Richard Lewis McBride Sr. passed away on September 4, 2024, at his home in Fort Myers, Florida. He was surrounded in his final days by his family, which was his greatest wish. Dick was born on March 14, 1946, in Euclid, Ohio to Lewis E. and Evelyn A. McBride. The family later moved to Upper...

Mary Catherine Soden Baumgartner, affectionately known as “Kitty,” passed away at the age of 66 on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kitty was born on July 31, 1958, in Alexandria, LA, to the late Jack...

Betty Jean [Parish] Byrd, affectionately known as GG, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL, at the age of 90. Born in Ocoee, Florida, she spent much of her early childhood in the care of her grandmother, Ethel Kurtz, in the Sanford/Orlando area, which instilled in her a lifelong...

Asa Bathalow Carmichael IV, aged 60, a resident of Lehigh High Acres since 2021, and formerly of Utah, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. Born on January 13, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, Asa was the son of the late Asa and Roxanne Carmichael III. He...

Joyce Yevon Boulware, 73, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024. Joyce was born June 8, 1951, to Everett and Myrtle (Jenkins) Boulware in Dixon, Missouri. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family above all. When her grandkids were born she devoted her spare time to...

Robert James Breun,74, of Fort Myers passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024.Robert was born July 6, 1950, to Karl and Catherine (Holland) Breun in Brooklyn, New York. Robert has called Florida his home since 2013. He enjoyed the warm weather and a slower pace of life. Robert is preceded in...

Benjamin Eugene Wallace, Jr., known affectionately as “Gene,” went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd, Fort...

Charlotte Rose Shawbitz, 101, of Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Charlotte was born April 17, 1923, in Dearborn, MI. Charlotte has called Florida her home for over 40 years. She loved her family, coffee, shopping and dancing; in that order. Charlotte is predeceased by...

Gabriele Patton, 82, of Fort Myers passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Gabriele was born August 27, 1942, to Wilhelm and Emma (Bongratz) Remmlinger in Augsburg, Germany. She met and married the love of her life Amos in 1960. They welcomed four daughters over their 38 year marriage,...

John "Michael" Metzgar Jr., 85, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Michael was born September 18, 1938 in Richmond, Virgina. Michael ("Mike" to his friends), served in the U.S. Army Reserves and then worked for many years as a Cartographer with the United States...

Margoth Calle Pena, 88, of Cape Coral passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Margoth was born July 28, 1936, to Ramon Antonio Calle and Anadelfa Pena in Colombia. Margoth has called Florida her home since 2021. She was a loving grandmother and a devout Christian. May God hold her in Eternal...

William Joseph Wankmuller, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Valley Stream, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born on March 26, 1942, in Cambria Heights, NY, to the late Joseph and Marion (Reilly) Wankmuller. Bill was a proud...