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David Leroy Stewart, age 81, of Webster, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Webster, Florida. David was born in Burlington, Iowa to Wesley and Betty Stewart. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Webster. David enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and hunting. He never met a stranger and loved his grandkids. Mr. Stewart was a very giving person and will continue to give through donating his body for research for Rheumatoid Arthritis. David is survived by his wife of 31 years: Sharon Stewart of Webster, Florida; daughters: Mina Johnson of Sarasota, Florida; Tracy Stephens of Sarasota, Florida; Leah Jenkins (Steven) of Largo, Florida; stepdaughters: Lori Wilson of West...

Marie Fernette (Skinner) McPhail, age 81, passed into glory at Advent Health in Dade City, Florida on January 14, 2021 after a brief illness. Mom was born in Eastport on October 3, 1939, the first child of Ernest and Frances (Barnes) Skinner. She married the love of her life, Joseph A. McPhail, on May 14, 1955 and together they raised five children. She worked tirelessly supporting the family businesses until she and Dad retired. Mom wintered in Florida for over 30 years with Dad, and she continued to do after his passing. What always mattered to her the most was her family. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Joe, son Jack, brother Richard and granddaughter, Meghan. She...

Ruth Mann, 90, of Bushnell, Florida passed away December 23, 2020 at home. She was born October 21, 1930 in Endicott, New York. She enjoyed singing karaoke with her belated husband, Dick; playing bingo, cards, scrabble, snowmobiling, ice skating, operating her family's scuba diving shop, crafts, and taking care of her home. She became a LPN later in life and enjoyed caring for her residents. Most of all, she loved her family. Ruth is survived by her daughters: Janice Holford of MO, Barbara Friedman (Jerry) of CO, Doreen Burns of FL; sons: Rick Mann of FL and Mark Mann (Lori) of NY; sister: Lucille Simpson of NC; brothers: Robert Short and Grant "Sonny" Short, both of NY; her good friends:...

Frederick Carl Workman, 79, of Lake City, MI, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, FL. He was born in Clinton County, MI to William Workman and Evelyn (Courtland) Workman. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #408 and Order of Eastern Star 179 in Lake City, MI. He was also a member of Missaukee Conservation Club and American Legion Post #300, both in Lake City, MI, and the Northern Michigan Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution, the Massachusetts Provincial Battalion, Living History Group, and Michigan and Alaska National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Workman; and sisters: Joann Kruttlin of Gaylord, MI and Sandra Blais of...

Lyle Kenton Orr, Jr., 77, of Wildwood, FL, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Youngstown, OH to Lyle and Ruth (Youngstedt) Orr. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bushnell and Poland Village Baptist Church of Poland, OH. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Special Forces as a Green Beret and Paratrooper. He was a past Master of Argus Masonic Lodge #545 in Canfield, OH, was involved in Gideons International, Organization of Protestant Ministries. He was also a prison ministry Chaplain in Youngstown, OH and at Sumter Correctional Institute, and with nursing home ministries in OH. He was also involved...

Daniel Philip Hanson, 80, of Sumterville, Florida passed away on November 7, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1939 in Leesburg, Florida to Philip August Hanson and Pearl Maxine (Smith) Hanson. Daniel was a member of First Baptist Church of Sumterville and the Masonic Lodge #30 in Bushnell. He retired from SECO with 43 years of service. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Elizabeth Hanson of Sumterville, FL; daughter: Heather Elizabeth Vann (Keith) of Center Hill, FL. Daniel is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hanson served in the U.S. Navy and will be laid to rest at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory...

Oscar Earnest Richardson, Jr., age 71, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, in Bushnell, FL. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; Mary Beth Richardson. Son; Daniel Shayne Richardson of Umatilla, FL. Daughter; Sarah Rae Alley of Old town, FL. Five grandchildren, and sister; Barbara Lee of Washington. Arrangements are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory - Purcell Chapel, 114 W. Noble Ave., Bushnell, FL

Courtney Raine Royal, 18, of Center Hill, Florida passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born August 5, 2002 in Jacksonville, NC. She was recent graduate of South Sumter High School Class of 2020, where she was a member of the music appreciation club. Courtney was a true angel with a big heart. Whether it was family, friends, or strangers she would always help with a ready smile. She put family and friends above all else. She was a determined young lady who was making strides to one day move to Colorado and become a school teacher. Courtney was a loving part of her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her parents Tracy and Sandra Royals: Her...

Pranee Viratanagul (or Wirattanakul) Thompson, age 80, of Tampa, Florida, passed peacefully on October 12, 2020 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida after being unable to recover from respiratory and cardiac arrest. Pranee was known as; beautiful, strong, brave, hardworking, and independent, while also being loving, caring, and tenderhearted to all. Pranee was born November 19, 1939 in a rural area of the Ubon Ratchathani Providence in Thailand to Banphot and Khampliw (Rawangdee) Viratanagul. She was their first of five daughters. As the oldest child, she was sent to Bangkok, Thailand as the family's representative for higher education. With great courage she made the...

Mary Lunny, 89, of Webster, FL, passed peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Osprey Point Nursing Center in Bushnell, FL. Mary was a member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and spoiling her grandkids. She is survived by her daughter: Donna (Walt) Heindel, Webster, FL, her son: Edward (Heather) Lunny, Boothwyn, PA, grandchildren: Chrissy, Heather, William, Ashley, Stefanie, and Damian, as well as several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Lunny, her son William Raymond Lunny, grandson, Chuck Charles Spicer, and granddaughter Trina Spicer. A Celebration of Life will be held in Bensalem, PA. Interment will be...

Barry Alan Samson, 66, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL passed away in his home September 27, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. Barry was born May 3, 1954 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a member of the Church of the Fisherman in Lake Panasoffkee. He was former owner of South Bay Temporaries in Apollo Beach, Florida. Barry was a plumbing engineer at T.D Mechanical in Houston, Texas. Barry is survived by his wife, Lesley J. Samson. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to American Cancer Society.

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Edward Charles Rennells, Jr., 66, of Wellington, Colorado and formerly of Newbury, New Hampshire passed away on July 16, 2020 at his home in Bushnell, Florida surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1953 in Elmira, New York to Cora (Sharron) Rennells of Bushnell and the late Edward Charles Rennells, Sr. Ed was compassionate for the underprivileged his entire life. He worked for Casey Family Services in Hartford, CT and Concord, NH for 30 years. When he retired he founded Soaring Wings Ministries in Wellington, Colorado serving the homeless. He attended Trinity Bible Church in Sutton, New Hampshire, serving as an Elder and Youth Leader. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox...

Edward Charles Rennells, Jr., 66, of Wellington, Colorado and formerly of Newbury, New Hampshire passed away on July 16, 2020 at his home in Bushnell, Florida surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1953 in Elmira, New York to Cora (Sharron) Rennells of Bushnell and the late Edward Charles Rennells, Sr. Ed was compassionate for the underprivileged his entire life. He worked for Casey Family Services in Hartford, CT and Concord, NH for 30 years. When he retired he founded Soaring Wings Ministries in Wellington, Colorado serving the homeless. He attended Trinity Bible Church in Sutton, New Hampshire, serving as an Elder and Youth Leader. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox...

from a tragic accident. The love he shared will be forever missed.

Dorothy Alice Cadman, 84, of Lake Panasoffkee and formerly of Jefferson Boro, PA passed away on June 12, 2020 at New Horizon Assisted Living in Inverness, FL. She was born on August 1, 1935 in Brownsville, PA to William Henry Fosbrink and Ann (Antonovich) Fosbrink. Dorothy was the loving wife of the late William D. Cadman until his passing in 1998. She enjoyed crafting and was a member of the Bushnell Presbyterian Church for many years. Dorothy operated the Senior Center in Lake Panasoffkee for 23 years. She is survived by her daughter, Faith DeBellis (David) of Lake Panasoffkee; a grandson, Paul Gilbert (Jenna); great-grandchildren, Daxton and Rayne. Dorothy is also survived by her...

Lawrence Wayne Baker, 72, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina to Edward and Dora (Hodge) Baker. Mr. Baker was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Sumter, SC and the Shrine Club of Sumter, SC. He retired after 40 years with N.A.P.A. Auto Parts. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Cook Baker of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; 3 daughters in Sumter, SC; step-sons: Charles Cook (Susan) of Johnsonville, SC, Kevin Cook of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Rusty G. Cook of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; step-daughter: Wendy Tanner of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; brother: Edward Baker (Gayle) of Sarasota, FL; sister: Annette Helton of Tacoma, WA. Arrangements...

Winnifred (Hodge) Imler-Short, 93, of Lake Panasoffkee and formerly of Tallahassee passed away on June 6, 2020 in Hospice Care in Lecanto. She was born on July 5, 1926 in Suwannee County to the late Jesse James Hodge and Eula (Thompkins) Hodge. She was predeceased by her first husband, Irvin S. Imler of Baltimore, Maryland, whom she was married to for almost 50 years until his passing in 1994. She remarried in Lake Panasoffkee James K. Short until his passing in 2011. Mrs. Imler-Short was a long-term Tallahassee resident and worked for the State Road Department until her retirement. She was a member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxillary in Tallahassee, and the Lake Panasoffkee...

Cheryl Purcell Coggins, 63, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born June 1, 1957 to Melvin and Monette (Mann) Carlton and spent most of her life in Sumter County, fondly known as the Queen of Bushnell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bushnell and was a past member of the Cornerstone Hospice Board. She was the co-owner of Purcell Funeral Home in Bushnell from 1984 to 2007 and for 25 years served in banking in Bushnell. Cheryl was a youth ministry leader at FBC, a member of the pastoral search committee and taught Sunday School. She loved talking with and listening to others and enjoyed gardening, canning, and vacationing in the mountains with her family...

Ellen Lee Traver, 80, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL. She was born in Syracuse, NY to Robert and Betty (Jenner) Clifton. She enjoyed camping, going to the beach and Disney, flea markets, doing jigsaw puzzles and playing cards with friends. Ellen especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dog, Jazzy. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Traver of Bushnell, FL; sons: William (Kathy) Traver of Weedsport, NY, Terry (Trish) Traver of Port Byron, NY, Patrick (Mary) Traver of Tampa, FL; daughter: Teresa Traver of Auburn, NY; grandchildren: Eric, Cassandra, Jesse, Kara, Austin and...