Mary Drummond
Mary Ann Drummond, 70, of Sebastian, diedAug. 21, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born March 28, 1927, in Detroit, and moved to Sebastian eight years ago from Muskegon, Mich. Mrs. Drummond was a retired supervisor for Scott Paper Co. in Muskegon. She was a member of Space Coast Doll Club in Melbourne. Surviving are her husband John; three sons, Kyle Cunningham, of Key West, and Brant Cunningham and Drew Cunningham, both of Detroit; one daughter, Michelle Luke, of Sebastian; two stepdaughters, Vicki Athnos, of Chesapeake, Va., and Anita Hayes, of Sommerville, Ohio; one stepson, Steven Drummond, of Washington, D.C.; and 10 grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Mrs. Drummond was a member of Indian River Cremation Society.

Carolyn Wright
Carolyn Wright, 78, of Micco, died Aug. 23, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Newburgh, N.Y., and moved to Brevard County in 1987 from her birthplace. Mrs. Wright was a partial owner of Orange County Custom Cabinets. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; a son, Ronald Wright, of Hamilton, N.Y.; a daughter, Judith Wright, of Micco; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Pete Shivers
Ovid M. "Pete" Shivers Sr., 70, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Aug. 19, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shivers was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Avon Park, and moved to Sebastian in 1960 from his birthplace. He was an automotive mechanic and retired from Brevard Groves. He was a member of the National Rifleman's Association, and served with the National Guard. Surviving are two sons, Buddy Shivers, of Roseland, and John Wesley Shivers, of Sebastian; two daughters, Betty Doty, of Sebastian, and Janet Christena, of Vero Beach; one brother, James Hardy Shivers, of Zolfo Springs; and six grandchildren. A funeral service was held Aug. 23 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Howard Hanley, of Highlands Chapel Church of God, Sebastian, officiating. Interment followed in Sebastian Cemetery.

Peter Zuke
Peter C. Zuke, 80, of Micco, died Sept. 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 16, 1916, in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and had been a resident of Micco since 1966, moving here from Syracuse, N.Y. Mr. Zuke was a retired farmer. He was the owner/operator of the Reel Inn in Roseland from 1967 to 1983. Survivors include his daughter, Rosanna Summerville, of Jordan, N.Y.; two sons, Stephen Zuke of Baldwinsville, and Pete Zuke, of Phoenix, N.Y.; a brother, Alex Zuck, of Baldwinsville; a sister, Anna Kenyon of Baldwinsville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Sept. 30 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev.Lucien Duquette officiating. In lieu of Bowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, North Indian River Unit, P.O. Box 1749, Sebastian, 32958, in memory of Mr. Zuke.

Virginia Ray
Virginia L. "Ginny" Ray, 69, of Barefoot Bay, died Sept. 28, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was born April 5, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1957 from her birthplace. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker and a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Raymond; two daughters, Luiiia Koepke, of Miami, and Cheryl Lyda, of Nashville, Tenn.; one son, Steven Koepke, of Gainesville; her stepmother, Fritz Kleinschmidt, of St. Louis; one sister, Geannie McCabe, of St. Louis; two brothers, Raymond Seikel and Donald Seikel, both of St. Louis; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Micco Volunteer and Rescue Squad, 301 Barefoot Blvd., Micco, Fla. 32976 in Mrs. Ray's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Corinne Everitt
Corinne Gertrude Everitt, 77, of Barefoot Bay, died Oct. 2, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. She was born March 4, 1920, in Buffalo, N.Y,, and moved to Barefoot Bay five years ago from Winter Haven. Ms. Everitt was a homemaker and a member of Assembly of God Church, Winter Haven. Surviving are two daughters, Elaine Osberg, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Carole Apello, of Ocean City, Md.; and two sons, David Everitt, of Gilbert, Ariz., and Thomas Everitt, of Phoenix. A private memorial service will be held by the family at Sebastian River Worship Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Phoenix, P.O. Box 60336, Phoenix, Ariz., 85082 in Ms. Everitt's memory. Everitt was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Bill Bepler
William Harold "Bill" Bepler Sr., 77, of Sebastian, died Oct. 3, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born June 24, 1920, in Brooklyn, N,Y,, and moved to Sebastian 22 years ago from Ringwood, NJ. Mr. Bepler was a superintendent for the city of Sebastian for 17 years. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sebastian, and a U.S. Army veteran World War II. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Catherine; one son, William H. Bepler Jr., of Sebastian; one brother, John Bode, of Hollywood; one sister, Ruth Millwater, of Sebastian; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 7 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Lucien Duquette officiating. Interment will follow in Sebastian Cemetery.

Ruth Egan
Ruth A. Egan, 86, 430 Banyan St., Sebastian, died Sept. 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. She was born March 10, 1911, in Cumberland, R.I., and moved to Sebastian 25 years ago from her birthplace. Surviving are one daughter, Priscilla Townson, of Pawtucket, R.I.; four sons, Dean Egan, of Cheste, Pa., Cabot Egan, of Elizabethtown, Ky., Orrin Egan, of Cumberland, and Dwight Egan, of Sebastian; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or services. All County Funeral Home, Vero Beach, is in charge of arrangements.

David Pinkerton
David Eugene Pinkerton, 64, of Roseland, died Oct. 11, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Kittanning, Pa., and moved to Roseland three years ago from Houston, Texas. Mr. Pinkerton was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Eagles and the V.F.W. in Roseland and in Kittanning. He was a Purple Heart recipient, having served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Surviving arefour daughters, Lynn McElf resh, of Roseland, Dianna Pinkerton, of Kittanning, and Barbara Pinkerton and Susie Pinkerton, both of Oklahoma; two sons, Scott Pinkerton, of Houston, and David E. Pinkerton Jr., of Missouri; three sisters, four brothers, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A family service will be held at a later date in Kittanning. Mr. Pinkerton was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Joseph Schell
Joseph M. Schell, 78, of Sebastian, died Oct. 8, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1919, in Dayton Ohio, and moved to Sebastian 20 years ago from Orlando. Mr. Schell was a retired tool and die maker for Martin Marietta and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Florida Antique Tackle Collectors Club and National Antique Tackle Collectors Club. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 106, Edwardsburg, Mich. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Elsie; one daughter, Patricia Schell, of Sebastian; two sisters, Margaret Kuhnle, of Kettering, Ohio, and Nancy Larson, of Anza, Calif. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice in Mr. Schell's memory. Mr. Schell was a member of Indian River Cremation Society.

Howard Wilt
Howard Frances Wilt, 74, of Sebastian, died Oct. 8, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Baltimore, Md., and moved to Sebastian in 1986 from Kitty Hawk, N.C. Mr. Wilt was employed with the U.S. government in quality control at the Naval Engineering Center, Washington, D.C., for 30 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War 11 and the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the 4th Marine Division Chapter No. 12 of Florida; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210, Sebastian; and Elks Lodge No. 2714, Sebastian.He was a Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite and the Boumi Temple of the Shrine. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, May; one son, Steven C. Wilt, of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, George Wilt, of Baltimore; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 11 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Paul Hauenstein officiating. Elk's Lodge and VFW services will follow at the funeral home chapel.Interment will be at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Wilt's memory.

Thomas Clancy
Thomas Allen "Tom" Clancy, 46, of Sebastian, died Oct. 13, 1997, at University Community Hospital, Tampa, after a prolonged illness. He was born March 7, 1951, in Bronx, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian 17 months ago from Massapequa, N.Y. Mr. Clancy was a therapist at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, and Eagles Sebastian Inlet Aerie No. 4067.He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife of nine years, Susan; one son, Thomas A. Clancy Jr., of Sebastian; one daughter, Kathryn C. Clancy, of Sebastian; his parents, Robert and Olive Clancy, of Gaines ville, Texas; three brothers, Michael Clancy, of Virginia Beach, Va., Robert Clancy Jr., of Ohio, James Clancy, of Long Island, N.Y.; two sisters, Lorraine Boecko, of Gainesville, and Ginny Clancy, of Arizona. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Interment will follow at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian.

Ruby Anderson
Ruby M. Anderson, 89, of Wabasso, died Oct. 11, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1908, in Swifton, Ark., and moved to the Wabasso area in 1916 from her birthplace. Mrs. Anderson was the owner and operator of Anderson's Grocery Store, Wabasso, from 1944 to 1959.She was a member of the Church of Christ and the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Sebastian. Surviving are two sons; Robert M. Anderson, of Wabasso, and Richard M. Anderson, of Sebastian; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call 8-9 p.m. Wednesday at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with Bob Winton officiating. Interment followed at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian.

Richard DeGroeve
Richard Thomas "Rich" DeGraeve, 60, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Oct. 11, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1937, in Mishawaka, Ind., and moved to Sebastian 32 years ago from Kissimmee. Mr. DeGraeve was the owner and operator of the Cowboy Corner, Sebastian, for 11 years. He was a member of the National Rifleman's Association, the Single Action Shooters Society, the Port Malabar Gun Club and the Florida Knifemakers Guild. He was a former member of the Sebastian Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Squad and served as an officer with the Sebastian Police Department and was a member of the Sebastian Planning and Zoning Commission. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Joyce; two daughters, Lisa Klein, of Cocoa, and Amanda White, of Tampa; three sisters, Barbara De Graeve, of Dallas, Patricia Williamson, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Carol Wenzel, of Granger, Ind.; and four grandchildren, Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with Dr. Donald Swope officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the National Rifleman's Association in Mr. DeGraeve's memory.

Hugh Goodwin
Hugh F. Goodwin, 80, of Sebastian, died Oct. 12, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 19, 1917, in Springfield, Mass,, and moved to Sebastian in 1978 from Windsor, Vt. Mr. Goodwin was a supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Windsor. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, and the Knights of Columbus, Windsor. He was a former exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge, Windsor. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Geraldine; one son, Charles Goodwin, of University Place, Wash.; one daughter, Patricia "Peg" Chabot, of Claremont, N.H.; one sister, Fernie Rinaldi, of Enfield, Conn.; and four grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests dona tions be made to the Sebastian River Medical Center, 13695 U.S. 1, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mr. Goodwin's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

William Provost
William H. "Bill" Provost, 72, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Oct. 10, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1925, in Clifton, N.J., and moved to Sebastian 10 years ago from Toms River, N.J. Mr. Provost was a general foreman and member of Pipe Fitters Local No. 274 of New Jersey.He was a Merchant Marines veteran of World War II.He was a Catholic and a member of the Sebastian River High School Boosters Association. Surviving are one son, David Provost, of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Carol Hanenberg and Janet Provost, both of Raleigh; one stepson, Jack Hodge, of Sebastian; two stepdaughters, Donna Donini and Bonnie Biggs, both of Sebastian; five sisters, Helen Esser, of Florida, Sis Maitland, Marion Flanigen, Pet Seminara and Gladys Provost, all of New Jersey; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Lucien Duquette officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, North Indian River County Unit, P.O. Box 1749, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mr. Provost's memory.

Myrtle Smith
Myrtle Irene Smith 77, of Micco, died Oct. 15, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. She was born May 8, 1920, in Nashville, Tenn., and moved to Micco 57 years ago from her birthplace. Mrs. Smith was a housekeeper. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Eagles Sebastian Inlet Aerie No. 4067. Surviving are one son, David "Smitty" Smith, of Micco; one daughter, Wenonah Pafford, of Micco; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 18 at the Strunk Funeral home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev.Buddy Johns officiating. Interment followed at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian.

Oswald Blidgen
Oswald Samuel Blidgen, 74, 8315 62nd Ave., Wabasso, died Oct. 13, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born March 11, 1923, in Manchester, Jamaica, and moved to Wabasso more than 40 years ago from Jamaica. Mr. Blidgen was a citrus laborer. Surviving are his wife, Blanche, of Vero Beach; eight sons, Howard Blidgen, of Hartford, Conn., William Blidgen and Dan Aaron, both of Vero Beach, Aubrey Blidgen, of Clorando, Jamaica, Tony Biidgen, of Mandeville, Jamaica, and Stanley Blidgen, Samuel Blidgen and Dale Blidgen, all of Boston; five daughters, Rose Ebanks, of Manchester, Jamaica, Inez Blidgen, of Canada, Lou Blidgen, of England, Valda Elling ton, of Hartford, and Lucille Blidgen, of Boston; and two sisters, Gerlie Mussett, of Manchester, Jamaica, and Enid, of St. Thomas, Jamaica. A memorial service was held Oct. 21 at Stone Brothers Funeral Chapel in Gifford.

Josephine Devinney
Josephine Frances Devinney, 101, of Barefoot Bay, died Oct. 15, 1997, at Mariner Health of Atlantic Shores, Melbourne, after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1896, in Philadelphia, and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1980 from Springfield, Pa. Mrs. Devinney was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are two daughters, Josephine "Jane" Martinez, of Barefoot Bay, and Gertrude Herbert, of Philadelphia; one son, Edward Devinney, of Philadelphia; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice in Mrs. Devinney's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Stella Karr
Stella R. Karr, 77, of Sebastian, died Oct. 24, 1997, at Pahn Garden of Vero Beach after a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., and, moved to Sebastian 31 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Karr was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Edward; three sons, Edward P. Karr, Fellsmere, and John T. Karr and Thomas Karr, both of Sebastian; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Mrs. Karr was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.