Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Jun 30, 2024

Janet Lou Smith, age 70 of Ashland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2024

Born in Ashland on August 19,1953, the daughter of Al Heilman and Glenna (Patterson) Heilman, she was an Ohio resident for a large part of her life, before moving to Tucson, Texas, then Florida, where she decided to start her career. Jan worked for Orlando Regional...

Jun 28, 2024

Donna Jean Thomas, daughter of James and Margaret Bonds, was born in Page, West Virginia on November 24, 1941. Her father was a coal miner, and Donna was truly a proud Coal Miner’s Daughter! The family also lived in Georgia, Ohio, and Maryland, where Donna graduated high school in Hagerstown and attended business school in Baltimore. She returned to Hagerstown...

Jun 17, 2024

We celebrate the life of a lifelong resident of Winter Garden, Jon Lee Fulford. Jon Lee is the son of Anna Belle Fulford and Ralph T. Fulford. He is a graduate of West Orange High School and UCF. 

He was a dedicated member and participant at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden with Bible studies, Sunday School classes and...

Jun 16, 2024

Noemi Valentin, 70, of Davenport Florida returned home on June 16th 2024. She passed away peacefully with family and her legacy behind her.

 She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 3rd, 1954 to Alberto and Sara Valentin. Noemi was one out of 11 siblings. She moved to Puerto Rico and transitioned back to Chicago while raising her 5 children. In...

Jun 14, 2024

Jun 12, 2024

Con profundo dolor les compartimos que el miércoles 12 de junio a las 2am, acompañada por sus hijos y sus familias, Emilia Torres de 90 años, falleció dormida con dos rosarios envueltos en sus manos hermosas. Emilia nació el 28 de Febrero del 1934 y creció en Llano Largo, Jalisco, México, hija de los difuntos Amparo Munguía y Rafael Rangel....

Jun 2, 2024

Carolyn Rauner Sawyer of Orlando, Florida was born on August 23, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents Julia and Emmett Rauner.  She passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 with family and friends by her side.  

Carolyn moved to Central Florida in 1975, where she raised her seven children.  She returned to college and graduated from the University of...

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May 27, 2024

Jeannie Desir was born in Limbe Haiti on June 21st, 1959. She was the ninthchild in a family of eleven.She loved to dance and sing and make others laugh. Whenever illness struck,she was the person to turn to, as she possessed a remedy for every ailment. Shewas a shining light who made everyone feel valued and loved. Her warmth,compassion, and...

May 27, 2024

Evalene Faye (Willis) Whiddon

Born 24 November 1932 in Bald Knob, AR

Died 27 May 2024 in Minneola, FL

She is survived by:

Two brothers and one sister, Don & Claudia Willis of Tylertown, MS and Sidney Adams of Minneola, FL.

Four daughters and two sons, Patricia Voelker of Jackson, OH; Rosalyn Whiddon of Quincy, FL; Donna & Robert Allen of Jackson, OH; and Laura...

May 25, 2024

Rodney Glenn Wise Sr was born on December 22nd, 1956 in Winter Garden, FL to the late Willard Wise Sr and Tenella Love.



Glenn worked for KHS&S Contractors for over 30 years. After retiring, he loved to watch the Miami Hurricanes Football games, watch girls Softball, NASCAR races and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 



Glenn is survived by...

May 20, 2024

Lynn D. Morris passed away on May 20, 2024 at the age of 67. Born Lynn Elizabeth Daniel in Clermont, Florida to C. Welborn Daniel and Betty Janasik Daniel, Lynn attended both Clermont High School and Leesburg High School and later went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in Accounting from Florida Southern University. 

Lynn was known and loved for her...

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May 7, 2024

Theresa Manley White, 88, of Ocoee, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 after a period of failing health. 

She was born on May 30, 1935 in Ludington, MI, the daughter of the late Harrison and Opal May (Van Vleet) Manley. Theresa worked for several years for Agri Starts Nursery. She loved to crochet and enjoyed family gatherings. 

She was predeceased by...

May 5, 2024

Richard Darrell Hudson, 77, of Winter Garden, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 after a brief illness.

He was born on November 24, 1946 in Winter Garden, the son of the late Lonnie and Fannie Lou (Sanders) Hudson. He was the owner and operator of Hudson Tire in Winter Garden, which he and his family opened on November 2, 1987....

Apr 27, 2024

Angela Kay Daffron, 66, of Dade City, Passed away on April 27, 2024.

She was born in Winter Garden, the daughter of the late Edward and Kate (Johnson) Ashberry. Angela worked for several years as a nurse at the West Orange Memorial Hospital. She also worked at Main Street Produce in Winter Garden and most recently at Walmart. She was a...