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Misty Dawn Troxell
Jun. 13, 2023
Misty Dawn Troxell passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 . Born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 10th, 1975, she married Glenn Troxell on July 11th, 1992 and through the years had and raised three beautiful children. If you were lucky enough to know Misty you would know she was the glue...

Kathleen F. Luciano
Jun. 08, 2023
Kathleen F. Luciano, age 85, of Tavares, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born May 8, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778...

Kenneth Walter Clawson
Jun. 08, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and brother, Ken, at the age of 76. Ken died peacefully at his home in Tavares, Florida, of natural causes. Ken was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Roy and Iva Clawson on April 30, 1947. He is survived by his loving...

Paul E. Harbeck
Jun. 07, 2023
Paul E Harbeck age 71 passed away peacefully at his home in Tavares, Fl surrounded by his loving wife and two children on June 7, 2023. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 28, 1951. Paul and his family moved to Florida in 1960 and helped on the family’s ranch and grove for nearly 20 plus years....

Raymond Wilson
May 26, 2023
Ray Wilson, 83, passed away on May 26, 2023, in Tavares, Florida. He was born on June 1, 1939, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to Delmas Wilson and Mecie Ayers. Ray was a hardworking, kind-hearted, and loyal person who loved to travel and make people laugh. He loved going to church, reading, and...

Barbara Ruth Black
May 22, 2023
Barbara “Ruth” Moss Black died three days short of her 86th birthday, surrounded by her family and remembered and lifted up by those her love had touched in places across the country. Ruth was born to Robert “Bob” Lafayette Moss and Marian Skinner Moss on May 25, 1937. The Moss family had many...

Michael Russell Reilly
May 20, 2023
Michael Russell Reilly, 35, of Grand Island FL, passed away Saturday afternoon May 20th, 2023, succumbing to complications concerning a hard-fought five-year battle with kidney failure. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday June 3rd at New Life Baptist Church 10035 Poe St, in...

Thelma Kilgore Ivey
May 17, 2023
Thelma Ivey of Leesburg entered her eternal rest with Jesus on Wednesday, May 17, with beloved family members by her side. Thelma, known to family as “Mimi” was born on April 4, 1931 in Umatilla, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lovey McCraney, father, Crawford McCraney, beloved...

Jonnie Charlotte Hale
May 15, 2023
Jonnie Charlotte Hale, age 82, of Eustis, FL passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, NC to John Edward Rooney and Charlotte Jarecki Rooney. She was a realtor and was the former mayor of Eustis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and...

Ralph Warden Churchman
May 14, 2023
Ralph Warden “Ward” Churchman, Age 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on May 14, 2023. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia and served in the Army Core of Engineers. He owned Churchman Metal Products in Tavares, Florida and built Drive-In Movie Theaters across the...

Maxie S. Hackney
May 14, 2023
Maxie Slater Hackney, 75, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in the presence of her beloved husband. Maxie was born on May 17, 1947 to Edward and Bethel Slater in Williamson, West Virginia. After graduating from Belfry High School (Kentucky) in 1965, Eddie and Maxie were...