Sep 11, 2026

Salvatore Lauricella, a dedicated public servant, Italian-American community leader, and longtime administrator with the Small Business Administration, died on Sept. 11. He was 94.

Born in Caltanissetta, Sicily, on November 10, 1931, to Luigi and Michelina Lauricella, Mr. Lauricella immigrated to the United States in 1937 aboard the ocean liner SS Rex. He crossed the Atlantic alongside his sisters, Lucia (Lucy)...

Sep 13, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Susan Andréa Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to Todd and Margaret B. Harris.

Susan spent her early years in New York State before attending Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, where she received a degree in Elementary Education. It was there that she met her first husband,...

Sep 4, 2026

NORTH PORT - Stephan "Steve" Sachkar, a former North Port Sun publisher and North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame member, died Sept. 4 at the age of 78.He was a longtime and respected member of the North Port and Venice communities, where he lived for more than 40 years.His wife of 52 years, Karen Sachkar, died in...

Aug 16, 2026

Joann Drusilla Heath, 71, passed away August 16 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. A lifetime of love, laughter, and memories were made that will never be forgotten.

Joann was born in Fresno, California on February 22 1955 to Robert and Lois Good. She eventually found her way to Idaho, where she met her beloved husband, Charles Heath, where they...

Sep 4, 2026

Zachary J. Morrison, 33, of Amsterdam, passed away September 4, 2026 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by both sides of his loving family. He was born November 5, 1992 in Gloversville, the son of Brian L. Morrison, Sr. and Rebecca (Campana) Morrison Carter.

From the time he was a young boy, Zach held a lifelong passion for raising beagles. He was...

Eugene Boswell Gorham Jr (Bos, EB, Dad, Granddaddy), of Venice, Florida passed away on May 25, 2024 at his home ending a wonderful life, so very well-lived. He was 89. Bos was born and raised in Fayette County, Lexington, Kentucky. He was a proud University of Kentucky Wildcat, graduating in 1956 as a Second Lieutenant US Army Reserves with a...

Sep 7, 2026

Doris Ellen Walters Wallace, 84, went Home at her home in Walkertown on September 7, 2026. 

Funeral Services celebrating her life will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 14, 2026, at Crews Church with burial to follow in the cemetery.

Doris was born June 1, 1942, in Forsyth County to Mildred Luvenia Whicker and Ralph Jackson Walters. She graduated from Walkertown High School...

Sep 5, 2026

Maureen Ann Riegel, age 74, of Colfax, NC passed away on September 5, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital, surrounded by her husband and loved ones.

Born on July 18, 1952, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Maureen was devoted to her family, dedicated to her work, and appreciated the simple pleasures that brought her happiness.

Family was an important part of Maureen’s life. She was...

Aug 27, 2026

Born Keith Deroine Doles July 1, 1960, in Winter Haven, FL to mother Dorothy "Dot" Doles.  Upon growing up in Winter Haven and graduating from Winter Have High School, Keith entered into the US. Army.  Alongside was his "womb partner" or twin Kevin Doles.  They will have served in places like Germany Japan and Korea.  Keith serving his country for...