Local Florida Obituaries
Diane Braley
Dec 27, 2024
Diane Braley, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Tampa and a lifelong resident of Florida. She was a homemaker most of her life, loved everything Disney, shared in her love for her family's favorite NFL teams, and a member of Grand Island Baptist Church. Diane is predeceased by her Husband, Patrick Braley,...
Virginia Gunell Rich
Dec 27, 2024
Nell Rich, 96, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Henry County, Alabama, she moved to Eustis in 1952 from Kinsey, Alabama. She was a homemaker, co-owner of Eustis Bowling Lanes, and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, Florida. Nell enjoyed gardening, cooking, and taking care of her family. She is preceded...
Peggy S. Brooks
Dec 23, 2024
Peggy Brooks, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Oneida, Tennessee, she moved to Umatilla in 1965 from Sunbright, Tennessee. She worked as a Florist before her retirement. Peggy is predeceased by her husband, Johnny Frank Brooks. She is survived by her 2 sons, Jeremy Brooks, Umatilla, FL, Justin (Heather) Brooks, Leesburg, FL; brother, Jerry Jennings,...
Janice C. Matthews
Dec 21, 2024
Janice C. Matthews, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Samuel and Josephine Barber, and made the move to Eustis in 2019 from Davie, Florida.
Janice dedicated her professional life to serving as a secretary for a medical equipment supply company until her retirement. She was an active member...
Nancy Ann Buffington
Dec 19, 2024
Nancy Ann Buffington, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Eustis, Florida. Born on February 19, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, Nancy lived a life filled with warmth and dedication to her loved ones.
Nancy, known affectionately by her family as both a nurturing mother and a devoted grandmother, is survived by...
William Jerome Arnold
Dec 18, 2024
William Jerome Arnold, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Leesburg, Florida at the age of 92. Born on July 29, 1932, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, Bill lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love.
Bill was a proud Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that shaped...
Melinda M. Mahaffey
Dec 18, 2024
Melinda M. Mahaffey, a spirited soul born in the vibrant heart of Houston, Texas, on April 13, 1953, found peace in her final journey on December 18, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. As a devoted paralegal, Melinda wove a tapestry of dedication and professionalism throughout her career, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the honor of working alongside her.
Her...
Ted Leo Eveland
Dec 13, 2024
Ted Leo Eveland, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on December 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Ted was born on September 2, 1959, in Orlando, Florida, at what was then called Orange Memorial Hospital. In 1965 Ted’s parents, Vern and Barbara Eveland, left Orlando and moved their family out into the countryside East of Eustis. Ted, along with his...
Darrell C. Reynolds
Dec 12, 2024
Rev. Darrell C. Reynolds, 74, of Fruitland Park, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Born in Leesburg, Florida, Darrell was a devoted lifelong resident of the Sunshine State.
A dedicated minister, Darrell served several churches in Central Florida, including the Umatilla Church of God and Promise Land Ministries. His commitment to serving others extended beyond his ministry; he...
Gladys Ann Hagopian
Dec 11, 2024
Gladys ‘Granny’ Ann Hagopian, 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, she grew up and started a family in Attleboro, MA. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a jewelry box assembler, where she met her late husband, Mynas ‘Jeep’ Hagopian. They retired and moved to Grafton, NH, where she made...
Maria Antonia Uvalle
Dec 11, 2024
Maria Antonia Uvalle, affectionally known as "Ma", a cherished matriarch of Sorrento, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Alamo, Texas, Maria brought warmth and love to all who knew her when she moved to Sorrento in 1968 from Edinburg, Texas. As a devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to her family...
Isabelle M. Belton
Dec 10, 2024
Isabelle Mae Belton (Karnes), 91, of Tavares, Florida, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024. Originally from Bedford, Virginia, she moved to Tavares in 2018, having spent many years in Clewiston, Florida. Isabelle dedicated her life to education (53 years) as a Home Economics Teacher and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America, Theta Sigma Upsilon, Theta Sigma...
Richard Buryl Coulter
Dec 9, 2024
Richard Buryl Coulter, faithful husband and father, went peacefully on December 9, 2024 to bewith his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Born in Tacoma, Washington on September 27, 1944, Rich moved to Eustis, Florida in 2021 after having spent many years in Colorado as well as time in Idaho, Arizona, and Washington. Before his retirement, he served as a beloved teacher,...
Arleen June Peterson
Dec 9, 2024
Arleen J. Peterson, age 96 formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. She was born in Oshkosh on June 24, 1928, to the late Philip and Hattie (Warning) Weitz.
Arleen was a devoted wife to her husband, Kenneth Peterson, and a loving mother to their son, Randall. After spending many years working as an administrative...
Grace Doreen Bartsch
Dec 5, 2024
Grace Doreen Bartsch, aged 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2024. Born in Cape May, New Jersey, she moved to Central Florida in 1994 after residing in Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, Grace dedicated herself to healthcare as an X-Ray Technician before achieving her goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse She was a valued member...
Carl H. Pettitt
Dec 3, 2024
Carl H. Pettitt, 96, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2024. Born in Brick, Alabama, Carl moved to Eustis in 1955 from Sheffield, Alabama. He dedicated his career to education as a teacher and later served as the Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Florida. A member of the BPOE #1578 in Eustis and the Florida Retired Teachers'...
Donald Lyle Palmer
Dec 1, 2024
Donald Lyle Palmer, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 1, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Donald moved to Lake County, Florida with his parents Louis and Geraldine in 1965. For over 42 years, he committed himself to Long Silver's, where he served as a manager and later as the Area Manager for Hunsaker Management...
Dennis Eric Bootle
Nov 26, 2024
When a hero dies, words fall short. How does one summarize the immensity of a life no one thought could end.
Dennis Bootle was larger than life. It is with profound sadness to announce his passing, on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at 77 years old. He was surrounded by his great love, Mary Abraham, cherished daughters Emily Bootle, Suzy Bootle, Mary’s...
Robert Lawrence Hall
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Lawrence Hall, 89, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Robert was a distinguished alumnus of Marshall University. His dedication to his country was evident as he served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
In 2021, Robert relocated to Leesburg from Hudson, Florida. He enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Chemist in...
Timothy Ryan Meyer
Nov 20, 2024
With both sadness and joy, we announce the passing of Timothy Ryan Meyer, who went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2024, at the age of 41. Born on June 6, 1983, Tim was a loving father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Though we will miss him dearly, we find...
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