Obituaries

Karen Bates
Mar 15, 2012
BATES, Karen Sue Waskom of Key Largo was born on September 12, 1953, and passed away on March 15, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, James "Bud" Bates (who has worked with Monroe County for 20 years); her son Dale and Christi Pleamons of Stevenson, MD; 3 grandchildren: Lauren and Mike Vanmeter and their daughters Bella...

Crystal Miller-Taylor
Mar 15, 2012
Crystal Joy Miller-Taylor Jan. 12, 1963-Mar. 15, 2012 Beloved Daughter of Calvin (deceased) and Lynn Miller (nee Wycpalek). Devoted Sister of Calvin (Mary), Dawn and Tara (Bill). Loving Aunt of Kayla and Kyle. "Don't compromise yourself, you're all you've got." Janis Joplin

William Cookson
Mar 11, 2012
Cookson, William E. "Pete" Born 6/16/1928, passed away March 11, 2012 of complications from pneumonia and dementia. He was born in Canonsburg, PA to Charles and Ella (O'Herron) Cookson; preceeded in death by brothers Charles, John and Robert Cookson, and sisters Dorothy Cookson and Mary Helen (Cookson) Hollinger. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy; son...
Jeffrey Wood
Mar 9, 2012
Biography
Jeffrey William Wood Jeffrey William Wood, 51, took flight to heavenly realms and joined his departed family on March 9, 2012. Jeff died peacefully in his sleep in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Jeff was a graduate of Northrop University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He held a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Sciences and flew both domestically and internationally as a...

John Boyce, Jr
Mar 6, 2012
John James Boyce, Jr. (Jack) passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, Florida. Jack was born in Middletown, New York on April 19, 1924. In 1969, Jack and his wife Bette visited Key Largo, Florida; they loved the fishing and warm weather and settled there. He will be remembered in his early years by serving his country...
Boyd Walker, Jr
Jan 29, 2012
Boyd H. Walker, Jr. Boyd H. Walker, Jr., of Key Largo Florida, passed away on January 29, 2012 after a long illness at the age of 52. He was the son of retired Attorney Boyd H. Walker, Sr. and the late Mary E. Walker of Allentown, PA. He is survived by his wife of almost 16 years, Vicki, his father,...