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James Frank Lynch
Jan. 29, 2023
James Frank Lynch, age 74, of Tavares, Florida passed away peacefully at home on January 29th, 2023. He was born on December 20th, 1948 in Miami Florida. Jim served his country for four years in the United States Navy. He continued his service career as a police officer for the Los Angeles County...

Michael Thomas Lipka
Jan. 27, 2023
Michael Thomas Lipka, age 68, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1954 in Normandy, MO. He was a retired pilot. Online condolences may be left on the tribute Wall at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com. Arrangements entrusted to Steverson Hamlin...

David Michael McAuliffe
Jan. 26, 2023
On January 26, 2023, our family lost a beloved brother and uncle – David Michael McAuliffe “Mike” (age 86), who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Mike was born on October 6, 1936 in Albion, MI, to Lawrence F. and Marian L. (Biggs) McAuliffe. He loved fishing with his dad, racing...

Roscoe Briggs Higginbotham Jr.
Jan. 25, 2023
Roscoe Briggs Higginbotham, Jr., age 52, of Tavares, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1970 in Groveland, FL. He worked for many years as a front end loader in the agriculture industry. In his spare time, he loved fishing, cookouts, music and old cars. He...

John Clyde English
Jan. 24, 2023
John C English passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 24, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years, Cheryl (Guyette) English. He was the loving father of Beatrix Kinn (David Rock) and Leslie (Tony) Selice, and the proud grandfather of Kris Kinn and...

Michael Allen Higginbotham
Jan. 22, 2023
Michael Allen Higginbotham, 48, of Tavares, FL, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Clermont, FL. He was born on May 22, 1974, at Vandenberg AFB, CA, to his parents: Larry Allen and Norma Carlene (Winters) Higginbotham. Michael was a fantastic drummer and singer and could even play guitar and...

Wayne A. Fleming
Jan. 21, 2023
We lost a great man in the City of Tavares. It is with great sadness Wayne Arthur Fleming, also known as Waynco, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2023, at the age of 69. He was an absolute legend of his own making and made a mark in the City of Tavares, Florida where he has...

Paricia Ann Trossman
Jan. 19, 2023
Patricia Ann Trossman, 84, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1938, in Tifton, GA, to her parents: J.D. and Margie (Johnson) Crumpton. Patricia retired from Publix before working as a lunchroom attendant in education. She is survived by her children:...

Hazel Jo (White) Childers
Jan. 16, 2023
Hazel Jo (White) Childers: God chose to send down an angel on December 13th, 1934. Those of us lucky enough to know her called her “Jo”, “Mom” and “Nana”. After 88 years of sharing her with us, God chose to call her home on January 16th, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend...

Sharyn Lee Nordendale
Jan. 12, 2023
Sharyn Lee Nordendale, 78, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, January 12. She was born September 30, 1944 in Leesburg, FL and raised in Chicago. IL. Sharyn moved back to Florida in 1962, residing in both Miami, FL and Altamonte Springs, FL. Sharyn retired from Morgan & Morgan and Master...

Louis L. Tutin
Jan. 09, 2023
Louis L. Tutin, 90 of Tavares, FL, passed away on January 9, 2023, in The Villages, FL. He was born on June 6, 1932, in Royal, PA, to his parents: Anton and Sophia (Zevnick) Tutin. He was the owner and operator of the Golden Lamb Buffet Restaurant, in Tavares, FL. He is survived by his loving...

Barbara Mason Dawson
Jan. 08, 2023
Barbara Mason Dawson, 97, of Mount Dora went to her Heavenly home January 8, 2023. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 10, 1925. Barbara earned a Business Certificate and a degree in Home Economics from Brenau College. She later worked as an airline stewardess for 5 years, which she...