Obituaries

Eleanor L Pivec, 99, of Sanford, FL was called Home by her Lord on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late George and Justine Lutkus. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Pivec, Sr.  For most of her life Mrs. Pivec was a very active member of All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford.

Mitchell Lee Fisher Sr. 62 effectionally known as “Mike” to his family and friends passed away on Wednesday November 7, 2018 at Central Florida Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM at New Life Word Center Church 1311 Oak Avenue Sanford, Florida. Mike was the third child born on Saturday September 29, 1956 to the late Melvin C. and Gabrella A.

Francine L. Gunn, 83, of Sanford, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, Florida.  She was born on May 13, 1935 in Geneva, Florida to the late Lillian Demps Bacon and the late Charles Buck Smith.  Francine attended Seminole County Public Schools, Sanford, Florida and Crooms High School, Sanford, Florida.

Karen Dorene Hall of Sanford, Age 61, went home to join her family on the 7th of November 2018 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 8th, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Grace Fellowship Church 2401 S. Park Ave Sanford, FL 32771. A Reception will be held at Lake Golden Park, 2301 East Airport Blvd, Orlando-Sanford International Airport, directly following.

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.

Kenneth Leon Fields, Sr., 54, of Sanford, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, Florida with his loving family by his side.  He was born on June 13, 1964 in Sanford, Florida to the late Gladys Bell Fields and the late Isaiah N. Fields, Sr.

Donald Harris, Sr., 57, of Sanford, Florida passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, Florida.  He was born on November 23, 1960 in Tifton, Georgia to Gladys Benton Harris and the late Lucious Carl Harris, Jr.  Donald attended Orange County Public Schools and he was a graduate of Jones High School Class of 1979.  He was an excellent athlete.

Ethel S. Powell 92 Sanford, Florida affectionately known as Mother succumbed to death on Friday, November 2, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday November 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church 813 Pine Avenue Sanford. Interment will follow in Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Mims, Florida. Mother was the fifth child born to J.

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.

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.