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Prentice Carthel Meeks

Prentice Carthel Meeks

Apr 14, 2026

Prentice Carthel Meeks, 84, of Davenport, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, 2pm, at Becker Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends starting at 1pm.

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Henry Joseph Napier

Henry Joseph Napier

Apr 13, 2026

Henry Joseph Napier, 52, of Minneola, Florida, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1973, and lived a life defined by love, connection, and an unforgettable presence that touched everyone he met.

Above all else, Henry was a devoted husband to his wife, Nalini Napier, and a deeply proud father to his three sons, Josh, Justin,...

Larry E. Wilson

Larry E. Wilson

Apr 12, 2026

Larry Wilson, 86, of Clermont, Florida, passed on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at home with his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and will continue through 4:00 PM at Becker Funeral Home in Clermont. During this service family and friends will have an opportunity – and are encouraged - to...

Dennis James Doherty, Jr.

Dennis James Doherty, Jr.

Apr 9, 2026

Dennis James Doherty Jr. was born in Boulder, Colorado, on October 30, 1957, to Dennis and Winifred Doherty. The family later moved to Casper, Wyoming, where Dennis grew up as the eldest of eleven siblings. This large, vibrant home along with the faith community at St. Patrick Parish instilled in him a lifelong love of teaching and learning. A proud...

Andrew Guarraci

Andrew Guarraci

Apr 9, 2026

Andrew Guarraci, 65, of Clermont, Florida passed away on April 9, 2026 after fighting pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Laurie Guarraci, children Sarah (Andrew) Snyder, Andrew Guarraci, Michael Gambale, sister Marianne Guarraci, as well as several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Andrew was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 24, 1960 to parents Ellen and Joseph Guarraci. Though...

Edward William Riker Jr.

Edward William Riker Jr.

Apr 5, 2026

Edward William Riker Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- Grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to family.

Born in Queens, New York, Edward was the beloved son of Edward and Dorothy Riker. He grew up alongside his brothers, Paul Riker (Mary Ann) and Donald Riker (Sally).

Edward proudly served his country...

Marie Ann Andriola

Marie Ann Andriola

Apr 2, 2026

Obituary for Marie Andriola (LaPolla)

April 2, 2026 at the age of 93, Marie Andriola (LaPolla) received her angel wings and took flight to the golden gates of heaven to meet the Lord and be reunited with her beloved husband, Rocky.

Marie was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey to her loving parents, Saverio and Anna LaPolla. On January 21, 1951,...

Dolores Beltrani

Dolores Beltrani

Apr 2, 2026

In Loving Memory Dolores Beltrani Delconzo April 23, 1933 – April 2, 2026

Dolores Beltrani Delconzo of Clermont, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and later moved to Kings Ridge in Clermont in July 1999, following a dedicated career with the Federal Reserve Bank in NYC.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents,...

Leif C.E. Zetterlund

Leif C.E. Zetterlund

Apr 1, 2026

Leif C.E. Zetterlund, 87, of Clermont, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

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Wenell Faye Friley

Wenell Faye Friley

Apr 1, 2026

Wenell F. Friley, 94, of Clermont, Florida passed away on April 1, 2026.



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Marjorie Agnes Exizian

Marjorie Agnes Exizian

Mar 31, 2026

Marjorie Agnes Exizian, born on January 31, 1936, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at her residence in Clermont, Florida, on March 31, 2026.

Margie was born in New York City. She lived on Long Island for most of her life. In 2024, she moved to Florida with her daughter and son in law, MaryAnne and James...

Claudette G. Arruda

Claudette G. Arruda

Mar 30, 2026

Claudette G. Arruda, 90, of Clermont, Florida passed away on March 30, 2026.



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Donald Melvin Johnson

Donald Melvin Johnson

Mar 29, 2026

Donald Johnson

March 4, 1930 – March 29, 2026

Donald Johnson, 96, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on March 29, 2026, a loving husband, father, and friend. He touched the lives of everyone he met. 

He is survived by his wife Roberta, his children Chuck, Terry, and Susan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jan, brother Chuck, and sister Marilyn. 

Don was...

Marquitta S. Best

Marquitta S. Best

Mar 26, 2026

Marquitta Suzanne Best, age 72, of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully on March 26th, surrounded by the kindness of her family and the wonderful team of caregivers at Cornerstone. Born in Ponca City, OK she was the daughter of Mary and Galen Madderra.

Marquitta leaves behind a loving family; her children Danielle (Anthony) Commarota, Desiree Best, Apryl (Marcus) Hightower, and Michael...

Joan Carole Smith

Joan Carole Smith

Mar 23, 2026

Joan Smith passed away peacefully at age 70 surrounded by her husband and children on March 23, 2026, in Clermont, Florida. She was born in Lockport, New York, on June 28, 1955, to Karl and Norma (Spoor) Baudentistle, where she lived most of her life before relocating to Minneola, Florida in 2015.

Joan loved to spend her days traveling, going to...

Mirian Rodriguez

Mirian Rodriguez

Mar 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mirian Rodriguez

September 2, 1958 - March 23, 2026

We honor the life of Mirian Rodriguez, a woman whose spirit was unshakable and whose love knew no boundaries.

Born on September 2, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Emma Gonzalez and Luis Cruz, Mirian was the third of five children. From an early age, she possessed a warmth and wonder...

Larry Dale Schmude

Larry Dale Schmude

Mar 23, 2026

Larry Dale Schmude passed away peacefully in Mascotte, Florida, on March 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Born April 15, 1938, in Port Huron, Michigan, he was the son of Edward August Schmude and Alva Marie (Pringle).

He served with pride in the US Navy aboard the USS Charles S. Sperry in Norfolk, VA, earning the National Defense Service Medal...

Kim Denise Richardson

Kim Denise Richardson

Mar 22, 2026

Kim Denise Richardson, 71, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026.

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Margaret Dobson Allen

Margaret Dobson Allen

Mar 22, 2026

Margaret Dobson Allen

February 11, 1935 – March 22, 2026

Margaret Dobson Allen, age 91, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. She was born on February 11, 1935, in Morganton, NC, to the late Cecil Burgin Dobson and Mary Virginia (Sparks) Dobson and raised in Marion, Pleasant Gardens, and...

Anita R. Erickson

Anita R. Erickson

Mar 21, 2026

Anita R. Erickson, steadfast church and community volunteer, retired office manager and bookkeeper, and most importantly, the heart of a loving family, died March 21, 2026, at the age of 86 at her home in Clermont FL. Funeral services for Mrs. Erickson will be held Saturday May 2 at 11 am at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 574 W. Montrose Ave.,...

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