Local Florida Obituaries
Sheriff Gary S. Borders
Nov 16, 2021
Sheriff Gary S. Borders, 61, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1960, he moved to Florida shortly after graduating high school to help his brother with a family-owned carpet cleaning business. In 1980, he began his career with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and obtained his Corrections Officer Certification through...
Peggy Ann Conner Corliss
Nov 14, 2021
Peggy Ann Conner Corliss, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born in Palatka, Florida, she moved to Lake County Florida1977 from Griffin, Georgia. Peggy worked in Medical Records at both Waterman Hospital and at Leesburg Regional Hospital prior to her retirement. She loved fishing and being outdoors. She was an accomplished woodworker, specifically with carving and wood...
Mary Ann Simon
Nov 13, 2021
Mary Ann Simon, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she moved to Umatilla in 1990 from Trenton, NJ. She worked as a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of the Southeast Marion Baptist Church, Umatilla. Mary is survived by her son, Michael Portalatin, Summerfield, FL; 3 daughters, Rosamaria Ortiz,...
Bessie E. Moran
Nov 12, 2021
Bessie E. Moran, 94, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, one day after her husband of 73 years, Ralph also passed away. Born in Stuart, Virginia, she moved to Eustis in 1960 from Martinsville, Virginia. She was a Department Store Sales Supervisor and was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. Bessie was also preceded in...
Michael Alan Walker
Nov 11, 2021
Michael Alan Walker, 57, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Lake Worth, Florida. Michael was an Insurance Agent and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, where he served as Deacon and was a teacher in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry. Michael also...
James V. LeRoy
Nov 11, 2021
James V. LeRoy, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Jim was born in Marianna, Florida, to Vernon A LeRoy and Ada Alice (Nichols) LeRoy. He attended Purdue University and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He graduated in 1959 and began working in a missile program at Cape Canaveral, Florida. He met Rosemary Harrison...
Ralph Bernard Moran
Nov 11, 2021
Ralph Bernard Moran, 95, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, one day prior to his wife of 73 years, Bessie also passing away. Born in Patrick County, Virginia , he moved to Eustis in 1960 from Martinsville, Virginia. He was a truck mechanic prior to his retirement and was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church....
Iain W. LaMond
Nov 10, 2021
Iain Wolfe LaMond, 28, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he went to Eustis High School. Iain was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis. He is survived by his father, John R. LaMond, Leesburg, FL; brother, Alec LaMond, Leesburg, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Charles Henry Rakes
Nov 9, 2021
Charles Henry Rakes, Sr., 91, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born in Sun, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Clarksville, TN before moving to Valrico, FL in 1996. He moved to Eustis in 2001. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant, serving for over 26 years, during Korea & Vietnam. Charles...
Henry Frank Miller
Nov 6, 2021
Henry Frank Miller, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Leesburg in 1999 from Greers Ferry, Arkansas. He worked mainly in advertising for at Sears Roebuck. Henry participated in the park players at Mid-Florida Lakes and enjoyed singing at local karaoke places. He loved making people laugh. He is survived by...
Robert Noel Pettitt
Nov 5, 2021
Robert Noel Pettitt born Nov.2nd 1958, died Nov. 5th., 2021 after extended illness, in St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Or. Robert was a graduate of the Tavares Hight School class of 1971. Robert worked in the Culinary Industry in California and Oregon. Son of Carl Henry Pettitt and Mary Jane Pettitt, Robert leaves behind his father and half-sister Deborah Pettitt...
Timothy D. Carpenter
Nov 3, 2021
Timothy D. Carpenter, 72, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born in Celina, Ohio, he moved to Winter Haven in 1955. He attended both Mount Dora Junior High and Mount Dora High School. He worked mainly as an auto mechanic but was a jack of all trades. In retirement, he worked on appliances and also for Farleys Frigeration...
Joyce Beverly Palmer
Oct 31, 2021
Joyce Beverly Palmer, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born to the late Ray & Nellie Masser in Steubenville, Ohio, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Alpena, Michigan. She owned & operated Small World Preschool, Alpena, MI. Joyce was Methodist. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Palmer. She is survived by her...
Glenda Jo Virginia Norman
Oct 29, 2021
Glenda Jo Virginia (Dixon) Norman, 79, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Born to the late Jeff and Doris Dixon in Blackshear, Georgia, she moved to Sorrento in 2020 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Word of Life Fellowship Church in North Miami Beach. Glenda is survived by her son, Billy...
Caleb Holman Phelps
Oct 28, 2021
Caleb Holman Phelps, 19, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Born in Longwood, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Orlando area. Caleb was a member of the Cross Life Church of Oviedo. With a huge heart and caring disposition, Caleb was a true friend to those who he allowed to get close. He had a...
Ronald E. "Ron" St. Pierre
Oct 27, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Edward St. Pierre, Jr., 59, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born and resided in Plymouth, Massachusetts, until he moved to Eustis in 2004. He was an Automotive Technician and a Combat Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving under Units HMH-461 and with HMM-261...
Roger Alan Driggers
Oct 27, 2021
Roger Alan Driggers, 62, of Astor, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born in Sanford, Florida, he moved back to the local area in 1973. He worked as an auto mechanic. He is survived by his son, Jeff Driggers of Umatilla, FL; daughter, Jenny Riles of Altoona, FL; 3 brothers, Ronald Driggers, Tucson, AZ, Raymond Driggers, Statesboro, GA, Rinker Robinson,...
Melinda K. Vaughn
Oct 26, 2021
Melinda K. Vaughn, 59, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in San Diego, California , she moved to Tavares in 2017 from Flovilla, GA. She was a Homemaker and of Christian Faith. Melinda predeceased by her Parents, James Horton and Martha V. Kidd; Husband, James Vaughn; Son, Austin Vaughn; and Brother Jay Kidd. She is survived...
Grace B. Gilbert
Oct 26, 2021
Grace B. Gilbert, 87, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in Rhine, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Zellwood, Florida. She was a Medical Secretary and worked with Dr. A.A. Boggus from 1958 to1998. Grace was an active member of the Midway Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida. She is predeceased by her parents Tom...
Heath J, Knecht
Oct 24, 2021
Heath J. Knecht, 46, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Kingston, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Mount Marion, New York. He was a former Manager of a McDonalds Restaurant. He is survived by: his Son , Travis Knecht, of Enterprise, AL; Parents, Ernest and Ethel Knecht, of Mount Dora, FL; Brother,...
