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Robert E. Oates, 87, Vero Beach

Robert E. Oates, 87, died May 2, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Caldwell, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach since 1988, coming from Roseland, N.J. Before retiring, he worked as a highway inspector for the New Jersey Department of Transportation. He served in the Army at Normandy Beach, France, and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star and three battle stars. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Geraldine; children, Ann Dailey and Patrick Oates, both of Vero Beach, and Donna Kashimoto, of Mililani, Hawaii; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be in July. Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther ...

Thomas “Tim” Dunwoody Welch, 98, Vero Beach

Thomas "Tim" Dunwoody Welch, 98, died Feb. 19, 2011. He was born in Joplin, Mo., and lived in Vero Beach for 30 years, coming from Boston and Lynn, Mass. Before retirement, he was executive vice president of United Shoe Machinery Corp.'s International Division in Boston. He was a member of the Eastern Yacht Club, the Country Club, Tedesco Country Club and Riomar Country Club. He was a graduate of Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and Harvard University in 1933. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Brewer Welch; sons, Tom Welch of Maui, Hawaii, and Evan Welch, of Northwood, N.H.; daughters, Annie Bartol, of Cotuit, Mass., and Fraffie Welch, of Marblehead, Mass.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to ...

Joseph B. Whiteman, 81, Sebastian

Joseph B. Whiteman, 81, of Sebastian, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born April 18, 1929, in Lincoln, Ill., and was resident of Sebastian for 10 years coming from Vero Beach. Whiteman was a veteran who served in the US Army. He worked for R. L. Polk Publishing Company and Blue Cross - Blue Shield as a sales manager. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Lucy Whiteman, of Sebastian; sons Paul Whiteman, of Atlanta, Ga., and Micahel Whiteman, of Hawaii; daughter Joanne Maloney, of Atlanta, Ga.; brother Robert Whiteman, of Middletown, Ill; sister Peggy Dobey, of Middletown, Ill; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Gloria Mae Whiteman. ...