Category: Obituaries

OBITUARY: Former School Teacher Debra Clyburn, 80, of Cocoa, Passed Away Sept. 15 Surrounded By Loved Ones

Debra Clyburn, 80, of Cocoa, passed away September 15 surrounded by loved ones. Debbie moved to Brevard County and worked as a public school teacher for over 30 years at several schools, including Golfview where she spent most of her career teaching third grade. […]

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OBITUARY: Cocoa Beach High Grad Amy Elizabeth Allen Passes Away Aug. 31 at Age 46

Amy Elizabeth Allen was called home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2023 at age 46. In 1993 the family moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida, where she graduated from Cocoa Beach High School in June 1995. […]

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OBITUARY: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Donald L. Gilleland, 83, of Suntree, Passed Away Sept. 14

Donald L. Gilleland, 83, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023. In recent years he suffered from coronary artery disease and diabetes, both caused by his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. […]

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Florida Tech Mourns the Passing of Technology, Laser Research Technician Edward Croy

Florida Tech mourns the passing of Edward Croy, a laser research technician and technology whisperer who spent nearly 15 years at Florida Tech helping to harness the university’s tools and machines for education and industry. […]

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OBITUARY: Clay E. Bergquist, 67, of Merritt Island Passed Away, Recently Retired from Lockheed Martin

Clay E. Bergquist, 67, passed away on Sept. 7, 2023, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He was born on July 1, 1956, in Downey, Idaho, to Glenda Daphyne and Easton Smith much to the dismay of his older sister. Clay settled in Merritt Island, Florida, and was employed by Lockheed Martin at Kennedy Space Center. He was proud of this job and enjoyed the challenges and interesting projects that he was able to be a part of. He recently retired. […]

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OBITUARY: James (Jim) Eirikis, 67, of Melbourne Beach Passed Away Sept. 4

James (Jim) Eirikis, 67, of Melbourne Beach, Florida, passed away at home on September 4, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, business partner, and friend, and he is so missed. […]

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OBITUARY: Kristopher ‘Kritter’ Werda Passes Away Unexpectedly at Home Due to Tragic Accident

Kristopher “Kritter” Werda, 44, of Port St. John, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at home as the result of an accident while working on his truck on Aug. 31, 2023. A Celebration of Life is being scheduled for his family and friends in Florida and will be posted at a later date. Lou Manley has created a Go Fund Me page to assist the family of Kritter, who leaves behind his wife Ashley and two teenage children, Mckenna and Bentley. […]

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OBITUARY: Cocoa Beach Resident Elizabeth Lundeen, 68, Passed Away Aug. 25 at Home

Elizabeth “Missie” Lundeen, 68, passed away Friday August 25, 2023 in her sleep at her home in Cocoa Beach, FL. Missie was born July 30, 1955 in Lexington, KY to the late E.G. and Betty Adams, and was the oldest of 4 children.
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OBITUARY: Merritt Island Resident, Rolling Thunder Member James Joseph Istvan, 66, Passes Away Aug. 27

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Joseph Istvan, a remarkable man whose life was a testament to dedication, passion, and community service. Born on November 16, 1956, Jim embarked on a life journey that touched the hearts of many. […]

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OBITUARY: Palm Bay Resident and U.S. Marine Staff Sargent Lester Gene Cassel, 92, Passed Away Aug. 26

Lester Gene Cassel of Palm Bay went Home to Heaven on August 26, 2023 at the age of 92. He was involved in Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, mentoring disadvantaged youth, serving in various roles at the Methodist church over the years, and computer club. […]

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TMZ: Iconic ‘Margaritaville’ Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76 Due to Lymphoma

‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who passed away Friday at age 76, was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, TMZ reported Saturday, citing sources close to the star. That disease eventually progressed into lymphoma, which then killed him. Buffett began receiving hospice care last Monday, and a week ago, Sir Paul McCartney reportedly came to Buffett’s home and sang to his family. […]

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Iconic ‘Margaritaville’ Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76 Surrounded By Family

Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett has passed away at age 76, according to a statement on the singer-songwriter’s website. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” according to Buffett’s official website on Friday. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.” A cause of death has not been given. Last May, an unspecified illness caused Buffett to reschedule concerts and he noted he had been hospitalized, but provided no details as to his illness. […]

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OBITUARY: Longtime Brevard County Schools Elementary Teacher Anne Hayes Walters, 92, Passes Away

Anne Hayes Walters was born in Pike County, Alabama January 25, 1931 to William Howell Hayes and Bessie Whitehead Hayes.Anne Hayes Walters was born in Pike County, Alabama January 25, 1931 to William Howell Hayes and Bessie Whitehead Hayes. In 1959 she moved to Brevard County where she taught at Merritt Island Elementary School now called MILA Elementary School. After 30 years of teaching in Brevard County she retired in 1989. […]

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OBITUARY: Brevard Native Robert (Lewis) Harrell, 80, Passes Away – Moved to Cocoa in 1961

Robert (Lewis) Harrell died at the age of 80 years old, on August 23rd, at Kindred Hospital in Melbourne, FL, Lewis was born in Cocoa, Florida and raised in Merritt Island, Florida.
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OBITUARY: La Glo Val Imports Owner Gloria Valentine Carrigo of Cocoa Beach, 99, Passed Away July 28

Glo Val passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side, Friday, July 28, 2023. She was 99 years old. She belonged to several organizations, including Patrick Air Force Base Officer’s Club, Military Officer’s Association of America – MOAA, Suntree Country Walk Association, Our Saviors Catholic Church in Cocoa Beach and Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne. […]

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OBITUARY: John Ray Blamer, 73, of Cocoa, Passed Away July 28, Owned Brevard Bugmaster Pest Control

John Ray Blamer, 73, of Cocoa, FL, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born on March 23, 1950, John was a kind and caring individual known as a gentle giant by those who knew him best. […]

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