Obituaries

Wilton Manors Florida Obituaries

Luther Hoyt Kilgore

Luther Hoyt Kilgore

Aug 5, 2012

Luther “Jack” Kilgore 71 of Fort Lauderdale passed away Sunday August 5, 2012. A resident for 44 years formerly from Whitwell , Tenn. He established Jack Kilgore Construction in 1972 and helped build most of Broward County Homes. He is predeceased by his daughters Donna Layne and Jackie Kilgore. Survived by his loving wife, Louise, of 44 years, Sons: Michael...

Barbara H. Bradley

Barbara H. Bradley

Aug 1, 2012

Barbara Bradley (Bobbie) 89 of Wilton Manors passed away on August 1, 2012. A resident since 1950, Barbara was a Volunteer at Holy Cross Hospital for 30 years. She was predeceased by her son Michael and Sister Patricia. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Paul (Mick) Bradley. Children: Barbara, Sherry, Pattie and Peter, 7 Grandchildren and 4...

Thomas Alan Thwaites

Thomas Alan Thwaites

Jun 30, 2012

Thomas Alan Thwaites 87, of Wilton Manors formerly from the United Kingdom, died Saturday June 30, 2012. A resident for over 40 years Thomas retired as a manager with Schweppes beverages. He served in her majesty’s Military. He is survived by a Niece: Patricia McGee and Nephew: Peter Thwaites, Grand Nieces: Heidi Robinson and Kate Griffiths. Grand Nephews: Jan Thwaites...

Kevin McDevitt

Kevin McDevitt

Jun 23, 2012

Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies” Kevin McDevitt 57, of Ft. Lauderdale formerly from Bayonne, N.J., Died Saturday June 23, 2012. Kevin, a friend to everyone, started his career in 1976 as Manager of Yesterdays and worked for 30 years ending up at the Aruba’s restaurants (2006). He is survived by his mother Claire, Brothers...

John Michael Twells

John Michael Twells

Jun 18, 2012

John Michael Twells 57, of Oakland Park, died Monday June 18, 2012. Formerly from Runnemede N.J. Mike moved to Florida in 1980. He was a Deacon at the First Christian Church of Wilton Manors. Mike was a lover of music and the ocean; he touched the lives of everyone he met. He is survived by his Wife Leslie, Son: Michael...

Ronald E. Payne

Ronald E. Payne

Jun 7, 2012

Ronald E. Payne 79, of Spring Hill, Fl. passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2013. Survived by his wife Norma, Son: Ronald Gregory Payne of Lauderhill, Daughters: Deborah (Brian) Campbell of Savanna, Ga. Susan Lynn Payne of Vail, Co. and Steffanie (Michael) Littleton of Deerfield Beach. Brother Louis Payne of Pittsburgh, Pa. Burial with military honors will be on Thursday...

Karl Heinz Haselbarth

Karl Heinz Haselbarth

May 12, 2012

Karl Heinz Haselbarth of Lauderdale by the Sea died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was 84. A resident for 10 years, born in Auma Germany, Karl Heinz is survived by his wife Gisele, daughters Anita Sherman of Santa Clara, CA and Diana Nassr of Winter Park, FL. Also there is his sister Hannelore Johnson of Columbus, OH and three grandchildren...

Beverly Gene Habig

Beverly Gene Habig

Apr 24, 2012

Beverly (Bev) Greene Habig passed away on April 24, 2012, after an extensive battle with breast cancer, she was 48. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 13, 1963, Beverly graduated from Stranahan High School, class of 81, and has resided in Plantation, Florida, for the past 20 years. She gave thirty years of dedicated service to the court system,...

Paul Mason

Paul Mason

Apr 14, 2012

Paul Mason 64 of Oakland Park peacefully passed away April 14, 2012 after a long, well-fought battle. He is survived by his partner Kent Atherton, a brother, 2 children and numerous grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 19, from 4-9 at the First Christian Church of Wilton Manors 2725 N.E. 14 Ave. A Funeral service will be at 6 PM,...

Joseph Edward Ulm

Joseph Edward Ulm

Apr 13, 2012

Joseph Edward (Joe) Ulm, ever a proud U.S. Marine, died peacefully April 13, 2012. He was 91. Joe was born in Cincinnati Ohio. He attended Roger Bacon Catholic High School. In his early teens he met his lifelong sweetheart and future wife, “Nan” on a roller skating outing. The young couple won many roller skating awards and later married in...

Kathryn B. Cox

Kathryn B. Cox

Apr 3, 2012

Kathryn B. Cox, 100, of Ft. Lauderdale formerly of West Newton, MA., died Tuesday April 3, 2012. Predeceased: by her husband Raymond, and Son John. Survived by Sons: Thomas (Ruth) Cox of MA, Timothy (Kathy) Cox of Hawaii and Kevin (Karen) Cox of MA. Daughters: Peggy McSoley (Richard) of Hallandale, Patricia (Joseph) Cunning of MA, Katherine (Michael) Wright of S.C....

Richard A. Warner

Richard A. Warner

Apr 2, 2012

Richard A. Warner 68, of Coral Springs died Monday April 2, 2012. Richard retired as a Carpenter from School Board of Broward County. He was the son of Phil and Vina, long time residents and restaurant owners in Fort Lauderdale. Survived by his wife Marylin, son Richard Jr., daughter Kelly, sisters Pat Humes and Abigail Braswell, grandchildren Taylor and Summer,...

Stella Marion O'Gorman

Stella Marion O'Gorman

Feb 29, 2012

Stella M. O'Gorman 98, of Wilton Manors passed away on Wednesday February 29, 2012. A resident for 59 years formerly form Pittsfield Mass. and White Plains, NY. Stella and her late husband Jay operated O’Gorman’s club lounge, Pleasantville, NY. They moved to Florida in 1954 and opened, O’Gorman Van Lines. Stella established the first post office in Wilton Manors and...

John J. Heiser

John J. Heiser

Feb 4, 2012

Dr. John J. Heiser D.O., F.A.O.C.A. Lt. Col. USAF ret. He lived by the brotherhood of man. Born September 23, 1931 in Bayonne N.J. The only child of Angelica (Geery) and John J. Heiser of Bayonne N.J. and grandson of Rose (Henry) and John J. Heiser of Guttenberg N.J. He graduated from St. Peters Prep (Jersey City), Villanova University and...

Duane A. Lancaster

Duane A. Lancaster

May 30, 1942

Duane Lancaster, 82, head of a lively Wilton Manors, Florida family, and a former newspaper sportswriter who shared his love of sports with family and neighbors alike, passed away on May 30, 2025.

Duane Lancaster held a myriad of jobs from sportswriter to college sports information director to city maintenance worker. He will be more remembered for his zest for life,...