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Brady Moss Fidler
Oct. 19, 2025
Brady Moss Fidler, 73, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025. Brady was a Native Floridian, born on October 15, 1952 in Stuart, FL. Brady grew up on the Florida Sheriff's Boy's Ranch in Live Oak, FL, which shaped him into becoming a driven and hardworking man. Brady...

Bob Lee Ayers
Oct. 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bob Lee Ayers on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Bob was born in Marion, North Carolina to Vaughan James Ayers and Irene Baker. As a young man, he bravely served his country in the United States Army. After his service, he made his home in Southeastern...

George Edward Wilcher
Oct. 14, 2025
George Edward Wilcher was born in Leesburg, Florida on February 16, 1960 to James Wilcher, Jr. and Ruby Mae Wilcher. He was the "baby brother" of four other siblings; Leon (Frock), Linda (Big Sis), Queen, Irvin (Pep). George graduated from Leesburg High School in 1978, where he played the Tuba in...

Glenn John Erb
Oct. 14, 2025
Glenn John Erb, 93, of Wildwood, FL passed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born March 5, 1932 in Sun Prairie, WI to John and Alet Erb, Glenn later relocated to Florida. In his youth, Glenn spent four years in the book binding department at the JW Bethel Headquarters in New York City. He enjoyed the...

Barry Clayton Hileman
Oct. 12, 2025
Barry Clayton Hileman, age 74, of The Villages, Florida went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 12, 2025. As a Virginia native, Barry was born in Portsmouth and was preceded in death by his parents, George C. Hileman and Carolyn F. Ferrell. He is survived by his wife and High School...

Ruth A Langley
Oct. 12, 2025
Ruth Anna Langley, born on January 24th, 1935, in Miller, Ohio, was sent to her eternal home on October 12th, 2025, in Fruitland Park Florida. Ruth Had a momentous life and enjoyed sharing her life experiences with family and friends. She was married at age 15 to her first husband Charlie...

Cecilia Martelo
Oct. 04, 2025
Cecilia Martelo, 94, of Leesburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2025. Cecilia was born on July 5, 1931 in Cartagena, Colombia. She moved from Colombia to New York in the late 1960's. Cecilia was hired by her close friend Magaly to work in the World Trade Center as a clerk typist in...

Rita Joan Harvey
Oct. 03, 2025
Rita Joan Harvey, 87, of Leesburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025. Rita was born on April 6, 1938, in Canton, OH, to her loving parents; Vincent and Mabel (Bellamy) Romesburg. Rita was a woman of God and a member of 1st Baptist Leesburg before attending Celebration Baptist Church...

Claudia Loraine Jackson
Oct. 03, 2025
Claudia Loraine Jackson, 78, of Fruitland Park, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025. Born on December 11, 1946, in Ohio to her loving parents, Clyde and Helen (Titus) Angel, Claudia lived a life full of grace, kindness, and devotion to her family. On March 15, 1964, Claudia married...

Stephen Bud Bradham
Oct. 03, 2025
Stephen Bud Bradham, 68, of Fruitland Park, FL, began his Heavenly journey with his loving family at his side on October 3, 2025. Stephen was born on February 5, 1957, in Clermont, FL, to his loving parents; Albert and Margaret (Pridgen) Bradham. Stephen was a true Florida Native, a Christian...

James Carlton "Red" Fussell
Sep. 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Carlton “Red” Fussell of Okahumpka, FL on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at the age of 92. As a true Floridian, Red was born in Okahumpka, FL to his parents Lewis Percy Fussell Sr and Ellie (Pigg) Fussell. As a young man, he would proudly go on...

Joanne Malinek
Sep. 27, 2025
Joanne was born in Jersey City, NJ in 1945 to her parents, John and Nellie (Shamawski) Tkaczyk. She would go on to marry the love of her life, Victor Malinek. Before moving to Florida, the two owned and operated a deli-grocery-liquor store, Boyden Pantry, in Maplewood, NJ. On Thursday, October...