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Ezra Williams
May 27, 2024
Ezra Williams, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tavares, Florida on Monday, May 27, 2024. One of twelve children, Ezra was born on March 6, 1938 in Wheelwright, Kentucky to James and Gladys Williams. He grew up...
William Earl Paris
May 20, 2024
William E (Bill) Paris (SSG USA RET) 86, of Tavares passed away on May 20, 2024 in Leesburg. Bill was born in Spencer Indiana to Charles and Lucille in July 1937. Bill served over 24 years in the US Army aviation field including tours in Vietnam, Germany and several US stateside posts and retired...
Shannon Michelle Pugh
May 19, 2024
Shannon Pugh was born in Eustis, Florida on April 21, 1970 to Guy Dewitt and Linda Karen Creel. Soon after, brother Shane came along. Shannon loved him dearly and they were best friends. Shannon's family stayed in Lake County area, and she went to schools in Tavares. Graduating with honors from...
Barbara Ann Shepard
May 18, 2024
Barbara Ann Shepard of Taveras Fl, passed away on May 18th 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born March 25th, 1941, in Framingham Massachusetts She was married to Barry Howard Shepard for 64 years Beside her husband, she leaves 3 children. Scott Shepard and his wife Lisa, from Vernon,...
Joseph Bernard Scannell
May 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my younger brother Joseph (Joey) Scannell. He staged a courageous battle against kidney disease but early evening on Monday May 13th, the Lord took him to heaven. Those of you who knew him knew that he was a very hard worker. He created a...
Calvin Leo Harris
May 12, 2024
Calvin Leo Harris, 87, of Astatula Florida, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born September 19, 1936 in Corner Alabama. He worked as a truck driver for Union Camp and as a Commercial Construction Iron Worker. Calvin was predeceased by Onnice Jack Harris, father, Ethel E Winters, mother, Cleta...
Rosamaria Morris
May 11, 2024
Rosamaria "Mary" Morris, age 58 of Mt. Dora, FL delivered her last paper on Saturday, February 24th and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Heaven was missing an angel. She was born on March 15, 1966 in Sanford, FL. She leaves behind her daughter, Angela Lee of Atlanta, GA;...
Michael Joseph Adkins
May 08, 2024
Michael (Mike) Joseph Adkins, (76) of Tavares, FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Mike was born in Huntington, West Virginia but grew up in Logan, West Virginia where he was raised by his Aunt Fern and Uncle Vic, who he loved dearly. Mike and his family moved to Orlando in 1970. Mike was...
James (Jim) Franklin Free
May 07, 2024
James (Jim) Franklin Free, 84, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1939, in Lakewood, FL. He was the owner of an Aluminum siding business. He is survived by his son: Tony (Rebecca) Free; sister: Angelia (Michael) Free Sams Morris; brother: Thomas Earl Free. He was preceded in...
Mary Carolyn Freeman
May 04, 2024
Mary Carolyn Freeman was born December 25th, 1953 in Clermont Florida to her parents Thelma Lou Johnson & Richard Washington Miller. Mary’s parents have passed as well as her late husband Tony Alton Freeman & her daughter Sharmie Lynn Freeman. She is survived by her other 3 children Tony...
Hugh W. Black
May 02, 2024
Hugh W. Black, 87, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1936, in Garards Fort, PA, to his parents: W. Edward Black and Helen Williamson. In 1956 he married Peggy and moved to Ohio. Hugh was a truck driver for Reliance Electric and a United States Army...
Daniel Joseph MacGrady
Apr. 28, 2024
Daniel (“Danny”) Joseph MacGrady, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Fort Pierce, passed away on April 28, 2024, just shy of his 79th birthday. Born on Staten Island and raised there and on Long Island, New York. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he proudly served his...