In Memory: Nov. 23

Pastor Roger Ball, 65, danced his way into heaven suddenly on November 14th, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on December 24th.

Roger was a proud graduate from Princeton High School. In January of 1975, he connected with his future wife Laura on the request line of WKOY Radio. Despite the fact they attended rival high schools, Roger and Laura fell head over heels for each other. Their first date was on February 21st and united in marriage 6 months later on September 6th. Roger then went onto work for WJLS Radio in Beckly, West Virginia. During his this time, his first daughter Stacy Renee was born.

In 1980, Roger took the opportunity to move to Florida to manage WTTB Radio. Shortly after the move to Vero Beach, his second daughter Angela Nicole was born. In 1984, he opened up his Ad agency called Ad-Venture.

In 1991, in answer to the call, Roger shut the doors of the agency and became Youth Pastor at Immanuel Church, now known as Freedom Church. Seven years later, he became the lead Pastor, a title he faithfully kept for 23 years.

In addition to his love and dedication to God, Roger also had a passion for helping the broken and less fortunate. In 2014, he became involved with Dynamic Life Rehab. No matter what path of life you were on, he was always there to help, support, love and share the word of God. He made sure everyone knew he was no better than them, often wearing a shirt that said “I am Second”. When asked how he was doing, he would always reply, “better than I deserve”. Roger’s passion for ministry was spread far and beyond Vero Beach, Florida. In 2003, he went on his first Brazil mission trip through Pioneers Mission Global. On this trip, he fell in love with the culture and people. From that year until his most recent trip in October 2021, Roger took 17
trips, helped build 17 churches, and developed many relationships with people in the community.

Roger was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.

Predeceased by his parents, John and Christine Ball and his brother, James Ball. His dog, Isaac.

Survived by his loving wife, Laura Ball. His sister Kathy Ferguson (Chris). His two daughters Stacy Macdonald (Scot) and Angela Tappen (Daniel). His grandchildren, Morgan Ball-Monroe, Nicholas Macdonald, Emilee Macdonald, Camden Macdonald and Lucy Tappen.

Celebration of life will be held at Freedom Church on Saturday December 18th, 2021 at 3:30 pm. A live stream will also be available on the FreedomChurchLife.com website and the Freedom Church Facebook page @mychurchfamily. Attendees are encouraged to write the family a letter with your favorite memory of Roger. A designated area will be provided at the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that financial contributions be made to one of Roger’s favorite causes. Pioneers Missions Global, Dynamic Life Ministries or Freedom Church.

Checks may be mailed to:
Pioneers Mission Global
℅ Michelle Warren
25 74 Christmasville Core Suite H
Jackson, Tn 38305

Please note on the check P-1-20-1000-Freedom Church Chapel Project.
Dynamic Life Ministries
455 58th Ave SW
Vero Beach, Fl 32960

Freedom Church
455 58th Ave SW
Vero Beach, Fl 32960

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

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Sheila C. Creighton, 64

July 02, 1957 – November 21, 2021

A Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

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Robert Henry Stabe, Sr. (“Bob”), 87, Vero Beach

October 3, 1934 – November 20, 2021

Robert Henry Stabe, Sr. (“Bob”), age 87, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 20th, 2021.

Born October 3^rd, 1934 in Mt. Kisco, New York, Bob was the son of the late Henry Stabe and Elizabeth Olga Pole Stabe.

Bob attended Paul Smith College in the Adirondacks, New York. There, he studied Agriculture. As an arborist, he learned the Latin name for every plant.  He also served in the National Guard.

He attended Jack McLoughlin’s Bible Study class and served as Gideon for over 10 years.

Bob owned The Year-Round Garden Center in Vero Beach, Florida.  His motto was “Our customers are not just customers, they become friends”.

He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fly fish, hunt, and enjoyed bird watching. He could identify hundreds of species by sight and sound. He loved to play his washtub bass and sing and loved to play games with family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Henry Stabe and Elizabeth Olga Pole Stabe, his grandson Jonathan Grey Stabe and his granddaughter Shannon Morgan.

Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Florence Drader Stabe of Vero Beach, 4 children, Deborah C Stabe of Vero Beach, Jeff Stabe (Beth Hardee Stabe) of Vero Beach, Robert Stabe Jr (Deborah Krebs Stabe) of Vero Beach, Lisa Stabe of North Carolina.  Surviving Grandchildren are Katie Stabe Peavley (Will Peavley) of North Carolina, Jennifer Stabe of Colorado, Brittany Stabe of Vero Beach, Arianna Gain Fowler (Corey Fowler) of North Carolina, Caylin Samuel of Tampa, Jeffrey Stabe (Mackenzie LaBoyteaux Stabe) of Lake Wales.

He has 10 surviving great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Bob will be held Saturday, November 27th, at Ryanwood Fellowship, 2156 54th Ave, Vero Beach, FL.

Visitation with the Stabe family will be from 9am to 10:45am, Service at 11.

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Lawrence “Bob” Sarrasin, 48

November 23, 1972 – November 17, 2021

Lawrence “Bob” Sarrasin, 48, passed away on November 17, 2021 in Melbourne, FL.  A full obituary is forthcoming.

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