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Johnny “Jody” McArthur Sturkie, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 03, 2020. A native of North, South Carolina, he moved with his family to the Miami, Florida area in 2015. Johnny graduated from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  He had a love for sports and played football for the Citadel.  Johnny worked for Robins & Morton for 21 years.  Throughout his career led...

Harvey Darryl Baldinger, 75, of Coral Gables, FL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on August 1, 2020. With the support of his family and many friends, he survived a debilitating stroke and fought a courageous battle with cancer, keeping his sense of humor and strength of character until the end. He will be remembered for his generosity, fierce loyalty to those closest to him, sense of integrity, and passion for Miami sports teams. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he and...

WITH HEAVY HEARTS THE FAMILY OF THE HONORABLE SENATOR JAIME GARCIAZ (USVI) ANNOUNCES HIS PASSING ON AUGUST 1, 2020. JAIME EMIGRATED FROM COLOMBIA AND WAS SUCCESSFUL IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR HIMSELF. HE HAD A VARIED CAREER. HE WAS A KOREAN WAR VETERAN IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE AND WAS STATIONED IN OKLAHOMA, ENGLAND, VIRGINIA, COLORADO AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY, AND MASSACHUSETTS WHERE HE TAUGHT PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S CHILDREN, CAROLINE AND JOHN-JOHN TO SWIM...

Courtney Kaye Morrison, born in Miami, FL on March 18, 2001. Courtney was diagnosed with semi-lobar holoprosencephaly. She was confined to a wheel chair and ventilator dependent. Since age 16 months, Courtney attended a PPEC, a center for medically fragile children. The PPEC provides nursing, respiratory services physical therapy, education, field trips, annual Christmas parties and other social events. Courtney was very social, had a sweet spirit and smile that blessed so many. Survivors...

James Aloysius McCarthy, Jr. passed away peacefully at 4:15am on July 27, 2020 after a long battle with Covid19. He was born in Newport News, Virginia on August 17, 1937 to James A. and Guarina Alvarez McCarthy. His family arrived in Miami in 1949. Jim was raised here and graduated from Coral Gables High School. After graduating, he began work with a small loan and collection company during which time he joined the Air Force Reserve and served for 6 years.    In 1964, Jim...

Florence Jenean Baldwin entered into eternal peace July 26. Beloved wife of Richard for 64 years, loving mother to Richard Baldwin (Lennie), Stella Reed (Kathy) & Deborah Phillips (Deb). She was an adventurous loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Casandra, Anna, Ernest-predeceased, Sarah J, Sandy, Shannon & Sarah K. 13.5 great grandchildren (one due in January 2021). She is survived by two siblings Sandra (Sandy) & Timothy (Tim) and many nieces, nephews &...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Drugatz, 64, passed away early Thursday morning, July 23, 2020. Jeff leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Lynn Martha Drugatz, four children, Jeffrey, Jacob, Jackie-Lynn Nelson, and Jason. He was affectionally known to his 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren as Be-Bop. He also leaves behind one brother and three sisters. Jeff is predeceased by his father and mother, Peter and Catharine Drugatz, as well as a sister Linda. In lieu of flowers, the family...