David Simmons, 67, of Tavares, FL, passed away on January 12, 2022, in Orlando, FL. He was born on March 5, 1954, in Covington County, AL, to his parents: Henry and Rebecca Simmons. David worked at Mt. Dora Growers Cooperative for many years and later retired as a long-distance truck driver. He...

Joan Polka, age 83, of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born July 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL and moved to Florida in 1999 from Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Polka of Tavares, FL; sons, Bryan Polka of Sealy, TX, Michael Polka of Chesterton, IN; nephews,...

Jody Ann Newman, 69, of Clermont, FL, passed away on January 10, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1952, in Orlando, FL, to her parents: James and Betty Grainger. Jody was a teacher and administrator in education and was past chairperson and current vice chairperson for the Florida Board of...

Donna M. Stephenson of Tavares Florida transitioned on January 9, 2022 at 59 years of age. Donna leaves behind a true soulmate, Steve, three wonderful children, Ashley, Christie, and Jay. Donna especially loved her 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, as well as her loving mother Elva,...

Paul Cashman Tucker of Leesburg, Fl passed away on Saturday January 8, 2022 at the age of 84. He left this world his way, at home with his loving wife Kate by his side. He is at peace. Paul was born to Edward and Margaret Tucker in Niagara Falls, NY where he resided until he was a young adult. He...

David Spindle passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at home after a long illness. He was 87 years old. He was born October 27, 1934 in Boston, MA and moved to Ft. Lauderdale after High School and lived there for 53 years. He met his wife Marty there and they were married for 50 years. She now...

Brad Washo’s journey on this earth ended peacefully at home on January 7, 2022, but his spirit of adventure and love of life will live on in all of us. He always saw the world as his to explore, his to experience, but mostly his to share with those he knew and strangers not yet his friends. Brad...

James Monroe Banks, 83, of Tavares, FL, passed away on January 5, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1938, in Stickney, WVA, to his parents: Hagar and Gladys Banks. James worked in the paper products manufacturing industry, served as local union President for United Steelworkers, and a United...

Terence “Terry” Charles Rix 80, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on January 2, 2022. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on December 29, 1941, to his parents Charles and Maxine Rix. Terry Served in the United States Air Force and worked as a manager in the concrete industry. He was an avid boater,...

Ronald G. Fox Sr. of Tavares, FL passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at the age of 80. Ron died peacefully at home with his high school sweetheart Phyllis by his side. Ron was born in Waukegan, IL to Gerald and Shirley Fox. Ron graduated from Joliet Catholic High School (Joliet, IL 1960). He...

“Grief is love with no place to go”-Jamie Anderson Jimmie “Frank” Howard’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death on 12/25/2021. He passed this along to his loved ones who will honor him by living life to the fullest, just as he did. Frank Howard was born January 23rd, 1946 in DeFuniak...

Charlene Nichols King, age 91, of Tavares passed into the arms of her Lord on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born December 10, 1930 in Umatilla, FL to the late Jim and Thelma Nichols. Charlene grew up in Tavares and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Worth King, Jr., following...