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Jeffery Bernarr Pharis Sr.
Aug. 31, 2026
Jeffery B. Pharis Sr., a lifelong resident of Lake County, cast his final line on August 31, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Eustis on June 25, 1962, Jeffery was raised in Howey-in-the-Hills, where he developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Jeffery poured his heart into everything he did....
Raphael "Ray" William Levy
Aug. 23, 2026
Raphael “Ray” William Levy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and devoted member of his community, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born on March 28, 1960, to Stephen Levy and Patricia Moorehead Levy. Ray made Florida his home in...
Therese Christine Heeschen
Aug. 22, 2026
Therese “Terry” Christine Heeschen, 92, passed away August 22nd in Tavares, Florida. Terry was born on November 21, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. An only child, she lost her father when she was just 15 years old. She was raised by her mother, with the help of her grandmother, who lived nearby, and...
Geraldine Johnson May
Aug. 22, 2026
Geraldine May, 87, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on August 22, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1938, in Winter Garden, Florida. Geraldine never met a stranger. She had a free and loving spirit, a big heart, and a sense of humor that turned up in just about every room she walked into. She...
Deloria May Turner
Aug. 21, 2026
Deloria May Turner, aged 83, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a profound legacy of strength, faith, and devotion to her family. Born on October 1st, 1942, in Kingston, Jamaica, Deloria migrated to the United States to build a brighter future for herself and her children. A woman of...
Barry Douglas
Aug. 20, 2026
Barry Douglas, age 47, of Florida, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1979, and was a lifelong Florida resident. Barry was known for his kind heart, warm spirit, and deep love for his family. He especially cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews and was happiest when...
Sara J Mickler Reber
Aug. 14, 2026
Sara J. Mickler Reber, age 88, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. Sara was born on October 21, 1937, in Gregg County, Texas, to C.C. and Lucille Stephenson. She later made her home in Central Florida, where she worked for many years as a fruit roller at the juice plant...
Robert Scott Williams
Aug. 11, 2026
Sadly, the life and times of Robert Scott Williams have ended and much too soon. Born on November 19, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William H. and Helen C. Williams, Scott packed a lot of living into his not quite 70 years of life. Scott’s family moved often in his early childhood...
Doris Lucille Leeds
Aug. 11, 2026
Doris Lucille Leeds, 89, of Deland, FL, passed away on August 11, 2026. Doris was born on February 17, 2026, in Goffs Town, NH, to her loving parents; Donald and Yvonne Roy. Doris became a resident of Florida in 1973; she was of the Catholic faith and very social within her church community....
William Alistair Bernard
Aug. 09, 2026
William Alistair Bernard, 30, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Oak Park, Illinois, died August 9, 2026, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. Alistair was raised in Oak Park, later moving to Tennessee, and eventually central Florida. Alistair had a keen sense of adventure and curiosity from a...