Local Florida Obituaries
Marguerite Eleanor Umphrey
Feb 23, 2011
Marguerite (Peg) Hirsch Umphrey, 94 formerly of Benton Harbor, died February 23rd at her home in Leesburg, Florida. Her death was if she had scripted it – sitting in a chair on her porch listening to “Big Band” music tapes. She was a loving and devoted wife to Ermine for 66 years and mother to daughter Pamela (James) Clever. Florida...
Margaret N. Miles
Feb 23, 2011
Margaret N. Miles, 81, of Fairfeild Glade,TN passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Tavares, FL.. She was a winter resident of Mount Dora, FL since 1995. Prior to her retirement she was a clubs manager. She is survived by her Husband - Robert P. Miles of Fairfield Glade, TN; Sons Frank French of Suffolk, VA, William French of Smyrna,...
Gunnar William (Bill) Iceberg
Feb 19, 2011
Gunnar William "Bill" Iceberg, 72, of Lapeer, MI, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he & his wife, Marilyn have been winter residents of Eustis since 1997 coming from Lapeer, Michigan. He was a Tool & Die Shop Manager, was an active golfer & fisherman and was a devoted family man. Family was of great importance....
Thomas Cooper Vincent
Feb 18, 2011
Thomas Cooper Vincent, 54, of Trenton, FL, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. Born and raised in Central Florida, he moved to Trenton in 2010 from Houston, Texas. He was a draftsman with an oil co. in Houston, an inspector for the USDA in Florida, a federal inspector ith the USDA for New York City and was an offshore chef...
Linda Lee Kopp
Feb 16, 2011
Linda Lee Kopp, 70, of Tavares, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Covington, Kentucky, to the late Charles & Bonnie Waddell, she moved to Tavares in 1984 from Covington, Kentucky. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Union Congregational Church of Tavares. Linda is survived by her loving husband,...
Cora Lee Carter
Feb 16, 2011
Cora Lee Carter, 86, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Ray, Georgia, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Mid-Lakes Christian Church, Tavares. She was a lifelong church volunteer at Mid-Lakes Christian Church and formerly at First Church of Christ, Eustis. Cora Lee is survived by her...
Percell J. "P.J." Leary Jr
Feb 9, 2011
Percell Jones “P.J.” Leary, 70, of Tavares, FL passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011. “P.J.” was born in Norfolk, VA to Ruby and Percell Leary, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Davis Leary, daughter, Vickie C. Walters of Merritt Island, FL, son Stephen G. Leary & wife Janie of Grand Island, FL, son Clifford Blaine Leary & wife...
Bonnie Joy Havens
Feb 7, 2011
Bonnie J. Havens 84, of Tavares, FL, known as the cookie lady, passed away on February 2, 2011 in Anchorage, AK. Survivors include sons, Douglas E. Coppedge of Anchorage, AK and Ned Coppedge of Wasilla, AK; daughters, Sylvia K. Scott of Anchorage, AK, and Bonnie Cheryl Beatty of Leesburg, FL; brother Howard Harville of Franklin, OH; sister Lucill Shelton of...
Helen L. Mohr
Feb 6, 2011
Helen L. Mohr, 82, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in College Springs, Iowa, she moved to Lake County in 1967 from Des Moines, Iowa. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the TOPS Club of Mount Dora and Eustis. Helen is survived by her 2 sons, Charles A. Mohr, Eustis, FL, Larry Hill, Des...
Brian Richard Woodie
Feb 6, 2011
Brian Richard Woodie, 35, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in Boynton Beach, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 2003 after growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He owned his own carpentry business, B & K Finish Carpentry. Brian served his country proudly in the US Navy where he was a Seabee. He was the current president of...
Lorraine Adelaide "Mickey" Day
Feb 2, 2011
Lorraine Adelaide "Mickey" Day, 92, of Leesburg, FL passed away Wednesday, February 02, 2011. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she moved to Leesburg in 1983 from Rock Island, IL. She was owner and operator of her A&W Stand prior to her retirement. Lorraine was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, FL. She enjoyed her family and...
Wayne Paul Knight
Jan 26, 2011
Wayne Paul Knight, Sr., 71, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Born in Franklin, North Carolina, he moved to Eustis in 1954 from Franklin, NC. After graduating from Eustis High School he spent most of his life as a welder and mechanic, served his country in the U.S. Army. Wayne is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Knight,...
Mary "Ann" Griggs
Jan 24, 2011
Mary Annette "Ann" Griggs, 79, of Ocklawaha, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, she moved to Florida in Late 1940's. She was a Kitchen Manager for many years and was a wonderful wife & mother. She was involved with Younglife's Southwind Youth Camp. Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Carl Griggs, Ocklawaha, FL;...
Cleo Hegwood
Jan 22, 2011
Cleo Hegwood, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011. Born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, he moved to Mount Dora in 1969 from Detroit, Michigan. He was a Nursery Laborer and was a veteran of World Warr II serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Donna M. Hegwood, Mount Dora, FL; son, William Guy Hegwood,...
Ronald L. Houghton
Jan 19, 2011
Ronald L. Houghton, 72, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born in Santaquin, Utah, he moved to Mount Dora in 1996 from Tooele, Utah. He retired as Petty Officer First Class wit hthe U.S. Navy serving during Vietnam. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, VFW Post 8087, and of...
R. Christian Newton
Jan 18, 2011
R. Christian Newton. Youth minister and computer programmer passed from our arms into his heavenly Father's arms Tuesday, January 18, age 51. He is survived by his wife, Christine, children: William, Emily, Isaac, Mary and brother, Douglas. Born in Mass., he moved to Kissimmee then Mount Dora. Visitation will be at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis Friday, January 21, 6-8PM. Memorial...
Chris Canon
Jan 17, 2011
Chris Canon, 83, of Eustis, Florida passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1927 in Sebring, FL and graduated from Haines City High School. She was a Registered Nurse, graduating in 1950 from Gorden Keller School of Nursing in Tampa, FL She entered the United States Air Force and was Commissioned a First Lieutenant and...
John Reid Morrison
Jan 17, 2011
John R. Morrison, 81, of Tavares, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2008 from Fort Mill, South Carolina. He was an Automobile Sales Manager, loved Fishing and Golfing and was a member of the Mount Prospect Methodist Church in Richburg, SC. John served in the US Navy. He is survived by...
William H. Davies Jr.
Jan 14, 2011
William H. Davies, Jr., Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2011. Mr. Davies was born June 26, 1943 in Hawesville, Ky to I. D. Mae Emrich and William H. Davies, Sr. At his graduation from Beechmont High School in 1941 he delivered the Salutatorian speech about how with “definite purpose” and “hard work” you can “bring anything...
