Obituaries

Richard Oliphant

Richard Oliphant

Oct 19, 2011

Richard C. Oliphant, age 73, of Key Largo, FL, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2011. In his early years, he worked for a company that dredged major channels throughout the Keys, and was part of the crew that placed the Statue at John Pennecamp Park. He was currently employed with Keys Sanitation for over 20 years. As a welder...

Sylvane Venini

Sylvane Venini

Oct 10, 2011

Biography

Sylvane Venini passed away October 10, 2011. She is survived by her husband Stephen, sons Adrian and Dylan, and her brother, sister, and mother in France.

Laura Pellow

Laura Pellow

Oct 7, 2011

Laura Jane Pellow, age 50, a Florida Keys resident for over 27 years, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011, arising from health issues with her diabetes. She worked for the Cheeca Lodge, Chesapeake Resort, and Tavernier Creek Marina. She worked with the Clean Marina Program throughout Monroe County, helped mentor High School students, and participated in Upper Keys sports with...

Len Roberts

Len Roberts

Sep 17, 2011

Leonard Marvin Roberts, "Capt. Len", died on September 17, 2011 at his home, at the age of 63. He was a former Stage Manager and Film Director, who moved to Islamorada, FL in 1992 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fishing guide. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Tomoko; his sister Yvonne (Sam) Brand; his...

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Sep 14, 2011

Eddie Mills Murphy Eddie Mills Murphy died on September 14, 2011 in Tavernier Florida; he was 84. Born April 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, he spent much of his life in the Detroit area, and his entire career working with Detroit Edison. Mr. Murphy retired as a substation operator for Detroit Edison in 1982. He spent his retirement between Dexter,...

Mary Warner

Mary Warner

Sep 8, 2011

Mary Barnett Warner, age 82, passed away on September 8, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Roy F. Barnett and the late Raymond Warner. Survived by her children, Rebecca Shannon, Bob Barnett, and Bonnie Costa (Ken); granddaughter Katy Costa; sisters Barbara Brown (Billy), Ginnie Cannon (Jerry), Betty Filler, and numerous nieces and...

Pedro Salva

Pedro Salva

Sep 6, 2011

Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at San Pedro Catholic Church, Tavernier, FL.

Michael Raifsnider

Michael Raifsnider

Aug 28, 2011

Michael Joseph Raifsnider, age 63 years, died suddenly on Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Key Largo, Florida. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey High School, Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute, and was a Viet Nam Veteran serving with the Air Force. Michael was a Licensed Sea Captain and spent most of his life on the water, especially enjoying teaching children nautical...