Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

Dawn R. Palmer passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born inMiami, FL, to Durwood and Susie Rollins. Dawn graduated Miami Senior High School in1950. After attending Florida State University, Dawn married her junior high schoolsweetheart Doug Palmer, who preceded her death in 2013. They settled in Fort Lauderdale,FL where they raised, as...

Mar 31, 2024

Lee Malcolm McMillan Jr. passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, in Lake Wales, Florida, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on November 16, 1953, in Orlando, Florida, Lee was a graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to touch many lives with his warm personality and infectious laugh.

 

Among his proudest accomplishments was his family whom...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

In memory of Arturo Coronado, of La Vega, Dominican Republic, who passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on March 19, 2024, in Clermont, Florida.  He was born on January 16, 1947, to Jose Dolores Coronado and Rosa Emilia Jimenez in Sabana del Puerto, Bonao, Dominican Republic.  Arturo married Juana Medina Pimentel on June 19, 1971, in New York...

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Feb 24, 2024

Doris Virginia Tillman, formerly of Coffee County, Alabama, passed away on February 24, 2024 in Oxford, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leon W. Tillman, Parents Gus & Collie Powell, & siblings, GC Powell (Brother), Lamar Powell (Brother), & Jimmie Melton (Sister).

She is survived by Paul Powell (Brother) of Tallahassee, Florida, Children Harold W. Tillman,...

Feb 24, 2024

Margaret Anne Blouse, 93 , of Winter Garden, passed away Saturday , February 24, 2024 at Advent Health.   She was born September 27, 1930 in Dearborn, Mi to Carl and Edena (Dena) Aretz.

Margaret was skilled as a Stenographer from Secretarial Training upon graduation from Fordson High School. At the age of 43 she completed a Bachelor’s degree from the...

Feb 21, 2024

On Wednesday evening, February 21, 2024, with her children by her side, God called Becky Smith home.

Born on December 12, 1934, in Madisonville, TN, Becky was the youngest of Ralph and Mary Evelyn Watson’s three children. She graduated in 1958 from Madisonville High School, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from...

Feb 20, 2024

James William Christian (Uncle Bill), 99, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024. He was married 65 years to the love of his life Imogene Christian.He enjoyed camping, Bluegrass music festivals, carving wood crafts, gardening, and going to Hardee's to meet his friends. He said he had the best neighbors in the world. He worked at Winn-Dixie (formerly Winn...

Feb 18, 2024

Gildo Pereira Tavares

September 30, 1955 – February 18, 2024

On February 18, 2024, after a valiant 3-year battle with his declining health and surrounded by abundant love from his family, Gildo Pereira Tavares, passed away peacefully in his home in Orlando, Florida.

Gildo was born on September 30, 1955, in Aventureiro (Aimorés), Minas Gerais, Brasil, to Jose Tavares de Castro and Maria...

Feb 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jose Alberto Ledezma Jose Alberto Ledezma, born on July 13, 1977, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with diabetes. A proud graduate of Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen, Texas, in 1995, Jose embarked on a journey that reflected his unwavering dedication to family and work.  Raised...

Jan 23, 2024

Nellie Nelda Fleming, a beloved mother and wife passed away on January 23, 2024 in Winter Garden Florida. She was born on March 25, 1939 in Sanford, Florida and spent most of her early years in Sanford, Florida before moving to Winter Garden, Florida after marrying her husband Harry A. Fleming and they were married for 66 years.

Nelda's passion was...

Jan 20, 2024

Majel Anne Dove Holton of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 20th, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on December 28th, 1928, to James Brown and Anne Wilhelm Dove and grew up in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Ford Holton, her daughter, Janet Holton Woolwine and...

Jan 19, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Michael, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 17 2024 in Apopka, Florida. She was born on March 22, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth was a kind-hearted and loving woman who touched the lives of everyone she knew. Her grandchildren affectionately called her "Gigi," a testament to the special bond they shared. Elizabeth had a vivacious...

Jan 16, 2024

Kenneth George Bender, 83, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Winter Garden, FL. 

 

He was born on March 14, 1940, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Forrest and Anne Bender and grew up on the family farm in Middleville, MI. Ken met Kathleen Marie Schmidt while attending university, and they were married on August 11, 1962, in Salem, OR. Early in their marriage, they entered the ministry. For the next 40 years, Ken worked as a missionary, teacher, and pastor in...

Jan 12, 2024

Our angel, Melissa "Sissy/Sis" Kay Hewitt (37), of Ocoee, FL, passed away very unexpectedly on January 12th, 2024. Welcomed into Heaven by her beloved Granny.Melissa was born on October 6th, 1986 to Bryan and Donna Hewitt. She is survived by her parents, her soulmate- Robert Hurst, their two beautiful children, Robert "Robbie" Jr. and Brianna Hurst.  Also survived by her...