It's not the quantity of life but it's the quality of life. That sure is the case with the special life of Mrs. Malissa Betterton Haben, affectionately known as Mickey to all who knew her. Mickey was loved by all she knew, with such an effervescent personality and radiant smile it was impossible...

Sean Christopher Murphy (Murph) 39 of Altoona, FL, passed away on September 3, 2022. Sean was born in Eustis, FL, on August 15, 1983, to Jeff and Ann Murphy, He grew up in Altoona, FL. Sean graduated from Eustis High School and worked in construction as a general laborer. He had a passion for...

Jon Anton Anderson, 84, of Tavares, FL, passed away on September 2, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Miami, FL, to his parents: John and Vivien (Baum) Anderson. Jon worked in sales in the telecommunications industry and was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He is survived by his...

John Robert Sonietz, loving husband and father, was born in March 1949, and left this world at the age of 73, on the last day of August 2022. John was born in Chelsea, MA, the only child of John and Kathryn (Tate) Sonietz. When he was little they moved to a farm in southern New Hampshire, God's...

Marjorie Grace DeMott Dow, 95, of Ocoee, FL, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Tavares, FL. She was born on November 19, 1926, in Granton, NY, to her parents: Isaac and Helen (O’Keefe) DeMott. She worked as a secretary in the insurance industry. She is survived by her children: Debbie...

Carol Ann Smale, 87, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on August 26, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1934, in Mount Vernon, NY, to her parents: Elmer Danforth and Evelyn Ruth (Huntsinger) Colcord. Carol was a school librarian and media specialist in education for 45 years and set up 27 libraries...

Reba D. Mahaney, age 104, of Tavares, FL passed away on 8/25/2022. Reba was born on 2/4/1918 in Palmetto, Florida. Her family moved to Tavares in 1927 where her father worked as a section foreman for the railroad. She graduated from Tavares High School in 1935 then attended business school after...

Clarence Conrad Bennett, Jr., age 73, of Eustis, FL died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from a brief illness. He was born on March 26, 1949 in Conneaut, OH. He is survived by his brother, Conrad (Cindy) Bennett of Englewood, FL; a nephew, nieces; and many great and great-great nieces...

Edward Stanley Kerr (Ed), 74, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away at home at Lakeside, Waterman Village on August 23, 2022. He was born on July 22, 1948, in Staunton, VA to his parents Robert and Margaret Kerr. Ed graduated from Henrico High School, Richmond, VA and from Virginia Commonwealth...

Phyllis Jean Black, age 98, of Mt. Dora, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born March 9, 1924 in Garards Fort, PA. She is survived by her brother, Hugh Black of Mt. Dora, FL. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Steverson...

Robert Dean Pierce, 84, of Tavares, FL, passed away on August 21, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Galien, MI, to his parents: Delbert and Luella Pierce. Robert worked as a property procurement specialist in county government and served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his...