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Vera R. Keenan

Vera R. Keenan

Mar 17, 2024

Vera Keenan, born December 21, 1923, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania died peacefully at 3:17 am on March 17, 2024. Sailing was a big part of her life. Vera was instrumental in the formation of both the Lake Fenton, Michigan and Lake Eustis, Florida yacht clubs. She raced with her husband Frank on their sailboat, and they passed along their passion for...

Lee Timothy Murrey

Lee Timothy Murrey

Mar 14, 2024

Lee Timothy Murrey, 70, of Wildwood, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, to the late Frank & Gertrude (Olson) Murrey, he was a lifelong Floridian. Lee attended Lake-Sumter State College, Leesburg, where he earned his Associate's Degree. He was a Manager with Central Florida Winn-Dixie stores. Lee is survived by his wife of twenty-eight...

Richard Benter Greer

Richard Benter Greer

Mar 13, 2024

Richard Benter Greer, 65, of Umatilla, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. There’s no doubt that he was welcomed at the gates with Our Father saying, “Well done my good and faithful servant. Well done!” Richard passed with Claudia and his family beside him. He put up a 13 month fight with Pancreatic...

James McGee "Jim" Weatherly

James McGee "Jim" Weatherly

Mar 11, 2024

James "Jim" McGee Weatherly, 86, of Cassia, Florida passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Born to the late Frederick & Lela Mae (Lewis) Weatherly in Mobile, Alabama, Jim moved to Florida in 1971. He was a Pipe Fitter and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pine Lakes. He served in the Marine Corps as a young man....

Florence Lee Day

Florence Lee Day

Mar 6, 2024

Our beautiful and stoic Florence Lee Day, often called Flo Baby in the best of circles, went with the angels on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, in Atlanta, Georgia. A loyal daughter, sister, wife, doting mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed. She lived through the roaring ‘20’s, the Great...

T'aira Lynn Jones

T'aira Lynn Jones

Mar 6, 2024

T’aira Lynn Jones, 40, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved to Leesburg in 2017 from Fredericksburg, VA. She was an owner and leader of Image Inc. International Ministries of All God Everything as well as a loving wife and mother. T’aira volunteered in The American Heritage Girls. T’aira is predeceased by...

Ronald E. Ruebush

Ronald E. Ruebush

Mar 2, 2024

Ronald E. Ruebush, 86, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 2004 from Kissimmee, Florida. He worked for many years as a Tool Maker for Walt Disney World. Ronald is survived by his wife of 34 1/2 years, Barbara L. Ruebush, Eustis, FL; son, Tim (Lynn) Ruebush, Belleview, FL; 4...

Dale Lee Whitford

Dale Lee Whitford

Mar 1, 2024

Dale Lee Whitford, 75, of Eustis, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Conneaut, Ohio on September 14, 1948, he moved to Eustis in 1954 with his parents (Ken and Doris) and brother (Ron). He owned and operated Whitford Appliance in Eustis from 1981-2017 after working for his father there since 1962. Dale was an avid outdoorsman and...

Lauren Louise Boyd Colas

Lauren Louise Boyd Colas

Mar 1, 2024

Lauren Louise Boyd Colas, 41 of Eustis, affectionately called “Lulu”, was called home on Friday, March 1, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Lu was a Godly woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, coach, and friend.  Born in Leesburg, she was a 2001 graduate of Mount Dora Christian Academy (formerly known as Christian Home and Bible School (CH&BS) in Mount...

Robert "Bob" W. Hill

Robert "Bob" W. Hill

Feb 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Hill, 73, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Bucyrus, Ohio, he has been a lifelong resident of North Central Ohio. Bob was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement he was an Electrical Engineer. Bob was very active in Veteran Causes. He enjoyed assisting other...

Darrel Charles Gorman

Darrel Charles Gorman

Feb 23, 2024

Darrel Charles Gorman, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 1990 from Sterling, IL. Prior to Darrel's retirement he worked in the steel industry as an ingot recorder. Darrel enjoyed all types of car racing. He was the head mechanic for the Championship car, White Lightning,...

Lois Lee Nielsen

Lois Lee Nielsen

Feb 21, 2024

Lois Lee Grau Nielsen, 92, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Lois was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Denman Grau. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas Nielsen. She was an administrative assistant for Federal Judge Charles Fulton, for the Court of Appeals. She retired and moved to Franklin in...

Dorothy Jean Coven

Dorothy Jean Coven

Feb 18, 2024

Dorothy Jean Coven, 91, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born in Pulaski, Tennessee, she moved to Leesburg in 1975 from Margate, Florida. She was a loving Wife and Mother. Dorothy is predeceased by her Husband, Charles Coven; and Son, Robert Hyde.  She is survived by her 2 Sons, James Hyde of Eustis, FL and Ronald Coven...

Doris J. Hutchinson

Doris J. Hutchinson

Feb 17, 2024

Doris J. Hutchinson, age 94, previously of Hudson, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born to the late Kenneth Carlton and Marietta Maria (Blanchard) Taylor on September 7, 1929, in Abington, Massachusetts. Doris was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Florida. Doris loved decorating and hosting parties for...

Jo Ann Lovering

Jo Ann Lovering

Feb 17, 2024

Jo Ann Lovering, 82, of Sanford, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Jo Ann retired from working for the City of Sanford. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church, Sanford. She is survived by her son, Brian K. Brumley, Sanford, FL; brother, Robert Harold (Carlene) Phillips, Mount...

Thomas Mark Golden

Thomas Mark Golden

Feb 17, 2024

Thomas Mark Golden passed away on Saturday, February 17th at the age of 84. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Thomas graduated from Scranton Preparatory School and joined the U.S. Army shortly after graduating. He remained in the service for 20 years, which included three tours of duty in Vietnam. After retiring from the army, he graduated from the University of South...

Michael Augustine

Michael Augustine

Feb 16, 2024

Michael Augustine, 65, of Deland, Florida passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he moved to Deland, FL in 2024 from Naples, FL. He was a Marine Mechanic. "Big Mike" enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved cooking, singing Karaoke and watching football. Go Dolphins! He is predeceased by his Parents, Richard and Alice Augustine,...

Martha Elberta Lovett

Martha Elberta Lovett

Feb 16, 2024

Martha Elberta Lovett, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida to the late Elbert M. and Martha Ivey, she was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. In fact, her father’s family was one of the first seven families in Orlando. Elberta attended the University of Florida and was a Gator fan....

Debra Marie Jackson

Debra Marie Jackson

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, February 16, 2024, Debra (Debbie) Marie Jackson (Sabin) passed away at the age of 64. Debbie was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Mathew and Evelyn Sabin. After graduating from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1977, she received a degree from the University of Buffalo. She was a business administrator for multiple companies and took great pride in her...

Vicki Lynn Paul

Vicki Lynn Paul

Feb 15, 2024

Vicki Lynn Paul, 61, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Alice (Armstrong) McGlinsey and the late Edward Scott McGlinsley, she moved to Eustis in 2003 from Alabama. She was a Managing Director for Striking Effects Promotions and was a member of the American Legion Post #35 in Mount Dora where she was the...

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