All Obituaries

Dale Cecil McAnally, age 79, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1939 in West Virginia to Jack McAnally and Lola Smith McAnally. Dale served his country proudly with the United States Army retiring after 20 years of service. He served 3 tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for his efforts during the Vietnam Conflict. Following his military career Dale worked at the post office as a mail handler. Dale enjoyed hunting and...

Virginia 'Ginger' Thomas, age 85, of Sanford, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Ginger was born on March 20, 1933 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Arnold and Enith (Belbin) Harris. Ginger loved to travel, she also loved to crochet, and shop; time spent with her family especially her grandkids was also vey important to her. Her family remembers fondly her banana nut bread at Christmas time. Ginger was predeceased by her parents, husband Charles...

Aurora A. Wyrum, age 81, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Vincent James Melillo and Antoinette C. Gabriele. Prior to her retirement, Aurora worked in education for 21 years. She spent the first 15 of those years working with special ed students before moving to the administration department at Lake Mary High School where she worked until her retirement six years later. Since...

Gloria F. Morrison age 86, of DeBary, Florida, passed away October 29, 2018. She was born June 23, 1932 in Queens, New York, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Thomas) Ross. Prior to her retirement Mrs. Morrison worked in clerical in many different industries over the years. Gloria was predeceased by her loving husband Donald N. Morrison on November 25, 2013, and her brother Donald Ross. She is survived by her children Bill Morrison, and Linda (Carl) Anderson. Mrs. Morrison is...

Arthur J. Dillard age 77, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away October 27, 2018. Mr. Dillard was born March 10, 1941 in Kimball, West Virginia, the son of the late Oscar and Annie (Williams) Dillard. He served his country proudly with the United States Airforce. Prior to his retirement Arthur was a manager for AT&T. Mr. Dillard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Gloria J. Dillard, sons Greg (Melissa) Dillard, and David (Spela) Dillard. He is also survived by...

Deputy Kenneth “Joe” Negri 12/14/1956 – 10/20/2018   Deputy Kenneth "Joe” Negri passed away on October 20, 2018, at the age of 61.  Joe Negri was born on December 14, 1956, in Miami, Florida to John and Olivia Negri.  In 1975, he joined the United States Army where he proudly served until 1981.  Joe joined the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in 1981 as a Detention Deputy at the now John E. Polk Correctional Facility.  In 1984,...

Norman Merlie Fore, age 84, of New Smyrna, Florida, passed away on September 30, 2018.

Richard Smith age 45, of Lake Mary, Fl., passed away September 18, 2018. Mr. Smith was born April 20, 1973 in Brooklyn, N.Y. the son of Charles and Priscilla (Rivera) Smith. Richard was a health technician. He was predeceased by two brothers Thomas R. Smith, and Charles L. Smith, Jr. Richard is survived by his wife Damian Smith of 19 years, children Justin J., Sean A., Tyler L., Shya O., and Sophia A. Smith; two brothers Derek (Joanne),  Rodney (Kundora) Smith, and one sister Monique A....

Connie L. Wille age 68 of Lake Mary, Fl., passed away September 15, 2018. She was born October 31, 1949 in Garden City, Missouri the daughter of the late Harry Pierson and Louise (Hart) Elliott. Connie graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1967, met her husband Lyndon Wille in 1966, and the two married March 8, 1968. Connie graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Missouri State University in 1982 and taught English in Warrensburg and for SCPS prior to her retirement. She enjoyed...

Ruth Mavis Depe, age 93, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on September 13, 2018.