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John Eugene Bowen
06/28/1958 - 01/10/2026
John Eugene Bowen, 67, died Suddenly at HCA Raulerson Hospital, Saturday, January 10. Wife of Deborah A. Bowen. Served in USMC And was a Truck Driver. Services to be announced at a later Date.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the directions of Millennium Funeral Home & Crematory, Okeechobee, FL. Online condolences may be sent through www.millenniumfuneralhome.com
Rosie Marie Shanks
09/02/1963 - 01/08/2026
Rosie Marie Shanks, 62 of Okeechobee, FL passed away on January 8, 2026 at HCA Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL.
She was born on September 2, 1963 in Greensburg, IN and was a life resident of Okeechobee, FL. Rosie was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Brian Benefield of Okeechobee, FL; two sons, Chris Martin and Michael Martin; Mother-in-law, Joyce Lira of Palm City, FL; brother, Earl Shanks of Tennessee; sister, Kathy Morrow of Greensburg, IN. Sh...
Sandra Ann Decker
04/19/1950 - 01/03/2026
Services to be announced at a later date.
Cesar Humberto Gutierrez Garcia
05/28/1987 - 01/02/2026
Cesar Humberto Gutierrez Garcia, 38 of Okeechobee, FL passed away on January 2, 2026, at Jackson Medical Center in Miami, FL.
Cesar was born on May 28, 1987 in Mexico City, Mexico. He had been a resident of Okeechobee for 25 years, coming from his birthplace.
He worked as a forklift operator at Earth Wise Landscaping in Okeechobee for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife and companion of 14 years, Nancy Gutierrez of Okeechobee, FL; three daughters, Isabella, Ruby and Samantha; one grand...
FREDERICK WILLIAM FISHER
11/22/1940 - 01/01/2026
Services to be announced at a later date.
RENE VALERO MOREJON
06/15/1946 - 12/23/2025
Rene Valero Morejon, 79 of Okeechobee. passed away Tuesday December 23 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Husband of Maria Julia Morejon Montero, father of Anet Valero Morejon, Blanca Valero Morejon, Rene Valero Morejon.
A Public Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29th, 2025, from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM, with a Service to follow By the Pastor. Maynor Espinosa, Sr. officiating, at Millennium Funeral Home, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millen...
Miriam R. Stewart
06/20/1936 - 12/19/2025
Miriam R. Stewart 89, 0F Lake placid, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Sebring. Daughter of the late Chester & Mary Rickard. Survived by Russell Stewart of Lake Placid, and Robin & Cindy Jenkins both of Tennessee. also survived by two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Funeral Home Okeechobee. The online guestbook may be signed at www.millenniumfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth "Beth" McKinney
01/05/1968 - 12/11/2025
Elizabeth "Beth" McKinney, 57 passed away on December 11, 2025 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Ft. Pierce, FL.
Beth was born on January 5, 1968 St. Cloud, FL. She graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1986. She had been a resident of Okeechobee since 1984, coming from West Palm Beach.
Beth was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her father, Dennis McKinney of Okeechobee, FL; three brothers, Randy McKinney, David McKinney and Greg McKinney, all of Okeechobee, FL;...
James R. Hays
04/01/1940 - 12/11/2025
James R. Hays, 85 of Okeechobee, FL died on December 11, 2025 in Pahokee, FL.
Mr. Hays was a US Veteran.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Funeral Home & Crematory Okeechobee, FL.
William T. Ballard
10/07/1950 - 12/06/2025
Tommy Ballard, 75, of Okeechobee, FL passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born on October 7, 1950 to the late Clarence and Lena Ballard.
Survived by his brothers, Walter T. Bembre and Joseph D. Easterly; sisters Gina Phillips, and Mary Theresa Minick, Father of Lisa Key & Lacey Giddens, Father-in-law of Brian Giddens, Grandfather of Brison Zeller and Sadie Giddens.
Tommy was a US Navy Veteran and a retired Clewiston Police officer.
Arrangements were entrusted to the...
Iona Caralie Davis
06/04/1934 - 12/01/2025
Iona “Onie” Coralee Elizabeth {McDivitt} Davis, age 91 Received her wings on 12/01/2025
Formerly of Burdett, NY, residing in Arcadia Florida at the time of her passing.
Onie was born to Jesse and Ruth [Heidrich] on June 4th, 1934, in Bradford Pa. and raised in Eldred Pa.
She married Richard Davis in Elmira NY on Feb.28 1957 and raised 5 boys in Burdett NY.
Prior to moving to New Mexico to pursue a career in scouting, 1st at Camp “Wehinahpay Mountain camp” then to Carlsbad Aquatics Camp. Afte...
Julia Ann Vela
03/17/1958 - 11/18/2025
Julia Ann Vela, 67 of Okeechobee, FL passed away on November 18, 2025 at Treasure Coast Hospice House in Ft. Pierce, FL.
She was born on March 17, 1958 in Chicago, IL and had been a resident of Okeechobee since 2018, coming from Ft. Pierce, FL.
Mrs. Vela was a preschool teacher for 15 years at Sunrise Preschool in Ft. Pierce. She retired in 2017.
Julia was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, Aurelio Vela of Okeechobee, FL; one son, Travis Vela of Cumming,...