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Joan Heard Feitsma

Joan Heard Feitsma

Jan 19, 2012

FEITSMA, JOAN HEARD, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2012, due to complications with her open heart surgery. Although, we were not ready for her to go- we know she is in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and we anxiously await our reunion with her. She is survived by her mother, Merle Heard, of Groveland; and two children,...

Charles "Clayton" Gaffney

Charles "Clayton" Gaffney

Jan 15, 2012

Charles "Clayton" Gaffney, Jr., 78, Dunnellon, passed away January 15, 2012 at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala.  He was born April 1, 1933 in Polk County son of Charles and Ethel Woodard Gaffney.  He served in the US Navy and worked as a citrus grove caretaker.  On August 11, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lillie Roberts in...

Thomas J. Paulick

Thomas J. Paulick

Jan 15, 2012

Thomas J. Paulick, 90, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Health Central in Ocoee.  Thomas was born on March 1, 1921 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Frank and Mary (nee Suda) Paulick.  Thomas was a retired truck driver and resident of Clermont since 1995 previously living in Kissimmee, FL.  He was a veteran of the...

John Edward Perine

John Edward Perine

Jan 15, 2012

John Edward Perine, 67, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at South Lake Hospital.  John was born on September 13, 1944 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Clifford and Kathryn Perine.  He was a resident of Clermont for the past 6 years. John is survived by his brother in law, David Harrell of Clermont and nephews, Jamme...

John Lamar Stewart

John Lamar Stewart

Jan 12, 2012

John Lamar Stewart, 75, Ferndale, passed away January 12, 2012 at Health Central Park in Winter Garden, FL.  He was born March 2, 1936 in Randolph County, Alabama son of Noel Lamar Stewart and Minnie Pearl Heard Stewart and was a local resident since 1964 from Wetumpka, Alabama.  He was a Citrus Grove Worker and attended Ferndale Baptist Church.  His...

James J. Costello

James J. Costello

Jan 11, 2012

Costello, Dr. James  J. of Clermont  passed away peacefully in his sleep Weds. Jan. 11.    Affectionately known as Pop by his grandchildren, he was one of three brothers and four sisters, a loving father of six sons, three daughters, twenty grandchildren & ten great grandchildren.  A well respected anesthesiologist who practiced in Plantation, FL for over 35 years.    He will...

John Wesley Kilpatrick

John Wesley Kilpatrick

Jan 11, 2012

John Wesley Kilpatrick, II, 55, Clermont, passed away January 11, 2012.  He was born August 11, 1956 in St. Petersburg, FL, son of Thomas Kilpatrick and Ruth Pillion Kilpatrick.  He was a repossession agent.  On August 22, 1984 he was united in marriage to Kelley Merritt in Pass-a-Grille, FL.  His passions were family, sports, including golf and the Seminoles, Rays,...

Sara Allen Kerns

Sara Allen Kerns

Jan 9, 2012

Sara Allen Kerns, 94, Clermont, passed away January 9, 2012 at the Mike Conley Hospice House.  She was born February 2, 1917 in the Township of Smithfield, Jefferson County, OH.  Married to Robert Kerns on June 22, 1946, he preceded her in death on August 29, 1983. She graduated from Hopedale High School, Hopedale, OH in 1934 then attended West...

Douglas F. Lasure

Douglas F. Lasure

Jan 9, 2012

Douglas F. Lasure, 73, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Ocoee Health Care Center.  Douglas was born on January 17, 1938 in Pittsburgh, IN.  He resided in Clermont for the past 12 years after retiring from General Motors in Lansing, MI.  Douglas was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Douglas is survived by his loving...

William Carmon Johnson

William Carmon Johnson

Jan 8, 2012

William Carmon Johnson, 92, Clermont, passed away January 8, 2012 at the Mike Conley Hospice House.  He was born December 2, 1919 in Sumner County, TN son of James Author Johnson and Nola Bowling Johnson.  He was a US Army veteran having served in WWII and was a retired Operating Engineer.  A local resident since 1954 from Akin, SC, he...

Cyleta Lee Austin

Cyleta Lee Austin

Jan 5, 2012

AUSTIN, CYLETA LEE, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7. Cyleta Lee Austin, age 94, devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother and grandmother, faithful friend to many, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012,after building a life rich in love, faith, family, and friends, Cyleta was dubbed as a...

Turner Sheppard Mclaurin

Turner Sheppard Mclaurin

Jan 5, 2012

Turner Sheppard McLaurin, 94, died January 5, 2012 at the Clermont Health and Rehab Center.  He was born in Fort Worth, TX on October 2, 1917.  After graduating from Mississippi College he moved to Washington D.C. where he was employed by the government until he retired in 1973. Retired ho moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Ocean Pines...

Richard Robert Alfred Wheeler

Richard Robert Alfred Wheeler

Jan 4, 2012

Wheeler, Richard Robert Alfred, 86, lived in Aberdeen, Kings Ridge, Clermont, FL.  Passed away January 4, 2012, leaving beloved wife, Rubie; son, Gregory; grandson, Wade.  Living siblings, Alfred "Bump" Wheeler, Stuart, FL.  Born in Boston; lived in St. Louis, Miami, Pembroke Lakes, North Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach. He had been an Elected Councilman/Vice Mayor of Village of El Portal; Civitan...

Willie "Billie" Wesley Moore

Willie "Billie" Wesley Moore

Dec 29, 2011

Willie Wesley Moore, affectionately known as "Billie" age 90, Clermont, passed away December 29, 2011. She was born November 13, 1921 in Midville, Georgia daughter of Elwin Wesley Brooks & Callie Wiley Brooks. She was a homemaker and a central Florida resident since 1943 from Colombia, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Monaway Moore in 2005;...

John Storz

John Storz

Dec 26, 2011

The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in the Becker Chapel.

Bruce Rexton Downer

Bruce Rexton Downer

Dec 26, 2011

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clermont Ward. Bishop Scott will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the same location. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cornerstone Hospice.

Hazel Marie Fairbanks

Hazel Marie Fairbanks

Dec 24, 2011

Hazel Marie Fairbanks, 96, of Clermont, FL passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Mike Conley Hospice House.  Hazel was born on May 15, 1915 in Strawn, PA the daughter of Hilary and Mary Maude Resh.  She was a resident of Clermont since July 1994 moving from Warren, OH.  Hazel served in the U.S. Army during World War II,...

Basil Gary Shields

Basil Gary Shields

Dec 18, 2011

Basil "Gary" Shields, age 70, of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2011 surrounded by family. He was born in Pasco Washington on March 30, 1941 to parents Basil & Rosa Shields. Gary is survived by his loving wife and best friend,  Dee; his family Cathy & Rich DeVore, Seattle, WA & grandchildren Chris & Rachel...

Karen Ann Broome

Karen Ann Broome

Dec 10, 2011

Karen Ann Broome, 52, Minneola, passed away December 10, 2011 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1959 in Clermont daughter of J. Harper Broome & Cellie Margaret Norris. A lifelong local resident, she was a member of Christian & Missionary Alliance where she was involved in the pre-school program and the church library. She worked Lake...

Edgar O. Prout

Edgar O. Prout

Dec 10, 2011

Edgar O. Prout, Jr., 78, Clermont, passed away December 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1933 in Teaneck, NJ son of Edgar & Elizabeth Freligh Prout. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On September 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Ottilie Muhler in Wood-Ridge, NJ. He was a retired Plastics...

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