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Robert Lamar Smith, 79, Vero Beach
October 19, 1945 – January 19, 2025
Robert Lamar Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida.
He was born in Vero Beach, Florida to W.A. Smith and Jeanette Smith.
Robert owned and operated Robert L. Smith Painting.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Robert enjoyed air boating and riding beach buggies on the sand dunes. Turkey, deer, hogs, frog legs, Robert was able to cook it all and our family memories of him will forever be cherished in our hearts.
Survivors include children Robert L. Smith Jr., William Lloyd Smith, Sherry Smith, and Michelle Curry all of Vero Beach.
Robert was predeceased by his parents W.A. Smith and Jeanette Smith.
A burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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George Saltonstall, 75, Vero Beach
August 05, 1949 – December 24, 2024
George Saltonstall, 75, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House.
George was born on August 5, 1949, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Richard Saltonstall and Helen DeRosa. George passed away of a sudden illness while visiting relatives.
Per George’s request, he was cremated. Elk Funeral and Cremation Service was honored serving George’s family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at St. Helens Catholic Church beginning at 12:00 pm.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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James Malcolm (Jimmy) Hayslett, 77, Vero Beach
August 24, 1947 – January 17, 2025
James Malcolm (Jimmy) Hayslett, 77, passed away on January 17, 2025, at his home in Vero Beach, Florida, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jimmy was born in Covington, Virginia. He also lived in Roanoke, Virginia, and Harrisburg, North Carolina, before relocating to Florida in 2021, which was his lifelong dream.
Jimmy was an E6 in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1996 from the U.S. Navy Reserve with 24 years of credited service. He also retired from Sears, Roebuck and Company as a District Manager after 34 years. Jimmy enjoyed sports, especially football and NASCAR racing. He loved listening to country music. Throughout his days, he was a “people person” who never met a stranger. Jimmy was known as an excellent story-teller who loved making others laugh and smile.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cathy Hayslett; his daughter, Kim Gajan, and her husband, Ray, of Waxhaw, NC; his son, James David Hayslett, and his wife, Angela, of Staunton, VA; and his four grandchildren, RJ, Audrey, Annabelle, and James Logan. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Monty and Sharon Hayslett, of Covington, VA.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and “Skip” Hayslett, as well as his brother, Frank Hayslett.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Virginia.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to VNA Hospice, 445 24th Street, Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL 32960, or by visiting their website at https://vnatc.com.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Michael Anthony McGillvery, 37
November 14, 1987 – January 19, 2025
Michael Anthony McGillvery, 37 years of age, passed away on January 19th, 2025, in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Michael was born in San Diego, California to Ronnie McGillvery and Suzanne Broder.
Michael loved his wife Asjona, his family, his daughter Michaela, sister Victoria, his family, and the beach, more than life. His passion was cutting hair. Mike was a well-known master barber and his nickname was Master Barber Mike Two-time. He was known for his work from Vero Beach to Melbourne, Florida.
He graduated from Vero Beach High School.
Survivors include his wife Asjona McGillvery; daughter Michaela; mother Suzanne Broder (David); father Ronnie McGillvery (Christina), grandmother Michelle Cook (Terry); sisters Victoria Odumu, Amanda McGillvery, and Alyssa McGillvery; aunt Annette Martin (Reese); uncle Billy Terry (Debra); cousins Hannah Martin, Clay Coulter, and Holden Martin.
Michael was predeceased by his grandfather Dennis Gentle.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
Flowers may be sent to Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach on Tuesday January 28th, 2025 by 9:00am to honor Michaels memory.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Elizabeth Anne (Betsy) Trodglen, 70, Vero Beach
April 13, 1954 – December 31, 2024
Elizabeth Anne (Betsy) Trodglen passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born April 13, 1954, in Glen Cove, New York, the daughter of Munn Dodd and Constance Baldwin Myers. She was a 1972 graduate of Vero Beach High School. Betsy was married to Paul Trodglen on May 28, 1989.
Betsy is survived by her husband, Paul, her children Christina Trodglen, of Vero Beach, Davis (Eusely) Trodglen, of Warrior, Alabama, and Cody Trodglen, of Vero Beach, and her grandchildren Laila, Finn, Ana, Davis, Jr., Liam, Emilia, Arlo and Forest. Betsy’s step-daughter, Marie Mercado of New Port Richey, Florida (Kristen, Katelyn, Madelyne, Michael, Daniel, Richard Jr.), and step-son Shawn Dugan (Anna Grace) Trodglen of Pine Lake, Georgia, survive as well. Betsy has three sisters who also survive her, Jean Fairbank (Keith), Cyndy Vickers (Larry), and Virginia Myers, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Munn Dodd and Constance Baldwin Myers, and infant twin brothers Grey Baldwin Myers and Thane Baldwin Myers.
Betsy grew up primarily in West Islip and Setauket, (Long Island) New York, and moved to Vero Beach after a year of travel with her family on a sailing ketch in the Caribbean. Sailing was one of her great pleasures. As a child, Betsy enjoyed rough and tumble play in the woods and was often seen wearing her red cowboy hat. The majority of her working years were spent in the insurance business. Passionate about family, she was so proud of each of her children and grandchildren. She lived life with passion, sought the intellectual and spiritual in many traditions, and had a sincere appreciation for Native American culture. She was a life-long bookworm and loved knitting, jewelry making, and creative writing as well.
A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
