OBITUARIES

Jul 22, 2016

Evelyn Causey Smith, age 86, Clermont native and lifelong resident passed away July 22, 2016 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born January 13, 1930 in Clermont, daughter of Pearl Walker & Leveston Causey. A graduate of Clermont High School, she was a member of First Baptist Church Clermont as well as Greatful Hearts Sunday School Class. She...

Jul 17, 2016

Charlotte Boyatt was born in Somerset, KY on August 9, 1941 & passed away on July 17, 2016. Survived by three sons Robert, Scott & Timothy; daughters-in-law Jodi, Rebecca & Diana; granddaughters Hailey, Carlie & Elizabeth; grandson Wyatt and a large extended family and countless friends and acquaintances. The graveside funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday,...

Jul 14, 2016

Wilbur Henry Bowles, 93 formerly of Danville, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 14, 2016 at his home in Minneola Florida, surrounded by family members. Visitation and services will be at Becker Funeral Home in Clermont Florida. A Masonic service will be conducted by the Clermont Masonic Lodge and entombment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg Florida. He...

Jul 14, 2016

Chloe Williams earned her angel wings July 14, 2016 at home with family. Chloe bravely fought brain and spine cancer for 7 1/2 years. Throughout her fight with cancer, Chloe managed to always smile, make us laugh and question her age due to her level of maturity. Chloe never complained. Her positive attitude was infectious. She was an inspiration to...

Jul 14, 2016

Joseph T. De Marinis, 32, of Groveland, FL passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. In lieu of flowers a Go Fund Me has been sent up to benefit the family:  https://www.gofundme.com/demarinis Please check back for further information.

Jul 14, 2016

Jack Ulch; Born August 8, 1940 in North Baltimore, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2016. His family moved to the small Midwestern town of Harrison, Michigan when he was 14. It was there that he helped his parents Jack and Leah build and run Ulch's Motel. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He met and married his high...

Jul 13, 2016

Audrey Lillian Milke, 89, of Gainesville, FL and former resident of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 surrounded by family. Audrey was born in Milwaukee, WI to Otto and Irma Schultz.  She moved to Florida with her husband and four children in 1968.  She was the most loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt,...

Jul 12, 2016

Richard Earl Lee Sutherland, age 85, of Bushnell, FL passed away July 12, 2016.

Jul 12, 2016

Giovanna "Jennie" Bruschetta was born on August 22, 1931 in Belmonte Mezzagno, Sicily to Anthony and Sigismonda Bruschetta.

As a little girl, she experienced the horrors of war and went without proper shoes and often had to beg for food.  She came to America when she was just 12 years old and went to live in St....

Jul 11, 2016

Gloria was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic on October 12, 1947. She attended high school and college in Puerto Rico at Antillian Adventist University. Gloria was a visionary. One of her greatest passions was education. She believed that knowledge and learning were essential elements to succeed in life. She founded 2 schools in Bani, DR. Colegio Maria Trinidad Sanchez was...

Jul 11, 2016

Gerald Henderson, 74, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home in Ocoee, FL following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel (Rogers) Henderson; daughter, Tara Henderson of Orlando, FL; mother, Bonnie Robbins of Ocoee, FL; brother, Jerry (Nell) Robbins of Bonifay, FL; Claxton (Judy) Henderson of Semmes, AL; and Kendal (Faye) Henderson of...

Jul 9, 2016

Cecil G. "Bob" Schrader Passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2016. Born March 29,1925 Hattiesburg MS. Bob joined the USMC after High School graduation serving in WWII. The Purple Heart and more were awarded to him for his service overseas. He graduated from Mississippi Southern after recovering from his war injuries and earned his Masters in Madison...

Jul 5, 2016

Alan Wayne Smith, age 63, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

Jul 1, 2016

Ramnaraine Indardat, 64, of Clermont, FL passed away Friday, July 1, 2016.

Jun 27, 2016

Kathryn G. Marchione, 75, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at South Lake Hospital.  Kathryn was born on November 30, 1940 in Lochgelly, WV, daughter of Orville and Ethel Mathews.  She was an entrepreneur and owned and operated many business ventures before retiring.  Kathryn is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Mathews of Oakland, FL and Mary McCutcheon...

Jun 27, 2016

Bobby J. (Bob) Russell, Age 83, of Clermont, Florida, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. Bob was born in Franklin, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Jerrie of 58 years, son Tim Russell and daughter-in-law Janet, daughter Paula Wheeler and son-in-law Kelly, ​G​randsons Stephen, Jordan, Brantley, Jeremy, Justin and Nicholas. Granddaughter Heather and Great Grandaughter Alicia. Nieces Judy and...

Jun 23, 2016

Miguel A. Rodriguez-Estrada, age 85, of Clermont, FL passed away June 23, 2016.

Jun 21, 2016

Cassie Ann Gatcha, age 12, Clermont, died tragically on June 21, 2016 in an automobile accident in Lakeland, FL. She was born January 12, 2004 in Lakeland, daughter of Elma Merlica Mathurin & Michael B. Gatcha, who survive, along with her brother Spencer.

Jun 21, 2016

Daniel John Hessburg, age 58, of Groveland, Florida passed away suddenly on June 21, 2016. He was born to Philip Charles and Elizabeth Haupt Hessburg on October 19, 1957, spending his formative years in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1978, he moved to Orlando to help build Epcot at Walt Disney World. His...

Jun 19, 2016

Stuart Young, 72, of Groveland, Florida, passed away, Sunday, June 19, 2016.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 am, Wednesday, June 29th at the Becker Funeral Home, 806 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont, Florida. Stuart will be laid to rest at the Florida National...