All Obituaries

Legacy of a Champion Minister Jefferson Williams Jones affectionately known as "Jap" was born December 16, 1951, in Belle Glade, Florida to the late Jimmy Jones and Johnnie Mae Jones. Minister Jones received his formal education in the West Palm Beach Public Schools System and graduated from Belle Glade Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida. In his early years, Minister Jones worked as a Taxicab Driver for five years. He later dedicated more than 20 years of service as Head ...

Bennie Jean Heard passed away on Tuesday night at Cleveland clinic Indian River Hospital on January 20, 2026. She was born to the late Hattie M Ross. And the late Bennie Wiliams on September 29, 1943, in Gulfport Mississippi. She was the third child of seven siblings. She was reared by her uncle and aunt the late Sim Topsy Heard And the late Beatrice Heard (With loving care) In Gifford Florida. She attended Gifford elementary and Gifford high school she was a majorette in the Gifford ...

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, January 31, 2026 3:30 PM THE LIFT SHIRT CHURCH 4311 SW Darwin Boulevard Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953

  ROBERTA BROWN Roberta Brown was born on December 25, 1935, in Cape Charles, Virginia, to the late Joe Brown and Roberta Brown. Roberta became a residence of Fort Pierce, Florida in the late 1990's coming from Virginia. She was a member of Tabernacle Church of Deliverance Church under the leadership of Paster Harriet Gordon Staley. On January 13, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and in accordance with the divine will of our Heavenly Father, the Angel of ...

Frank Tyrone Tolbert, age 70, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Hospice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Born in Fort Pierce, Florida, Frank was raised in a deeply spiritual family. rooted in faith in Jesus Christ, under the guidance of his father, Nathaniel Tolbert, and the late Bishop Jessie Mae Tolbert. He attended St. Lucie County Schools, where his early years helped shape the man he would become. Frank was a man gifted with his hands and his heart. Known for his ability to fix just ...

Charlie Frank Matthews Il was born on September 26, 1969, in Fort Pierce, Florida to Charlie Frank Matthews and Gwendolyn Hall Matthews (deceased). After the death of his mother, he was raised by his grandparents Emerson and Mary Hall (both deceased). He graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School in 1987 and graduated from Bethune Cookman College (University) in Daytona Beach, Florida with a bachelor's degree in education. Charlie started his teaching and coaching career at Deland ...

EDMOND MURRAY DELAVOE JR. OCTOBER 6, 1953 - JANUARY 1, 2026 Edmond Murray Delavoe Jr. was born on October 6, 1953, in Miami, Florida, to Edmond Murray Delavoe Sr. and Corrine Simmons Delavoe. He was affectionately known as "Ed" by his family and "Frenchie" by his friends. Edmond worked as a graphics editor for the Miami Daily Business Review for 29 years. After a two-year hiatus, he continued his career as a G4S Officer with Homeland Security, serving at the FPL ...

  Minnie "Mother" L. Snipes, age 88, was born April 11, 1937, in Charing, GA to the late Joseph Lee Stewart and Ossie Mae Stewart. Minnie was affectionately known as "Mother" by many, as her loving and caring spirit extended far beyond her own family. her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, perseverance, and love. she was devoted woman of faith who loved God whole heartedly and lived her life as a reflection of His love through service to other. On ...

DECEMBER 17, 1950 - NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Willam James Bils was born on December 17, 1950 in Blue Mountain Mississippi to the late Andrew James Bails and Josephine Fryar Bails. He received his education in Los Angeles county. He worked in construction as a fencing contractor. He passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his Father, Andrew James Bails. Left to cherish his memories is his Mother, Josephine Fryar Bails, Phoenix, AZ; Sons: Randal Bails, Atoka, TN and ...

Achoune Michel was born on APRIL 12, 1944, in Haiti to her loving parents, Deliverance Fer-gil and Leneus Michel. From an early age, she was known for her gentle heart, her unwavering faith, and her deep devotion to family and community. Achoune received her education up to middle school, where she developed a love of learning and a spirit of perseverance that guided her throughout her life. Though she did not serve in the military, her courage and dedication were evidence in every aspect ...