BASS - Kirby Ray Bass, 85 of Kissimmee passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2009. He was born in St. Cloud, FL and was a retired supervisor for Florida Power and Light. Kirby was also a member of the Faith Harvest Church, a member of the Pioneer Families of Osceola County, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII. Kirby is survived by 2 sons, Daryl Bass of St. Cloud, FL and Dennis Bass of West Palm Beach, FL. 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. A Service to Celebrate Kirby's life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 9, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill  Cemetery, Kissimmee. Arrangements by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, 511 Emmett St., Kissimmee, Florida 34741 407-847-3188.

ESSEX - Dale Monroe Essex, 49, passed on October 4, 2009.
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he is survived by his mother, Mary and father, Joe; brother, James; son, Grant and daughter, Jillian.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the cause of choice in Dale’s memory.
All services were held in private. Grissom Funeral Home, 803 W. Emmett Street, Kissimmee, FL, was entrusted with Dale's arrangements.

KING - Walter Monroe King, 58, of Saint Cloud died Sunday, Oct 4, 2009. He was born Oct 17, 1950, in Orlando. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his mother, Margaret J. Coyle of Altamonte Springs; sisters, Judy A. Cannaday of Clermont, Janie Tallman of Altamonte Springs and Margie Canne of Deltona and brother, Thomas Coyle of Orlando. No service is scheduled. Arrangements entrusted to New Horizon Funeral Chapel & Cremation, 821 13th St., St Cloud, FL 407-891-2300.

McDONALD - Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" McDonald, 59, of Kissimmee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. She was the wife of Donald Eugene McDonald.
Judith was born in Oswego, NY on December 25, 1949, the daughter of the late Arthur and Jane Brower. She was a waitress and sales clerk. She was a member of Women of the Moose 2056, American Legion Post 10, Kissimmee.
In addition to her husband, Judith is survived by two sons, John Bartosek and Joseph Bartosek. and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Osceola Memory Gardens in Kissimmee, where funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 10. Following the service, friends are invited to the The Eagles Lodge for a reception and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Comforter. Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL 34742. (407) 847-2494 

PAQUIN - Mr. Ernest U. Paquin, 81, of South Dillingham Avenue, Kissimmee, passed Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Good Samaritan Health Care in Kissimmee. Mr. Paquin was born in Danielson, CT. on December 25, 1927, the son of the late Ernest and Esther (Etheridge) Paquin. He lived in the Central Florida Area. He was a retired Research Tech. in the Textile Industry. He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt. in WW II. He is survived by his sister, Lucille Yates and step-sister, Norma Thomas, several nieces and nephews. No local services were held. Services under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, Florida. 407-847-2494  www.osceolamemgds.com

REED - Shannon Dale Reed, born in Manchester, Kentucky, on June 4, 1973, passed away September 29, 2009 in Jackson, Kentucky.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Headgpath; father, Tommy Reed; sons, T.J. Reed and Johnny Dale Reed; sisters Angela McFadden and Katlyn Reed and brother, Thomas Stewart.
Shannon is loved by all of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the chapel of First Christian Church, 415 N. Main Street, Kissimmee, FL. 407-847-2543

SCHEPS - Mr. Charles E. Scheps, 72, of  St. Cloud, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Scheps was a fork lift operator at Disney. He was of the Catholic faith and served in the U.S. Army. Charles was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 14, 1937, the son of the late Edward Charles and Mary E. (Evans) Scheps.
He is survived by his loving family: wife of  48 years, Gerri A. Scheps; daughter, Dyan Taylor (Michael) both of St. Cloud, FL; son, Charles E. Scheps, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ;  grandchildren,  Michael Taylor and Austin Charles Taylor, both of St. Cloud, FL and Jazmyn Lynn Scheps of Salinas, CA; sister, Debra Noel (Lou) of Meadville, PA and brother, David Scheps of Glendale, AZ.
A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 9, 2009 beginning at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.
Arrangements under the direction of Oscoela Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th St. St. Cloud, FL 34769. (407) 957-2511.  Send an online condolence to www.osceolamemgds.com

WURTH - Michael Thomas Wurth of St. Cloud passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009. He was 21 years young and has found peace in heaven. He enjoyed life as a child and will be missed  by everyone who knew him.
The beloved son of Michael Wurth and Jeannette Wurth, who will never forget the joy when he was brought into this world. He will be remembered in their hearts forever.
He is survived by his loving family: his parents, his sister Kristina, his brothers Maximus and Mark, his step-mother, Shelli as well as grandparents, Chuck and Teresa Lewis. “We will see you again, Michael.”
The family will receive friends on Tuesday October 6, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM, also in the funeral home chapel.
Arrangements under the direction of Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1107 Massachusetts Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769. (407) 892-2155.