Local Florida Obituaries
William "Bill" Stacey Coleman
Aug 24, 2025
William “Bill” Stacey Coleman passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025 from complications of infection and stroke with his wife of 47 years by his side. Bill was born in Eustis, Florida to William and Grace Coleman in 1951. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1969 and Florida State University. He had a 39-year career with the Florida Fish...
Bebe Harrison Hester
Aug 22, 2025
Bebe (Bennie Beatrice) Harrison Hester, age 92, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on August 22, 2025. Born in Bushnell, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Bennie & Warford Harrison. In 1960, Bebe made Eustis her home, where she dedicated herself to both her family, profession and community. As a Registered Nurse, Bebe exhibited an unwavering commitment to caring...
Phyllis B. Cross
Aug 20, 2025
Phyllis Anne Cross (nee Bowron) 93 passed peacefully at her house in Eustis Fl, surrounded by loving family on August 20, 2025. Phyllis, born on December 4, 1931, in and was a lifelong resident of Eustis. She attended Montverde Academy, Florida State College for Women, and Stetson University. She was a devoted Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an...
Kenneth Martin Raley, Sr.
Aug 11, 2025
Kenneth Martin Raley, Sr., age 64, of Eustis, Florida, entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Florida, Kenny was born on May 11, 1961, to the late Verlin R Raley Sr and Martha L Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Ronnie L Raley and Verlin R Raley...
Janice Dillon Ganus
Aug 11, 2025
Janice Dillon Ganus, 86, of Dunnellon, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Milton, Illinois, she moved to Lake County in the 1950's. She was a child care director and was a member of the Abundant Grace Fellowship Leesburg. She was also a member of CrossRoads Bible Fellowship, and United Faith Assembly of God, where she was very active...
Jeanette A. Haustein
Aug 10, 2025
At precisely 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jeanette Ann “Jeanie” Haustein, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior. She is now joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Norman, and all those who entered Heaven before her.Early LifeJeanette was born on May 8, 1936, to Elmer and Ann Frick. She was...
Summer Elizabeth Yeoman
Aug 9, 2025
Summer Elizabeth Yeoman (aka Boog, Summertime), 36, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Summer was born June 7th, 1989 and was raised in Eustis, FL where she graduated from Eustis High School in 2007. Summer’s proudest role was being a mother to her two sons Grayson (9) and Mait (7). She filled their days with laughter, love, and...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Cauley
Aug 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Cauley, 71, of Paisley, Florida, gained her wings Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Leesburg, Florida to Virginia Mae (Cason) and Munroe Wildon Cauley, she has been a lifelong resident of Florida having lived in Paisley, Ormond Beach, and Leesburg. Throughout her life, she held numerous positions including cook, bus driver, and various construction jobs. Patricia was known...
Constance Southern
Aug 7, 2025
Constance "Connie" Wright Southern, 78, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Rochester, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1993. She was an Accountant prior to her retirement. Connie was a member of the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Martin Paul Drewes of Eustis, FL; sisters, Linda (Joe)...
Thomas Gerald Willard
Aug 5, 2025
Thomas Gerald Willard, 84, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born and raised in Mississippi, he moved to Florida in the 1950's with his family. Tom was a self made nursery and greenhouse operator. He loved horticulture and working with plants. He had developed a miniature orange tree for use as bonsai specimens. Tom was very knowledgeable...
Calvin H. Branscomb
Aug 1, 2025
Calvin H. Branscomb, 99, of Sarasota and formerly of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Griffithville, Arkansas, he moved to Eustis in 1996 from Murray, Kentucky. He was an automobile engineer and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eustis. Cal was also a 69-year member of the Masonic Lodge, 63-year member in the Scottish...
Ann Margaret Rioch
Aug 1, 2025
Ann Margaret Rioch, 88, of Eustis, FL, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1995 from Victor, NY. She was the matriarch of the family, she kept things moving and in order, practical and always supportive. She set the example for her children and grandchildren with her strong Christian faith, teaching...
Marie Joanne Buchner
Jul 31, 2025
Marie Joann Buchner, 89, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Dania, Florida, she moved to Lake County in 1998 from South Florida. She was an active member of LifePointe Church of Eustis, where she was a soloist and church secretary. Marie is predeceased by her brothers, George and Glen "Skeet" Conn; and Sister, Ruth Haschker....
Efrain G. Zavala
Jul 31, 2025
Efrain G. Zavala, aged 69, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Durango, Mexico, Efrain dedicated much of his life to the community in Florida. He worked as a delivery driver for Harris Oil and was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, Florida. Efrain is survived by...
Jose Ramon Guzman Garcia
Jul 31, 2025
José Ramón Guzmán García, age 71, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, José made the move to Florida in 2016, where he continued to make a meaningful impact in his community. A dedicated Civil Engineer, José worked with public water utilities and was a valued member of St. Patrick Catholic...
Robert Austin Keith
Jul 29, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Austin Keith, aged 69, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Keith, Jr. and Hilda Ogden, and he proudly embraced his lifelong identity as a Floridian. Bobby dedicated his professional life to the construction industry, specializing in the art of stucco application, where...
Brant Randolph Vermeulen
Jul 27, 2025
Brant "Randy" Randolph Vermeulen, age 73, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born in Queens, New York, Randy relocated to Leesburg in 2006, coming from Pembroke Pines, Florida. Throughout his career, Randy worked as a dedicated Home Inspector and was a proud member of the Florida Association of Building Inspectors until his retirement. His passion...
Mark Bernard Brogan
Jul 27, 2025
Mark Bernard Brogan, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Leesburg, Florida. He was born on December 9, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, to John and Joan Brogan, whose spirits he carried with him throughout his journey. A dedicated NYS Corrections Officer, Mark committed his...
Robert Alden Hollenbeck
Jul 27, 2025
Robert Alden Hollenbeck, owner of Hollenbeck's TV Sales & Service located in Mount Dora, Florida, and a devoted family man, passed away on July 27, 2025, in Tavares, Florida. He was born on December 18, 1923, in Burton, Ohio. A proud World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, Robert demonstrated remarkable patriotism, courage, and commitment during...
David Roy Fleeman
Jul 24, 2025
David Roy Fleeman, 73, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away July 24, 2025. David was born June 3, 1952, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late William and Elsie Fleeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Sallie, Faye Smith, and brother, Paul Fleeman.
David was a horse enthusiast and spent many years showing and...
