Jul 13, 2026

Addy Leigh Griffith, age 75, of Venice, Florida passed away on July 13, 2026. Addy’s early years were in Paxton, Illinois and in 1971 she married Mike and they moved to Venice in 1979.

They owned and operated the Decorating Den in downtown Venice. They later owned Addy’s Inn in Nokomis when they retired and moved to the Island of Venice...

May 31, 2026

Walter Engle has been described as “twinkle-eyed” and a “giant hug of a man”. "When he entered a room, the whole energy changed with positivity.” He was caring and generous, and adored by all who met him. After a brief bout with cancer, he transitioned peacefully on the morning of May 31st, and we shall miss him every day from...

Jun 4, 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Elizabeth (Bettie) Moody

Bettie was born in Anniston, Alabama in 1940. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Auburn University. She worked for Social Security in Anniston. Bettie met her husband, Dale, while he was stationed at Ft. McLellan in Anniston. They were married in 1964 and moved to California. Bettie also worked for Social Security while there.

They lived in California...

Jun 28, 2026

Jul 6, 2026

Eleanor May Dolney of Venice, Florida was born on December 13, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away on July 6, 2026 at the age of 92. She retired from the Metro Health System in Cleveland, Ohio and then moved to Venice where she was a member of Epiphany Cathedral.

Eleanor is survived by her three children: Cindy Chadd of Madrid,...

Jul 9, 2026

William “Lee” Shelton (96) passed away at his home in Greensboro, NC on July 9, 2026. 

Born on June 2, 1930 in Summerfield, NC, he was the oldest son of the late Reggie and Sallie Parrish Shelton. His childhood was greatly influenced by the Great Depression. These lean and hard times helped shape the person Lee became. 

Lee said he was lucky...

Jun 29, 2026

Joan Wimbish, age 91, of Venice, Florida, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania and moved to Venice in 1961. Joan was a retired teacher with the Sarasota County School System and member of the Epiphany Cathedral Church. Joan will be remembered as...

Jun 27, 2026

James Richard Meyers, known as Jim, of Venice, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 27, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bertha Apsell and Richard Thomas Meyers.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated more than 25 years...

May 7, 2026

Anne Margaret Ferry of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born December 18th, 1937 to Albert & Nora Ainscow in Bangalore, India, where she grew up alongside her eight brothers and one sister. In 1956, Anne courageously left India for France before continuing her journey to the United States. She...