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Billy Whitten Hagerman, 83, of Melbourne, FL. Departed this life and went to heaven on July 13, 2021. Bill was from Tazewell, Virginia. He retired from the Appalachian Power Co., Roanoke VA as a right of way agent. Bill is survived by his loving wife Frances Lowe Hagerman (FL), special daughter Megan A. Hagerman (VA), sister Madeleine Lafferty (FL), sister-in-law Marie Hagerman (NC) and Diane Cummings (AZ). And several nephews and nieces. A celebration of life will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA on Saturday, September 18th, at 1:00 PM followed by a graveside service. Condolences at afcfcare.com

Elizabeth Ochoa 87 passed away July 3, 2021 in Melbourne, FL. She was a long-time resident of Charleston, SC and a dear friend to many. Betty was born in Mayari, Cuba. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Dalla-Valle of Marietta, GA and Ernestina Matlock (Dyer) of Melbourne, FL; son, Ernest Ochoa of Charleston, SC; grandson, John W. Ochoa and great-grandson Case Ochoa both of Ravenel, SC. Betty enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the Dental Assisting Profession as an educator, administrator and patient care coordinator at the MUSC, the College of Dental Medicine. She was honored to be present at the College's first graduating class. On becoming a US citizen in 1971, Betty...

Thomas L Greene, Sr. passed away on June 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with a chronic illness. Tom was born on October 6, 1931 to his parents, Doughton and Joy Greene in Boone, NC, where he was raised. In 1950, he graduated from Cove Creek High School and began working on a bachelor's degree at Appalachian State Teachers College, until he was drafted during the Korean War conflict. He proudly served in the US Army 8th Infantry Division out of Fort Jackson, SC from 1953 to 1955. He returned to Appalachian State, earning a BS degree in Education in 1956. That year he began his lifelong vocation as an educator in Taylorsville, NC as a teacher and coach. In 1957, he pursued a 42-year...

Rita A. Wojciechowski, 88 passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born and lived in Milwaukee, WI, until she retired to Melbourne, FL in 1997. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and served as Vice Queen. She was a volunteer at Hospice since 2002 and proudly received her 3000 hour pin. Rita was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry. Rita is survived by daughters, Judy (Tim) Tangney and Donna (Richard) Jennings. Sons, Thomas Wojciechowski and Larry (Christy) Wojciechowski. She had six grandchildren Jennifer Lembree, Elizabeth Walke, Shawn Tangney, Caitlin Wojciechowski, Rebecca...

Robert A. Lee, "Bob" or "Chief" or "Big Guy" as many called him went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Bob was born in South Charleston, WV on October 8, 1937. He was blessed to have kept many friends from his early grade school days until his death. He started his career at Union Carbide after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Welch. They had four children: Bobby, Vicki, Tammi, and Tracy. Bob moved his family to Florida in 1963. He became a fireman for Cocoa Beach and worked his way through the ranks to become Cocoa Beach Fire Chief, a position he held until 1975. He then took a position as Deputy State Fire Marshall, a position he held for several years before...

Herman Darrell Brown, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Darrell was a newspaper carrier for the Southwest times for a period of 9 years from 1949 to 1958. Darrell was a graduate of Pulaski High School (class of 1958). Condolences at www.afcfcare.com.

On February 27th, the nine year battle fought by Theodore John Menswar III came to an emotional, but valiant end. Theo was born to Brant Menswar and Emily (Schorr) Menswar on September 17th, 1997 in Lakeland, Florida. Though his elementary and middle school years passed without incident, the summer before he was to enter his freshman year of high school, he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. From there, he walked a road that no one would ever choose to walk...a road full of struggle, heartache, limitations, disappointments, pain, and uncertainty yet he still chose to love fiercely, to press forward courageously, to help others selflessly, and, despite it all, he chose to...

Barbara Lynne Brooks, 81, of Melbourne, Florida, died at 10 AM Monday, February 22, 2021, in her daughter's home with family by her side. Born September 11, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of George Kenneth and Madge Meredith Gardiner. On June 16, 1962, she married the love of her life, Michael L. Brooks in Burlington, Iowa. He was her life-long sweetheart and partner. She was a 1957 graduate of Burlington High School and went on to study and earn her B.S. in teaching and instructional technology at Western Illinois University in 1961. She had a widely varied career, working as a teacher, a computer programmer, a professional book editor and publisher, and eventually an...

February 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph (Candy Joe) left this earth to with her husband of 74 years. He preceded her in death in 2019 at the age of 97. Josie as she was known to everyone in the family, had worked alongside Joe in their family-owned candy store, Park Edge Sweet Shoppe in South Buffalo, New York. They retired in 1984, and moved to Palm Bay, Florida. Josie was 96 when she joined her husband in Heaven. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Arthur) Selig and Ellen Jo (Klaus) Pergeorelis, six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. A joint memorial service will be held in Buffalo at a later date. Condolences at afcfcare.com.

Marshall Blayne Doyle was born May 10, 1951 in Grinnell, IA to William and Marjorie (Mitchell) Doyle. Blayne died December 19, 2020 at his home in Malabar, FL holding hands with his children. The Doyle's spent time living in Grinnell and Iowa City, IA, Papillion, NE and Mendham, NJ. Most of Blayne's formative years were spent in Papillion. After graduating high school in 1969 in New Jersey, Blayne returned to Papillion to become a grown up. This is where he started his career and his family. Blayne worked with many men and women of law enforcement at the following locations: Douglas County (NE) Sheriffs Office, Sarpy County (NE) Sheriffs Office (Where he was part of a motorcycle escort...

Scott Brian Webb, age 41, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born in Vineland, New Jersey on September 30, 1979. To Raymond H Webb Jr and Sandra Ballurio-Webb. A loving father, son and brother Scott left behind many aunts, uncles, his niece Gracie Webb and nephews Steven and Gaven Yeagle and friends who loved him. His family includes, mother, Sandra Ann Webb; daughter, Sicily Marie Webb; sister, Karen Marie (Kevin) Yeagle, brother, Raymond Webb, III. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Howard Webb, Jr. He loved to travel and kayak. He enjoyed being on the open road driving trucks and was a big fan of Philadelphia Eagles...

Phyllis Ruth Schutz, 95, of Melbourne, FL went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2020. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Phyllis was born on October 3, 1925 to the late Elza and Nora (Petty) Wade in Akron, OH. She lived most of her life in Akron/Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Melbourne, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Harvey and her son Scott. Phyllis is survived by her sons, Daniel (Sharon) and Steven. Grandchildren, Jimelle (Michael) Roman, Michael Schutz, Debra (Michael) Yonders, Jennifer (Randy) Arnett and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service followed by burial will be...

Lorraine "Lori" (Sullivan) Errigo, 66 years, passed away November 19, 2019, during the loving vigilance of her husband Michael, at the Health First William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, Florida. She was born on September 16, 1953 in Manchester, New Hampshire and was the 9th child of 10 and 7th daughter of the late John J and Lorraine (Mooney) Sullivan. Lori graduated from Memorial High School in Manchester, New Hampshire where she was recognized among the best dressed, the class clowns, and the witty. Her caring nature made her a beloved at-home nanny to several children, as well as an adored caregiver at Century Oaks Assisted Living facility. Lori and her husband, Michael, built a home...

Evelyn L. Pruchnowski, age 68, of Palm Bay, Florida passed on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1951 in Buffalo, New York. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Owen and Lori Pruchnowski, granddaughters Lindsay Rizzo and Amanda Monson, grandson Benjamin Pruchnowski, great grandsons Michael Rizzo and Alexander McKelvey, brother Alfred C. Myers III, and sisters Elizabeth Dillon and Johanna Myers-Metauro. She will be laid to rest in family cemetery. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Palm Bay, (321)724-2224. Condolences at afcfcare.com

Joseph M. Panus, a longtime resident of Victor, N.Y., passed away at his home in Melbourne Beach, Fla., on August 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81. Joe was born and raised in Olean, N.Y., where he graduated from high school in 1955. He went on to graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1962, where he met the love of his life, Joan Gleason, whom he married later that year in Lima, N.Y. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he earned the rank of First Lieutenant before leaving the service in 1966. He went on to spend the majority of his career in sales in the greater Rochester area. An entrepreneur at heart, he eventually opened his own store,...

T. Grayson Screws, age 87, of Palm Bay, FL passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at William Childs Hospice House. He was born on June 12, 1932 in Wrightville, GA. T. Grayson Screws was a United States Air force Veteran. He will be deeply missed by his wife Sandra Screws; daughter, Pamela Rusnak; son, Donald Screws; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 321-724-2222. Condolences at www.afcfcare.com

Alan McFarlane, 70, of Melbourne FL, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2019. Born in Norway, Maine, he grew up in Virginia. After high school, he served as a Marine in Vietnam (1968-69), 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (the "Walking Dead)." He received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star "V" (for valor). Afterwards, he settled in Northern Virginia, working for 30 years at the USPS as a mail clerk, rural letter carrier and as a steward for the Postal Workers union. On retiring, he moved to Maine to be the caregiver for his mother. Returning to Virginia in 2011, he obtained his private pilot's license in 2012, to honor his dad's service in World War II as a glider pilot. Alan loved fishing, reading...

Susan O'Bryan, age 73, born on May 16, 1946 in Mexico MO, passed on Sunday, July 28, 2019 surrounded by her husband and family at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL. She leaves her devoted husband of 37 years, Gary O'Bryan; loving children, Lynn Adams, Cynthia O'Bryan, Deborah (Mark) Gast and Angela (Brian) Anderson; brother, John B. "JB" (Paula) Loewenstein; grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Adams, Holly (Derek) Fannin and Garrett Anderson; and her only great-grandchild, Brady Fannin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Bess Loewenstein, grandchildren Alexandra and Brayden Anderson. Susan began her career at A. P. Green Refractories in Mexico, MO. in 1982, she married...

Myron P. Roebuck, age 95 of Indialantic, Florida passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 S. Hickory St., Melbourne on Saturday, July 27th at 1 pm. Condolences at afcfcare.com.

William F. Peck passed away July 17, 2019 after a long illness. He was born December 1, 1944 in Rome, NY to Francis and Josephine (Serra) Peck. Bill was a 1963 graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School, where he was a noted athlete in football, wrestling and baseball. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1978. He then worked at Rome Cable Corp. and TECH Inc. as an electrician until his retirement. On December 19, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Jones. A union which lasted 34 years until her untimely death. On December 31, 1998, he married Donna Russ McKeown, who survives him. Surviving besides his wife, are...