Dorothy Gogarty Othus, age 93, of Tavares passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was born December 5, 1923 in Peekskill, NY to George and Gertrude Gogarty and moved to Lake County in 1980 from NY. She was a homemaker and a veteran of the U.S. Army. When she was able, she loved to play...

Michael John Keene of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born September 24, 1966 in Flint, Michigan to Emil and Imogene Keene of Linden, Michigan. Michael graduated from Linden High School in 1984, where he was voted most outstanding wrestler in his senior...

Phyllis R. Munson, 94, of Tavares, FL went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Phyllis was born on May 13, 1923 in Manteno, IL to the late Philemon and Bernice Pement. Phyllis moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in the mid 70’s with her second husband Russell D. Rogers. Phyllis had...

Craig Athorne, age 74, of Astatula passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born November 20, 1942 in Wallingford, CT. He was a retired mechanic and plumber. He was also and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Sue Athorne of Astatula, FL; sister, Lynette...

Orem A. Campbell, age 87, passed away on September 18, 2017. After a full service with military honors, he was laid to rest at Lakeside Memory Gardens in Eustis, FL. Orem was born on April 9, 1930, at the Campbell Homestead in Dunraven, KY to Woolery L. Campbell and Martha H. Campbell. Orem is...

Theodore Michael “Ted” Tiemann 65, of Eustis, Florida peacefully passed away on September 11, 2017.Funeral services will be held on September 23, in the Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel, 326 E. Orange Avenue, Eustis. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30. The final resting place will...

Brook Denise Miller, age 47, of Eustis passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born June 21, 1970 in Bloomington, IN. Brook was a supervisor with Parks & Recreation. She is survived by her sons, Brandon Miller of Mt. Dora, FL, Garrett Miller of Eustis, FL; brothers, Sheldon Kinser...

Billy Joe Ballard, age 85, of Tavares passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born March 14, 1932 in Altoona, AL and moved to Tavares in 1998 from OH. He was a retired Tech Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Free Masons. He is survived by his present wife, Marilyn...

Antonia Segura Villasana, age 43, of Umatilla passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born January 17, 1974 in Guadalcazar, S.L.P., Mexico. She was a member of the Lake Saunders Baptist Church, Mt. Dora. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Gonzalez of Umatilla, FL; mother, Eduarda...

James “Tom” Higginbotham, age 80, of Tavares, FL passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Avante` at Mt. Dora, FL. He was born September 2, 1937 in McMinnville, TN to Drury and Zada Higginbotham. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; one brother, and one sister. He is survived...

Bobby Wayne Apperson, age 60, of Leesburg passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born January 12 1957 in Wauchula, FL and moved to Lake County in 1998 from North Ft. Myers, FL. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his mother, Gladys Babcock of N. Ft. Myers, FL;...

Andrew William Arthurs 54, of Kissimmee, passed away on August 31, 2017. He was born in Dover, Ohio, moved to Florida from New Philadelphia, Ohio in 1970 then to Kissimmee from Cape Coral, Florida in 1973. He was a forklift operator at the Orange County Convention Center and a member of Teamsters...