All Obituaries

Harvey Joseph Smith passed away on September 25, 2021. Born October 24, 1952, in Calhoun Ga. Son of Albert Joseph Smith and Aileen Freeman. He is survived by his wife June, Children: Jonathan, Joseph, Ahna, Harry (Alyssa & their daughter Gianna “Toodlepoots”), Jared & Leah of Georgia and their children. His Granddogger Avery and Grandkitties Max, Stella, and  Jax. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Aileen Smith. Harvey grew up in Calhoun, Ga where he...

   Lt. Col Guy K. Barrett (Ret) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Guy was born August 2, 1949 in Ida Grove, Iowa. He graduated from Ida Grove High School (1967) and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa (1971) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.    With a love for his country, he then joined the United States Air Force on November 5, 1971 and completed Military Pilot Training on December 1972. Guy...

On June 14, 2022, Stephen W. Greene slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God. Steve loved God, his family, his Raider family and the Rockledge community. Steve was born June 23,1948 in Morristown NJ and raised in Summit, NJ. He received his BA from Rollins College and his MS from Stetson University. He was drafted and served in the United States Air Force from 1972 to 1976. After his time of service, he returned to Brevard County and began his teaching career. He taught...

Phyllis Elizabeth Blevins Debord, 78, of Viera, Florida passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was born in Saltville, Virginia on October 10, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Agnes Daughtery Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Curtis, Albert, Charles, and Arley Blevins and five sisters, Eva Goodpasture, Ovella Smith, Christine Chandler, Pamela...

Allen John Carpenter passed away at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 where he went to be home with our Lord.  He was 72 years old. He was born in 1949 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from Cocoa High school in 1968. Allen served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972. He was married to the love of his life Carolyn Caldwell in 1969 for 53 blessed years. Allen served 25 years for Rockledge Police Department and retired as Captain in 2006. Allen was preceded in death by his son, Brett Allen...

Nelson Vera was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on March 26, 1933.  A veteran of both the Korean War and Vietnam War, he served in the United States Air Force from April 14, 1951 to August 31, 1971, earning the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.  After turning down the promotion to Chief Master Sergeant for family reasons, he began another career in education.  During his 32-year education career, he taught and served as a school counselor at five different schools in Orange County,...

Evelyn Doherty was called home to our Lord on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 80 years of age in Melbourne, Florida. Born July 29th, 1941. She was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She married Thomas Doherty in 1980 while living in New York and together they continued to raise their blended family of six loving children. Faith, family, and friends were the cornerstones of her life and she was known to many as the “Social Director”.  Her...

Eleanor Patricia (Foley) Ruiz, 87 of Melbourne, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on  Saturday, June 4, 2022. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, George, and their six children:  Dr. Jorge Ruiz (Stacey) of Miami, FL, John Ruiz of Fort Myers, FL, Dr. Edward Ruiz of Frankfort, IL, Kathy Bergeron (Brian) of Frankfort, IL, Marianne Weyen (Dan) of Cashiers, NC, and Tom  Ruiz (Kathy) of Naperville, IL. In addition, she leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 8...

Cheryl L King, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4th in Melbourne, Florida. Cheryl was born the daughter of Howard Campbell and Gloria Harriet (Welles) Newsome on April 19, 1955, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. She was raised in Cumberland, R.I. along with her two siblings. As a family, they would spend every summer at their Buttonwoods beach house in Warwick, R.I. It was there she met the love of her life Michael J. King.   Michael and Cheryl were married on January 20,...

Knowing Michael was pure pleasure filled with a innocents that was hard to forget  He loved life and everyone in it. Michael Vincent was born on October23 1968 in Aurora Illinois. He was the son of Thomas, Norma and brother to Maria Cozzoni  He lost his battle with Cancer on June 1, 2022 at home with his Mom, Dad and most loved sister Maria at his side. He gave us 53 years of true love. Born with Cerebral Palsy as his disability made him a fighter from the start of his life. He...