Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory - Leesburg

Orval Hinkles Sadler, age 86 of The Villages, Florida passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022. He was born in Merritt, North Carolina on October 16, 1935 in a farming and fishing community. He joined the Air Force in 1953, ended up in Korea, stationed in the Philippines and Taiwan. After his military service he settled in Texas to start his family with Rosemarie, who passed in 2020. He is survived by his Son, Kevin Sadler, Daughter, D'Andra Ireland, daughter-in-law, Becky Sadler, grandchildren, Alex Sadler, Samantha Frank and Shelby Nava, as well as 3 great-grandchildren. Orval loved fishing, golf and traveling with Rosie, his wife of 47 years. Services will be...

J. Wayne Vaughan went home to be with Jesus on September 24th in Orlando, Florida at 65 years young. Survivors include his soulmate and best friend, Terry Vaughan; and his precious daughter and dearly loved son-in-law, Meagan and Cheyne Renner. He had recently learned that he was becoming a grandfather for the first time and could not wait to be "pawpaw" to the bundle of joy expected in March 2023. As a previous business owner in Galax (for both Vaughan Shoe Store & Galax Realty Group), to know J. Wayne was to know passion in whatever he was doing. He had a big heart for people and in a matter of mere moments could make folks feel a level of love and appreciation that's hard to...

On September 20, 2022, Dean was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus whom he had loved and trusted since boyhood. Dean was born November 3, 1931 in Hopkins, Missouri to Guy and Lela, he was the 8th of 9 children. The family later moved to Iowa and Dean graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1950. On September 4th, 1955 he was united in marriage to Carmen Manfull. In May of 1956, he graduated from Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee and was ordained into the Christian ministry the same day. Over the next 10 years he served churches in Albion and Rapids City, Illinois and Pleasant Grove, Minnesota. Dean returned to Iowa and worked in sales during the week and often preached in area...

Philip E. Doherty, 84, passed away September 14, 2022 in The Villages, Florida. He was born June 3, 1938 in Woburn, Massachusetts to Joseph and Norma (Beebe) Doherty. He served in the United States Air Force and was a police officer with The City of Miami Police Department for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Assistant Chief. Philip's love and respect for law enforcement and the men and women who work in it continued throughout his life. With his wife, Doris, they started the Miami Police Veterans Association to connect, support and remember those who served in law enforcement. He was a loving husband and father, loyal friend, baseball fan, coin collector, owner of sports card stores and...

Another fantastic person departed the world. With forehead kisses from sister Marion and son Brian, Dr. David L. Norman, born August 15, 1943, to parents John Henry Norman and Marion Ruth Norman, departed our earth on September 10th, 2022. David had a very humble beginning...his family survived the Great Depression Era from the tireless efforts of his father a Carpenter, Tool & Die maker, and bare-knuckle boxer in the Chicago area as well as his 4'10" mother who, despite her size, was an immense personality, with a contagious laugh who together forged a successful livelihood for seven children. Tucked into a home built by his dad, Dave's older siblings had first choice of rooms. ...

Francis "Frank" Duffy, age 85, of Wildwood, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, following a brief illness. He is survived by two sisters, Eileen Mohan and Maureen Villa, three children, James Duffy, Edmund Duffy (Janinne Duffy) and Jennifer Duffy (Walter "Kip" Kroll Jr.) and four grandchildren; Emily, Michael, Jonathan "Jack", and Erin. Francis was born and raised in New York City, and served in the U.S. Airforce. He is preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice (nee Bridget O'Connor) and James Duffy. He is also preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Janine (nee Rita Marie Roy) who he met and married while living in Queens, NY. They moved the family and raised...

Michael Bruce Long, 73, of The Villages, passed away peacefully September 9, at Cornerstone Hospice. Mike was born December 11, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Baltimore before joining the Army in 1968 where he served for 6 years. Mike retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections. As a lifelong music lover, Mike enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He also enjoyed deep sea diving, fishing, going to the beach and watching the Colts and Gators play. He was a member of the American Legion 347, Villages Gator Club and The Parrot Heads. He is survived by the love of his life, Carolyn Randle; brother, Martin Long; son, Gary Long and wife, Claudia; daughter, Lisa...

John R. Scott of The Villages FL. passed away on September 6, 2022 of an apparent heart attack. He was 81. John was born to parents William and Evelyn (Burdekin) Scott in Washington, DC. in 1941. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Freida Slade Scott, formerly of Kingsport, TN. Brother-in-law, David Slade and wife Joyce of The Villages, FL. Brothers: Bill Scott (Deceased) Bob Scott and wife Sandy of Gallatin, TN, Tom Scott and wife Sharon of Forest, Va, David Scott and wife Judy of Hendersonville, TN. Sisters: Judy Deere and husband Wayne of Kingsport, TN, Susan Berry and husband Glenn of Kingsport, TN, Barbara Jean Leamon and husband Chuck of Kingsport, TN. and 18 nieces and nephews....

John R. Scott of The Villages FL. passed away on September 6, 2022 of an apparent heart attack. He was 81. John was born to parents William and Evelyn (Burdekin) Scott in Washington, DC. in 1941. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Freida Slade Scott, formerly of Kingsport, TN. Brother-in-law, David Slade and wife Joyce of The Villages, FL. Brothers: Bill Scott (Deceased) Bob Scott and wife Sharon of Gallatin, TN, Tom Scott and wife Sharon of Forest, Va, David Scott and wife Judy of Hendersonville, TN. Sisters: Judy Deere and husband Wayne of Kingsport, TN, Susan Berry and husband Glenn of Kingsport, TN, Barbara Jean Leamon and husband Chuck of Kingsport, TN. and 18 nieces and...

Edward Eugene Jouret, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022, with family members at his side. He was 83. Ed was raised in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. He was drafted into the Army in the early 1960s where he served with pride stateside, principally in Fort Benning, Georgia, where his first son, Michael, was born. Honorable discharge in hand, he returned to working at the family furniture store. One snowy day he spotted a sailing magazine which led to a sailing class in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his then wife, Anne. So intrigued were they with the experience that they decided to move to St. Petersburg in a...

Carol H. Ingle of The Villages, FL. Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and a cherished friend to many. Carol was born on January 15,1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Lenore Hanley. She graduated from Illinois College where she also earned her teaching certificate. It was in Missouri that she began teaching special education children. After marrying her husband, William in 1957, she became a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. The couple would be married 65 years, prior to passing. Carol's life and giving heart were reflections of her Christian values. She was a tireless volunteer - for Cub/Boy Scout programs and...

Husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Larry Hall, age 76, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2022 after a battle with aggressive brain cancer. He left his Florida home surrounded by his family who had taken care of and loved him dearly. Larry was born in Harlan, KY on May 16, 1946. After high school he was drafted into the military where he spent 9 months in Munich, Germany after training at Fort Gordon, GA. Then he was sent to South Vietnam where he served in the First Calvary Division fighting in Ankhe and Pleiku for 14 months. After the way, Larry returned to Harlan and wed his first wife Judy Smithers to whom he was joined 38 years. He retired to...

Carol Sue Berg (n?e Hildinger), age 82, went to be with her Lord at her home in Leesburg, Florida on August 23, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1940, in Granite City, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Carl and Myrle (Sisson) Hildinger. After graduating from Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Illinois, she attended beauty school and became a sought-after hairdresser at both Buarle's and Trudy's salons. After leaving the industry, she would continue to do her family's hair for many years. On September 3, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, and the love of her life, Forrest O. Berg, Jr. Through years of hard work, they lived a rich and full life together, working side by...

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of Mary Margaret Dohan, 75, of The Villages, Florida on August 23, 2022. Mary was born in the Bronx, New York on March 1, 1947, to her parents, Francis (Bobby) and Sarah Roberts. Mary was raised in the Bronx and Long Island, New York with her seven siblings. Mary graduated Mother Cabrini High School in 1965 and from Hunter College with a Bachelor of the Science in Education in 1969. Mary spent time in her career as both an elementary school teacher and working in the casino industry at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Mary and her husband, Leo, raised a family in Brick, NJ and lived in New Jersey for 43 years before retiring to the...

Charles V. Austin Jr., went to be with the Lord and his family on August 22, 2022. He was born to Charles Valentine and Margaret Hannah Fetters Austin in Media, PA. Charles was married to the love of his life Doris Ann McGrath on April 22, 1961 for 56 wonderful years before she predeceased him in 2017. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Austin Vermillion and her husband Thomas of Moneta, VA and his son Kyle Matthew Austin of Pompano Beach, FL. Services will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church at 1250 Paige Place, The Villages, FL on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church The Villages, FL or St. Mark's...

Shirley B. Meder, age 84 of The Villages, passed away on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at her home. She was born in Syracuse, New York and came to The Villages in 2007 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Meder was a retired educator. She belonged to The Villages Non-Fiction Book Club, Retired Teachers Association, Three Rivers Club, Spanish American Club, League Latinos (at Fiesta Bowl), and was also an avid golfer. Shirley was an original resident of Amelia Hills and attended many neighborhood functions such as groups and social clubs. Shirley treated everyone like family and there were no "strangers" to her. She loved her students, their parents, and co-teachers. She was "the best" and they...

Thomas 'Tom' Jefferson LeVines went to be with his Lord August 20th, 2022 while at Edgewater at Waterman Village in Mount Dora, FL. Tom's life can be summed up in his favorite sermon title, Love is a Spendthrift, based on the writings of Paul Scherer, "Love is a spendthrift, leaves its arithmetic at home, is always 'in the red.' And God is Love." Tom loved his Christ and as God commanded, his love extended to all people. No one knows how many lives he influenced through the years. Tom was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 3rd, 1929 to Eugene Osborne LeVines (1892-1972) and Minnie Mercer LeVines (1899-1994). He had one sister, Jannie Laura LeVines (1927-2017). Tom moved to Virginia when...

Thomas 'Tom' Jefferson LeVines went to be with his Lord August 20th, 2022 while at Edgewater at Waterman Village in Mount Dora, FL. Tom's life can be summed up in his favorite sermon title, Love is a Spendthrift, based on the writings of Paul Scherer, "Love is a spendthrift, leaves its arithmetic at home, is always 'in the red.' And God is Love." Tom loved his Christ and as God commanded, his love extended to all people. No one knows how many lives he influenced through the years. Tom was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 3rd, 1929 to Eugene Osborne LeVines (1892-1972) and Minnie Mercer LeVines (1899-1994). He had one sister, Jannie Laura LeVines (1927-2017). Tom moved to Virginia when...

Thomas 'Tom' Jefferson LeVines went to be with his Lord August 20th, 2022 while at Edgewater at Waterman Village in Mount Dora, FL. Tom's life can be summed up in his favorite sermon title, Love is a Spendthrift, based on the writings of Paul Scherer, "Love is a spendthrift, leaves its arithmetic at home, is always 'in the red.' And God is Love." Tom loved his Christ and as God commanded, his love extended to all people. No one knows how many lives he influenced through the years. Tom was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 3rd, 1929 to Eugene Osborne LeVines (1892-1972) and Minnie Mercer LeVines (1899-1994). He had one sister, Jannie Laura LeVines (1927-2017). Tom moved to Virginia when...

Cmdr. Gaeton A. Long, Jr. (Ret'd U.S. Navy) 86, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday Aug. 16, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Gaeton A. Long, Sr and Marie Spiatto. He and his wife moved to The Villages from St. Petersburg, Fl in 2000 before moving to Lakeview Terrace in Altoona, Fl in 2015. He was a retired Commander for the U.S. Navy having served 22 years and a member of Fruitland Park United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Beth of Altoona, Fl a niece Julie Iorio of Oh. and a nephew Christopher Iorio of NY. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Parkinson Research Foundation, P.O. Box 96318 Washington, DC20090-6318. ...

John Hardwick McElroy, Jr, 86, was born in Asheville, NC and passed on August 8, 2022 in The Villages, Florida. He grew up in Marshall NC and graduated from Marshall High School and attended Mars Hill Junior College. He served with the US Navy for four years and upon leaving the service attended and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1962. Having married the love of his life, Jeannette (Jan) McElroy in 1963, they started a life together that brought them across many locations as he developed a well-respected and successful career of over 50 years in the discount retail business, starting with the WT Grant Company in Orlando in 1963, moving to NC to work for Roses Stores until he retired in...