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Willie Fussell
Mar. 10, 2009
Willie "Buck" Fussell, age 84, of Wildwood passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Buck was a lifelong resident of Wildwood and was a retired farm helper, he loved being with his family and friends. He is survived by his sister Lucille Guest of Wildwood, a brother George Warren Fussell of Sylvania,...
Elwyn Babbitt
Mar. 10, 2009
Elwyn "Papa Buck" Babbitt 82 died peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and family. Mr. Babbitt owned Babbitt's bindery in Orlando for 38 years. He and his wife of 62 years moved to Oxford from Orlando in 2002. He is survived by his loving wife Lois, 2 children, 3...
David Albritton
Mar. 09, 2009
David C. Albritton age 87, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. Dr. Albritton was born in Wildwood and lived in the area all his life. He was a Physician in Ocala, Fl. from 1960 until his retirement in 1993. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and Korea, an Episcopalian and an avid outdoorsman. He...
Larry Rankin
Mar. 02, 2009
Larry Rankin age 69 formerly of Inverness passed away in Frankfort, Ky., Monday, March 2, 2009. Mr. Rankin moved from Inverness in 2008, to Frankfort, Ky. he was a retired Carpenter. He is survived by 2 daughters; Lacy Birstler of Inverness and Kandi Bennett of Frankfort, Ky., 2 sisters; Donna...
Debbie Kaczvinsky (Ortiz)
Feb. 28, 2009
The Villages, FL- Debbie Jane Kaczvinsky (Ortiz), 49, entered eternal rest Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 in the arms of her husband, her loving and supportive daughters and family by her side at the Villages Cornerstone Hospice House. Born in Bridgeport, CT she attended Bassick High School and...
Ignacio Soler
Feb. 25, 2009
Ignacio "Igy" Soler age 59 of Sebring, Fl., passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, surrounded by family and friends . Mr. Soler moved to Sebring in 1992 from Miami Springs, Fl. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves and owner of Soler Pressure Cleaning and a partner with Signs Now. He...
Clara Fritz
Feb. 23, 2009
Clara A. Fritz age 94 of Wildwood passed away Monday, February 23, 2009. She moved to Florida from Utica, N.Y. in 1974, she was a retired Registered Nurse, and of the Episcopalian faith. Clara was a very avid Bridge player, Golfer and she loved to travel and being with her family. She is survived...
Thomas Bottomley
Feb. 23, 2009
Thomas W. "Bill" Bottomley , age 82 of Fruitland Park went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 23, 2009. He was born in Ferndale, Mi., moved to Dade City, Fl. in 1950 and to this area in 1959. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, head of LRMC Maintenance department for...
Patrica Hensley
Feb. 21, 2009
Patrica Aline Hensley age 58 of Lake Placid passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. Patrica moved to Lake Placid in 1974 from Sumterville, she was a Baptist and loved Fishing and Bowling. She is survived by her husband Bige, 2 daughters; Patrica Stoker and Donna Brady all of Lake Placid, 3...
Donald Hilborne
Feb. 18, 2009
Donald H. Hilborne age 96 of Wildwood passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Donald moved to the area in 1970 from Heuvelton, NY. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a Methodist and a member of Masonic Lodge 573 in DePeyster, NY, and Carpenters Union #747 in NY. Donald had a love for NASCAR, reading...
Carolyn Egly
Feb. 15, 2009
Carolyn M. Egly age 87 of Wildwood passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009. Mrs. Egly has lived in the area since she was 2; she was a Homemaker and a member of Wildwood United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the recognition of being one of the longest continuing members .She loved caring for...
Garfield Jones
Feb. 06, 2009
Garfield Jones Jr., 83, of Lake Panasoffkee passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born in Scranton, Pa and lived most of his life in New York, He served in the United States Marine Corps. During WWII (1942-1945) and the Korean Conflict (1950-1951). He was Past Master of William F. Farmer...