Obituaries
Devon Nichole Myers
Jul 22, 2023
Devon Nichole Myers 34, passed away July 22, 2023 in Islamorada, Fl.
Devon built a successful detailing business in Islamorada. She spent years on the waters learning the ways of the ocean. Starting in Orange Beach, AL. as a first mate in the gulf. To Tarpon Springs, Fl and made her final move to Islamorada, Fl where she became...
Raymond Alan Collings
Jul 1, 2023
Raymond Alan Collings, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2023, in Tavernier Fl. He was born on May 30, 1943, in Detroit, MI to Rose Collings and Cecil Collings.Raymond led a remarkable life as an engineer. With his innovative mind and dedication to his work, he made significant contributions to the field throughout his...
Stephen J Orton
Jun 25, 2023
Stephen J Orton, a successful owner and contractor of a concrete business, passed away on June 25th, 2023 in Miami Florida. He was born on September 15th, 1958, in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Orton, his daughters Christina Orton and Meredith Kraeling (Jim), his son Michael Kirk (Tricia), his sister Patricia Miller (Trae), as...
Warren Arnet Peterson lll
Jun 21, 2023
Warren Arnet Peterson, III, 58, passed away June 21 at his home in Key Largo, Florida. Warren graduated from Lake Forest Country Day School, Avon Old Farms School in West Hartford, CT, and Florida International University in Miami with a degree in Hospitality Management. He loved good humor, to tell a great story, cook a great meal and hold...
James Costello
May 19, 2023
Born in Winter Haven, JC worked as an engineering draftsman for many years, until meeting his wife, Sue Beal, in Pittsburgh in 1982. They moved to Key Largo in 1986, where JC took over a landscape maintenance company. Many remember him as the “man in white,” seen working at many locations along US 1. He was proud of his...
Alan Hancher
May 19, 2023
Alan spent a happy childhood amongst his family in San Francisco. He had a special connection with his maternal grandparents, and was the apple of his grandma Carrie’s eye. As he neared his teenage years, he moved with his mother to the SF suburbs where he got a paper route and rode mini-bikes near the Bay. His little brother completed...
Margaret Christian
May 18, 2023
The Honorable Margaret Anne Christian was born to the Lord and Lady Reay on 13 March 1941 and raised in Scotland.
Her education was that from a home governess and was sent off to private school at a very early age. Due to a parental agreement, she passed all qualifying exams and as such was given permission...
Norma Kula
May 12, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Kula, retired Director of the Monroe County Public Library.
Norma began her Monroe County career in 1984 as a Library Assistant at the Islamorada Library. She joked that she held nearly every position possible in the library system, lastly serving as Director of...