debbie) Frizzell of Englewood, and Mike Frizzell of Sarasota; one...

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Ellen Powell, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Feb. 25, 2018. She was born July 10, 1944 to John and Mildred Baum. Mary Ellen was a Manager for Medical Office in Cincinnati, OH. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda and the Elks. She enjoyed riding her bike and baking. Mary Ellen will be greatly missed by...

Feb 23, 2018

James Watkeys "Jimmy" Ibberson, 93, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, Feb 23, 2018. He was the youngest child of George and Sarah Ibberson, born June 20, 1924 in Lykens, PA. Jimmy served in the US Army Signal Corps in France during WWII. This is where he met Madeleine, the love of his life whom he jokingly called his "prize"...

Feb 23, 2018

Feb 22, 2018

William "Bill" Morrow It is with great sadness that the family of William "Bill" Morrow announce his passing on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 85 years young. Those grateful for having shared his life, include his wife Dolores, his children, Kay (Tim) Ferchow, Bill (Theresa) Morrow and Colleen Morrow. He will also be fondly remembered by his...

Feb 20, 2018

Jane L. Warke, 61, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Feb. 20, 2018. She was born Dec. 10, 1956 in Chicago, IL to William and Jane Warke. Jane enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, crafts and was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family. Jane will be greatly missed by her daughter, Valerie Williams; brothers, Steven (Mary) Valko, William...

Feb 16, 2018

Cindy Valentine, 59, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Lunenburg, VT passed away Feb. 16, 2018. She was the daughter of Alan and Yvonne Burt, born June 14, 1958 in Concord, VT. Cindy enjoyed playing bingo. She loved caring for and spending time with her family, friends, and most of all her dog, Izzie. Cindy will be greatly missed by...

Feb 16, 2018

Feb 15, 2018

Wanda F. Greene, 75, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Feb. 15, 2018. She was born April 3, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN to Spark and Lorena Neal. Wanda and her husband moved to Port Charlotte in 1977 and opened Claude and Wanda's Barber and Beauty Shop in Port Charlotte. She was a member of Church of God, Port Charlotte. Wanda...

Feb 14, 2018

Ashby "Hap" Corum, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Berkeley Springs, WV passed away Feb. 14, 2018. He was the son of Margaret and Ashby Corum, Sr. Hap served in the US Navy as Petty Officer First Class on board the USS Holland and retired from the Naval Division of the NSA in 1972. He was a member of...

Feb 12, 2018

Feb 12, 2018

Lawrence J. Tucker, Jr., 72, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Rock Island, IL passed away Feb. 12, 2018. Memorial service will be held at later date. Interment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Feb 11, 2018

Richard Kenny, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Dunstable, MA and Nashua, NH passed away Feb. 11, 2018. He was born June 13, 1941 in Waltham, MA to John and Catherine Kenny. Richard served in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was a computer technician and retired in 2007. Richard was a violin maker, fiddle player,...

Feb 10, 2018

Conrad Michael Hankison, 73, of Punta Gorda passed away February 10, 2018. He was the son of Ivan and Elaine Hankison, born August 23, 1942 in Carbondale, OH. He moved to Punta Gorda as a 15 year-old. Mike served in the National Guard, and was a cable splicer for the telephone company for 42 years before retiring. Mike was a...

Feb 7, 2018

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118, 24 KJV And so we rejoice in announcing the heavenly homecoming of Thomas James "Tom" Loomis on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home. Tom is now present with the Lord! He joins his beloved wife Anna M. Loomis, whom he...

Feb 6, 2018

Tyler Joseph Lindblade is the son of Brian and Jennifer Lindblade, born October 14, 1997 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He came to Punta Gorda from Elgin, Illinois in 2009 and graduated Cum Laude from Charlotte High School in 2016. Tyler was in his junior year at Florida State University, majoring in English. As a young boy, Tyler played Little...