Obituaries

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Douglas Lyn Taylor, born on April 28, 1955, in Columbus, OH was sent to his eternal home on November 3, 2025, in Wellington, Florida. He was the beloved son of Rupert and Martha Taylor and husband of Beverly Tew. Doug, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Nov 3, 2025

Michael Rocco Arena passed away unexpectedly on November 3rd, 2025 at the age of 59. He was surrounded by loving family and friends, including three children and beautiful wife. Michael was born in the Bronx, New York City. He moved to Miami, Florida in 1974. He graduated from Miami Norland Senior High School in 1984. Shortly after graduating he attended...

Nov 2, 2025

Iris Maude Smith, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at The Royal Palm Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, Royal Palm Beach, FL. Iris lived independently well past her 100th birthday, in good health, a kind heart, and a sharp wit. Iris was born on August 1, 1921, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies, the daughter...

Nov 1, 2025

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Oct 31, 2025

Kasem "Kas" Yodbut May 1, 1941 – October 31, 2025 Royal Palm Beach, Florida Kasem "Kas" Yodbut, age 84, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Kas was born on May 1, 1941, in Bangkok, Thailand. The oldest of eight siblings, he carried a lifelong sense of dedication and responsibility for his...

Oct 31, 2025

Robert Alan Besaw II, 67, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on October 31, 2025. Born, raised, and a lifelong resident of West Palm Beach, Robert built a life rooted in family, community, and the simple joys he treasured most. Robert dedicated 32 years of his career to The Palm Beach Post, where he worked with pride and forged...

Oct 30, 2025

Our cherished Wife, Mom, and Grandmother passed on October 30th, 2025. She was born on January 2nd, 1938 and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by husband Gino Ciorla and children Louis, Kim, Kelly, and Tina. She cherished and loved her six grand children and six great-grandchildren. All of whom will remember our shared precious moments with her. Josephine...

Oct 30, 2025

Jake Cecil McKinney age 90 of Buckhead Ridge, FL passed away October 30, 2025. Daughter, Valerie McKinney; Daughter, Colleen McKinney; Son, Keith McKinney; Son, Chad McKinney; Stepson, Donnie (Ruth) Palmer; Stepson, Douglas (Mongie) Palmer; Granddaughter, Courtney Scott; Granddaughter, Kristen Hanbury; Granddaughter, Kaitlyn Moth; Granddaughter, Shannon Taylor; Granddaughter, Kyleigh Rhinehart; Granddaughter, Summer Kelley; Granddaughter, Candyce McKinney; Grandson, Keith Owen McKinney; Grandson,...

Oct 30, 2025

Charles Andrew Elmore, age 62, died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at his home in Wellington, Florida, less than three months after diagnosis with metastatic colon cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, journalist, and sports fan. Charles was born on September 13, 1963, in Titusville, Florida, where his parents—Mary Wallace Hollingsworth of Sylvania, Georgia, and Albert...

Oct 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Louise Huggins Riley, age 82, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, who passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Donna was born on September 30, 1943, in North Carolina, to Morris Frances Huggins, Sr., and Wilda Winifred Whitener Huggins. She spent her early childhood in England as a military...

Oct 28, 2025

With heavy hearts and our deep devotion, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Lucy Margaret Smith, née Ford, who left us on October 28, 2025 at the age of 91. Lucy was born in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, on September 28th 1934. Lucy lived a full life guided by her faith, gentle spirit, and compassion....

Oct 26, 2025

Jean C. Riche, Jr., age 50, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 22, 1975, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, Jean was the beloved son of Gene C. Richie and Marie M. Richie. He grew up in South Florida, graduating...

Oct 26, 2025

Oct 25, 2025

Richard William Summerson entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 92. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He was born on January 16, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Wead Alfonso Summerson and Clara Hofman Summerson. As a young child, Richard's family moved to Miami, Florida, where he was...

Oct 25, 2025

Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Burgess Hackett, 75, a lifelong educator and beloved guidance counselor, passed away on October 25, 2025 in Wellington, Florida. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Burgess Hackett dedicated her life to shaping young minds. She began her career as a teacher in Chicago in the 1970s after earning a Master's degree in Education from Roosevelt University. Her...

Oct 24, 2025

The earthly world lost a truly one-of-a-kind, Harriet Ann Jeweler, who passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Harriet was born in Long Beach, New York to the late Melville "Mel" and Muriel Cohen. Growing up she loved spending time with family, music, dancing, and going fishing with her father on the weekends. She especially loved watching her New York...

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 20, 2025

Richard F. Sherer, 74, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 20, just one week shy of his 75th birthday, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born and raised in Fairlawn, New Jersey, Rick spent several years with his family in Montague, New Jersey before settling in Florida more than 36 years ago. Wherever...

Oct 19, 2025