Local Florida Obituaries
William Thomas Keane
Dec 24, 2021
William Thomas Keane, 90, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Rosemount, Westmeath, Ireland, he moved to Florida in 1957 from Ireland. He was a Psychologist and attended both St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, and the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church of Eustis. William is predeceased by his Parents, William O. and Molly (Smyth) Keane; Daughter,...
Christopher Paul Cox
Dec 22, 2021
Christopher Paul Cox of Eustis, Florida passed away on December 22, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his beloved wife, Marilynette Cox, and his final Labrador Retriever, Bacho. Chris was born April 29, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ruth Johnson Cox and Paul Herbert Cox of Daytona Beach, Florida. Chris is preceded in death by his parents and...
Bruce Douglas Williams
Dec 22, 2021
Bruce Douglas "B.D." Williams, 67, of Lake Mary, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, he moved to the Central Florida area with his family in 1963. Bruce was a Lieutenant with Lake Mary Fire Rescue prior to his retirement from a 46-year long career of firefighting and EMS services across two fire departments. In recognition...
Winona "Nonie" Moreshead Smith
Dec 21, 2021
Winona “Nonie” Moreshead Smith, 85, of Grand Island, FL, died December 21, 2021, at home with her family present. Born in Gardiner, ME on December 20, 1936, the daughter of George and Jennie (Ladner) Moreshead of West Gardiner. Winona attended West Gardiner grade schools and graduated from Gardiner High School in 1954. She attended the University of Maine, Orono for...
Dr. Geraldine M. Emerson
Dec 20, 2021
Dr. Geraldine M. Emerson, 95, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, she was a professor for over 34 years at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, working mostly on Cancer Research. She was the President of the Alabama Academy of Science, first female President of UAB Sigma ZI; RSVP Council, Charter Member Umatilla Women's...
Harold "Red" Earnest Abbott
Dec 17, 2021
Harold "Red" Earnest Abbott, 88, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Lewiston, Maine on April 1, 1933, and adopted by Vera G. and Edward O. Abbott, he lived in Maine and New Hampshire until moving to Florida in 2006. Harold served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and received an...
Julio E. Alarcón
Dec 16, 2021
Julio E. Alarcón, 94, devoted husband, father and friend, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away at home on Thursday, December 16, 2021, surrounded by his four children. Born in Bogota, Colombia, he immigrated to the US in 1965. He moved his family to Mount Dora in 1975 from Enfield, Connecticut. He was a mechanic by trade working for Chrysler prior...
Norma Jean Icenogle
Dec 14, 2021
Norma Jean Icenogle, 94, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Born in Shelby County, Illinois, she was a seasonal resident of Tavares, FL from Mattoon, IL, until 2018, when she and her husband, Jesse, moved to Florida as full time residents. She was a Real Estate Broker and Bookkeeper prior to her retirement. Norma was a member...
Susan Gail Odom Jaques
Dec 12, 2021
Susan Gail Odom Jaques, 68, died December 12, 2021, in Leesburg, Florida, following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg, South Carolina. A family-only viewing will be held at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home Monday at 4 p.m. Susan was born March 1, 1953, in Miami to...
Thomas W. Hunter
Dec 11, 2021
Thomas W. "Tom" Hunter, 76, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis as an infant. Tom graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1963. Tom owned and operated Hunter Air, Inc since 1980. He was an elder and very active member of Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. Tom is survived by...
Augusta Mitchell Braswell
Dec 8, 2021
Augusta Mitchell Braswell known by all as "Gusta" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in Thomasville, GA in 1937. Gusta's childhoood in Thomasville was filled with memories of playing with her sisters at the family home and a love of horses. As a teenager, Gusta competed in barrel racing and was tough as nails...actually competing once with...
Grace Magnus McCall
Dec 7, 2021
Grace Magnus McCall, 71, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong Lake County resident. She was a Caregiver and a member of the Church of God. She enjoyed singing gospel music. She loved to crochet, go fishing, clean houses, and cook. She is survived by her son, Tony E. Magnus of...
Guy Jackson Merry Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Guy Jackson "Jack" Merry, Jr., 84, formerly of Astatula, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Deland, Florida, he grew up in Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1956. Following graduation, Jack served his county in the National Guard and the US Air Force. He worked doing several things during his career, including being a silversmith...
Michael Edward Mullaly
Dec 4, 2021
Michael Edward Mullaly, 56, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he moved to Lake County in 1977 from Rhinebeck, New York. He worked for the Lake County School Board as a mason. Mike was very active in the AMVETS. Mike had a giving heart, always willing to help other when needed. He is...
Charles Martinas Jensen
Nov 29, 2021
Charles Martinas Jensen, 81, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Long Beach, California, he moved to Eustis in 2018 from Pensacola, Florida. He was an Architectural Engineer. Charles was also a veteran with the United States Navy. He is survived by his son, Chris Jensen of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Jackie Colestock of Pasadena, MD; 2 brothers...
Glenn Lester Chaudoin
Nov 25, 2021
Glenn Lester Chaudoin, 69, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he moved to Leesburg in 1985 from Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. He worked as a music minister for several churches including Walnut Street Baptist Church Louisville, KY, First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, TN, Haines Creek Baptist Church of Leesburg, First Baptist Church of Paisley...
Stephen Allen
Nov 23, 2021
Stephen Allen, 67, of Venice, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana, he moved to Venice in 2017 from Tavares, FL. Stephen was a mail carrier in Astatula prior to his retirement. He enjoyed being retired and his walks on the beach. He is survived his son, Kyle Allen of Sarasota, FL; Daughter Kasey Gardner of...
Joan Carol Higginbotham
Nov 21, 2021
Joan Carol Higginbotham, 78, of Lake Placid, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Lake Placid 1985 from Eustis, FL. She was a Data Operations Technician for the School Board of Highlands County and also for the Heartland Educational Consortium. Joan is survived by her husband, Jerry Higginbotham of Lake Placid, FL; son,...
Audrey Jeannette Herring
Nov 18, 2021
The family of Audrey Herring of Mount Dora, Florida announces her passing on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the age of 94. It is with great sadness, because we will miss her greatly, and yet with great joy, as she goes to be with our Lord. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on September 3, 1927. In a family of...
Hilario Cardenas Arzola
Nov 18, 2021
Hilario Cardenas Arzola, 70, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he moved to Eustis in 1993 from Mexico. He was a Pastor and was a member of the Calvary Church, Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Angelita Martinez of Eustis, FL; son, Andres Cardenas of Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Patricia Cardenas of...
