Donald Derrick Crawford 53, of Tavares, passed away on October 24, 2018. He was born in Eustis and lived in this area all his life. He was a builder and affiliated with the Church of God. Survivors include his father, Donald Crawford of Tennessee; His sister Alesa Conrey of Tavares and brothers...

Shirley Ann Miller of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 82 years. She was born in Madison, Illinois. Shirley was a graduate of Southern Illinois University, SIU, and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She moved to Bradenton, Florida from Orange County,...

Thomas Lee “Tom” Willey of Mount Dora passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 55 years. He was born in Miami Beach. Tom was in scouting as a young man and achieved Eagle Scout. He loved computers and became a computer programmer working in the airline industry. Tom also enjoyed...

Fernand Yvon Phoenix was born in the small town of Derby, Vermont on March 22nd in 1932. He grew up on a hardscrabble farm four miles from the Canadian border in a French speaking family and was the youngest of several children. Fernand, often called Whitey due to his mop of pale straw blond...

Mary Lee Pruitt, age 78, of Altoona passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born April 6, 1940 in Apopka, FL. She and her husband were owners of several different businesses throughout their lives. She is survived by her son, Steven Rodgers of Paisley, FL; brothers, James Larry Floyd...

Lorine Patricia Gilliard, age 82, of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was born September 11, 1936 in Winter Garden, FL. In her spare time, she loved gardening and traveling. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Dobbs of Astatula, FL, Barbara Newman of Tavares, FL;...

Daniel Joseph Callahan 42, a resident of Amarillo, Texas, died after a short battle with cancer on October 15, 2018 at his family home in Mount Dora, Florida. Dan is survived by his parents; Michael and Rosanna Callahan, his brother; Lt. Col. Sean (Liz) Callahan; his sisters; Rebecca (Ken)...

Paul T. Harris, age 82, of Leesburg left this life to enter the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 4:20AM. He leaves behind his beloved son, Ronald Harris; his significant other, Kathleen; and his daughters, Paula, Monica, Julie, Vanessa, Marla; and his sons, Mike, Mark, Vince;...

Phyllis C. Welcher, age 100, of The Villages passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born February 28, 1918 in Detroit, MI and moved to Florida in 1974 from Detroit. She was a retired manager with Shiffrin and Willens Jewelers. She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary American...

Albert Nianzar Hendricks Transcended to HaShem on October 5, 2018 With his wife Claire of 67 years. Family & friends praying & singing around his bed he passed with peace and joined his family members who have gone before him, his parents James & Ingerborg Hendricks. Albert loved his...

Odis affectionately known as “Dick” was born in Bear Creek North Carolina on August 22, 1930. He was born to Gregson and Pearl Bright. He was the eldest of 2 children. His parents and sister, Shelby preceded him in death. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1947 at the age of 17. He was stationed in...

Roy Fredrick Black passed from this life to be with God on October 5, 2018, with his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ruth Moss Black, holding his hand and friends and family gathered around to sing him into Glory. Roy lived in many places throughout his life and has left a vast web of friends across...