OBITUARIES

Jun 23, 2015

Clermont — Charles "Buster" Godley, 80, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the South Lake Hospital in Clermont, following an extended battle with leukemia.

He leaves his wife of 29 years, Ann R. Godley; his daughter, Patti Anne; his daughter, Belinda; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many close friends.

Born and raised in Miami, the...

Jun 22, 2015

William A. Smith, 76, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. William was born on July 18, 1938 in Washington, D.C., the son of William Ashton and Grace Smith. He was a longtime resident of the South Lake area. He was a retired contractor and a member of the Church of Christ, Clermont. William is survived by his...

Jun 21, 2015

Unwavering: steady and firm in purpose. This is a word that describes John. This is what helped make him a strong husband, an intentional father, a dependable friend, and a compassionate boss. His fun side—full of laughter, legos, love for science fiction, lots of Hawaiian Punch, and being on the lake–that was all just icing on the cake. John J....

Jun 20, 2015

Frederick Thomas Houston Wilbanks, "Ted" age 95, Groveland, passed away June 20, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospice Tavares. He was born January 14, 1920 in Sobal, OK son of Minnie & Robert Wilbanks. He served in the US Army & US Air Force and was a central Florida resident since the 1930's from Hawkins, TX. He was a farmer and member...

Jun 19, 2015

John Richard Butler, 73, of Clermont, FL died at home on Friday, June 19 th . John was born December 30, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri where he spent the first half of his life. He served in the Air Force that inspired his love of airplanes. He turned that passion into an award winning career that led him to...

Jun 16, 2015

Victor Royer 9404 Lakeshore Dr. Clermont, FL. He was born December 11, 1928 in Manchester, NH to Arthur W. Royer and Bertha C. St Cyr of Auburn, NH. He grew up in Auburn, NH. He was a Marine in the Korean War when he married his wife Goldie A. Therriault who is now deceased (1928-2004) on September 1, 1949 in...

Jun 13, 2015

Ronald Craig Beighley was born on July 23, 1949 in Connellsville Pennsylvania. Ron is survived by his wife Diana (Scott), Beighley, daughters: Deana Gonzales (Eric) and Tiffany Archambault (Tom) all of Clermont. Ron had the ability to know and love his three grandchildren Mitchell Gonzales, Payton Archambault and Briana Archambault. Preceded in death by both his mother and father. He...

Jun 13, 2015

Richard Henry Ribbe May 28, 1931 – June 13, 2015 Richard was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Henry J. Ribbe and Matilda Ribbe. The family moved to Florida in 1943 where Richard was an avid Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1947. After graduating from Lakeland High School he joined the U. S. Navy to begin...

Jun 13, 2015

Richard L. Klohr, age 79 former resident of Baltimore, MD. and resident of Clermont FL., passed away June 13th, 2015 at Hospice House in the Villages. He was an Army veteran and received an honorable discharge in 1959. On June 19 1954 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Becker. Surviving are his wife Mary Lou, their two sons,...

Jun 11, 2015

Howard John Paulson, age 84, former Ft. Pierce & current Clermont resident passed away June 11, 2015 at home. He was born April 6, 1931 in Bronx, NY son of Louise Eisner & Howard Paulson. He served in the US Navy. On November 10, 1983 he was united in marriage to Carole Goldbach in Farmingdale, NY. He was a retired...

Jun 10, 2015

David Allen, "Dave", would like to let his loved ones know that his work on this earth is done. He accepted a job offer he couldn't refuse, one from which he will not be returning. This job has many benefits including a reunion with family and friends he hasn't seen in awhile. Dave will be required to score touchdowns and...

Jun 7, 2015

Bonnie Faye Montgomery, age 77, Clermont, passed away June 7, 2015. She was born June 8, 1937 in Beech Grove, KY daughter of Helen Jobe & Melvin Simmons. A central Florida resident since 1967, she was a former St. Cloud resident and was a registered nurse having worked in ICU at St. Cloud Hospital, retiring from home health care. Surviving...

Jun 6, 2015

A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Clermont Community Center, 620 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711. 3:15 PM Visitation / 4:00 PM Service / Balloon release to follow service. Casual attire is requested. Please wear your super hero shirt or bright colors. In lieu of flowers, please bring a plush to support the Polk County...

Jun 5, 2015

DeWitt, Dale A., 87, died June 5, 2015, peacefully in Clermont, Florida. Dale was born in Flint, Michigan, on February 17, 1928. He was the son of the late Urive and Luella (Bates) DeWitt. Dale founded DeWitt Excavating Inc., with Marie C. DeWitt in Flint, Michigan and moved to Florida in 1980 along with the business and his family. Dale...

Jun 4, 2015

Robert Frederick Mohr, Sr., age 97, Clermont, passed away June 4, 2015 at Clermont Health & Rehab. He was born March 26, 1918 in St. Louis, MO son of Emma Kuhn & Theodore Henry Mohr. He was a Navy Seabee having served during WWII and worked as a photo engraver in South Florida. He relocated to central Florida in 1985...

Jun 3, 2015

William Anthony Berg - 1933-2015 - We celebrate the life of William (Bill) Berg as he died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday June 3, 2015. Bill is an adored, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born Sept 13, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Teresa Berg, brother Greg Berg...

Jun 2, 2015

Arrangements are: A Celebration of Virginia's life will be held at 5:30 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Hillside Community Church, 405 Main Ave., Minneola, FL 34715. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Virginia's name to: Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778 or the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, 2501 N. Orange...

Jun 2, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Pitt Wilbanks Monday, October 29, 1923 - Tuesday, June 02, 2015 (age 91) Groveland, Florida Arrangement are: Friends may visit Becker Funeral Home Friday, June 5, 2015 from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Tuscanooga Baptist Church. Interment will be in Minneola Cemetery.

May 27, 2015

Jose Cruz, age 76, Clermont, passed away May 27, 2015 at Superior Residences. He was born November 11, 1938 in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico son of Ann & Maximino Cruz. He moved to Orlando from Los Angeles, CA in 1982 and happily retired from Walt Disney World in 2002 after 20 years of service. His beloved wife of 52 years,...

May 25, 2015

Preston Ray Staffon, born 6-6-1927 in Asheville, NC. WWII veteran. He was a meat-cutter for 37 years and retired from Pantry Pride in Miami Florida in 1992. He lived in Asheville, NC until 1957 when he married Emily Dawson Barrett. He had a great sense of humor and loved people. His life was full of adventures and some mis-adventures, as...