Ray E.H. Walters, affectionately known as Coach Walters, passed away on August 22, 2023, in Tavares. Born on August 9, 1944, in Eustis, he was the beloved son of Hazel and Griggs Walters. Ray was reunited in death with his parents, as well as, his brothers Buddy and Ronnie Walters, and his...

Mary Lou Brandhuber, age 85, of Tavares passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born January 30, 1938 in Akron, OH. She moved to Lake County in 1988 from Akron, OH. She worked for many years as a church accountant and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tavares. She is survived by...

Melissa Ehler Small (lovingly known as "Lisa"), 74, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away on August 19th, 2023 after battling endometrial cancer for 42 years. Lisa was born on May 18, 1949 to Howard and Jean Ehler in Champaign, Illinois. Lisa lived on a farm and attended school in a one-room school...

Richard Lee Kennard, 83, of Tavares, Florida passed away on August 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. Richard was born on March 8, 1940, to Opal Lee (Grant) and Charles Edward Kennard in Vanceburg, Kentucky. After graduating from Lewis County High...

Martha Ellen Vottero of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was 81. Martha was born in Sugar Grove, Virginia. Martha moved to this area from Estero, Florida in 2000. She was a Records Manager at Bechtel Power Corp. for 20 years before retiring in 2000. She loved...

Adalberto Rios Rivera of Tavares passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was 79. He was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico and moved to this area from Toms River, New Jersey in the early 1980’s. He was the owner of Rios Motors in Tavares until he retired. He was affectionately known as “Big Al” to...

Kathryn "Arvilla" Cleveland, a young 88 passed away August 11, 2023 from a long bout with cancer. Even though she lost the war, she put up a terrific fight and her wonderful smile will be remembered by all. She served in the Army as a nurse, stationed in Vietnam in 1966-1967. Arvilla is survived...

James leaves behind a twin brother John Dwyer and a sister Charlette Argieri both reside in NJ, along with many nieces and nephews. James always had a soft heart for the elderly people and cats. He always took in stray cats and gave them loving homes. He was quick to help anyone in need, even if...

Mr. Donnell “Coach” Rowe age 76 of Astatula, Florida passed away Saturday August 5, 2023, in Tavares Fl. following an extended illness. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on August 10, 1946, to Reford and Atwell Rowe of Alapaha, Georgia. Mr. Rowe made his home in Astatula, Florida where he worked...

Jerome (Jerry) Muras, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. He was the son of Loretta and Harry Muras, born in Gary, Indiana. He served as altar boy at Holy Angels in Gary. He graduated from Emerson High School and immediately entered the job market with U.S. Steel; during that time he was...

Brenda Gail Alexander LIttle, aged 74, residing in Mount Dora, Florida passed away on August 3, 2023. Brenda, born on September 11th, grew up in Orlando, Florida and attended Florida State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. She went on to make a career out of...

Marshel Lee Conway (Marty) passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023, at the age of 67. Marshel will be missed by all that knew him. He retired from the Orlando Sentinel after twenty years. Marshel is survived by his ex-wife, Esther O'Connor Conway; son, William Marshall Conway; sister, Fancy...