Local Florida Obituaries
Paul Lewis Perkins
Feb 27, 2025
Paul L. Perkins, 63, of Eustis, Florida, passed away at his Eustis, FL home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Melbourne, Florida, he moved to Eustis, FL, in 2022 from Orlando, FL. Paul is survived and significantly missed by his Life Partner, Jeffrey P. Garrett, of 42 years together, loving life, each other, their families, and travel. He loved...
Kathryn Cochran
Feb 23, 2025
Kathryn S. Cochran, 65, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in Battle Creek, MI, she moved to Central Florida with her family when she was 14 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, John Lamar Cochran; and parents, Hugh Alan Spaulding and Ce Ce Ruth Sanford. Kathy is survived by her son, Bryan Cochran of...
Marsha Kay Booth
Feb 22, 2025
Marsha Kay Booth, 80, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Marsha made the journey to Mount Dora in 2020 from Clearwater, Florida. She dedicated her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and found joy bowling with her husband and in solving puzzles during her leisure time, reflecting her thoughtful and engaging...
Darlene DeBock
Feb 21, 2025
Darlene Joy DeBock entered heaven Friday, February 21, 2025 in the early morning. Darlene was also known as a mom, sister, niece, friend, Grammy Kid, and Aunt Kid. She was her sister's cohort in crime and the Ethel to her sister's Lucy. She was an inspiration and hero to many. Darlene had a sweet, gentle spirit, but could be fierce...
Penelope Jo Garlock
Feb 19, 2025
Penelope "Pennie" Jo Garlock, 63, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born in Petoskey, Michigan, she moved to Eustis in 1982 from Boyne City, Michigan. She was a Lieutenant with the Orange County Fire and Rescue Service where she had worked for over 25 years. Pennie was of Catholic Faith. She worked part time at Lakeside Lanes...
Kathryn F. Codding
Feb 17, 2025
Kathryn F. Codding, age 78, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a proud lifelong resident of the Sunshine State. Kathy graduated from Eustis High School in 1965, where she had the honor of serving as her class Homecoming Queen.
In her youth, she was a member of the International Order of...
Carolyn Hughes
Feb 16, 2025
Carolyn Hughes, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Humboldt, Tennessee, Carolyn made her way to Central Florida in the mid-1950s, where she graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1956.
Throughout her life, Carolyn devoted herself to her family while working as a waitress. She was the type of person who never met a stranger because...
John Robert Johnson
Feb 15, 2025
John Robert "Johnny" Johnson, 87, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Bartow, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1974 from Sebring, Florida. He was a civil engineer for the Department of Agriculture prior to his retirement. Johnny was a member and past president of the Antiques Anonymous Car Club, Triangle Rod & Custom, the V-8 Club...
Nancy Louise Rowe
Feb 14, 2025
Nancy Louise Rowe, 88, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she moved to Grand Island in 2006 with her late husband Charles, coming from Sarasota, Florida. She was a Nurse and was a very active member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Nancy loved fishing and was also a very good car...
Charles Mackenzie Rioch
Feb 14, 2025
Charles Mackenzie Rioch, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Middletown, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1995 from Victor, New York. He was a Mechanical Engineer working at the Rochester Gas and Electric R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant as a reactor operator and shutdown planner prior to his retirement. Some of his...
Frances Mirl Williamson
Feb 12, 2025
Frances Mirl Williamson, 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Opp, Alabama on May 30, 1942, Mirl and her family moved to Central Florida in 1944. She was a lifetime Florida resident, and she grew up in Tavares, FL. She was an electronic engineer at Siemens Corporation. Mirl was a member of the Daughters of...
John Charles Maimone
Feb 10, 2025
John Charles Maimone, 85, of Eustis, FL, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a commitment to his community.
A graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1964, John dedicated 35 years of his life to helping others as a local chiropractor. His passion for wellness and healing extended far beyond his office walls as he touched...
Emilie Saikaly Asbate
Feb 9, 2025
Emilie Saikaly Asbate, aged 98, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 surrounded by 4 generations of family. She was born in the countryside of Lebanon. Emilie immigrated to the US in 1959 and settled in Miami and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale. In 2004, she found her way to Eustis. She embraced her role as...
Donald Malone Scarborough, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Donald Malone Scarborough Jr., 71, of Sorrento, Florida passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Donald relocated to Central Florida in 2022 from Rayville, Louisiana.
A dedicated serviceman, Donald proudly served his country as a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy during Desert Storm and also fulfilled a distinguished role in the United...
Jack Thomas Williams
Feb 7, 2025
Jack Thomas Williams, 74, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025. Jack was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to a military family on the move. He enjoyed his early life in Puerto Rico at Ramey Air Force Base, Aguadilla where he attended the highly rated school on the base with many activities. The next assignment for this military...
Freddie Nelson Richards
Feb 7, 2025
Freddie Nelson "Fred" Richards, 85, of Eustis, Florida, and formerly of Fort White, passed away on February 7, 2025. Born in Lake City, Florida, Fred was a dedicated building contractor who made his mark in residential and agricultural construction. He moved to Eustis in 1974 after living in Apopka, Florida, where he and his wife managed a chicken farm. A...
Cynthia Lynn Pando
Feb 2, 2025
Cynthia ‘Cindi’ Lynn Pando, age 62, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Cindi made Central Florida her home in 1993, moving from Clarksville, Tennessee. She was proud to be the Owner and Operator of The Oyster Troff in Eustis, where she created lasting memories and connections within the community.
Cindi is lovingly...
Anthony Bruce Sanders
Feb 2, 2025
Anthony Bruce Sanders, 51, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Anthony was a telephone splicer contractor. He enjoyed bull riding in the rodeo and was passionate about fishing. Anthony is predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Carolyn Sanders, and by his brother, Larry Harvey...
Norman Duane Milks
Feb 1, 2025
Norman Duane Milks, born on March 3, 1947, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest on February 1, 2025, in Eustis, Florida. He was a devoted schoolteacher who dedicated his life to shaping young minds and nurturing the hearts of countless children. His passion for education extended beyond the classroom; Norman’s warmth and kindness left a lasting mark on...
Paul White
Jan 31, 2025
Paul White, 76, of Eustis, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in Habersham, Tennessee, he moved to Eustis in the early 1960's from LaFollette, TN. He worked for many years for Golden Gem Growers in Umatilla as a Refrigeration Department Supervisor. Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria A. White, Eustis, FL; son, Paul A. (Michelle)...