Local Florida Obituaries
Darrell C. Reynolds
Dec 12, 2024
Rev. Darrell C. Reynolds, 74, of Fruitland Park, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Born in Leesburg, Florida, Darrell was a devoted lifelong resident of the Sunshine State.
A dedicated minister, Darrell served several churches in Central Florida, including the Umatilla Church of God and Promise Land Ministries. His commitment to serving others extended beyond his ministry; he...
Gladys Ann Hagopian
Dec 11, 2024
Gladys ‘Granny’ Ann Hagopian, 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, she grew up and started a family in Attleboro, MA. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a jewelry box assembler, where she met her late husband, Mynas ‘Jeep’ Hagopian. They retired and moved to Grafton, NH, where she made...
Maria Antonia Uvalle
Dec 11, 2024
Maria Antonia Uvalle, affectionally known as "Ma", a cherished matriarch of Sorrento, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Alamo, Texas, Maria brought warmth and love to all who knew her when she moved to Sorrento in 1968 from Edinburg, Texas. As a devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to her family...
Isabelle M. Belton
Dec 10, 2024
Isabelle Mae Belton (Karnes), 91, of Tavares, Florida, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024. Originally from Bedford, Virginia, she moved to Tavares in 2018, having spent many years in Clewiston, Florida. Isabelle dedicated her life to education (53 years) as a Home Economics Teacher and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America, Theta Sigma Upsilon, Theta Sigma...
Richard Buryl Coulter
Dec 9, 2024
Richard Buryl Coulter, faithful husband and father, went peacefully on December 9, 2024 to bewith his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Born in Tacoma, Washington on September 27, 1944, Rich moved to Eustis, Florida in 2021 after having spent many years in Colorado as well as time in Idaho, Arizona, and Washington. Before his retirement, he served as a beloved teacher,...
Arleen June Peterson
Dec 9, 2024
Arleen J. Peterson, age 96 formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. She was born in Oshkosh on June 24, 1928, to the late Philip and Hattie (Warning) Weitz.
Arleen was a devoted wife to her husband, Kenneth Peterson, and a loving mother to their son, Randall. After spending many years working as an administrative...
Grace Doreen Bartsch
Dec 5, 2024
Grace Doreen Bartsch, aged 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2024. Born in Cape May, New Jersey, she moved to Central Florida in 1994 after residing in Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, Grace dedicated herself to healthcare as an X-Ray Technician before achieving her goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse She was a valued member...
Carl H. Pettitt
Dec 3, 2024
Carl H. Pettitt, 96, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2024. Born in Brick, Alabama, Carl moved to Eustis in 1955 from Sheffield, Alabama. He dedicated his career to education as a teacher and later served as the Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Florida. A member of the BPOE #1578 in Eustis and the Florida Retired Teachers'...
Donald Lyle Palmer
Dec 1, 2024
Donald Lyle Palmer, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 1, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Donald moved to Lake County, Florida with his parents Louis and Geraldine in 1965. For over 42 years, he committed himself to Long Silver's, where he served as a manager and later as the Area Manager for Hunsaker Management...
Dennis Eric Bootle
Nov 26, 2024
When a hero dies, words fall short. How does one summarize the immensity of a life no one thought could end.
Dennis Bootle was larger than life. It is with profound sadness to announce his passing, on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at 77 years old. He was surrounded by his great love, Mary Abraham, cherished daughters Emily Bootle, Suzy Bootle, Mary’s...
Robert Lawrence Hall
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Lawrence Hall, 89, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Robert was a distinguished alumnus of Marshall University. His dedication to his country was evident as he served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
In 2021, Robert relocated to Leesburg from Hudson, Florida. He enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Chemist in...
Timothy Ryan Meyer
Nov 20, 2024
With both sadness and joy, we announce the passing of Timothy Ryan Meyer, who went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2024, at the age of 41. Born on June 6, 1983, Tim was a loving father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Though we will miss him dearly, we find...
Dom Reynolds Underwood
Nov 20, 2024
Dom Reynolds Underwood passed away Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness at the Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Florida. Born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Eugene T. and Mary Beth Underwood, Dom graduated from Norfolk Academy and was educated at Virginia Military Institute, Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt University. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Dom served three tours...
Juan Jose Ruiz
Nov 18, 2024
Juan Jose Ruiz, 91, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024. Born in Banes, Oriente, Cuba, Juan relocated to Central Florida in 2005 from Miami, Florida. He dedicated many years of his life to working as an Electrician in the automotive industry, where he was known for his skill and dedication.
Juan leaves behind a loving family,...
Dennis Wayne Carter
Nov 14, 2024
Dennis Wayne Carter, age 68, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Wayne moved to Central Florida in 1972 from Russellville, Kentucky. He served as the Executive Director with MainStreet Deland Association (MSDA), was a founding member of the Florida Downtown Association, and was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church...
Charlene C. Marschal
Nov 12, 2024
Charlene was born July 27th, 1945 in Three Rivers, Texas. Her family later moved to Gainesville, Florida where she attended P. K. Yonge High School and met the love of her life George Marschal. They married in Folkston, Georgia on March 12, 1963, lending one another strength in the hard times and were famous for the practical jokes played throughout...
Robert Dale Boatwright
Nov 9, 2024
Robert Dale Boatwright
Born: March 12, 1963
Passed: November 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Dale Boatwright, born on March 12, 1963, in Sanford, Florida, to Garold and Joyce Boatwright. He was a cherished son, a loving father, and a proud grandfather.
Robert Dale Boatwright was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering devotion...
Rev. Donald E. Logue
Nov 1, 2024
Rev. Donald E. Logue, age 90, of Grand Island, Florida, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida, he dedicated his life to ministry, serving congregations in various communities, including Montverde, Bushnell, St. Catherine, Saint Petersburg, and Eustis, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After relocating to Grand Island in 2002 from Saint Petersburg, he continued...
David Lee Mitchell
Oct 30, 2024
David Lee Mitchell, 87, of Altoona, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born and lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, until moving to Mount Dora, Florida in January 2009. David & Cheryl enjoyed living at the Lakes of Mount Dora community from 2009 to 2021. They volunteered at the Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora on Wednesdays until...
Sena Hungate
Oct 29, 2024
In loving memory of Sena Hungate, who was born October 22, 1936 and peacefully entered her heavenly home on October 29, 2024. She was welcomed by her loving husband, Earl H. Hungate, her beloved daughter, Sharilyn Boykin, her parents George (Georgie) Marenko and Essie Blackburn, siblings Alex Marenko, Mack Marenko and George Marenko, Clifford Marenko and two sisters, Elizabeth Hite,...
