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Paulette M. Walz
Jul. 27, 2023
Paulette M. Walz, age 74, of Leesburg, FL, went to her Heavenly home on July 27, 2023. Born in Livingston, TN, on Feb. 16, 1949, Paulette was the third of four children to her parents Virgil ‘Zeke’ Paul Mathis and Dorothy Jean (Spurlock) Mathis. Paulette attended Jackson County High in...
Arlene Hudson Harris
Jul. 27, 2023
Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Arlene Hudson Harris, age 77, gained her wings on Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2023. Arlene was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the union of Clarence and Mary Stennis Hudson on November 10, 1945. Arlene was the youngest of a large family: Hardy Hudson,...
John David Covalt
Jul. 27, 2023
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Edwin Schleben
Jul. 26, 2023
Edwin Schleben, 74, of Leesburg passed away on July 26, 2023. Born on August 11, 1948, in Rogers City, Michigan, Edwin's life was a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of travel, storytelling, hard work, and love. He spent 40 years as a Merchant Marine. He was a deckhand, and later a cook aboard...
Claire Ann Bradford
Jul. 26, 2023
Claire Ann Bradford, 83, born April 30th, 1940, passed July 26, 2023. She was born and raised in Chester, PA. She was married to James Clifford Bradford Sr on June 11, 1959. She and James raised 2 children, Sharon, and Clifford Jr; 3 grandchildren, Heather, Adrienne, and Josh; 5...
Aldena Rebecca Clifford
Jul. 24, 2023
Aldena Rebecca Clifford was born in the District of Patty Hill, Hanover, Jamaica. She was the sixth child born to Ernest and Margaret Croll. She was the last matriarch of the Croll clan. As a youth, Aldena had a desire to go to America to “live the American Dream.” She valued education and strove...
Felix Cruz-Diaz
Jul. 22, 2023
Today we honor, celebrate, and remember Felix Cruz Diaz (Tio Pello) who was born on 2nd of December 1930 in the town of Thomas De Castro in Cagaus, Puerto Rico. He served our country honorably during the Korean War era. He was a man of grace and courage. A great teacher, role model and a...
Denise Spina
Jul. 17, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Denise Kelly on July 17, 2023. Born on April 2, 1955, Denise was a beacon of love, resilience, and compassion. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her bright spirit and unyielding strength. Denise is survived by her daughter,...
John Charles "Chuck" Daugherty Jr.
Jul. 17, 2023
John Charles Daugherty Jr “Chuck”, 57, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away on July 17, 2023. Chuck was born in Ocala, FL, on October 11, 1965, to his loving parents; John Charles Daugherty and Shirley Ann (Rowe) Lacey. Chuck was a Florida native through and through and a loyal Gator fan, he was of the...
Charlene Smith Kreeger
Jul. 17, 2023
Charlene Smith Kreeger, 76, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on July 17, 2023 in Hudson Oaks, TX. Charlene was born on November 16, 1946 in Quincy, IL to her loving parents Wilbur Smith and Janet (Bronestine) and raised in LaGrange, MO. There she met and married Jim Kreeger. Jim's service with the US...
Joseph Arthur Repetti
Jul. 13, 2023
Joseph Arthur Repetti, 88, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away on July 13, 2023. Joseph was born on August 15, 1934, in New York, NY, to his loving parents; George and Florence (Benvenuto) Repetti. Joseph was of the Catholic faith and moved to Florida nine years ago with his beloved wife of 48 years,...
Elisa Beliso Burrows Hart
Jul. 12, 2023
Elisa Beliso Burrows Hart, 98, passed away peacefully at the home she shared with her daughter, Anita, and son-in-law, Vance, Wednesday, July 12th, 2023. Elisa was born March 4, 1925 in Kowloon, Hong Kong, daughter of Gabino Beliso and Melchora Feliciano Beliso and was raised in Manila, in the...