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John Wayne Smith
Mar. 23, 2021
John "John Boy" Wayne Smith, 77, of Tavares, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was a cement truck driver for over 40 years. Born in Ocilla, Georgia. John loved fishing, western movies and adores John Wayne for which he was named for. He is survived by many loved ones and friends....
Don Keith Jones
Mar. 22, 2021
Don Keith Jones of Umatilla, Florida passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 65 years. He was born in Orange City, Florida and has been a central Florida resident his entire life. DJ, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, retired from truck driving about 5 years ago....
Robert M. Jones
Mar. 20, 2021
Robert “Bob” M. Jones, age 90, of Longwood passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was a retired product manager for Young Radiator Company, Racine, WI. Born in Hartford, CT; he moved to Leesburg in 1992. He was Episcopal. He was a member of the American Society Mechanical Engineers, past...
Patricia Mae Minsch
Mar. 20, 2021
Patricia Mae Minsch, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Tavares, FL. Patricia was born on April 17, 1937 in Le Mars, Iowa to Lillian Mae Hix and Albert D. Hix, both of whom predeceased her. Two daughters also predeceased her; Tricia Ann Minsch, age 7 on October 17, 1968, and Deborah...
Robert J. Joyner
Mar. 15, 2021
Robert J. Joyner, 59, left this world unexpectedly on Monday, March 15th, 2021. Robert was born in the Bronx, New York on August 30, 1961 to William and Helen (Greklek) Joyner. Robert is survived by his sister Margaret H. Joyner, brothers; Douglas and William Joyner, nephew David Joyner, niece...
Earl Victor Walker
Mar. 14, 2021
Earl V. “Vic” Walker of Tavares, Florida, passed away in his home surrounded by loving family on March 14, 2021. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Royal Harbor in Tavares, Florida and in East Moline, Illinois. Dates to be determined. Donations may be made in Vic’s memory to St....
Richard Allen Malsbury
Mar. 14, 2021
Richard Allen Malsbury of Tavares, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born in Champaign, Illinois. Richard proudly served his country in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany and was awarded a commendation for marksmanship. He moved to this area from...
Gary Franklin Fensler
Mar. 13, 2021
Gary Fensler, 69, of Tavares, FL passed away on March 13, 2021. Gary was born March 17th, 1951 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the eldest son of Russell and Joella Fensler. Gary loved his family, and being outdoors. He especially loved playing with his kids and grandkids in the pool or yard. He enjoyed...
Dianne M. Hungarter
Mar. 09, 2021
Dianne Freed Hungarter passed peacefully in her home on May 9th with her husband, Lou, and family by her side. Dianne and Lou would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in August of this year. During that wonderful marriage, they celebrated life with three daughter’s Kathy, Linda and...
Jessica Lynn Poland
Mar. 07, 2021
Jessica Lynn Poland, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, fiancé, and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at the age of 40, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Jessica was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11, 1980. The daughter of Earl D., and Sara Mahaney Poland. Jessica then moved with her...
Sharon Ann Minium
Mar. 05, 2021
Sharon Ann Minium 79 passed away March 5, 2021 in Tavares,FL. Sharon AKA “Shay Shay” was born October 3, 1941 to Thomas and Gladys Wright in Buffalo, New York. Moved to Miami at a very young age where she grew up working for her fathers 5 & 10 stores he owned in North Miami. Sharon attended...
James Frederick Siddall
Mar. 05, 2021
James Frederick Siddall beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on March 5, 2021. Jim was born on March 9, 1949 in Detroit, MI. On June 27, 1987, he married Loretta Marie Siddall I'm Marine City Michigan. They have shared many wonderful memories and had many long...