OBITUARIES

May 11, 2017

Allen Gene Lake, 55, passed peacefully on May 11, 2017, surrounded by his family.  He was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and spent most of his adult life in Massachusetts and Florida.  Allen lived an adventurous life, full of love, music and laughter.  His magnetic personality touched every person he met and his heart was too big to...

May 9, 2017

Abraham Cooperman, 92, of Clermont, FL, passed away on May 9, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL.  Born on July 4, 1924 in the Bronx, NY to the proud parents of Isaac & Celia (Goldburg) Cooperman, Abraham was a retired clothing manufacturer for the H. Colter Co.  He and his wife moved to Clermont in 1997,...

May 2, 2017

Alexander Rudolph Lund, Jr., age 87, Orlando, passed away May 2, 2017. He was born July 8, 1929 in Long Island, NY son of Elsie Munkelwitz & Alexander Lund. On October 29, 1949 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Krulder in Bogota, NJ.  He was vice president of an auto body supply & a central Florida resident since 1995...

May 2, 2017

Matthew F Corrigan, age 61, passed away on May 2, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in Providence, Rhode Island.  He loved watching the Pats play, spending time with family, listening to music, and working around the house.  He was a hard worker and a perfectionist at everything he did.  He was liked by...

May 2, 2017

Garry Miles Durkee, 91, died at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home.  He was born August 15 th , 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Veron and Almeda (Westbrook) Durkee. He leaves behind his wife Helen Jean (Bolter) Durkee, to whom he was married 68 years, his daughter Susan (Gregory) Middlemis,...

Apr 28, 2017

Doris Louise Seidel, 89, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 with dignity and grace. Born on April 9, 1928 in Orlando, FL to the proud parents of Whittington Christopher & Lelia R. (Caldwell) Wren. She was a former member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Orlando. On June 7, 1946, she was united in marriage to her...

Apr 28, 2017

George "Ed" Edward Hull, 73, died peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice Center in Clermont, FL following a three year illness of cancer.  George Edward Hull, known as Ed, was born into the Clermont Pioneer Hull Family on August 8, 1943 to George Washington and Eula Mae Hull.  Ed was a lifelong residence of Clermont.  ...

Apr 24, 2017

Debbie Lynn Lee, age 58, Clermont, passed away April 24, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born April 20, 1959 in Andalusia, AL daughter of  the late Virginia Shepard & Johnny Hicks. She was a homemaker & member of Bay Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband James Melvin Lee; children Emily Lee, Clermont; Andrea Powers  &...

Apr 21, 2017

Marjorie Dawn (Dearborn) Bainbridge, age 89, died peacefully at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Florida on April 21, 2017. She was born October 31, 1927 in Blaine, Maine to Lenora Dearborn and Edson Smith. Marjorie is survived by her three sons:  Meryl (Elleta), Matthew (Bobbie), Jonathan (Lynda);  foster daughter Joyce Munan'ya Titus;  six grandchildren:  Joshua (Amanda) Bainbridge, Christine (Drew)...

Apr 20, 2017

C. Donald Hildenth, age 87, departed on April 20, 2017  at his home after battling a long illness. He was born March 1, 1930 in Freeport, FL son of James Harvey Hildreth & Clara Trim Hildreth . He served in the US Army & was a retired police officer who proudly served the City of Clermont for 30 years. Survivors...

Apr 18, 2017

Joseph A. Gomes, 81, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clemont, FL.  Born on May 12, 1935 in Carbondale, PA to the proud parents of Manuel & Mary (Miletta) Gomes, Joseph was a retired computer salesman.  In his career, he was recognized as "Salesman of the World" by...

Apr 17, 2017

Born on November 30, 1934 in Halls, Tennessee- died on April 17, 2017 in Clermont, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Wyrick.

Wayne graduated from Dyersburg High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and graduated from Memphis State University.

During his college years, he worked...

Apr 17, 2017

Jeffrey Stephen Luck passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the age of 82 in Minneola, Florida.  Jeff was born in Freeman, West Virginia on September 14, 1934, to the late Thomas, Sr., and Elsaida Luck. He was the fourth child and the next to the last child born. Having passed away before him were his brother Thomas...

Apr 16, 2017

Mary Ann Franklin, age 81, of Groveland, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Mike Conley House in Clermont, the same place her beloved husband Roy M. Franklin passed on December 22, 2013. She was born October 15, 1935 in Saint Cloud, FL daughter of Floyd Madison & Mary Mann Madison and on June 10, 1953 she...

Apr 14, 2017

William P. Jackson, 77, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence.  Born on September 9, 1939 in Livermore, Maine to the proud parents of Perley & Verna Mae (Staples) Jackson, William was a retired Regional Service Manager, working with Hino Trucks of America after several years with Mitsubishi Truck of America.   He moved to...

Apr 14, 2017

Thomas Earl Couts Sr, 76, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  Born on October 7, 1940 in Whitefield, OK to the proud parents of Roy & Ruby (Childers) Couts. Tom served in the US Navy for 4 and a half years  during the Vietnam  Era.  Tom was a former...

Apr 14, 2017

Phillips, Nancy L. (Elens)

Age 78 of Clermont, Florida, died suddenly April 14. Born in Joliet, IL. She was a member of the Ingalls Park United Methodist Church in Joliet, IL. Survived by her husband, Spencer E. Phillips; 2 sons; John and Randall of Clermont, and 1 daughter, Barbara Mrs. Thomas Eggert of Davenport, FL, 2 grandchildren,...

Apr 14, 2017

Marshall Harry Edward Gale, 73 of Groveland, FL, passed away on Friday April 14, 2017 at his residence.  Born on September 19, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to the proud parents of Harry & Marjorie (Peine) Gale, Marshall was a maintenance supervisor.  He moved to the area in 2013, coming from his native town of Jacksonville, where he was a member...

Apr 13, 2017

God gave life to Michael Clinton Nelson on September 5, 1960. God saw it fit to call him home on April 13, 2017. It is never about how long you live but how well you live, with the time that you have.Michael will always be remembered by his wife Hannah and family as a lover of life. He loved sports,...

Apr 13, 2017

Carolyn Jo Baldwin, age 75, Groveland, passed away April 13, 2017. She was born December 13, 1941 in Mascotte, daughter of Christine Marjory Heisler & Luther Ferrell Cockcroft and was a lifelong resident. She was a teacher assistant with the Lake County School Board and a member of Tuscanooga Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...