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Carl Thomas Checklick of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully at Gulf Coast Medical Center on Thursday, November 7, 2019 following some recent health challenges.  He was 67 years old.Carl was born in Saffern, New York on March 22, 1952, the proud son of Elizabeth F. (Uzdavinis) and John J....

James W. Drum, 76, a Ft. Myers, Florida, resident since 1972, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, November, 5, 2019.  He was born to the late James A. Drum and Margaret (Lang) Drum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1943.  Jim went to Kent State University and was a realtor and co-owner of...

Richard Joseph Ratliff, 75, of Fort Myers, passed away November 4, 2019. He was born August 9, 1944 in Lawrence County, IN and has lived in Florida for many years. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth E. Ratliff of Bedford, IN. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial...

Ronald Dean Wilkins, 76, passed away Nov. 4, 2019, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte.  He was born March 8, 1943, to Claude Leslie and Mary Naomi Wilkins in Corpus Christi, TX.Ron spent his growing up years in Pensacola, Fl.  Having graduated from high school, he enlisted in the U.S....

Randall Keith Isacson, 67, of North Fort Myers, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.  He was born April 23, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Dolores (Eggert) Isacson.  He moved to Fort Myers in 1978.Randy worked as an Iron Worker building high rises along the Gulf of Mexico.  He enjoyed going...

Diane Pressly Grubb was born on July 19, 1924 in Bloomington, IL, the first child of her father, John Robert (“Bob”) Dewenter and her mother Louise Feiser Dewenter. Years later, Diane moved with her mother and brother, Jack, to Charlotte, NC. In her senior year, she met Jim Pressly, who had...

William Lord Rivers passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL.  “Bill” was born on August 10, 1933 in Asheville, NC to Joseph Dill Rivers and Elizabeth Carrier Randolph Rivers.  He is survived by a large and loving family including his wife, Sylvia Willis Rivers; four children...

Austin Lee Flanigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Janet, two children, Brent Flanigan, NC, and Laura O‘Connell (Brian Oppel), WA, and two grandchildren, Sequoia and Gavin,...

Peter Pyatak died peacefully in his home in Fort Myers, FL on November 3, 2019, just weeks before his 94th birthday.  He was surrounded by loving family.Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on November 29, 1925, to Stephan and Mary Pyatak, Peter lived a life of distinguished public service.  He...

Michele Susan Lyons, 69, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 following an extended illness.  She was born September 23, 1950 to Richard and Dorothy (Hellerman) Dier in Washington, D.C.  Retiring in 1996, she taught elementary students in Prince Georges County, Maryland for over 25...

Gary Lee White, 66, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He was born January 26, 1953 in Dayton, OH to Virgil Henry and Gladys (Beckler) White.  He moved to Florida from Traverse City, MI over 35 years ago.  For 30 years, he owned and operated White Dental Laboratory.Mr. White...

Mary Joanne Cooksey, 85, of Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  She was born March 30, 1934 in Fort Meade, FL to Bethel and Lora Rebecca (Futch) Smith.Following a 30 year career at First Federal Bank, she volunteered for the Edison Home for several years.  She is survived by her...