Charles Lamar Mills, 91, Fellsmere
Charles Lamar Mills, 91, of Fellsmere, passed away Sept. 21, 2020, in Vero Beach. Charles was born in Lavern, Ala., July 8, 1929, to Charles and Alma Mills.
Charles retired from the Air Force with over 24 years of service.
Charles was a life member of the VFW. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, poker and supported veterans’ causes.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 68 years, Jacqueline L. Mills; children, Catherine Mills Wilson, Deborah Mills Piper, Charles A. Mills, and John A. Mills; 13 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and two sisters; a son, Thomas B. Mills; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
William Carl Narhi, 64, Vero Beach
William Carl “Bill” Narhi, 64, of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2020, after an impressive battle with small-cell lung cancer.
His spirited efforts in this battle allowed him to spend his final months in the care of his loving daughter, Megan “Shawn” Silver, and his immensely loyal friends, Tony and Kevin.
Bill was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, to John and Mary Narhi.
Bill was a loving father with a passion for revelry, motorcycles, and culinary arts.
Bill led an incredible career as a Certified Executive Chef, working at private clubs and fine dining establishments, winning numerous awards, teaching at the Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana, and finally serving as the Executive Chef of Vero Beach Yacht Club from 2013 until his passing.
Bill was as adventurous as he was talented. In 2010, he rode his Victory motorcycle across the country (and through Canada) to complete a tour of 49 states.
Bill was loved by everyone, especially those with a sense of humor.
His ability to bring laughter and joy to others was immediately evident to anyone around him. Bill was not only the “life of the party,” he was also the caterer, the entertainment, and often, the overzealous bartender.
Bill’s legacy will live on in his countless recipes and in the many stories of his adventures and antics that his family and friends will share for years to come.
Bill did not want a funeral service, but if you wish to raise a glass in his honor, you will be in good company at Rosie Malloy’s Pub.
He is survived by his daughter, and brothers, Lawrence “Larry” Narhi and John “Jack” Narhi; as well as his three nieces, Laura, Sarah, and Stephanie.