From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Kitty M. Coleman, 91, Vero Beach
September 05, 1929 – January 25, 2021
Kitty M. Coleman, age 91, of Vero Beach, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2021.
She was born September 5, 1929 in Shellman, Georgia to parents, Benny and Elizabeth Anthony Melton.
Mrs. Coleman moved from Plantation, Florida to Vero Beach.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach; Vero Beach Woman’s Club, and the Garden Club of Indian River County.
Mrs. Coleman was a volunteer of Friends of the Indian River County Library.
She had attended Emory University and Broward Community College.
Mrs. Coleman is survived by her two sons, Frank Coleman Jr., and Carlton Coleman; her daughter, Katherine (Jim) Marois; and her grandchildren, Alyssa Marois and Darryl Marois.
Mrs. Coleman was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Frank L. Coleman, Sr.
A Graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Delores Ann Wright, 85, Melbourne
September 30, 1935 – January 28, 2021
Delores Ann Wright, age 85, of Melbourne, FL where she had lived for 65 years, passed away January 28, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach.
Delores was born September 30, 1935 in Bloomington, Indiana.
She retired as a Quality Control Inspector for Harris Corporation, Melbourne, after 35 years.
Delores was a member of the New Beginnings Church of Melbourne.
Survivors include her son, Daniel Wright and significant other Jan Taylor; 3 daughters, Brenda Lloyd (Robin) of Vero Beach, Deborah Shook (Robert) of Palestine, Texas and Denise Lund (Mark) of Sebastian, FL; and 13 grandchildren, April Humphrey, Mandy Lemley, Crystal Crosby, Alison LoBasso, Amy Snyder, Austin Shook, Brandon Shook, Arika Shook, Tiah Casher, Adam Lovell, Dane Lovell, Angela Armellini and Mark Lund II and 24 great-grandchildren.
Delores was predeceased by her husband, Orville Levi Wright and her son, Ronnie Wright.
A Memorial Service will be held 2 P.M, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, followed by a Celebration of Life at 425 28th Court SW, Vero Beach.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Wright, may be made to the Senior Resource Association, 694 14th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
Thomas Clifford Smith, 58, Barefoot Bay
August 27, 1962 – January 24, 2021
Thomas Clifford Smith, age 58 of Barefoot Bay, FL went to Heaven on the 24th day of January 2021. Thomas was a very loyal son, brother, and friend to all that knew him. He loved football. He is the son of Jack Curtiss Smith and Johnnie Lou Wilson Smith, both who have passed. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Komarisky (David) of Scipio Center, New York; nephews, Jacob, Garrett, and Maggie Komarisky and JoBeth Huskey all of New York; great nieces and nephews, Carline, Carson, Bowen, Jesse, Timmy, Tyler, Skylar, Zachariah Xavier, May and Jason; and good friend, Rusty Hasenjager; good family and friends, Boss Tom Rausher and Liz Rosselle, Pastor David Daniel and all the Wal-Mart Family, John, Vicky, Sabrina, Mike, Little D, Stephanie, Sara, Halie and Ellie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Johnnie Lou Smith and best brother, Jack Curtis Smith II, FL. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960; Cancer Society, American Heart Association or American Kidney Foundation. At the request of the family services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Raymond Dupre, 81, Vero Beach
July 15, 1939 – January 14, 2021
Raymond Dupre, 81, of Vero Beach Florida, passed away, January 14th, 2021.
He was born to the late Arthur and Bernice Dupre on July 15th, 1939 in Webster, Ma. Raymond graduated from Bartlett High School in 1959. He was married to Jacquelyn Rizzo in 1960 and they lived together in Dudley, Ma. before retiring to Vero Beach, Florida in 2000.
Raymond loved to draw and got a lot of enjoyment out of sharing his work with others. He was also an avid sportsman and particularly enjoyed playing golf and tennis. He also loved watching football and remained a true Tom Brady fan until the end.
Raymond is survived by his wife Jacquelyn, his children Dianne Johnson of Thompson, Michelle Dupre of Worcester, Nanette Tetreault of Webster, and Christine Filo of Southbridge. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Online condolences can be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.