In Loving Memory

Sharon Cottrill, known to many as Sister Gilchrist, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 78.

Captain Donald William Kerr 78, passed away peacefully in Bradenton, Florida on July 26, 2025.

Linda Joyce Johnson, 69, of North Fort Myers, passed away on July 24, 2025. Linda was known for her giving spirit, loving nature, and joyful sense of fun. She filled every room with laughter and warmth, and her adventurous heart led her to live life with generosity and humor.

Bruce Edward Vinion passed away surrounded by family and friends at hospice in Port Charlotte, FL on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77.

Eileen Marie White passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 11, 1957 in Rochester, New York, Eileen will be remembered for her boundless creativity, deep compassion, and unwavering love for her family.

Carolyn Arnold O’Berry, of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Clewiston.

Edgar Alan Jestes, born in Gary, Indiana, but who spent most of his life in Florida, passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 70. A Christian man known for his humility, honesty, and selflessness, Edgar was a caring and loving husband and father who touched the lives of all who knew him.

Wallace Jackie Edge passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, just shy of his 73rd birthday, while in hospice care in Wimauma, Florida. A native of Miami, Wallace was known for his deep faith, loyal heart, and gift for making others laugh. He had a way of making people feel seen and supported – often through humor, always with love.

Robert Emmett Reightler, III, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 18, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, Robert was a kind, thoughtful, and generous man who touched the lives of all who knew him.

Elisa Legaspi Wilson passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Angeles City, Philippines, and a longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, Elisa was known for her loving heart, generous spirit, and warm smile that never seemed to fade. She was the kind of person who “never met a stranger” – every store, restaurant, and place she went, people knew her, and she made them feel like family.

On June 27, 2025, Randy Blanchard arrived at the pearly gates just as he lived his life—without a shirt and ready to help someone else. He was the kind of man who would give you his last dime and the shirt off his back. Generous, kind-hearted, and full of humor, Randy made everyone feel special through his genuine presence and warm spirit.

Jose Cesar Dequesada, 59, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Born on January 24, 1966, in Havana, Cuba, Jose was a man remembered for his caring nature, loving heart, and unwavering trustworthiness.