Local Florida Obituaries
Nora Jean Campbell
Jun 6, 2023
Nora Jean Campbell of Ocklawaha, FL passed away surrounded by her family on June 6th, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1958 to Lester and Olive Brannam and grew up in Houston, Missouri. She married the love of her life on November 17th,1978 and of this union Luke & April were born. She worked as a clerk...
Mary A. Gibson
Jun 6, 2023
Mary A. Gibson, 75, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She worked for many years at Lakeview Terrace, Altoona as a housekeeper. She is survived by her daughter, Lori (Jeff) Johnson, Umatilla, FL; brother, Cal Winningham, Dona Vista, FL; sister, Maxine Hickey, Dona Vista, FL; 3...
Francisco Javier Hernandez
Jun 5, 2023
A memorial service will be held at the Harden-Pauli Funeral Home in Eustis, Florida, to honor Francisco's memory. The service will occur on June 17th, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the funeral home during both times, providing an opportunity for all those whose lives Francisco touched to gather,...
Glenn William Burdick
Jun 4, 2023
Glenn William Burdick was born June 17, 1940 to Luther Phillips Burdick and Majorie Dorcas Davidson. Glenn passed away June 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82. Glenn worked most of his life as a lineman in the Cable Television Business. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran. Glenn was a member of First Baptist...
Bonnie Faye Hohimer
Jun 2, 2023
Bonnie Faye Hohimer—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—passed away on June 2, 2023, in Longwood, Florida, at the age of 93. She was an avid reader, a meticulous gardener, a masterful crocheter, and a Civil War buff. She enjoyed the dulcet tones of Dean Martin and swinging on the dance floor with her husband, Jim, to Bob Wills & the...
Doris M. Kufeldt
Jun 2, 2023
Doris Rosann Marshall Kufeldt was born August 6, 1933, in Decatur IN. She passed away June 2, 2023, in Conroe TX, just 2 months shy of her 90th birthday. When her father, Rev Glen Marshall, served as pastor of the Decatur Church of God in Indiana, singing groups from Anderson College (Anderson, IN) would often visit and present concerts. It...
Shannon Williams Donahey
Jun 1, 2023
Shannon Williams Donahey, 22, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she graduated from Tavares High School with the class of 2019. Shannon was very artistic & talented but her passion in life was being a mother and being home with her baby son, Jorah. She is also survived by her mother, Heather Williams, Eustis,...
John Wesley Long
May 31, 2023
John Wesley Long, 94, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Born in Montrose, Georgia, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, working as a Jet Engine Mechanic. John served his country in Korea. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Lawrence "Larry" "Butch" I. Kennedy
May 25, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" "Butch" I. Kennedy III, 80, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in 2002 from Jupiter, Florida. Prior to Larry's retirement he was an engineer working with Bechtel and Florida Power and Light. He was a member of the Mid Florida Lakes Boat Club, past President of the...
Debra Lynn Anderson
May 23, 2023
Debra Lynn Anderson, 64, of DeLeon Springs (formerly of Umatilla), passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born in Vincennes, Indiana, she moved to DeLeon Springs in 2018 from Donalsonville, Georgia. Spending most of her adult life in Lake County, she was always active in all of her children's schools, helping as a teacher's assistant or classroom volunteer. She and her...
Gerald E. Passon II
May 22, 2023
Gerald E. Passon II, “Jay” age 83, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Tipp City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 22, 2023. Born in Greenville, Ohio to the late Gerald E. and Cora May {Wood} Passon Sr. Jay loved his home town of Tipp City where he graduated from Tippecanoe High School, Class of 1957. Jay...
Rev. Richard M. Sprague
May 19, 2023
Rev. Richard M. Sprague, 90, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in Flint, Michigan, he moved to Tavares in 1972 from St. Petersburg, Florida. He was former Minister of the Asbury Covenant Church of Tavares and served as pastor at numerous churches in the United Methodist Church Florida Conference and in the Evangelical Covenant Churches. Rev....
Kay Pederson
May 16, 2023
Kay Pederson, 86, of Altoona, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, she lived in Texas for most of her early life and she moved to Altoona in 1974 from Homestead, Florida. Kay was a teacher for her early career until she became a mother to her four children. She was a very active member of...
Olga Theresa Belton
May 13, 2023
Olga Theresa Belton, 93, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Havana, Cuba, she moved to Eustis in 1948 from Camp Le Jeune, NC. She was a Homemaker and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Olga was past-President of Sodality at St. Mary of the Lakes, past-President for the Eustis...
William Thomas Sanders
May 5, 2023
William Thomas Sanders, 88, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. Born in Umatilla, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. William was Owner and Operator of The Orange Car. He was of Methodist Faith and was a Life Member of the Elks Lodge. William enjoyed antique automobiles and working on his hot rods. He...
Gladys D. (Pat) Keys
May 4, 2023
Gladys D. "Pat" Keys, 97, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Marion, Virginia, she moved to Grand Island in 2003 from Germantown, Maryland. Pat was a Contracting Officer for the United States National Institutes of Health. She is survived by daughter, Dana A. Weedon, Eustis, FL; granddaughter, Shannon Frankenfield, Grand Island, FL; 2 great-grandchildren, Austin...
Gary Stephen Milner
May 3, 2023
Gary Milner was born in Montgomery, Maryland on September 28, 1956. Though, spent most of his life between Miller Place, New York & Tavares Florida. Gary unexpectedly passed in his home on May 3rd, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Milner and Mother, Alice Milner. Gary taught music in his music shop, “ABC music” for over...
Virginia Louise Stultz
May 2, 2023
Virginia Louise (Roundtree) Stultz of Grand Island, Florida, 80, passed away May 2, 2023 at AdventHealth Waterman in Eustis, Florida. She was born August 24, 1942 in Screven, Georgia to William and Lillie Roundtree. After graduating in 1960 from Umatilla High School, Louise met her husband, James Richard “Dick” Stultz, at the Dixie Drive-In while he was home in Eustis...
Steven E. Eshom
Apr 28, 2023
Steven E. Eshom, 76, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Steven was a Facilities Operations Coordinator with the University of Florida prior to his retirement. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his country during Vietnam. Steven was a member and Past President...
Mildred Virginia Hall
Apr 28, 2023
Mildred Virginia Hall, 85, of Elba, Alabama and formerly of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born in Fairview, Alabama, to Frank and Liddie Moore. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Umatilla, FL. Mildred is predeceased by her Husband Lee Ander Hall; Son Michael Hall and Daughter Virginia Hall....