From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert Wayne Binkley, 81, Florida
January 11, 1940 – January 26, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wayne Binkley, 81, was born in Springfield, TN, on January 11, 1940 and died surrounded by his two sons and wife of 58 years in Vero Beach, FL, on January 26, 2021. Bob was born to the late Herman Clay “H.C.” and Jesse Binkley and grew up on the farm with his three brothers, Glenn, Mark and Herman and his sister, Patricia, in Coopertown, TN. After graduating as the valedictorian of his high school and as the only member of his class to attend college, he left for Tennessee Technological University where he participated in the Army ROTC program and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Bob and Susan Bell met when they were 16 and 14 years old, respectively, growing up just six miles apart. The couple married in Springfield, TN, on August 24, 1962.
After graduation, Bob and Susan moved to Fort Sill, OK where Bob served as a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army. He left Fort Sill as an Army Captain and moved to Columbia, TN. He joined the Tennessee National Guard and took a financial position with Union Carbide Corporation. After their son, Ken, was born they moved to Murfreesboro, TN, for the next decade where he took a similar position with Samsonite International. After their youngest son, Keith, was born, the family moved to Greenville, SC, where he served as a division controller for Standex International Corporation. After spending two decades in South Carolina, he and Susan made their home in Florida where they have lived for the past 18 years. Entrepreneurs to the core, Bob and Susan began their own real estate investing company in the late 1980s and invested in several mixed-use properties in South Carolina, where he was still active in the daily operations until 2020.
Throughout his life, Bob was a competitive and avid angler and was featured in both Bassmaster Magazine and Bass Times. He won numerous fishing tournaments and mentored many new fishermen throughout his life. While the two often go hand-in-hand, Bob’s love of fishing rivaled his love of storytelling. A storyteller to the core, he would spend countless hours at family dinners or during bridge games with friends, sharing his tall tales from his childhood.
He is survived by innumerable family and close friends including his beloved wife, Susan, as well as his children, Ken Binkley and his wife, Angie, of Simpsonville, SC and Keith Binkley of Denver and his brothers, Mark Binkley of Cocoa Beach, FL and Glenn Binkley of Cookeville, TN. He is predeceased by his brother, Herman and his sister, Patricia.
“Grandpa Bob” was deeply adored by his grandchildren, including Collin and Courtney Binkley of Colorado and Nathan Binkley and Taylor Nance of Greenville, SC, as well as his favorite furry and faithful companions, Baxter and Bentley.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Florida Chapter, 12810 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612; or the charity of your choice.
“Trust me child, I have it all under control” Love, God.
From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Gary Sheldon Fisher, 84, Vero Beach
January 31, 1937 – February 01, 2021
Gary Sheldon Fisher of Vero Beach, Florida died peacefully with his family at his side one day after his 84th birthday following a short illness.
Gary is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Raup) Fisher and his children Michele (Jim) Gemelas of Madras, OR and Todd (Karen) Fisher of Harvard, MA. He is also survived by four grandchildren who adored their “Gumpy”: Jordan Gemelas (Portland, OR), Sophia Gemelas (Los Angeles, CA), Ryley Fisher and Casey Fisher, of Harvard, MA; his sister-in-law Sally Swank (Nelson Groh) and his cousin Mary (Rick) Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents Senie and Sheldon Fisher, step mother Janet Irey Fisher and his brother-in-law Marty Swank.
Gary was born in Bloomsburg, PA on January 31, 1937. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1954 where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football along with talented athletes and coaches who were not only champions, but also lifelong friends. He became a drummer at the age of five, and continued to enjoy jazz music throughout his life. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Bloomsburg State College in 1959, married Barbara and started his career at Jasper Central School in New York State. He obtained his Master’s in Education at Alfred University and after several years was named the first principal of the Steuben-Allegany County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Vocational Program in Hornell, NY. During his tenure the program grew from one small auto mechanics class in a rented garage to the Wildwood Education Center, situated on a sprawling campus serving thirteen school districts. Gary took pleasure in the success of the thousands of students who benefitted from the wide variety of vocational, adult education, migrant and college level programs he supervised. After 27 years, and being officially retired, he was called upon to serve the Hornell School District in an administrative capacity for several more years.
Gary was active in his community, participating in the Hornell Jaycees and coaching youth sports. He also was a volunteer firefighter in North Hornell, NY, and he was active in the Steuben County Red Cross, serving on the board in several capacities.
He was deeply admired for his positive spirit, his contagious smile and his interest in others. He will be truly missed by cherished friends, colleagues and all who had the privilege of knowing him, most especially his family.
A Celebration of Life will be planned when it is safe to gather. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org/donate.
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Cameron “Scotty” Ormiston, 82, Vero Beach
September 07, 1938 – January 31, 2021
Cameron “Scotty” Ormiston, 82, of Vero Beach, Florida and Maywood, New Jersey, died peacefully on January 31, 2021.
Cameron was born on September 7, 1938 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Thomas & Agnes Corrigan Ormiston. He served in the Merchant Marines before coming to the United States in 1964. After arriving in the United States he began immediately working For United Parcel Service where he proudly worked for over 30 years. Before retiring to Grove Isle in Vero Beach, Florida he resided in Maywood, NJ for 27 years.
Cameron was the beloved husband of Margaret for over 56 years; loving Dad to Karen Ormiston and Laura Santora and her husband Scott; cherished Pop Pop of Brooke Kamryn, Morgan and Gabrielle. He leaves behind in Scotland, his brother Thomas and his wife Rose, as well as three nieces, Ann, Sharon and Darci.
Cameron was instantly loved by everybody that met him, he will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph Michael Oess, 73
December 31, 1947 – February 02, 2021
Obituary not yet posted
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Geraldine L. Johnson, 87
October 27, 1933 – February 01, 2021
Obituary not yet posted
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Tami Calvetti, 56, Vero Beach
December 12, 1964 – January 27, 2021
Tami Calvetti, age 56, of Vero Beach, Florida died unexpectedly at home on January 27, 2021 after a recent diagnosis of cancer.
She was born on December 12, 1964 in Pekin, Illinois. Tami graduated from Pekin High School in 1983 and soon moved to Vero Beach, Florida. Tami followed in her mother’s footsteps and acquired her cosmetology license and soon became one the most talented hair stylist in Vero Beach. After many years at various salons, Tami and her future husband of 19 years, Eric Johnson, founded Calvetti & Company in January of 1993 and created one of the most successful salons on the Treasure Coast.
Survivors include: Sister, Teresa (Calvetti) Penkwitz (husband Jeffrey) of Tomah, Wisconsin; Aunts Mary Comfort of Edinburg, Illinois and Jane Comfort of North Pekin, Illinois; and special friend Kevin Kieser of Vero Beach. She was preceded in death by her mother Janet M. (Calvetti) Olt, father Theodore L. Calvetti III, and stepfather David L. Olt.
COX-GIFFORD SEAWINDS FUNERAL HOME HAS HANDLED TAMI’S CREMATION WISHES. FUTURE INTENTIONS FOR A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR A LATER DATE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY WISHES MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE TO SAMARITAN CENTER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA IN MEMORY OF TAMI CALVETTI.
BESIDES LOVING ANIMALS, TAMI ENJOYED GARDENING, ENTERTAINING AND HELPING OTHERS IN NEED. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A CHRISTIAN-CONSCIOUS, GENEROUS, FUN-SPIRITED, EASY-GOING PERSON WITH NATURAL CREATIVE TALENTS AND AN ABILITY TO RELATE TO ANYONE WHO CROSSED HER PATH IN LIFE. SHE CREATED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOYAL CLIENTS THAT LASTED OVER 30 YEARS.
A special thanks to Eric Johnson, long-time childhood friend Bart Clifton, and Kevin Kieser for being there during her final days. She will be greatly missed by all.
