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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2004 FLORIDA TODAY DEATH NOTICES BAKOVE Tom, 80, of Merritt Island, died Thursday, Nov. 18. Arrangements by Beckman- Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. BERGSTROM Chris, 55, of Melbourne, died Monday, Nov. 15.

Arrangements by BrownlieMaxwell Melbourne Funeral Home. BOTHWELL Sharon, 59, of Satellite Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 17. Arrangements by Beach Funeral Home in Indian Harbour Beach. BURR Betty, 93, of Merritt Island, died Thursday, Nov.

18. Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home. DURKIN Robert, 6 68, of Melbourne, died Sunday, Nov. 14. Arrangements by BaldwinFairchild Funeral Home in Orlando.

GORMAN Carl, 73, of Micco, died Wednesday, Nov. 17. Arrangements by Seawinds Funeral Home, Sebastian. HARRIS Carolyn, 64, of Melbourne, died Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home. HUTTON Lucille, 84, of Satellite Beach, died Thursday, Nov. 18. Arrangements by Palm Bay Funeral Home. LANE CARL, 75, of Melbourne, died Sunday, Nov.

14. Arrangements by BeckmanWilliamson Funeral Home in Rockledge. MIMS Lorna, 73, of Asheville, N.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 17. Arrangements by Groce Funeral Home in Arden, N.C.

PHILLIPS Keith, 70, of Melbourne, died Thursday, Nov. 18. Arrangements by BrownlieMaxwell Melbourne Funeral Home. REESE Robert, 81, of Viera, died Saturday, Nov. 13.

Arrangements by Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Viera. STRAIGHT Robert, of Palm Bay, died Wednesday, Nov. 17. Arrangements by Davis Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne. TALBERT Louise, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, died Saturday, Oct.

30. VARNUM Maryann, 67, of Melbourne, died Wednesday, Nov. 17. Arrangements by Davis Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne. WILSON Lois, 79, of Melbourne, died Friday, Nov.

19. Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home. KEITH PHILLIPS Melbourne Keith A. Phillips, 70, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 in Palm Bay. Keith was born in Amboy, Ind.

He was employed by General Hotel and Restaurant Supply Co. He moved to Brevard County in 1966 from Fort Lauderdale. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Satellite Beach. He was Past Commander of the Banana River Power Squadron. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty J.

Phillips; sons, Don, Rodney and Richard Phillips; grandchildren, Jennifer, Amber, Jonathan, Sarah, Rebekah and Timothy; greatgranddaughter, Emma; brother Dr. Ronald Phillips. A Memorial service will be Monday, November 22, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at Brownlie-Maxwell Chapel. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.

723-2345. ROBERT DURKIN Melbourne Robert F. Durkin Maj Gen, Ret passed away Nov.14, 2004. Bob was born Feb. 13,1936 in US Youngstown, Ohio to James Patrickand Mary Aldean Taafe Durkin.

Bob was a 1954 graduate of Youngstown's South High School and a 1958 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received his Masters Degree from Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute in 1966. He had a distinguished 32 year career in the United States Air Force before retiring in 1990. Bob then spent several years consulting and working for Harris Corporation in Melbourne.

In 2001, he became a true retiree, spending time working on his golf handicap and fishing the waters of Brevard County. Bob is survived by his wife Judith I. Durkin of Melbourne, three daughters, Lynn Hayes of Charleston, W.Va., Julie Emertand son-in-law Scott Emert of Port St. John, and Mary JaneDurkin of Orlando, five grandchildren, SPC Spencer Emert, Sara Emert, Jessica Durkin, Robert Hayes, and Morgan Hayes, threesisters Patricia Burns and husband Jim of Naples, Eileen Frederick and husband Larry of Libertyville, Ill, Margaret McCarty and husbandTed of Westerville, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, VA on January 3, 2005 at Friends who wish, may make a donation in Bob's memory to USMA Class of 58 Fund, 120 Regent Dr.

Bel Air, Maryland 21014-593. SHARON BOTHWELL Satellite Beach Sharon Bothwell, 59, of Satellite Beach, WednesNovember 2004. Born in Indianapolis, Ind. was a longtime resident of Satellite Beach. She worked as a personnel liaison assistant with the Space and Missile Center, Eastern Range Program Office at Patrick Air Force Base for over 18 years.

An avid gardener she loved all animals, especially her dogs, Sandy and Belle. Sharon is survived by her husband, Hugh E. Bothwell, Jr. of Satellite Beach; her two children, daughter Sheryl A. McQuillan, and son, Michael E.

Bothwell both of Stafford, Va; her mother Opal Maursetter; three brothers, Thomas Maursetter, Jerry Maursetter, and Joseph Maursetter; one sister, Sandra Rush; and three grandchildren, Jennifer McQuillan, Andrew McQuillan and Sean McQuillan. Her father Ronald Maursetter, Sr. and brother, Ronald Maursetter, Jr. preceded her in death. Following her wishes, there will be no local services.

A gathering of family will be held at a later date in Stafford, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the William Child's Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, Florida 32907. Please sign the guest register at www.beachfuneralhome.com LUCILLE HUTTON Satellite Beach Lucille "Connie" Hutton, 84, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at home, surrounded by her her family. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. she moved to Florida in 1972 with her late husband, Dr.

Aubrey Means Hutton. They were best friends, and life partners for 37 years before his death in 1977. Connie was a member of the Red Hat Society, Wednesday Lunch Bunch, the Bridge Club at Glenbrooke, and the Alamanders Square Dance Group. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, plays, movies, and living life to its fullest. A passionate scrabble player, she loved her weekly games with her family.

Her family includes her son, Robert Hutton and his wife, Joanne; daughters, Belle Graziano and Jill Dahlquist; grandchildren, Rick DiGiovanni, Carla DiGiovanni, Lea DiGiovanni, Tait Dahlquist, Jessie Dahlquist, and David Hutton and his wife, Jean; great-grandchildren, Skyler and Cole; five step grandchildren; her sister, Lillian Wunsch; and her beloved cat, Tootsie. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, November 21, 2004 at the Community Center Clubhouse at Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 315 Briar Creek Boulevard NE, Palm Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL. 32940. Arrangements entrusted to Palm Bay Funeral Home, 724-2224.

BETTY BURR Merritt Island Betty Ruth Burr, 93, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Merritt Island Health and Rehab. Ruth was born in Wallace, N.C. She came to Brevard County in 1971 from California. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include her nephew, Eddie (Mickey) Chadwick of Merritt Island; niece, Ann E.

Chadwick of N.C., special niece Tammy Brown, niece Natalie Hughes; step sons Jerry Burr and Richard Burr; step daughters Sharon Smorch and Nancy Brummund. Calling hours are Monday, November 22, 2004 from 1-2 P.M. with services following at 2 P.M. at Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Florida Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Lorna Mims Asheville, N.C. Lorna J. Johnston Mims, 73, of Givens Estates, died Wednes- day, November 17, 2004. A native of Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Morgan Johnston and Edith Brown Johnston. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at Skyland United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m.

conducted by the Revs. Arnie Corriher and Jane Curran. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC is in charge of arrangements and the memorial register is available online at "Obituaries" at www.grocefuneralhome.com. Money Matters for Women Featuring Janice K. Hill Certified Financial Planner Financial Consultant with A.G.

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He is survived by his wife, Sue Cox; children, Joseph and Joanne Cox of Watertown, Jeffrey Cox of Pittsburgh, and Tom and Michelle C. Burchill of Maryville, Tenn; mother Bernadine Cox of State College, sisters and husbands Mary Ann and Torsten Bjalme of State College, Carol and Randy Walker of Green River, Wyo; sister-in-law, Claire Cox of State College, Pa; grandchildren Brian Cox, Ellen Cox, Anne Krische and Brian Krische. No formal services are planned. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of St. Francis, P.O.

Box 5563, Titusville, FL 32783-5563. North Brevard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ROBERT REESE Viera Lt. Colonel Robert M. Reese, USA (Ret) 81, of Viera and formerly of Lima, Ohio, died Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge.

A Requiem Mass will be offered at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Suntree at 7200 Wickham Road on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 2 o'clock p.m. A private family burial will take place at the United States Military Academy, Post Cemetery at West Point, New York on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 10 o'clock a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Viera Rotary Club or to St. Paul's Anglican Church of Suntree.

Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home Viera in charge if arrangements. CAROLYN HARRIS Melbourne Carolyn Sue Harris, 64, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at West Melbourne Healthcare. Carolyn was born in Beckley, W.Va.. She came to Brevard County in 1961 from Beckley. Survivors include her sons James and Larry from Melbourne; brother Jerry Pierce of Melbourne; sisters Noka Gillis, Melinda Gillis and Roxanne Gillis, all of Melbourne; four grandchildren Corey Harris, Codey Harris, Zachary Harris and Ashley Harris, all of Melbourne.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at Crossroads Community Church in Melbourne. Florida Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. FLORIDA TODAY floridatoday.com Find out what's happening in your neighborhood SPACE COAST For home delivery, log-on to floridatoday.com or call 631-2780 in N. Brevard, 259-5000 in Cen.

S. Brevard and 772-562-1771 in Indian River Co. DERICK McCLANAN Titusville Derick Nile McClanan passed away Monday, November 15, 2004. He was born June 17, 1947 in Washington, DC. Derick was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Navy.

His civilian career began in Middletown, Conn. where he was employed by Pratt Whitney Aircraft. He moved to Merritt Island in 1974 to work for Lockheed at the Kennedy Space Center. He was a talented artist, technical illustrator, manager and proposal writer. Derick is survived by his son, Ryan Patrick McClanan and his wife Reanee McClanan of Virginia Beach, brother Dale McClanan of Stratford, sister, Debra McClanan-O'Neil and her husband, Bernie O'Neil of Atlanta, Ga; cousin Whitney M.

Foster of West Palm Beach; cousin David Conson and aunt Jane Conson of Wellsboro, Pa; nephews Keith McClanan of North Attleboro, Mass. and Mark McClanan of Cape Cod, Mass. and their wives Holly and Michelle. He is predeceased by his parents, Mary "Connie" McClanan and Francis "Mac" McClanan, and grandmother Zelpha McClanan, formerly of Merritt Island. He was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign War Post 4228 of Titusville.

His delightful humor, loving ways and loyal friendship will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the North Brevard Funeral Home. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of ROSA STEPHENS CAPPS April 3, 1911 November 20, 1999 A limb has fallen from the family tree. We keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me." We will remember the best times.

The laughter, the songs, the good life you lived while you were strong. Our mind is at ease, our soul is at rest, remembering how we were truly blessed. We miss you dearly. Your son, Leroy C. Wright (Vivian); sister, Alene Clark, grandchildren, Bernard Wright (Pearlinda), Marcus Wright (Debra) Pamela Wright James (Walter), and Otis Wright (Phyllis); great-grand- children and the Family.

LOUISE TALBERT Decatur, Illinois Louise Henry Talbert, 99, of Decatur, III. passed away on October 29, 2004. She was a 30 year winter resident at Washington Arms in Titusville. She attended First United Methodist Church in downtown Titusville. Louise was born on December 19, 1904 in Decatur, the daughter of James O.

and Georgie (Bean) Henry. She married Wilmier M. Talbert M.D. on July 2, 1928 in Decatur. He preceded her in-death on October 30, 1968.

She worked with the Red Cross Blood Bank for many years. She was a graduate of the Macon County School of Nursing in 1927 and was a member of the Alumni Association. Louise was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1916 and a lifetime member of the Decatur Quilt Guild. She was a member of the Macon County Medical Auxiliary and was a Meals on Wheels Volunteer in Decatur and Titusville. Surviving are her son James Talbert and wife Sharen of Mims; daughter Patricia Smith and husband Sidney of Forsyth, Ill; and daughter-in-law Cecilia Talbert of Pleasanton, Calif; grandchildren Mary Gwin and husband Kenneth, Linda Lubash and husband Pat, Michael Talbert M.D.

and wife Janice, Phillip Talbert and wife Kim (Plogstedt), Sidney Smith and wife Kate, Daniel Smith and wife Theresa, Susan Smith, Tricia Kuhblank and husband Doug of Rockledge, and Tracy Broome and husband Michael of Winston-Salem, N.C., as well as 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Wilmier Talbert M.D., brother, John and sister, Elizabeth. 17, she FLORIDA TODAY POT ThE floridatoday.com Find fun facts entertainment for all ages in LIFE For home delivery, log-on to floridatoday.com or call 631-2780 in N. Brevard, 259-5000 in Cen. S.

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