Local Florida Obituaries
Margie Ann Shreffler
May 20, 2013
Margie Ann Shreffler, 80, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in Auburn, KY. Born in Okahumpka, Florida, she was life long resident of Central Florida. She is survived by Sons, Michael Hardin and Audie Hardin both of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Patti A. Dorris of Umatilla, FL; and Grandchildren, Christopher Hardin, Leslie North, and Tana Hardin. Services will be held at...
Dorothy M. White
May 12, 2013
Dorothy M. White, a native of Tavares, FL and a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, AL died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in a local hospital. A member of East Pointe Baptist Church, Mrs. White was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who lived a Christian life and taught others by example. She was raised in Tavares, FL, was...
Rev. Bruce M. Hobert
May 8, 2013
Rev. Bruce M. Hobert, 63, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Born in Charles City, Iowa, he moved to Mount Dora in 2001 from Cresco, Iowa. He was a Lutheran Minister. His first parish was Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek, WI from 1976-1979; Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, IA and St. John Lutheran Church, Boyd, IA from 1979-1994;...
Stacey J. Phillips
May 5, 2013
Stacey J. Phillips, 43, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she moved to Tavares in 1986 from Miami, Florida. She was a real estate sales representative and was a member of the Graduate of Mount Dora High School Class of 1987. Stacey is survived by her mother, Mary M. Phillips, Leesburg, FL; 2...
Jack L. Cunningham
May 5, 2013
Jack L. Cunningham, 89, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana to James Russell and Margaret( Sears) Cunningham, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from West Palm Beach, Florida. He was a Carpenter and was a member of the Community Church of Howey-in-the-Hills. Jack served in the Coast Guard during World War II. Jack...
Clyde Clifford Smejek
May 3, 2013
Clyde Clifford Smejek, 68, of Tavares, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 3, 2013. Native of Chicago, Illinois, Clyde was Vietnam Veteran in the US Navy. While stationed at Sanford NAS he met Patricia, the love of his life and were married for 44 years. After the birth of their son Anthony they moved to Tavares, FL...
Ann Mae Matthews
May 1, 2013
Ann Mae Matthews, 90, of Tampa formerly of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born in Morehead, Kentucky, she moved to Florida in 1969 from New Castle, Indiana. She retired as a manager with the Florida Hospital Waterman's Business Office. She is survived by her Sons, David E. Matthews of Tampa, FL and John W. Matthews, Jr. of Columbus,...
Rickey Lavon Flowers
Apr 29, 2013
Rickey Lavon Flowers, 54, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Leesburg High School CLass of 1976. He was a faithful member of First Assembly of God, Eustis where he served as the Senior Commander with the Royal Rangers. Rickey loved collecting coins and served his country in the US Army. He...
Ruth M. Segar
Apr 28, 2013
Ruth M. Segar, 90, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born in Wilmette, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1989 from Rockford, Michigan. She was a Order Checker for Wolverine Shoes (Hushpuppies) and was Catholic. She was a member of the Eustis BPOE # 1578, and was a life member of the Wolverine Worldwide Employee Recreation Club. Ruth...
George P. Garrett
Apr 28, 2013
George P. Garrett, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in 1990 from Pittsburgh. He spent his working career in the steel fabrication business, where he worked at the American Bridge Co. and was VP of Pittsburgh Bridge & Iron in Rochester and later owned his own business, G.P. Garrett...
Donald E. Stewart
Apr 27, 2013
Donald E. Stewart, 80, of Tavares,FL formerly of Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he moved to Tavares in 2006 from Delaware. He retired as Assistant Utility Director with the City of Hamilton, Ohio and formerly worked with Dayton (OH) Power & Light. Donald was a member of St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mount Dora, the...
Doris Lorraine Francis
Apr 27, 2013
Doris Lorraine (Waterfield) Francis, 83, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1929, she raised her family and worked in the family business, Bluebird Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Hamburg, NY before retiring and moving to Lake County in 1982. She volunteered for Meal on Wheels and her hobbies included a lifelong love...
Everette Douglas Evans
Apr 24, 2013
Everett Douglas Evans, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, he moved to Leesburg in 1996 from Preston, Connecticut. He was a Machinist Working on Submarines and served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. Everett was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Volunteered with the Lake Yale Estates and was a member of the Eagle Squadron...
Melinda Ann Michaels
Apr 24, 2013
Melinda Ann Michaels, 56, of Sorrento, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Born in Binghamton, New York, she worked as an administrative coordinator for Publix supermarkets. Melinda is survived by her 2 sons, Kevin Stripling, Thomasville, NC, Adam J. Donaldson, Jr., Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Kimberly Ayers, Lexington, NC, Emily S. Peaden, Thomasville, NC; brother, Joel Health, Eustis, FL; 3...
Michael Keith Douglas
Apr 20, 2013
Michael Keith Douglas, 49, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1996 from Orlando. He was a Systems Engineer in the Computer Industry was a member of Silver Lake Community Church, Leesburg. Keith oved watching Nascar & Football and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Tavares. He is...
Robert Joseph Daily Sr.
Apr 19, 2013
Robert Joseph Daily Sr., 73, of Astatula, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved many a times. He was a truck driver and driver for much of his career. Robert enjoyed fishing, wood crafting and art. He is survived by Sons - Robert J. Daily, Jr. of Gloucester City, NJ, Delbert Daily of Leesburg, FL,...
Louise A. McGuire
Apr 19, 2013
Louise McGuire, 82, of Paisley, Florida, was born March 9, 1931 in Fairfield, New York and died Friday April 19th. Louise moved to Paisley in 1973, from Dolgeville, New York, where she and her husband operated the HnL Restaurant. After moving to Florida she and Howard owned and operated Dixie Produce. She very much loved her family and her 4...
Charles Hirst
Apr 19, 2013
Charles Hirst, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1995 from Tallahassee, Florida. He began his career as a professional boxer being rated by Ring Magazine as 1 of the top 10 hardest hitting punchers, pound for pound. He had a 38-11 record with 30 KO's. After...
Dolly P. Hites
Apr 14, 2013
Dolly P. Hites, 79, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013. Born in Millersburg, Ohio, she moved to Umatilla in 1955 from Millersburg, Ohio. She was a Machinery Operator for Qualtool, Inc in Tavares. Dolly was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis, was a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Umatilla and Dona Vista...
