Local Florida Obituaries
Margaret Ellen Clark
May 31, 2022
Margaret Ellen Clark, 77, of Tavares, Florida passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Born in Eustis, Florida, to Bruton and Myrtle Gnann, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She was a receptionist and the face of Jon's Nursery for 37 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed her family and the many beach trips, family gatherings and memories...
Ruth Ford
May 29, 2022
Ruth Ford, 88, of Fruitland Park, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Born in Maypearl, Texas, she moved to Fruitland Park in 2014 from MacClenny, Florida where she lived most of her adult life. She was a pastor's wife for over 50 years, a Sunday School Teacher for over 20 years and was currently a member of Whitney Baptist Church,...
Jill C. Warren
May 27, 2022
Writing my Mom’s Obituary is so difficult. How can I put down in words how wonderful Jill, Mom or Mimi (take your pick) touched all our lives? Jill was born in Midway, Alabama on June 2, 1931. There seems to be some debate over the exact day. I am sticking to June 2nd. Jill’s mother’s name was Louisa Virginia Hardee,...
Byrd Lee Huffines
May 27, 2022
Byrd Lee Huffines, 93, of Leesburg, Florida (formerly of Danville, California and Cookeville, Tennessee) passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his son’s home in Grand Island, Florida. He was the husband of Betty Mabel Smith Huffines for over 65 years. Born, August 17, 1928, in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Lee was the son of the late Leslie James and Hattie...
Arvel Edward "Butch" Smith
May 27, 2022
Arvel Edward "Butch" Smith, 76, of Ferndale, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Ferndale, He worked for many companies in maintenance, was a US Navy Veteran and attended the Ferndale Baptist Church, Ferndale. Butch is preceded indeath by his parents, Arvel and Della Smith; and his brothers, David and...
Rita Marie Going
May 21, 2022
Rita Marie Going, 80, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 2013 from Homestead, Florida. She was Co-Owner of Going Aire, Inc, the family-owned HVAC business. Rita was of Catholic Faith. She enjoyed RV Traveling, Fishing, and boating and keeping up with friends and family on social media. She...
Dalton James Andring
May 21, 2022
Dalton James Andring, 26, of Apopka, FL, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from Williamsville High School and attended Western Illinois University. Dalton loved playing guitar and drums. He played in several church and school bands. Dalton is survived by his father, Scott (Kathy) Andring, Springfield; mother, Holly (Rich) Nolli, Apopka; siblings, Nora and...
Lloyd Ronald Huber
May 18, 2022
Lloyd Ronald Huber, 94, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Born in Norwalk, Wisconsin, he moved to Leesburg, Florida in 1995 from Orlando, Florida. Lloyd was an Orlando City Bus Driver prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Central Christian Church of Mount Dora, Florida. Lloyd was a member of Peninsular Lodge No....
Roy Warren
May 18, 2022
Roy Warren, 80, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Born in Eustis, Florida, he lived his entire life in the Eustis area. Roy graduated from Umatilla High School class of 1961. Roy truly was a public servant, working with the Eustis Police Department for a short time before working for over 30 years with the Eustis Fire Department...
Thurlon Errol Neville
May 17, 2022
Thurlon Errol Neville (Captain Neville), 90, of Eustis, passed away on May 17th, 2022. Born and raised in Enfield, North Carolina, Errol joined the Navy after graduating from Rocky Mount High School. He served in Guam on Weather Squadron 1, flying Typhoon reconnaissance during the Korean War. Upon successful completion of his military service, he moved from Port Arthur Texas...
Darlene Ruth Machiniski
May 15, 2022
Darlene Ruth Machinski, 75, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Born in Berea, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 2014 from Palm Desert, California. She worked in several positions but mostly as secretary for her husband business, Cove Air Conditioning. Darlene was Catholic. Darlene could often be found at the bingo hall playing bingo with all her friends....
Richard Neal Huss
May 12, 2022
Richard Neal Huss, 70, of Manassas, VA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born in San Diego, California. Richard worked for the US Postal Service as a Mail Carrier. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Royal Huss and wife, Dee Ann of Manassas, VA; sister, Debra Ruth Huss of Titusville, FL; niece, Shelby Huss Knutson of Titusville,...
Tena M. Carpenter
May 11, 2022
Tena M. Carpenter, 53, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she moved to Mount Dora in the Mid 1970's from Virginia. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Eustis, FL. Tena previously worked at United Southern Bank as a teller, Advantage Chrysler Dodge of Mount Dora, FL,...
Carolyn S. Storts
May 10, 2022
The family of Carolyn Storts would like to announce a golden heart stopped beating and hardworking hands are at rest. Carolyn left this earth on the wings of a dove on, May 10, 2022, at the age of 80. Carolyn enjoyed her time here on earth. She was a dedicated volunteer. She gave 40 years of her time and energy...
Meliisa Doktor
May 7, 2022
Melissa Doktor, 55, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born in Boston, Massachusetts. She moved to Eustis in 2018 from Altamonte Springs, FL. Melissa was a jewelry enthusiast and was of the Jewish Faith. She is survived by husband, Charles Denver Mifkovic of Eustis, FL; sister, Laura O'Donnel of Boston, MA. She is predeceased by son, Michael Seth...
Charlotte Anne Ross
May 6, 2022
Charlotte Anne Ross, 69, of Fruitland Park, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she lived most of her adult life in the central Florida area. Charlotte worked for many years at the Walt Disney World Resort and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Christina (Beau) Patteson,...
Louis Anthony Piccerelli
Apr 30, 2022
Louis Anthony Piccerelli, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he and his late wife, Kathleen A. Damico moved to Leesburg in 1980 from Detroit, Michigan. Throughout his career he owned & operated numerous night clubs. Louis was Catholic and attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He served his country...
Luan Nguyen Le
Apr 27, 2022
Luan Le of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of the late Kiet Le. She is survived by her three daughters Diem-Trang Tu (Don), Thao Hoang (Dai), and Phuong Truc Le (Chris). Luan was also a loving grandmother to her six grandchildren. Luan was born in...
LeRoy E. Blessing
Apr 25, 2022
LeRoy E. Blessing, 89, (formerly of Huntertown, Indiana) passed away in Howey in the Hills, Florida, on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Douglas A. Blessing and Delvia (Snyder) Blessing on April 21st. He attended Arcola Elementary & High School, ran track, and played basketball but left school at the age of 16 and...
Terry J. LaPointe
Apr 25, 2022
Theresa J. "Terry" LaPointe, 91, of Oldsmar, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Graniteville, Vermont, she was an elementary school teacher. Terry was very active in her community and working as a church volunteer. It brought her great satisfaction and many blessings. She is survived by her step-son, Ronald LaPointe of Connecticut; step-daughter Denise LaPointe of Connecticut; brother,...
