Maurice Edward Oakes, 93, of Leesburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. Maurice was born on May 24, 1932, in Newark Valley, NY, to his loving parents; F. Raymond and Gertrude E. (Waite) Oakes. Maurice became a resident of Florida almost 30 years ago and enjoyed his time in the...

Rosario N. Bellaart, of Lady Lake, Florida peacefully began her Heavenly journey on December 11, 2025. Rosario was born in Iloilo, Philippines, to her beloved parents, Salvador S. Jorque and Margarita P. Macado. As a young woman, she pursued her calling as a teacher, a profession that reflected...

Judy Ann Hitchcock, 74, of Coleman, FL, passed away at home with her husband at her side on December 11, 2025. Judy was born on September 24, 1951, in South Bend, IN, to her loving parents; Joseph and Ava (Mallette) Benjamin. Judy was of the Christian faith and married her husband, Michael J....

Jairo Arturo Ibañez Urrea, 71, of Leesburg, FL, began his Heavenly journey on December 9, 2025. Jairo was born on June 11, 1954 in Bogota, Colombia to his loving parents; Jose and Graciela. Jairo moved to Florida in July of 1999 and regularly attended mass at St. Paul Catholic Church. He worked...

James Warren Adams, 73, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on December 6, 2025. James was born on August 3, 1952 in Stillwater, OK. Jim became a resident of Florida in 2001 and enjoyed spending his time fishing and playing golf. He worked as a printer for The Villages Daily Sun Newspaper for about 12...

Joseph L. La Hood, 85, of Leesburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2025.

James Douglas “Doug” McClure, 74, of Land O’ Lakes, FL passed away on December 5, 2025. Doug was born on August 18, 1951, in Huntington, WV, to his parents; Edgar and Patricia (Price) McClure. The family soon moved to California for a brief time, and then to Hingham, MA until the family relocated...

Esther Colpitts, age 80, of Miami, Florida, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 2, 2025. Born on May 2, 1945 in Richmond, Virginia, Esther grew into a woman of deep faith, love, and generosity. After moving to Miami, she began working for the Miami Bar Association where she devoted...

Efigenia “Geny” Sanchez Centeno, beloved wife, mother, sister (Ate), aunt (Tita), grandmother (Lola), great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 91 in The Villages, Florida. Her life was a beautiful testament to serving God with love,...

William “Bill” Pharr, 92, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025. A devoted husband, cherished father, and the proudest “Papaw’. Bill lived his life as a humble servant of Christ. He was a man of deep faith. His days were filled with prayer, kindness and a steadfast love for his...

Judith Kirsch Sheffield, 87, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on November 24, 2025. Judy was born on May 10, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA. Judy was of the Jewish faith and became a resident of Florida at the age of 8 with her father, Ralph Kirsch. She grew up “behind the bass drum” with him as he was a...

Marian E. O’Shea (nee Ralff), age 99, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 23, 2025. Marian was the beloved wife of John M. O’Shea, who preceded her in death in 2006 after 51 years of devoted marriage. Marian is also predeceased by her parents, Frances and Charles Ralff; her...