It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Keith Baker Jr. on July 7, 2025. He was born in Fairborn, OH on April 17th, 1978, he later moved to Florida living in several towns before settling in Belleview. Michael was a resilient soul who enjoyed being outdoors. In his free...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Wortman Hurst, 96, of Oxford, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Wilson and Marjorie Wortman. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, Jackie lived her faith with grace and humility. She...

Judy E. Mikels, 87, of Lafayette, IN went home to be with her Savior on June 27, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jerry Mikels.  She was born in Lafayette to Virginia Waldron and Young Hargis.  She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School.  She held many jobs over the years...

William “Bill” Menefee, 83, passed away on June 25, 2025 at his residence in The Villages, Florida. Bill was born on August 1, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to his parents Flournoy Menefee and Ruth Florence (Goodwin) Menefee. Bill moved to The Villages in 2013 from Elgin, Illinois. Bill was enjoying...

Anne Colette Mood died on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96.  Anne was born Jean Colette Snyder in Washington, DC on August 16, 1928, and was raised by her grandparents as Anne Colette Searles.  She married Joseph Smetana of Shenandoah, PA in 1949 and moved to MD.  She had four children and was...

Marie Ellen Coleman, 93, of Wildwood, FL passed away Monday, June 23, 2025.  She was born July 18, 1931, in Flint, MI to Frederiek E. and Hazel E. (nee Cobb) Palmateer. Graduated from Kearsley High School in 1950. On July 28th of 1951, she married the love of her life, Keith. She was preceded in...

Bruce Winslow Quinn, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  He was born June 19, 1941, in Providence, RI to Clarence Burton and Ruth Alden (nee Stickney) Quinn. Bruce grew up on Cape Cod, MA and attended high school at the Tilton School in Tilton, NH. During this time, he spent summers on...

Jaynell Shawn Green, 76, Wildwood, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2025 at Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in The Villages, Florida. She was born on October 3, 1948 in Leesburg, Florida to her parents George Price Hart and Thelma Louise (Johnson)...

Timothy Scott Noell, 62, of Wildwood, Florida was called home to Christ on June 20, 2025. Tim was born on October 29, 1962, to Leonard & Lavon Noell in Roanoke, Virginia. In 1972, the Noell family moved to Wildwood, where Tim spent the rest of his life. He graduated from Wildwood High School...

Richard Hansen Whitaker, 79, The Villages, Florida passed away on June 19, 2025, at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. Richard was born on May 29, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his parents Thomas Whitaker and Barbara (Hansen) Whitaker. Rick served proudly in the United States Air Force during the...

Anna Mae Bedgood, 85, Webster, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Anna was born on June 21, 1939 in Fishs Eddy, New York to her parents William Wallace Nevin and Retha Clara (Rickard) Nevin. She was a proud homemaker, and...

Kathleen Ruth Parkin (Wettstein), 83, The Villages, Florida went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025 at her residence in The Villages, Florida. Kathy was born on June 8, 1942, in Millville, New Jersey to her parents Thomas Hinckley and Lenore (Young) Hinckley. Kathy was a retired Registered...