Local Florida Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" L Gregory, 81, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on May 14, 2025. He was born to Phillip and Della Mae Gregory in Alpine, Texas. Bob was a dedicated member of the community, residing in Central Florida from 1997 to 2005. He moved to Eustis in 2011, where he continued to make lasting memories. Bob was a respected Director...

May 13, 2025

James "Jim" Edward Smith, Sr., 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born in Camden, New Jersey, he began spending winters in Central Florida in 1987 and made Eustis his permanent home in 2007 after relocating from Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Jim was a dedicated IT professional and an active member of Bay Street Baptist Church in Umatilla,...

May 13, 2025

Vivian Jackson Phelps, aged 95, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on May 13, 2025. Originally from Perquimans County, North Carolina, she later moved to Eustis in 2017 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A devoted homemaker, Vivian dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Amie (Jerry) Kitch of Eustis, Florida, along with four cherished...

May 10, 2025

David Allen Lang, 55, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed into glory on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with his beloved wife, Lisa, at his side. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, and a good and faithful servant of The Lord. 

Born in Winter Park, Florida, to George and Linda Lang, David was “born again to a living...

May 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald David White, Sr., 83 of Spanish Fort, Alabama, announces that he passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Miller White, his parents Donald Proctor and Lizzie Beeland White, his brother Robert F. White, his brother Thomas J. White...

May 10, 2025

James Walter Coyne, fondly known as Bud or The Fox, peacefully passed away at his granddaughter's home, surrounded by the love of his family, after a life rich with stories, service, laughter, and legacy. Born in Rensselaer, NY, on October 6, 1924, Jim lived through a century of change with resilience, heart, and humor.

A proud American, Jim served his country...

May 8, 2025

Sally Iona Yovich, born on April 2, 1939, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, left this world on May 8, 2025, in Grand Island, Florida. She was a beloved Mobile Home Park Manager, known for her hardworking nature and deep commitment to her community. Sally approached every aspect of her career with grace, ensuring that each resident felt at home. A vibrant...

May 6, 2025

Michael Edward Damon, 60, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born in Sanford to William and Barbara Damon and spent the majority of his life in Central Florida. Michael was a dedicated Web Internet Salesman with a specialization in Aerial Lift Equipment. A proud graduate of Boone High School, Class of 1982, Michael was also...

May 4, 2025

Melva Foxworth Bradley, age 78, of Sanford, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 at Casa Bella, a Hospice House in The Villages, FL. Born in Hartford, Alabama to Rev. Limuel Grady and Ruby Powers Foxworth, Melva made her way to Tavares, Florida, in 1952 and proudly graduated from Tavares High School in the Class of 1964. Throughout her...

May 2, 2025

Monica Islam, age 44, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on May 2, 2025. Born in Gazipura, Bangladesh, she relocated to Eustis in 2021, where she made a home for herself and her daughter. Monica worked diligently as a cashier at local convenience stores, contributing to her community with her warm presence and dedication. She is lovingly survived by her daughter,...

May 1, 2025

Melinda Walker Edwards, 83, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away on May 1, 2025. She was born in Newport News, Virginia, to Wilbur and Audrey Walker, followed a few years later by her sister, Jane. Her dad was a shipbuilder, and her mom was a piano teacher. Both she and Jane grew up ballet dancing and playing the piano. During college,...

Apr 29, 2025

Gwyneth Carroll Means of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on April 29, 2025, at her home of 45 years in Mount Dora Florida. Born March 18,1936 in Auburndale, Florida to Louie and Flossie Carroll, Gwen attended Roseborough Elementary and Christian Home and Bible School (CH&BS) graduating with the Class of 1954. She married Vernon Means of Wildwood, Florida, on September...

Apr 21, 2025

Norma B. Taylor, 99, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she lived with her family through the Great Depression, where her aunt shared Jesus with her and took her to Sunday School. She asked Jesus to be her Savior at the age of 12. At 18, she married her childhood friend and high...