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Karen Elaine Wikowsky
Feb. 16, 2026
Karen Elaine Wikowsky, 66, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away on February 16, 2026. Karen was born on November 14, 1959, to her loving parents; Wilson and Janice (Noe) Wikowsky. Karen spent all of her life in Florida and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and kind woman with a good...
Bobby E. Williams
Feb. 16, 2026
Bobby Elbert Williams, 87, of Wildwood, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026. Bobby was born on April 19, 1938, in Leesburg, FL, to his loving parents: George and Harriett (Patterson) Williams. Bobby was a true Florida Native and of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a pastor at Victory...
Rochelle M. Berman
Feb. 15, 2026
Rochelle M. “Shelley” Berman, 71, The Villages, Florida passed away on February 15, 2026 at Mariposa Hospice House in The Villages, Florida. Shelley was born on February 28, 1954 in Burlington, Vermont to her parents Morris Solomon and Mollie (Matza) Solomon. Shelley and her loving husband Steve...
Robert Glenn Forrester
Feb. 10, 2026
Robert Glenn “Fireball” Forrester, 88, Wildwood, Florida passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 at Lady Lake Senior Living in Lady Lake, Florida under the loving care of his family and staff of Vitas Hospice. Glenn was born on April 2, 1937 in Macon, Georgia to his parents Alexander Gerard...
Mary Joyce Boulay
Feb. 07, 2026
Mary Joyce Boulay, 91, of The Villages, FL, began her Heavenly journey on February 7, 2026. Joyce was born on August 8, 1934, in Woonsocket, RI, to her loving parents; Arthur and Catherine (Joyce) Haggerty. Joyce grew up in Rhode Island and worked in management for Verizon for 36 years before her...
Joseph R. Bradway
Feb. 04, 2026
Joseph R. Bradway, 87, Oxford, Florida, formerly of The Villages, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice Mariposa House in The Villages, Florida. Joseph was born on July 12, 1938 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to his parents Charles G. Bradway and Bertha (Jordon) Bradway. Joseph and his...
James Alexander Lackey
Feb. 04, 2026
James Alexander "Big Al" Lackey, 72, of Wildwood, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026. James was born on May 8, 1953, in Leesburg, FL, to his loving parents; John and Millie (Adler) Lackey. Big Al was a true Florida Native and a member of First Baptist Wildwood. He was the honorary...
Alan Lee Carroll
Feb. 03, 2026
Alan Lee Carroll, 92, formally of Chestertown, Maryland passed away peacefully in his home in The Villages, Florida surrounded by his wife and children. Alan had a long and fulfilling life and will be remembered for many things, especially his integrity, faith and gentle sense of humor. He had a...
Paul Willis Stephens Jr.
Feb. 02, 2026
Paul (Bo) Willis Stephens Jr., 62, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away on February 2, 2026. Paul was born on January 18, 1964, in Leesburg, FL, to his parents; Paul Willis Stephens Sr. and Minnie Lee (Blair) Stephens. Paul was a true Florida native, aside from the time he spent living in...
Joann U. Brown
Jan. 26, 2026
Joann U. Brown, 87, Gulf Hammock, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026 at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, Florida. Joann was born May 29, 1938 in Okeechobee, Florida to her parents Elbert Upthegrove and Rachel (Yates) Upthegrove. Joann originally moved to...
Jessica Mary LoBue
Jan. 24, 2026
Jessica Mary LoBue, 42, of Punta Gorda, FL, began her Heavenly Journey on January 24, 2026. Jessica was born on December 12, 1983 in La Mesa, CA, to her loving parents; David and Edith (Steinke) LoBue. Jessica became a resident of Punta Gorda in 2013. She enjoyed spending her time gaming and...
Joyce I. Knapp
Jan. 23, 2026
Joyce Knapp, 84, of Mount Dora, Florida, formerly of the Washington, D.C. area, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 in the company of her loving daughters. Born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Joyce was the daughter of Richard and Florence Kitt. She was the cherished sister of Richard Kitt,...