All Obituaries

Veronica Elaine Spearman-Hall was born May 22, 1956 in Leesburg, FL, to the late John and Betty Jo Spearman.  She grew up in Coleman, FL.  She attended public school in Sumter County, FL and graduated from Wildwood High School.  Some years later, she met and married the love of her life, Ira P. Hall, Sr.  Veronica became an employee of the Sumter County School System where she was a school bus driver and an cafeteria attendant at Wildwood Middle and Wildwood High...

Joyce Patricia DeSiato, 78, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 at Bay View Center nursing home in Eustis, Florida after succumbing to cancer. Joyce was born in Raritan, New Jersey at home on August 2, 1944. Joyce was a complex and joyful person who brought encouragement to those around her. She had a deep love for Jesus and enjoyed discussing new revelations about Him that she discovered in the Bible. Joyce is survived by her seven siblings: Virginia Lee of CA, Armanda...

John Leslie Johnson, 91, of Leesburg, Florida, passed peacefully on July 9, 2023. John, known as “Leslie”, was a remarkable man who lived a fulfilling life dedicated to family, education, and community service. Born on March 3, 1932, in Leesburg, Florida, Leslie was the fourth of five children of John Wesley and Alice Horton Johnson. Throughout his life, Leslie excelled academically, artistically, and athletically, leaving a lasting impact on those around him. Leslie’s...