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F. Wesley Shrum
Jul. 09, 2026
Wesley Shrum – 6/25/1943 – 7/9/2026 …83 amazing years Some people leave a room quietly. Wes Shrum never did. Whether it was his unmistakable laugh, his strong teacher’s voice, or the twinkle in his eye just before he teased someone, Wes had a way of making his presence known. He loved people,...
Deana Leigh Adams
Jul. 09, 2026
The Family of Deana Leigh Adams, 36, of Leesburg, FL, is saddened to share of her passing on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who loved her. Deana was born on May 15, 1990 in Eustis, FL to Doug and Jennifer Adams. She graduated from Umatilla High School in 2008. She went on to...
Jan Moffett Fraser
Jul. 08, 2026
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Jan M. Fraser, age 86, of Tavares, Florida, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to the late James L. Fraser and Nonie H.E. Fraser (Moffett). Captain Fraser enjoyed growing up in...
Veronica Bernadette Reilly
Jul. 04, 2026
Veronica Bernadette Reilly, age 85, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born on May 20, 1941, in Glasgow, Scotland, Veronica was the daughter of John and Mary Gallagher. She made Florida her home for the past 52 years and built...
Angela Wilder
Jul. 03, 2026
Angela Wilder, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2026. Born on October 26, 1980, Angela spent most of her life in Florida, though she also lived briefly in New York, Georgia, and Alaska. Wherever life took her, she carried with her a strong faith in Christ that served as her foundation...
Mark Christopher Guido
Jun. 26, 2026
Mark Christopher Guido, 70, of Orlando, died peacefully on June 8, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1955, in St. Albans, Vermont, to birth mother Elenor (née Paich) and father David Guido. The youngest of four children, Mark was raised in northern Vermont and central Florida by his loving...
Lawrence George Ray Jr.
Jun. 26, 2026
Lawrence George Ray, Jr., age 86, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1940, in Liberty, Indiana, to the late Lawrence George Ray, Sr. and Cora Lee (Shifflet) Ray. Mr. Ray dedicated many years of his professional life working as a...
Cheryl English
Jun. 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl L English who passed away on June 22, 2026 at the age of 79. Cheryl was a loving wife , stepmother, step-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She was the cherished friend of John Hoffman. She will be missed by many including J...
Patricia Ann Yost
Jun. 21, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” “Patty” Yost Patricia Ann Yost, affectionately known as “Pat” or “Patty,” passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Tavares, Florida, at the age of 93. The family will be providing a full obituary soon, please check back in for additional information. The family will forever...
Delbert L McCarty
Jun. 19, 2026
Delbert McCarty, 73, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida. Born on November 18, 1952, in Vallejo, California, Delbert made Florida his home for over four decades, settling in Tavares in the early 1980s. Delbert dedicated much of his life to the open road as a...
Louie Wilford Griner
Jun. 18, 2026
Louie Griner, age 94, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on June 18, 2026. Born in Bainbridge, Georgia on April 18, 1932 is the son of George and Ruby Earnest Griner. Louie was the owner of Duel Earnest Rose Nursery in Loxahatchee, Florida, where he dedicated many years to serving...
Robert Kevin Cordts
Jun. 14, 2026
Robert Kevin Cordts, 75, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born on October 14, 1950, in Kearny, New Jersey, Robert was the beloved son of Raymond and Betty Ann Cordts. He spent most of his life in New Jersey, where he built a career and created lasting...