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Franklin Elmer Fortner
Mar. 24, 2026
Franklin Elmer Fortner, 79, Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Central Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2026 at NHC Healthcare in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Franklin was born on September 12, 1946 in Hudson, Florida to his parents Vernon Clyde Fortner and Helen Verna (Bareford)...
Joseph R. "Joe" Cox
Mar. 24, 2026
Joseph R. “Joe” Cox, 57, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2026 at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on November 23, 1968 in Mattoon, Illinois to parents, Richard Cox and Maxine (Stumborg) Cox. Joe was a...
Lacey, Shirley Ann
Mar. 24, 2026
Shirley Ann Lacey, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2026 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, Florida. She was born on November 18, 1933 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to her parents Harry Naulder and Gladys (Butler) Naulder. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Clifford...
Steven Aponte
Mar. 21, 2026
Steven Aponte, 70, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born December 20, 1955 in New York City, New York. Steven was a retired Chef from Health Care Industry. He and his loving wife moved to Wildwood, Florida 26 years ago from...
Cairns, Randy William
Mar. 21, 2026
Randy William Cairns, 72, Sebring, Florida passed away on March 21, 2026, at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida with his family by his side. Randy was born on December 3, 1953, in Traverse City, Michigan to his parents Leonard Cairns and Margaret (Hoyt) Cairns. Randy and his...
Leigh, Freddie Thornton
Mar. 21, 2026
Freddie Tommie Knight Thornton Leigh – 1925-2026 Freddie was born on July 31,1925 to Frederick Thomas and Willie Mae Knight at Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; her precious daughter, Karen; two husbands, Jeff Thornton and David Leigh; her two sisters, Winifred...
Dennis Lynn Campbell
Mar. 19, 2026
Dennis Lynn Campbell "Denny", 81, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, began his Heavenly Journey on March 19, 2026. Dennis was born on February 24, 1945, in Lansing, MI, to his parents; Lyle and Anna (Berger) Campbell. Denny was of the Catholic Faith and became a resident of Florida in 2005. He worked for...
Norman Robert Nicholas
Mar. 15, 2026
Norman Robert "Nick" Nicholas, 87, of Orange City, FL, passed away on March 15, 2026. Norman was born on May 17, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, to his loving parents, Jack and Colette (McCulloch) Nicholas. Nick was a long time resident of the central Florida area since the 1990s, relocating several...
Filarski, Donald
Mar. 12, 2026
Donald Filarski, 83, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida passed away on March 12, 2026 at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, Florida with his loving wife Wanda by his side. Donald was born June 16, 1942 in Pulaski, Michigan to his parents, Vincent Filarski and Mary A. (Stoinski) Filarski. Donald had...
Jean Marie Tompkins
Mar. 08, 2026
Jean Marie Tompkins, 89, of Wildwood, FL, began her Heavenly journey on March 8, 2026. Jean was born on February 16, 1937, at her family home in Webster, FL, to her dear parents; Claude Franklin and Mattie Belle (Stephenson) O’Neal. Jean was born and raised in Sumter County, a true Florida...
Marjorie Ellen Carlson
Mar. 07, 2026
Marjorie Ellen Carlson, 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on March 7, 2026. Marjorie was born on August 25, 1940, in Glassboro, NJ. Marjorie was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith and worked for many years as a Secretary of the Educational Board in Wildwood, NJ. In 1971, Marjorie married her...
Ronald Ricci
Mar. 03, 2026
Ronald Ricci, of the Villages Florida, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the age of 79. Ron was born in Philadelphia on February 28, 1947 to Albert and Lena "Jean" Ricci (Petitti). He had two older brothers, Al ("Sonny") and Gerry. He spent the majority of his...