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Robert W. Seybold, 72, of Naples and Cincinnati, Ohio, died Tuesday,
February 20, 2001. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Robert and Mildred
Seybold. He was the President of the Seybold Company, Cincinnati, OH. He
was a life-member of Kenwood Country Club, Cincinnati, past member of the
YPO (young presidents Club) at finally the 49ers Cincinnati Presidents
Club. In Naples he is a member of Kensington Country Club. He enjoyed boating,
fishing, skiing, golfing, hunting and traveling. He is survived by his
wife, Patricia A. Seybold; step-daughter, Susan Marie (Jeff) Fuller of
Orlando; step-son, Gordon (Kimberly) Krause of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brother,
Richard Seybold; grandchildren, Will Fuller, Emma Krause and Alison Seybold;
aunt, Lucille Richardson and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends
may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples on Friday,
February 23, 2001 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. A funeral service will begin at
3:30 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to The American Diabetes
Association, 1101 North Lake Destiny Road No. 415, Maitland, Fla. 32751-7105.
Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Ad first appeared: FEB 21,2001 Rodney E. Dykes - Graveside services for Rodney E. Dykes will be held
tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Naples Memorial Gardens. Hodges Funeral Chapel
is handling arrangements.
Ruth Clarke Yag, 66, of Naples, died Monday, April 16, 2001. Mrs. Yag
had lived in Concord, MA before moving to Naples 13 years ago. She was
also a part-time resident of Cashiers, NC. Ruth had been a volunteer at
Naples Community Hospital for many years. She enjoyed painting and photography
and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a proud and dedicated
wife and mother, and a best friend to many. She is survived by her husband,
William H. Yag. She was a devoted mother to Michael (Margaret) Yag of Duluth,
GA; Cathryn (William) Duffy of Clarence, NY; and Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD and
Corey Howard, MD of Naples. She is also survived by eight grandchildren,
Erin, Amy, Caitlain, Brendan, Bryan, Aubrey, Bradley and Benjamin, and
her sister, Lois (William) Phelps of Naples; and her mother-in-law, Nell
Putnam of Naples.Rlatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, April
19, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge
Road. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Donations in her memory
may be made to the National Lymphedema Network, Latham Square, 1611 Telegram
Avenue, Suite 1111, Oakland, CA 94612 or Hospice of Naples, Inc., 1095
Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road
592-1611
Ruth Howard Garrett of Naples, passed away March 7, 2001. She was the
beloved mother of Mary Martin and Marjorie Faulkner of Naples, Robert Garrett
of Bonners Ferry, ID and the late Ruth Kessler and Charles Howard Garrett.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Village Chapel on the Campus of North Naples United Methodist Church,
6000 Goodlette Road, Naples. In Honor of Ruth's life, the Naomi Circle
will host a reception in the Community Building following the service.
She will be buried with her late husband and son at Sylvan Heights Cemetery,
Uniontown, PA. Donations in her memory may be made to North Naples United
Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine
Ridge Road 592-1611
Ruth Sanford Baker Gamble, 92, of Naples, died December 1, 2000 at Premier
Place at the Glenview. Mrs. Gamble was born on May 24, 1908 in New Haven,
Conn. At about the age of two, she was adopted by Charlotte Sanford Baker
who was a teacher, benefactor and principal at the Spence School for Girls
in New York City. Mrs. Gamble was educated at the Spence School and was
graduated in 1926. She attended Pine Manor and then went to photography
school in New York City. During the latter 1920's and in the 1930's, Mrs.
Gamble was a professional photographer in New York City. In 1941, she married
Joseph Nixon Gamble. She continued her association with the Spence School
and served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1959 until 1963. Having
spent winters in the Southwest Florida area since the early 1960's, Mrs.
Gamble and her husband moved to Naples from New York City permanently in
1978. Surviving family members include her two children, William R. Gamble
and his wife, Dolores of Naples, and Pamela G. Phillips and her husband,
Cary of Marietta, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Tate Phillips of Mari- etta,
Ga. and Matthew Phillips of Denver, Colo. She was preceded in death by
her adopted brother, Eliot Spence Baker in 1974; and by her husband, Joseph
Nixon Gamble in 1994. A memorial service and inurnment will be at Trinity-By-The-Cove
Episcopal Church on Friday, December 8th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations in her memory may be made to The Spence School, c/o the Alumni
Office, 22 East 91st Street, New York, N.Y. 10128. The family has entrusted
care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Sally P. Schulenburg (nee Perry) died Friday, January 12, 2001. Beloved
wife of Ralph E. Schulenburg; dear mother of William Schulenburg (Suzy)
and John Schulenburg (Betsy) of Basking Ridge N.J.; grandmother of six;
sister of Peter Perry (Judy) of Naples, Fla.; our dear sister-in-law, aunt,
great aunt, cousin and friend. Memorial services were held Monday, January
15, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at family owned Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road,
Kirkwood, Mo. Internment was private. Memorial contributions may be made
to St. Louis PI BETA PHI Alumni Club Charities, 7730 Corondelet Suite 333,
St. Louis, Mo. 63105.
Sherman Perry, 83, of Naples and formerly of Flint, MI, died Sunday,
May 6, 2001. Sherman worked for General Motors and retired after 32 years
of service. Sherman moved to Naples with his loving wife, Eleanor in 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; son, Douglas (Cathie) Perry of Gains,
MI; two step-daughters, Sandra (John) Jacobson of Peoria IL and Gail Smith
of Naples; two grandsons, Dan (Kelly) Smith of Peoria, IL and Mike (Dawn)
Smith of Birmingham, AL. Sherman was preceded in death by 12 siblings.
Services are to be held in Michigan at a later date. Memorial contributions
in Sherman's name may be to the charity of your choice.
Stanley Lee May, 74, long-time resident of Naples and Evanston, Ill.,
currently residing in Madison, Wis., died Monday, March 19, 2001 Beloved
husband of Helen (nee Nellos); loving father of Chelley (Ron) Mosoff, Alan
(Amy) May, Risa (Brad) McPherson, and Ellanna May (Michael) Gassman; special
step-father of David (Mary) and Douglas (Andrea) Hoerr; proud grandfather
of Adam, Sarah, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Max and Freddie; dear brother of David
(Frances) and Maurice, both of Miami; former husband of Aviva May. Services
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Temple Jeremiah, Northfield, Ill. Interment Shalom
Memorial Park, Arlington Heights, Ill. For information: The Weinstein Family
Services Wilmette Chapel 800-288-5701
Stuart MacGregor Place, born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., a resident of
Dallas, Texas, and a long-time South Bend, Ind. community leader, died
February 28, 2001 in Houston, Texas. For most of his professional career
he lived in South Bend, where he served as general agent for Aetna Life
and Casualty Company. He was an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church
of South Bend and he was an active member of a number of organization boards
including the Michiana Arts and Sciences Council, which he served as president,
the South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association and the Firefly Festival
of the Performing Arts. In 1984 he was appointed by Gov. Robert D. Orr
to serve on the board of the Indiana Arts Commission. In 1988 he was honored
by Gov. Orr as a Sagamore of the Wabash. After moving to Dallas, Texas
he became an active member of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, serving
on its Session and as chairman of numerous committees. Several years ago
he conceived the idea of creating a columbarium to be erected in the church
courtyard. That project has just now been completed, and he will be the
first to be inurned there. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bette, his
daughter, Amy McCreary of Dallas, a sister, Ruby Haag of Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla. and three children by ariage: David Hawkins and his wife, Christi
of Plano, Texas, Mimi Blankenship and her husband, Matt of Austin, Texas
and Andrew Hawkins of Austin, Texas. He cherished his grandchildren, Margaret
Coffey, Heather McCreary and Christopher McCreary, all of Dallas; Michael,
Katie and Stephen Hawkins of Plano; and Mathew, Travis, Natalie and Madeline
Blankenship of Austin. Memorial services will be held in the sanctuary
of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
75230 at 2:00 p.m., March 25th. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
memorials be sent to the Columbarium Fund at Preston Hollow Presbyterian
Church or the Lorena Collier Fund, MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, 1515 Holcombe
Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.
Susan A. Toth passed away February 1, 2001. She was 45. She was preceded
in death by both her parents, Joseph and Francis Toth. Sue was a friend
and a devoted employee of Jeff Wilson Pools Service, where she was working
as office manager until her death. Born in Hobart, Ind. in 1955, Sue went
on to Brookfield, Ohio where she attended school and graduated from Brookfield
High. After moving to Naples in November of 1993 she joined the hospitality
staff at the Ritz Carlton, where she made many friends. She will be remembered
by all as a kind and generous woman. Sue will be sadly missed by family
and friends and by her two companions, Cody and Maxwell. Contributions
may be made to the American Kidney Fund in memory of Sue Toth at 6110 Executive
Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852 or 800-638-8299. Funeral arrangements
by Fuller Funeral Home, Pine Ridge Road, Naples.
Taide Zamora, 26, of Immokalee, Fla., died Saturday, January 20, 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Zamora of Immokalee; his father, Luis
Zamora of Mexico; his mother, Rosa Maria Zamora of Mexico; daughter, Arlette
Zamora; sisters, Maria Vacques of Immokalee and Estella Hurtaea Zamora
of Mexico; and brother, Jamie Zamora of Immokalee. Calling hours will be
Wednesday, January 24th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Brister Funeral Home. Services
will be Thursday, January 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church with Father Ettore Rubin, officiating. Burial at Lake Trafford Memorial
Gardens. Brister Funeral Home, Immokalee in charge of arrangements.
Tamara Leathco Nixon, 25, of Naples, died very unexpectedly April 28,
2001 in Ocala, FL. Tamara was born and raised in Naples and attended Lely
High School. Survivors include her husband, Jason Nixon; her daughter,
Samantha Jean Leathco; her son, Jadon Dacee Nixon; her mother, Rebecca
Snow Kern; her mother's companion, Gary Boling; her sister, Sherri Cribbs
(Paul) Olson and children, Apollo, Matthew, Jonathan, and Stephanie; her
brother, Richard (Rex) Cribbs and his family; her maternal grandmother,
Marcella (Robert) Coe; and maternal grandfather, Austin (Patricia) Snow,
all of Naples. Also surviving is her father, James Leathco; and paternal
grandparents, Mattie Ann and William T. Dillender, all of Tennessee. The
family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, May 2, 2001 from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at the Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel, 2011 Pine Ridge Road with
a funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Sherman, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tamara Nixon Children's Fund
at any AmSouth Bank. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Tassie Copetas of Naples and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday
April 27, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Peter Copetas; sister of the late
Neokle Maroule and Anna M. George; aunt of Paul A. and Beth George; and
Stephen A. and Lynn George; great-aunt of Gregory A. George. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Pittsburgh,
PA at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Naples
Philharmonic Center for the Arts or St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church.
Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15213.
Thelma Rastetter, 88, of Bonita Springs, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001.
Formerly of Ravenna, Ohio, she moved to this area 1979. She was born February
1, 1912 in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Elmo and Edna May Davis. She
was an avid golfer and a member of Twin Lakes Country Club in Kent, Ohio
and The Glades Country Club in Naples. In her younger years she was an
avid tennis player and won the Alliance City Championship. Mrs. Rastetter
is survived by her children, Sharon Rossborough of Bonita Springs, Fla.,
Cathy (R. Chix) Miller of Macon, Ga. and Rolly (Charlotte) Rastetter of
Canton, Ohio; her grandchildren, James Burnett of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,
Jeff (Caroline) Miller of Macon, Ga., Stacy Miller of New York City, N.Y.
and Rob Rastetter of Canton, Ohio; and one great-grandchild, McClain Miller.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William B. Rastetter;
her daughter, Bonnie Kay; and her brother, Rollin Davis. Services will
be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice.
Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Thomas B. Byers, 84, of Naples, Fla., passed away December 22, 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his son, Tommy; daughter-in-law, Ruby.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice
of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105.
Thomas J. Salb, 79, of Naples, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Mr. Salb
was born in Jasper, IN, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then attended
the University of Arizona. He joined Bulkley Dunton Pulp Company in New
York City in 1949 and in 1965 joined Gottesman Central National Corp as
Senior Vice President. In 1980 he formed his own company, Salb Inc., acting
as agent for pulp and paper producers both domestic and foreign. He came
to Naples from Sag Harbor, NY in 1976 and retired in 1991. He was a member
of Audubon Country Club, The Moorings Country Club, The Forum Club, a life-member
of the American Legion, life-member of the Knights of Columbus, life-member
of the Disabled American Veterans, secretary of the Phi Gamma Delta Southwest
Alumni Group, Secretary of The Other Voice of Naples, a Laryngectomee group.
Mr. Salb is a member of St. William Church. He is survived by his beloved
wife, Audrey and sons, T. Jeffrey of Norfolk, VA; J. Scott of Fairfield,
CT; and R. Christopher of Lexington, VA; and five grandchildren. He is
also survived by his brother, Dr. J. P. Salb of Jasper, IN; and Naples;
and his sister, Mrs. Glenn Gramelspacher of Jasper, IN. A memorial service
will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. William Church.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to The Other Voice of Naples,
c/o Cathleen Bergin, 400 Eighth Street North, Naples, FL 34102 or the American
Cancer Society. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Thomas Vandiveer Porter III, 70, died in an automobile accident in Casa
Blanca, Chile on Friday, March 30, 2001. He was born in Jacksonville, FL
on December 16, 1930. He was a graduate of the University of Florida, Class
of 1953, where he was a member of the SAE Fraternity. In 1952, he married
Tonie Benson at St. Ann Catholic Church. He served as a Captain in the
U.S. Air Force in Korea. Upon his return, he was devoted to his family
and to his chosen home, Naples, Florida. As a young man, he was a member
of the Naples Jaycees and was involved in the transfer of the county seat
from Everglades City to Naples. He served on the Collier County Mosquito
Control Board from 1963 to 1986. An Independent Insurance Agent, he was
president of B.I.A. for many years. He was Chairman of the Board of the
Mercantile Bank of Naples, a charter member of Naples Bay Rotary, a member
of the Elk's Club, past president of the Collier County Historical Society
and an active Master Gardener. He was a charter member of the Naples Sailing
Club, a member of the Naples Yacht Club and the Moorings Country Club.
Never lacking enthusiasm, his interests included golf, travel, antique
cars and toys of all kinds. A devoted husband, father and grandfather,
he was a kind man, a friend to many and a teacher to some. He is survived
by his wife, Tonie (Benson); his children, Clarice (Reesa Truesdall), Thomas
(Van), Christina (Chrissie Forbes) and John. His greatest joys were his
grandchildren, Heather and Lizzy Truesdall, Almee, Thomas and Robbie Porter
and Jonathan and Anna Porter. Also surviving Mr. Porter are his sister,
Virginia Carroll; and nephews, Robin Carroll and Bill Goodloe. Relatives
and friends are invited to call Tuesday, April 17th at Fuller Funeral Home,
1625 Pine Ridge Road from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will
be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 475 Ninth Avenue South, Wednesday,
April 18th at 11:00 a.m. A reception for family and friends will be held
at the Naples Yacht Club following the service. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Naples
Bay Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1852, Naples, FL 34106.uler Funeral
Home East Naples 417-5000
Thomas W. "Tommy" Stewart, 44, of Naples, died accidentally Saturday,
March 17, 2001. Born and raised in Naples, he is survived by his two children,
Wesley Arthur Stewart and Evan Wade Stewart; and his former wife, Deonna
Stewart of Humboldt, Tenn.; his sister, Joan Stewart; his brother, James
A. "Jimmy" Stewart Jr.; and his sister in-law, Karen Stewart, all of Naples.
Also surviving are two nieces, Jennifer Hudson and Allison Stewart. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Viola and J. Arthur Stewart; and
grandparents, Alice and Capt. Charles W. "Pops" Stewart. Relatives and
friends may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Wednesday
(tonight) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday,
1:00 p.m. at Naples Memorial Gardens. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road
592-1611
Vernon Earl Avant, 76, died Monday, December 11, 2000 in Naples, Fla.
He had been a resident of Naples for the past 20 years. Mr. Avant moved
to Naples from greater Atlanta, Ga. after retiring from a 32 year career
as a chief engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He served
in the Air Force during WW II and was an active ham radio operator. He
was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge
No. 1782 of Naples. He is survived by his wife, Mildred S. Avant of Naples,
Fla.; daughter, Mary Ann (Mark) McDonald of Lithonia, Ga.; brother, Lloyd
(Alice) Avant of Ames, Iowa; brother, Gene (Lois) Avant; and sister, Ruby
Hearns, both of Kannapolis, N.C.; sister, Ruth Talbert of Belmont N.C.;
two grandchildren, Erin and Kevin; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial
service will be held Thursday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Fuller
Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples
417-5000
Virginia Baldwin Porter - Memorial services for Virginia Baldwin Porter
will be held TODAY, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home,
4735 Tamiami Trail East. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Virginia C. "MooMoo" Madden, 83, of Naples, Fla., passed away on December
21, 2000. She was a veteran of WWII. She is survived by her beloved daughter,
Denise Britton-Morris; son-in-law, Robert Morris Jr.; brother, Bernard
Raff; best friend, Mildred Struck; family friend, Linda Lines; and nieces,
Diane Brock and Pat Robson. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m.
on Thursday, December 28, 2000 at the Naples Funeral Home, 3107 Davis Blvd.
NAPLES FUNERAL HOME 775-4255
Virginia M. Henderson, 81, passed away May 22, 2001. A native of New
Castle, DE and 30 year resident of Marco Island. She is survived by her
children, Candy Alford, Greg Henderson, Jack Henderson; five grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorell Ward of New Castle, DE; and
many friends. A service will be held Saturday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 6:00
p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 South Barfield Drive, Marco
Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association
in her memory.
Walter "Wally" Clark, 98, died early Tuesday morning. He moved to Naples
in 1978 maintaining his summer home in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. He was
a graduate of St. Lawrence University and held an MBA and two honorary
degrees from Harvard. After a brief stint as a professional jazz band drummer
in Boston, he moved to Detroit in the inauspicious autumn of 1929 to seek
his fortune as a stockbroker. Eventually times got better and his career
lasted 55 years. He was a superb golfer and bowler and in his later years,
his prowess at gin rummy was legendary. He won the Michigan Seniors Golf
title in 1952, was champion of his bowling league at the Detroit Athletic
Club for many years, and a member of its Interclub Team. He joined the
Masonic order in 1923 and became a Shriner. He was a great father and a
devoted husband for 65 years. He is survived by his wife, Marion; her sons,
John and Sloane Barbour; his son, Skip; and his granddaughter, Emilie.
A memorial gathering will be held at Country Club Manor on Friday at 5:00
p.m. No flowers please.
Walter L. Keller, a resident of Naples, Fla. since 1959, passed away
suddenly March 11, 2001 at the age of 69. Walter was born on September
29, 1931 in Peoria, Ill. to parents, Charlie and Annie Keller. Walter served
in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. In 1959 he graduated from the
University of Illinois with a degree in architecture. His architectural
vision helped shape the face of Naples today. His designs include hundreds
of commercial and residential landmarks in Naples such as The Village on
Venetian Bay, The Plaza on Third Street, The Corner Building (and many
more buildings on Third Street South), Neapolitan Way Shopping Center,
the Naples Bath and Tennis Club, The World Tennis Center, the Edith Collier
Sproul Trust Building, the N.A.B.O.R. Building and five DeVoe automobile
dealerships. His residential designs included: Lely Country Club, Lely
Classics Country Club, Pelican Bay Country Club, Bay Terrace, The Contessa,
Ship's Landing, Waterside I-IV, Hibiscus Point, individual private residences
and many others too numerous to mention. Walter was a corporate member
of the American Institute of Architects and the Southwest Florida Chapter
A.I.A. He served in the past as President of the Naples Chamber of Commerce.
Civic activities included serving as Chairman of the Naples Building Code
Board of Appeals as well as holding numerous leadership roles in dozens
of civic endeavors. His list of pro bono designs for local charities is
extensive. Walter Keller is survived by his wife, Polly; his children,
Nancy Keller Stetson, and Mike Keller; his step-sons Charles and Shaun
Kelly; his siblings, Charles, Jim and Bob Keller, Doris Howe and Alice
Mae Cartwright. Walter was adored and cherished by ten grandchildren, Kristin,
Kurt and Matthew Keller, Blaise Stetson, Kyle and Paige Kelly, Miranda
and Mitchell Kelly and Jared and Kelsey Lipman. Services will be held on
Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777
Mooringline Drive, Naples. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations
be made to the David Lawrence Foundation Restoring and Rebuilding Lives
Campaign, 6075 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Fla. 34116. The family has
entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Wayne W. Kring - A memorial service for Wayne W. Kring will be held
today at 1:00 p.m., Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East. A reception
will follow at Royal Wood Country Club. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples
417-5000
Wesley Leroy Williams, born December 16, 1967 passed in to the loving
arms of the Lord April 20, 2001. Wesley worked and attended school in both
Lee and Collier County. He is survived by his father, Roy Williams and
Diane Cornelison; his mother, Pauline Usher (Gary) Usher; his sister, Mary
Getter (Forest), their children, Megan, Linc and Lance; his sister, Tara
Cornelison; brother, Roy Jones; Shawn and Shannon Usher; as well as grandparents,
Rita Brundage and Charles; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial
service to be held Thursday, April 26, 2001, 5:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral
Home 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. Ft. Myers, FL.
Wesley Usher, 83, passed away January 10, 2001 in the arms of his beloved
wife, Mildred, in Tampa, Fla. due to heart and diabetes diseases. Wes,
a son and grandson of Oregon pioneers, Herman Perry Usher (Bertha Lavane
Olson) of Deer Island, Ore. was born November 26, 1917, St. Helens, Ore.
He dropped out of school early, rode the rails, served with the C.C.C.
Camps, helping build roads and parks in the northwest during the Depression.
Later, prior to WW II he enlisted and served with the 4th Marines (Marine
Corps Band) in Shang-hai, China, 1938, working with a Special Services
unit entertaining the troops in Southeast Asia/Pacific. At completion of
his eight years of WW II duty he continued as a civilian his career in
Vaudeville, et al as a musician, composer, comic/emcee. Later he incorporated
all his artistic skills into a professional clown act (Medals the Klown)
traveling and working all over the U.S. until his death. He lived a full
and very interesting life and brought a lot of joy to others. He was a
True Joey to the world, he will be missed. Surviving is his wife, Mildred;
her sons, Ron, Gary, Dan Mac Duffie and wives; and numerous grandchildren,
all of Tampa, Fla.; son, Gary Brian Usher (Pauline); grandsons, Shannon
Tracy, Shawn Brian, Wesley Williams; granddaughter, Mary (Williams) Getter,
all of Naples/Ft. Myers, Fla. area; cousins, Perry and Gordon Olson of
Oregon; nephew, Robert Usher of Culver, Ore.; niece and other extended
family members, in-laws and outlaws living in Oregon, and Alaska. Wes was
cremated by National Cremation Society and his ashes will be placed to
sea at his request, by his step-son, Ron at a later date. Military services
were held January 13, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. at Lopez Veterans Home. Flower-cards,
donations, etc. can be sent to: Mildred Usher, 11401 Donna Avenue, Tampa,
Fla. 33617 or DAV National Headquarters.
William C. Conger, 58, of Naples, died Friday, May 18, 2001. Mr. Conger
had lived in Claremore, OK before moving to Naples in 1988. He formerly
owned William C. Conger Plastering in Miami for many years and owned Conger
Home Maintenance here in Naples. He is survived by Carol Fay Conger, wife
of 33 years; and their children, William "Butch" (Pam) Conger Jr. of Claremore,
OK, David (Jeannie) Conger of Colbert, GA and Kelly Conger of Naples. He
is also survived by four grandchildren, Clint, Aaron and Garrett Conger,
and James "Jessie" Crouse III. Friends are invited to call Thursday, May
24th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge
Road. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Interment private. Fuller
Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
William H. Hoyer, 91, of Bonita Springs, died March 12, 2001 at his
residence after a brief illness. Mr. Hoyer had been a resident of Bonita
Springs since 1970 coming from Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of Community
Congregational United Church of Christ of Naples and for over 20 years
was an accountant with the City of Dayton Water Department. He was also
a member of Masonic Lodge No. 0147-1861 of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Hoyer is survived
by his brother, John Hoyer of Estero, Fla.; daughter-in-law, J. Rae Hoyer
of Bonita Springs; and granddaughter, Tondya Hoyer, also of Bonita Springs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hoyer, August 21, 1981; and
his son, Dr. David Hoyer, January 6, 2001. The family will receive friends
Thursday, March 15, 2001 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Walter Shikany's Bonita
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral
home with Dr. Charles Lewis, Pastor of Community Congregational United
Church of Christ, officiating. Entombment will be in Dayton, Ohio. The
family requests memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470
Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33908 in memory of Mr. Hoyer. Walter
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
William H. Knight, 83, of Naples, died Monday, January 15, 2001. Formerly
of Washington, D.C. and Terre Haute, Ind., he had been a resident of Naples
since 1970. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, having served in the 101st
Airborne. Mr. Knight is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy; his
children, Elizabeth (Tim) Dawson of Springfield, Ill., Eric Knight of Bonita
Springs, Fla., Terry (Steve) Butterworth of Naples, Fla., and Sandy (Jamie)
Shedden of Naples, Fla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the National World War II Memorial, American
Battle Monuments Commission, Attn: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, Washington, D.C.
20090-6074. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
William James McGregor of Bethesda, Md., died Monday, January 1, 2001.
He was a graduate of Duquesne University, studied at Harvard University
and Allegheny College. He served in the United States Navy during World
War II and was treasurer/business manager for 25 years at St. John's College
High School and bookstore manager for six years. Mr. McGregor was the beloved
husband of Grace McGregor; father of Bill (Debbie), Tom (Anita) and Bernie
(Beth) McGregor, Mary (Peter) Fisher and Jim (Mari-lynn) McGregor; brother
of Lois Magel and Thomas McGregor and the late Edward and John Robert McGregor;
grandfather of Kristen, Kortney, Kalynne, Tommy, Monica, Michelle, Maura,
Shane, Patrick, James, Shannon, Reilly, Kelsey. Relatives and friends may
call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring,
Md., Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian
burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road,
Bethesda, Md., Saturday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's College High
School, 2607 Military Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, DeMatha Catholic
High School, 4313 Madison Street, Hyattsville, Md. 20781 or St. Jane de
Chantal School or CYO, 9525 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814.
William Joseph Brown, 84, of Naples, Fla. and North East, Pa., died
Monday, March 5, 2001 after a lengthy illness. Born in Detroit, Mich.,
son of William J. and Sadie Brown. Mr. Brown had been a seasonal resident
of Naples since 1985 where he lived in Turtle Lakes. He is survived by
his wife of 45 years, Nevis Brown; daughter, Sandra Lew Hotes of California.;
step-son, Philip Bonker of Chapel Hill, N.C.; brother, Robert Brown of
Naples, Fla.; and sister, Lucille Reynolds of Erie, Pa. Fuller Funeral
Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
William M. Harding, a resident of Naples since 1990, died Saturday,
January 13, 2001. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, September 13, 1934 to the
late Wilbur Thomas and Bina Stinchcomb Harding. A pioneer in the regional
shopping center business. Mr. Harding joined May Centers, Inc., a division
of The May Department Stores Company, St. Louis, Mo. in 1957. He was instrumental
in the development of May's 28 regional shopping centers across the United
States and retired as president and CEO in 1981. He then joined Alexander
Hagen Development in Los Angeles, Calif. as a principal until 1986. Mr.
Harding earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University, Athens,
Ohio in 1956 and was a graduate of Fairview White High School, Dayton,
Ohio. Mr. Harding is survived by his loving wife, Sherri Bradley Harding
and his daughter, Beth Miller. He will be dearly missed by his sister-in-law,
Lesli Bradley Barc; his two nephews, Bradley and Tyler Barc; and his wife's
parents, Wilbur and Patsy Bradley. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 990 First Avenue
South, Suite, 200, Naples, Fla. 34102.
William P. Sills of Naples, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2001. He is
survived by his wife, Dale Sills; three sons, Michael, Ed and Phillip;
one sister, Lois Price; two grandchildren, Steven and Will; and one great-granddaughter,
Skylar. Friends may call on the family Wednesday, March 7, 2001 from 6:00
to 7:30 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Chapel. A service of remembrance will be
conducted at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mt. Dora Children's
Home, Mt. Dora, Fla. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges
Funeral Chapel 261-1237
William T. Dresher, 74, of Naples, died February 15, 2001. Born on December
7, 1926, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived
by his wife, Marlene Y. Dresher; two daughters, Heidi R. Barrett (Brian)
and Yvonne Fuzer; two grandchildren, Sonia and Ryan; and many relatives
in Pennsylvania. A prayer service and burial will be at 9:00 a.m., Friday,
February 23rd at Naples Memorial Gardens. Please make donations to Heart
or Cancer Associations. National Cremation Society is assisting in final
arrangements.
William Thomas Moore, 50, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Monday, May
28, 2001 at Manatee Memorial Hospital after battling a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Moore of Bradenton, FL; mother, Sarah
Franklin Moore of Gadsden, AL; brothers, Steven (Jeannie) Moore of Naples,
FL; Kenny (Lara) Moore of Gadsden, AL, Jimmy (Sandy) Moore of Pensacola,
FL, John David (Bonnie) Moore of Gadsden, AL; sisters, Margaret Odom of
Mobile, AL, Helen (Jerry) Thompson, Barbara Sue Moore, Patricia Bunt, all
of Gadsden, AL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded
in death by his father, Artis Daniel "A.D." Moore. Funeral arrangements
are pending at this time.
Yvonne Hudson Shepley, resident of Naples, Fla., died at home after a short illness on February 17, 2001. Mrs. Shepley was born in Independence, Kan. and was raised in Southern California. In her early twenties she embarked upon what became a highly successful modeling career, culminating in commercial television work in New York. While on a photo shoot in 1957, she met Time Magazine Washington Bureau Chief James R. Shepley. In the years that followed, Jim Shepley was named President and CEO of Time Incorporated and Mrs. Shepley eased out of modeling to travel with her husband. After Mr. Shepley's death in 1988, Mrs. Shepley moved to Naples, Fla., where she instantly became a vital part of the community. She was a member of the Naples Philharmonic League and of the Friends of Art at the Naples Museum of Art and Gallery and devoted countless hours as a volunteer for the Naples Antique Show, sponsored by Trinity-By-The-Cove Episcopal Church. She was also a member of numerous national organizations including the Smithsonian Institute and the Nature Conservancy. During the past decade, she most enjoyed traveling, spending time with her children and grandchildren and perfecting her skills at hunting and fly fishing. Mrs. Shepley is survived by her children, Chery Manniello of Huntington, N.Y., Mardelle Shepley of Bryan, Texas, Heather Shepley of Falmouth, Mass. and Genoa Shepley of Oakland, Calif.; and her grandchildren, Elisa, Emily, Ariel, Teal, Bryn and Scott. A service will be held on Friday, February 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity-By-The-Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Drive, Naples. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association (800- 242-8721). The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237 |