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Samuel Richard Skipworth

Samuel Richard Skipworth

Nov 21, 2019

Samuel Richard Skipworth, 64, of Groveland, FL passed away at his residence under the care of Hospice.  Samuel was born on September 9, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, son of the late Samuel P. and Pearl Skipworth.  He was an instructor in the automotive industry and was an avid fisherman. Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Lark; children, Jada Skipworth...

Christopher James Waldridge

Christopher James Waldridge

Nov 17, 2019

Christopher James Waldridge, age 40, passed away November 17, 2019. He was born October 19, 1979 in Paducah, KY son of Kristine Kim Headley & William Edward Waldridge. He was a resident of Okeechobee since 2003 & Clermont resident since 2006 where he married the former Tammy Holland on June 16, 2006. His hobbies were many, including...

Eugene R. Cantwell

Eugene R. Cantwell

Nov 15, 2019

Eugene Ray Cantwell, 92

October 6, 1927 – November 15, 2019

On Friday morning, November 15, Gene died peacefully at the age of 92 after a long decline. He was beloved by family, community, and his incredibly wide circle of friends. A...

Louis Joseph Formato

Louis Joseph Formato

Nov 14, 2019

Louis Joseph Formato, born January 24, 1936 in Philadelphia. He joined the US Marines at the tender age of 19 and was forever proud of his service. He attended Villanova University for Accounting in Pennsylvania and soon opened two automobile service stations also in Philly. In 1977, he decided that Pennsylvania was just way too cold for him, and moved...

Betty Lee Savell

Betty Lee Savell

Nov 13, 2019

Betty L. Savell, age 92, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Vera E Hillis

Vera E Hillis

Nov 10, 2019

Vera E. Hillis, age 99, of Minneola, Florida passed on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Darlene Kay Lohse

Darlene Kay Lohse

Nov 10, 2019

Darlene Kay Lohse was born on September 8, 1935, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Peter and Thelma (Wood) Berkoski.  She went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2019, and was preceded in death by her parents.

Darlene grew up in the Valparaiso area, where her parents farmed in several locations.  She attended the...

Deborah Kay Chambers

Deborah Kay Chambers

Nov 8, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Chambers, 64, of Clermont, Florida passed away unexpectedly at her home on the morning of Friday, November 8th, 2019. She was born on July 12th, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Debbie lived a fulfilling and adventurous life. Debbie worked for many years in St. Joseph, Missouri for Southwestern Bell Telephone...

Coy Nelson Helms

Coy Nelson Helms

Nov 7, 2019

Coy Nelson Helms, age 77, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Groveland, Florida on November 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife Glenna Helms, his son Charles Helms, his daughter-in-law Christine Tran and the light of his life, three grandchildren; Colby Helms (14), Carington Helms (12) and Channing Helms (10), and sister Judy Griner.

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Diane Shirley Devier

Diane Shirley Devier

Nov 6, 2019

Diane Shirley Devier, 76, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

She moved to Clermont, Florida in 1983 where she lived a fulfilling life as a business owner, wife and mother. Diane was known around Groveland as the "Discount Grocery lady" where she co-owned...

James Marshall Broderick

James Marshall Broderick

Nov 3, 2019

James Marshall Broderick, Jr., age 62, of Groveland, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Clermont, Florida. He was born on December 29, 1956 in Alton, Illinois to James Marshall and Georgia Mae (Johnson) Broderick. Jim attended East Alton-Wood River Community High School, graduating in 1975. He attended Columbia College in Orlando, Florida, graduating in...

David Macdonald

David Macdonald

Nov 2, 2019

David MacDonald, 76, of Groveland, passed away on November 2, 2019.

Constance Wool Courtney

Constance Wool Courtney

Nov 2, 2019

Constance "Connie" Elsie Wool Courtney earned her angel wings and went to be with Our Lord on All Souls Day, November 2, 2019, at Cornerstone Hospice in Orlando, Florida. She was born on July 23, 1933 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Edward and Kathryn (Grimes) Wool.

Connie was a Service Rep for Bell Telephone, where she met her...

Janet Anne Gennett

Janet Anne Gennett

Nov 2, 2019

Janet Anne Gennett born August 31, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Rosmand and Sigmond Cole, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2019 in Clermont Florida.

Survived by her only sibling Babara (Jack) Warsager. Also Survived by her loving husband of 63 years Arthur who met while attending camp as...

June Eleanor Christen

June Eleanor Christen

Oct 29, 2019

June E. Christen, age 88, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Johanna K. Daoust

Johanna K. Daoust

Oct 29, 2019

Johanna K. Daoust, 83, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

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Keith Raymond Riley

Keith Raymond Riley

Oct 28, 2019

Keith Raymond Riley, 66, of Groveland, FL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at his residence.  Keith was born on November 4, 1952 in Rochester, NY, son of the late Raymond and Florence Riley.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and afterwards had a long career as an automotive mechanic. Keith is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Roy...

Frances Vivian Foss

Frances Vivian Foss

Oct 24, 2019

Frances Vivian Foss, 85, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on October 24, 2019 at Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Ensign, Michigan on March 22, 1934 to Oscar and Martha (Wright) Johnson. Frances moved to Clermont in the Fall of 1968. She worked at South Lake Hospital...

Evelyn Maud Malcolm

Evelyn Maud Malcolm

Oct 21, 2019

Evelyn Maud Malcolm, 89, of Clermont, passed away on October 21, 2019.

Billy Joe Yarbrough

Billy Joe Yarbrough

Oct 20, 2019

Billy Joe Yarbrough, 80, of Minneola, passed away on October 20, 2019.

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