Local Florida Obituaries
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews
Oct 9, 2021
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews, 64, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Melbourne, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Carolyn's family were Southern Baptist Missionaries which had her living in Kentucky, North Carolina, Costa Rica, Argentina and Georgia. She returned to graduate from Eustis High School in 1974. She graduated from Lake...
John S. Cook
Oct 8, 2021
John S. Cook, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Norman & Gertrude Cook, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Springfield, MA. He owned and operated a building supply warehouse. He was a member of the South Congregational Church and was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Air Force....
Linda Beatrice Dempsey
Oct 8, 2021
Linda Beatrice Dempsey, 72, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Linda was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Daniel & Beatrice Stroup. She graduated from Christian Home & Bible School of Mount Dora. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church, Eustis (now LifePointe Church). She is survived by her 2 sons, Allen Dempsey, Leesburg, FL, Danny...
Carol Susan Stewart
Oct 7, 2021
Carol Susan Stewart, 60, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, she has ben a life long resident of the Mount Dora and Eustis area. Carol is a School Bus Driver with Lake County Schools and was a member of The Service Employees International Union. She enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and being outdoors. She...
Tara Elizabeth Henry
Oct 6, 2021
Tara Elizabeth Henry, 45, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she lived most of her life in Lake County. She was a Manager/Server for several local restaurants. Tara is survived by her 2 sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; mother, Kathy Corneliussen, Leesburg, FL; father,...
Jo Ann Simons
Oct 6, 2021
Jo Ann Simons, 64, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Lake County, FL. in 1972 from Beaufort, SC. She spent most of her career working in the newspaper advertising business, she was the National/Retail Advertising Manager with the Orlando Sentinel for over 20 years, and she was currently working...
Scott J. Henry
Oct 5, 2021
Scott J. Henry, 52, of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, he was a master welder. Scott is survived by his wife, Tara E. Henry (who passed away the next day); 2 step-sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; step-daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; 5 grandchildren; many aunts, uncles cousins, nieces...
Abraham Mendoza
Oct 2, 2021
Abraham Mendoza, 76, resident of Leesburg FL. passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Caracas Venezuela he lived in Chicago Illinois since 1977. Moved to Florida in 2019. He was a man who loved God and loved to witness telling people about Jesus and His goodness causing many to turn to Jesus Christ to receive Him as their Lord...
Eloise L. Gorman
Oct 1, 2021
Eloise L. Gorman, 94, went peacefully on October 1, 2021, in Leesburg, Florida. Eloise L. Gorman was born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 21, 1927, to the Late John Gibson Leake and Laudessie Leake. She moved to East Orange, New Jersey in 1968 and then to Leesburg, Florida in May 2020. Eloise L. Gorman attended the Newark School System...
Kimberly E. Lonsdale
Oct 1, 2021
Kimberly E. Lonsdale, 59, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. Kim was extremely proud of her Native American Heritage. She was ½ Cherokee. She was a Charter Member of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Kim was also a life member of ABATE of Florida....
Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson
Sep 30, 2021
Dr. James A. “Jim” Glisson, 82, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Born in Jackson County, FL, he was raised in southern Georgia. He with his wife, Flora, moved to Eustis, FL in 1963 after his graduation from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and service in the Georgia Army National Guard. Soon after arriving in Lake County, FL,...
Jasmine Kay-Lee Chandler
Sep 30, 2021
Jasmine Kay-Lee Chandler, 19, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Umatilla High School Class of 2019. She is survived by her father, Jeff Chandler, Altoona, FL; mother, Tina Rigsby, Eustis, FL; step-father, Kevin Peebles, Paisley, FL; brother, Timothy Dyer, Altoona, FL; 2 sisters, Leeann Peebles, Eustis, FL, Summer Bacon, Paisley, FL;...
Antoinette Marie Bodway
Sep 29, 2021
Antoinette Marie Bodway, 83, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Lackawanna, New York, she was a resident of both Leesburg & Utica, NY. Ann worked as a nurse. She loved nursing so much that she didn't choose to retire till she was 80 years old. She was a member of the St. Anthony's Church in Utica,...
Stan W. Honeycutt
Sep 27, 2021
Stan W. Honeycutt, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, he moved to the Orlando area in 1972 from Danville, Virginia. He was aa automobile mechanic and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Stan is survived by his wife of 8 years, Laura Honeycutt, Eustis, FL; Sons, Stan Honeycutt, Jr.,...
Judith A. Massey
Sep 27, 2021
Judith A. Massey, 77, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Moreland, Ohio, she moved to Eustis as a child and was a lifelong resident. She worked for about 10 years for Scotty's Hardware in Eustis and then went to work for the Lake County Courthouse. Judith is survived by her husband of 30 years, Roger Massey,...
Bessie Mae Harris
Sep 25, 2021
Bessie Mae Harris, 90, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born on May 7, 1931in Field, Kentucky, she moved to Eustis to live with her sister, Nancy in 2010 from Lakeland, Florida. She was a housekeeper in the hospitality industry during her working career. She was a member of the United Church of God. Bessie enjoyed going...
Ronald Alexander
Sep 23, 2021
Ronald Alexander, 50, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Tavares in 2016 from Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked as an Accountant. Ronald was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and was a Prince Hall Mason. He accepted Jesus at a young age and was a member of First Free Will Baptist...
Virginia M. Mann
Sep 23, 2021
Virginia M. Mann, 93, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, she moved to Grand Island in 1978 from West Salem, Ohio. She was a Beautician and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #76 of Tavares. Virginia is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Mann, West Salem, OH, Ronnie Mann,...
Joyce E. Miller
Sep 22, 2021
Joyce E. Miller, 86, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved back to Florida in 1981 from San Bernardino, California. Before her retirement, she worked as a hospital nurse. Joyce is survived by her 2 sons, Joe (Betty) Varner, Covington, GA, Wes (Carolyn) Varner, Fort Walton Beach, FL; sister, Carolyn Crabtree, Wayzata, MN;...
Melanie Lee Spycher
Sep 19, 2021
Melanie Lee Spycher was born on June 20, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio. Melanie was married to Robert (Bob) Ernest Spycher, who passed away in 1996, and leaves behind a daughter, Cherish Garrett. Melanie was a creative soul who loved to perform but applied most of her talents to designing her home or painting a canvas here and there…her daughter has...