Area Deaths

Wilda Mae Bentley, 89, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, July 10, at Evergreen Woods Health & Rehab Center, Spring Hill. She moved to this area two years ago from her native Bensenville, Ill.
Mrs. Bentley was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, Grace Lutheran Church, Bensenville, and the PTA, a room mother, and former Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors include two daughters, Leanne Farjeat of Spring Hill and Cheryl Klaud of Pepperell, Mass.; a sister, Marilyn Hankins of Alabama; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Spring Hill.

Clinton E. "Sonnie" Vance, 77, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, July 9, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa. He was born in West Haverstraw, N.Y., and moved to this area 32 years ago from Stoney Point, N.Y.
Mr. Vance was the owner/operator of a horse riding stable. He was a Korean conflict U.S. Army veteran and a member of the DAV.
Survivors include his wife, Louise; three sons, Garry, Kevin and Wayne, all of Florida; two daughters, Terri Pehush of Florida and Robin Dahl of New York; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Spring Hill.