Jul 31, 2025

On July 31, 2025, Betty Wray Palko, our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at the age of 90 in Mount Dora, Florida, with her family by her side.

Betty was a long-time resident of Hampton, VA., and was born to Lola and Haywood Lassiter on January 12, 1935. As a young girl, Betty caught...

Jul 24, 2025

Artha Lee Callinan, born on September 19, 1946, in Great Falls, Montana, was a wife, nurturing mother and loving Nana.  She was passionate about the various job positions she held during her professional working life and also as a quilt maker and community volunteer after retirement. She passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.

As a wife...

Jul 16, 2025

In loving memory of Charles "Dalton" Gould, who was born on March 7th, 1997, and passed away on July 16th, 2025. Dalton enjoyed spending time with his family, riding ATV's and dirt bikes; he truly loved the outdoors. Dalton didn't have a selfish bone in his body and was always ready to help anyone in need. He liked to...

Jul 14, 2025

Thomas Edward Sanders, Jr.

September 21, 1938 – July 14, 2025, Mount Dora, Florida

Tom was born on September 21, 1938, in Plantersville, Alabama, and at 86 years of age passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2025, in Mount Dora, Florida. Tom graduated from Dallas County High School and...

Jul 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Enzo Jacob Herndon, who left this world unexpectedly on July 10, 2025, at just 23 months old. Enzo's bright eyes, infectious laughter, and innocent joy brought immeasurable happiness to everyone who knew him.

Though his time with us was far too brief, Enzo's...

Jul 2, 2025

Born on January 5, 1935, in Rome, Georgia, Bob was the eldest of three children born to Robert Lee and Carol Louise Johnson. From a young age, he carried himself with a quiet purpose and steadiness that would define his life and inspire those around him.

A proud graduate of Georgia Tech University, Bob married the love...

Jun 28, 2025

Betty D. Joy (Stockton), 87, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Tavares, Florida.  She was a very loved and caring person. Everyone who met her, loved her.  Betty was born in Umatilla, Florida, on March 26, 1938, and was raised in Mount Dora.  After graduating from Mount Dora High School, she moved to Chicago to work for...

Jun 26, 2025

Timothy John Travers, 46, passed away in Mount Dora, Florida, June 26, 2025.

Though Tim was born in Peoria, Illinois, he was in every other respect a Florida boy.  After high school graduation, he married, then joined the US Air Force.  Tim served the Air Force for 4 years as a firefighter.  Upon separation, he planted roots...

Jun 24, 2025

In Loving Memory

Barbara Toboz Hampton, 72, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. Born on September 19, 1952, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Barbara was devoted to her family and loved to travel and read.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hampton, in 2009. She is survived by...

Jun 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard Wayne Lehr

1943 – 2025

Richard Wayne Lehr, 81, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in 1943, Richard proudly served in the United States Army before dedicating his career to the Long Island...