Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

Sep 13, 2026

Dolores Bredel Clawson was born January 19, 1930 in McKeesport, PA to the late Alphonse and Margaret Lewis Bredel. She passed away peacefully in her sleep September 13, 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Dolly is preceded in death by both parents, her sister Patricia Bredel Pendleton, and her husband John Clawson Jr. She is survived by three children—Gary, Jeff, and Gail—five...

Sep 13, 2026

Phyllis Gail Bower passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 20, 1944, Phyllis will be remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew her.

She was a beloved sister, and her memory remains close to the heart of her sister, Donna Bower. Phyllis was also the daughter of George and Elsie Bower, whose...

Sep 12, 2026

Tyler Schaefer Remsburg a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, departed this life peacefully on September 12, 2026 at the age of 87 in Plantation, Florida where she lived for 57 years.

Tyler was a beautiful soul who loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was known for her distinct southern accent, her quick wit and her ability to light...

Sep 11, 2026

Milton Anthony Kohler Jr.

June 2nd, 1958 – September 11th, 2026

Milton Anthony Kohler Jr. left us to be with our Lord on September 11th, 2026. He was resting peacefully and spent his final days being loved by his beautiful wife, Marisol. He was 68 years old.

Milton (IV) is pre-deceased by his father Milton (III) and mother Teresa, his younger brother Michael...

Sep 10, 2026

Rudolph Melville Amiel (Rudy, Parisienne, Uncle Rudy, grandpa, dad) was born on January 28, 1935, in Kingston Jamaica to Ethlyn Wilson Gayle and Roderick Amiel. He was the youngest of five children, four boys and one girl. He grew up in Trench Town and attended Boy’s Town under the management and leadership of its founding member, Rev. Father Hugh Sherlock,...

Sep 10, 2026

Edward C. Deas passed away peacefully on Thursday September 10 at the age of 95. Edward was born on August 3, 1931 in Queens, New York and spent most of his life living on Long Island before retiring to Florida in 1989.

For most of his life, Edward worked for the New York Racing Association, as an exercise rider and he...

Sep 6, 2026

Joann Benvenuti, 59, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2026, with her life partner, Richard, by her side.

Joann grew up in Alliance, Ohio, where she and her brother, Nino, learned the value of hard work behind the counter of their parents’ grocery store. That early lesson stayed with her throughout a long career in office supply management.

But if...

Sep 6, 2026

Christopher Wayne Blevins passed away peacefully at home in Plantation, Florida, on September 6, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous and valiant fight against brain cancer. He was 52. Born on March 5, 1974, in Hamilton, Ohio, Christopher will be remembered with deep love by all who knew him.

Christopher was known for having the best sense of humor...

Sep 6, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Betty Ray Chandler Haywood, 97 of Plantation Florida, passed peacefully on September 2, 2026. She was born November 6, 1928 in Lewisburg Alabama to Raymond and Juanita Chandler. After moving to Mulga, Alabama, she graduated from Minor High School, where she met the love of her life, George Haywood, whom she called "Bud".  They married on June 21, 1949, eventually...

Sep 2, 2026

William J. Ferrara passed at the age of 85. He was born on January 17, 1941, in New Jersey.

William built his working life work as a machinist and went on to own a  operate a machine shop. He is survived by his children, Anthony Ferrara, Alissa DiCarlo, and Scott Ferrara, and by his sister, Carol Saponaro. May his memory remain a...

Sep 1, 2026

Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Perrone

May 26, 1933 – September 1, 2026

Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Perrone, age 93, of Dover, Delaware, formerly a longtime resident of Plantation, Florida, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on September 1, 2026.

Born on May 26, 1933, Mary Jo lived a life defined by elegance and grace, and profound care for others. In her early adulthood,...

Aug 28, 2026

Betty Wolfrey passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026 just hours after her 100th birthday. Over the years Betty opened her heart and home to many family members and friends, offering a delicious meal from her magical kitchen, as well as a warm comfortable bed. Betty was a loving wife to her husband, Dan, and devoted mother to...

Aug 28, 2026

Elish Patrice Mathews

March 31, 1962 – August 28, 2026



Elish Patrice Mathews, beloved wife, mother, Lala, daughter, sister, mother-in-law, and friend, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 64.



Elish was the heart of her family and a woman who loved deeply, lived fully, and never did anything halfway. She was the devoted wife of Kevin, loving mother to...

Aug 28, 2026

Rosemary Catherine Corkum, née Shea, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. She was born on January 4, 1935, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by faith, love, and quiet devotion to the people and pursuits that meant the most to her.

Rosemary was a teacher, a role that reflected her caring spirit and her love of...

Aug 27, 2026

Julio César Luciani falleció el 27 de agosto de 2026 en Miami, a los 73 años.

Nació en Caracas en 1953, hijo de Guido y Omaira Luciani. Allí creció, formó su familia y pasó la mayor parte de su vida, hasta que en 2002 se mudó a Miami, donde vivió sus últimos años.

Su vida profesional estuvo dedicada a Holly Import, el...

Aug 26, 2026

John Joseph Donovan, Jr, 81, of Plantation, FL, passed away in the early morning hours on August 26th, 2026. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory Catholic Church on Saturday, November 7th, at 9:30 AM.

Born in Frederick, Maryland on February 8, 1945, to John and Harriett Donovan, John graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College with a BA in History....

Aug 26, 2026

Ruperdaya Veronica Bissessar

Ruperdaya Veronica Bissessar, lovingly known as Veronica, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 78.

Born on February 2, 1948, in El Socorro, Cimaronero, Trinidad, Veronica was the daughter of Ramcharan and Soan Chotoo. Before making Fort Lauderdale her home, Veronica lived in Canada. She eventually settled in Fort Lauderdale, where she...

Aug 26, 2026

William Michael Russell

April 11, 1944 – August 26, 2026

William Michael Russell, known to most simply as Michael and to others as Mick, Mike, or Mr. Russell, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 82.

Michael was born on April 11, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, and moved to Miami Shores in his youth. South Florida would be his home...

Aug 2026

Living and now deceased south Florida legend Mark Martin Markham will be celebrated this Sunday at TM Ralph Funeral home. Visiting hours will be 12:00-1:00 PM. A short service with family and friends will occur at 1:00 with continued visiting hours thereafter.

Mark was born in Athens, Ohio to Robert Markham and Madolyn Janette Pickett on July, 1944. We can only...