Local Florida Obituaries
Charles Edward Cheatham
Jun 25, 2025
Charles "Buddy" Edward Cheatham, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Master Craftsman in mill work and fine carpentry. Buddy enjoyed fishing, BBQ cookouts, NASCAR racing, Miami Dolphins Football and woodworking. He was of Baptist Faith and grew up in the First...
Denise A. Martin
Jun 24, 2025
Denise A. Martin, 85, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Egypt. She was an Elementary Education Teacher in France and Egypt prior to her moving to the United States. Denise was an artist, and she enjoyed drawing the human figure. She also enjoyed Knitting and Cooking....
William "Bill" I. Ward
Jun 22, 2025
William "Bill" I. Ward, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born in Brewton, Alabama, Bill moved to Eustis as a child. He was a Maintenance worker in the Citrus Industry prior to his retirement. Bill was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Lake...
Pastor James C. Irving Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Pastor James Conover Irving Jr., aged 55, of Altoona, Florida, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2025. He was born in Deland, Florida, to the late James Sr. and Linda Irving. In 2011, he relocated to Altoona from DeLand, where he became a beloved member of the community. James dedicated his life to serving others as the Senior Pastor at...
Nancy A. Rateau
Jun 19, 2025
Nancy A. Rateau, 87, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Bronwood, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1948. She worked in the banking industry for First State Bank, First Atlantic Bank, First Union and Wachovia all of Eustis until her retirement. Nancy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Angus Rateau of Eustis, FL; daughter,...
Travis Edwin Woodham
Jun 16, 2025
Travis Edwin "Ed" Woodham, 85, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Floridian. He was a Business Manager in the Heavy Equipment industry and served on the Board of Directors for the Sorrento Cemetery Association. Ed came on the Sorrento Cemetery Board on October 17, 2002. He retired May 8, 2023. During...
Warren David Parker Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Warren "Sonny" David Parker, Jr., 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on June 16, 2025. Born in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Warren and Dorothy Parker, Warren moved to Leesburg in 2000. He was a skilled welder specializing in Commercial Trailer Repair and proudly served in the Navy. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Kathleen...
Raul Martinez
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raul Martinez, 68, of Eustis, Florida, who left us on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Raul was born on January 25, 1957, in the New York borough of Brooklyn, the second child to Raul Martinez, Sr. and Carmen Quinones Martinez. Raul made the journey to Central Florida in 2018, relocating...
Patricia Ann Saxton
Jun 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Saxton, 72, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, with her family by her side. Patty was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her kindness, willingness to help, and unique laugh. She was born in Painesville, Ohio to Lester and Sylvia Wyman. Following graduation from North Shore High School, she...
Miguel Angel Zavala
Jun 13, 2025
Miguel Angel Zavala, 29, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he worked as a receptionist for a local nursing home Miguel was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He is survived by his parents, Efrain G. & Domitila G. Zavala, Mount Dora, FL; brother, Efrain G. Zavala, Jr.,...
Mauricio Espinosa
Jun 10, 2025
Mauricio Espinosa, 62, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born on August 9, 1962, in Nuevitas, Camagüey, Cuba, Mauricio brought warmth, laughter, and strength to all who knew him. In 2010, he made Eustis his home after moving from Miami, Florida, and quickly became a beloved member of the community. Mauricio was a man of great...
Kenneth Cole Hasty
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth Cole Hasty, aged 44, of Altoona, Florida, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, Kenneth was a dedicated Floridian who cherished his roots. He was proud to work as a Line Cook at Alto Tavares, and various assisted living facilities, showing his commitment to serving others through his culinary skills. Outside of work, Kenneth found joy...
Sonia Idelia LeBron
Jun 6, 2025
Sonia Idelia LeBron, 81, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Panama City, Panama, to the late Rupert and Verna James, she moved to Sorrento in 2004 from Cooper City, Florida. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter and friend and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Sonia is survived by her son,...
Cheryl Ann McQuaid
Jun 5, 2025
Cheryl Ann McQuaid, 53, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 2023 from Lake Wales, Florida. She was a member of Spirit Life Assembly of God, Eustis. Cheryl is survived by her brother, Matthew McQuaid, Crystal River, FL; 2 aunts, Patricia A. Tiedt Friesen, Mount Dora, FL, Judy...
Michele Rene Diggs
Jun 1, 2025
Michele Rene Diggs, 60, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born in Owosso, Michigan, she moved to Leesburg in 2020 from Manistee, Michigan. She was a Corrections Officer working at Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee, MI prior to her retirement. Michele is predeceased by her Father, Paul G. Zdunic, Jr. She is survived by her Husband, Roger...
Janice Elizabeth Taylor
May 30, 2025
Janice Elizabeth Taylor, 82, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, to the late Elmer Franklin and Gladys Ivy Connor Walker. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joe F. Walker, and her first husband of 53 years, James "Duke" Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Kennedy; daughter Nancy (James) Turpak; brother...
Dennis Aaron Libby
May 26, 2025
Dennis (Denny) Aaron Libby passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 83. At the time of his passing, he was living at Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community in Florida with his beloved wife of 16 years, Wendy Pacek.
Born in Millinocket, Maine, Denny moved to the Washington, D.C. area after college. It was there he built a life...
Thomas Christopher Schrum
May 23, 2025
Thomas Christopher Schrum, 74, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2011 from Franklin, PA. He was a Machinist with Pennzoil and also worked numerous other jobs throughout his working career. Thomas served in the United States Navy in the early 1970's. Thomas was passionate about motorcycling and...
Ginilou Donaldson DeMarco
May 23, 2025
Ginilou Donaldson DeMarco, 91, passed away from this life on May 23, 2025. She leaves behind three daughters and their husbands, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She will be loved and remembered by many for sharing her talents as a musician, author and artist all of her life. While her music will live in our memories (and a few...
Roy Lynn Bomar
May 15, 2025
Roy Lynn Bomar, aged 70, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Roy made the move to Sorrento in the mid-1970s following his honorable service in the Navy during the Vietnam War. For over 35 years, he dedicated himself to his work as the Owner & Operator of Bee Safety Fire Equipment. Roy...
