Local Florida Obituaries
John Woodrow Cothron
Jul 9, 2014
John Woodrow Cothron, 84, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Born in Winter Haven, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1969 from Orlando. He was a retired meat cutter working for Publix for many years. John was a member of the First Assembly of God, Eustis and a former member of the Church of God of Eustis. John...
Ruby Genevieve Cannon
Jul 7, 2014
Ruby Genevieve Cannon, 101, formerly of Independence, passed away July 7, 2014 in Oviedo, FL. Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 2014, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ruby Genevieve Williams was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on December 30, 1912, the second of eight children...
Carol A. Simko
Jul 7, 2014
Carol A. Simko, age 59, resided in Tavares, Florida passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 in the care of Cornerstone Hospice, after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born October 25, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Austin & Barbara Littrell. She moved to Tavares in 1974 from Chicago, Illinois. She was a dietician at Sterling House of Tavares and...
James Perry Moore Jr.
Jul 5, 2014
James Perry Moore, Jr., 82, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. Born in Alma, Georgia, he moved to Tavares in 1958 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Driving Instructor for Lynx in Orlando and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. James served in the Marine Corps & US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his...
Evelyn Morrison Watson
Jul 5, 2014
Evelyn Morrison Watson, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening July 5, 2014. Evelyn was born in Berwind, WV, the daughter of Rev. A.H. and Pearl Morrison of Tazewell, Virginia. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bernard Watson as well as three brothers, O.L. Morrison, Randall Morrison, and A.H....
Max Eugene Gasaway
Jul 2, 2014
Mr. Max Eugene Gasaway, 80, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home. Born June 19, 1934, in Seymour, IN, he was the son of Clarence Paul and Mildred (McElfresh) Gasaway. He married Connie Kay Wiseman. Max was the former owner of the Walton Hotel. He is survived by his wife; children: Ronald Gasaway, Angie Austin,...
Marian Arminta Peterson
Jun 29, 2014
Marian Arminta Peterson, 89, of Lady Lake, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. Born in Ferndale, Michigan, she moved to Florida in the late1980's from Brighton, Michigan. She was a Homemaker and was Baptist. Marian is survived by her 2 daughters, Catherine Lewis, Loudon, TN, Patricia Schroeder, Corsicana, TX; brother, Pierce Dix, Lapeer, MI; sister, Joan Brinker, Ellenton, MI; 6...
Gary A. Roach
Jun 22, 2014
Gary A. Roach, 57, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1969 from Winter Haven, Florida. He worked with R.P. Hottinger Construction for over 15 years. He loved the water, beaches, Florida Keys & Blue Ocean Water. Gary was an animal lover, especially wildlife. He enjoyed NHRA & NASCAR...
Nora I. Demchar
Jun 22, 2014
Nora I. Demchar, 73, of Sun Lake Estates, Grand Island, FL passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born in Bronx, New York, she moved to Grand Island in 2003 from Pompano Beach, FL. She was a Homemaker, was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, the American Legion, The Red Hat Society, and T.O.P.S. Nora enjoyed...
Mary P. Marshall
Jun 21, 2014
Mary P. Marshall, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. Born in Switchback, West Virginia, she moved to Mount Dora in 1992 from Adrian, Michigan. She was a Dental Assistant and was a Protestant. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Albert Kreibick
Jun 17, 2014
Albert Kreibick, 97, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Mount Dora in 1977 from West Palm Beach, FL. He was an Automobile Mechanic and was Protestant. Albert was a member of the B.P.O.E. #1578 of Eustis. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Jeffrey Paul) Arnold, Mount Dora, FL; brother,...
Erlinda L. Yumul
Jun 17, 2014
Erlinda L. Yumul, 74, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, she moved to Florida in 1995 from Bamban Tarlac, Philippines. She was a Homemaker. Erlinda was a member of the Children of Mary & Catholic Womens League at Sto Niño Parish, Bamban Tarlac, Philippines. She is survived by her husband of 50 years,...
Mary Margaret Benson Hanson
Jun 14, 2014
Mrs. Mary Margaret Benson Hanson age 87, of Warrensville, NC formerly of Sanford, FL died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Hanson was born February 3, 1927 in Seminole County, FL to William and Velma Raburn Benson. Mrs. Hanson was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Arthur Hanson and grandson, Thomas William Hanson. Graveside services will...
Louis A. Johnson
Jun 12, 2014
Louis Arthur Johnson, 75 of Eustis, passed away June 12, 2014. He was born September 11, 1938 in Flint, MI. He moved to Florida in 1994 from Davison, MI. He retired from Buick Motor Division, General Motors Corporation after 35 years of dedicated service. Louis served his country in the U.S. Army. He was of the Catholic Faith and a...
Muriel Mildred Kampe
Jun 9, 2014
Muriel Mildred Kampe, 97, of Apopka, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. Born in Clay, Kentucky, she moved to Central Florida in 1948. She was Methodist and was a Homemaker. Mildred is survived by her son, Lanny T. (Shari) Kampe, Apopka, FL; 2 sisters, DiAnn (Dr. James) Dimmett, Williamsburg, VA, Josephine (Merle) Tolliver, Olney, IL; granddaughter, Kimberly Kampe, Apopka. Graveside...
Jeffrey Lee Holbrook
Jun 8, 2014
Jeffrey Lee Holbrook, 49, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. Born in Floyd County, Georgia, he moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Rome, Georgia. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the and Bay Street Baptist Church. Jeff is survived by his wife, Dona Rae Holbrook, Leesburg, FL; son, Jeffrey Lee Holbrook, Jr., Albany,...
Barbara E. Richmond
Jun 7, 2014
Barbara E. Richmond, 68, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 1988 from Maitland, Florida. She was a Secretary and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. Barbara and her husband Bob, taught Sunday School at Sterling House in Tavares for many years. She was a stay at home...
Audrey Louise Mich
May 30, 2014
Mich, Audrey Louise age 92 of Leesburg, Florida born to eternal life Friday May, 30, 2014. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John Roman and son John Roy. Dear Mother of 7 loving children Mary (Delbert) Gravning, Mary Alice (Donald) Flaten, Miriam Mich, Karen (Gil) Wright, Donna Singleton, Donald (Janet) Mich. Further survived by 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great...
