Local Florida Obituaries
Wanda Lynn Burgan
Jun 27, 2021
Wanda Lynn Burgan, 65, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 2018 from Childersburg, Alabama. She was a Teacher and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama. Wanda is survived by her son, Alan Williams, Shreveport, LA; 2 daughters, Lisa Williams, Natalie Hynds; 2 sisters, Susan Grondin,...
Bernard "Bud" Michael Holland
Jun 24, 2021
Bernard Michael "Bud" Holland, 58, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 2021 from Bay Harbor Islands. He was a Mortgage Broker. Bud was quite the comedian. He loved boating, trivia, cooking, movies & karaoke. His favorite holiday was Halloween. His favorite NFL team was the New England Patriots...
Joyce Hampton Beall
Jun 23, 2021
Joyce Hampton Beall, 83, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Umatilla, Florida to the late Don Sylvester & Ola Mae Hampton, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County, graduating from Eustis High School class of 1957. She worked for many years for Kerr & Associates in Tavares as a Court Reporter. Joyce loved playing Bridge...
Cynthia J. Adams
Jun 22, 2021
Cynthia J. Adams, age 69, passed away peacefully at Waterman Hospital surrounded by her family on June 22, 2021, after a brave and graceful battle with an unexpected illness. Cynthia’s story began on October 26th, 1951, in Dixon, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late William and Jean Steward and younger sister Debra. Her father was in the Air...
Alberta Smith Fowler
Jun 17, 2021
Alberta Smith Fowler, 73, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Paul & Priscilla Smith, she moved to Grand Island in 1957, as a young girl, from Newport, Rhode Island. She attended Eustis Heights Elementary and Eustis High School before receiving her diploma from...
Lester "Smitty" Floyd Smith
Jun 16, 2021
Lester Floyd (Smitty) Smith 78, of Mount Dora, Florida born September 5, 1942 in Exeter, Missouri, shed his earthly garment and returned to his heavenly home, June 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Vylonis Smith of the home and his sons Mark Smith (Martha), Greg Smith (Amy) and John Smith (Brenda) and Georgia Kay Smith (mother...
James A. Moore Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
James A. Moore, Sr., 84, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Morgan County, Georgia, he moved to Orlando in 1965 from Madison, GA. James was a longtime member of Powers Drive Baptist Church, Orlando, and most recently a member of LifePoint Church, Eustis. James was very active with the Pine Hills Little League, coaching from 1973-1985....
Rose E. Walker
Jun 11, 2021
Rose Elizabeth Walker, 78, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. Born in Milford, Pennsylvania, she moved to Florida in 1966. She was a retail manager with Belks prior to her retirement. Rose She is survived by her 3 Sons, Peter Engert of Riverview, FL, Rudy Engert of Cummings, GA and Jimmy Walker of Mount Dora, FL;...
Jeannette W. Courchesne
Jun 1, 2021
Jeannette W. Courchesne, 72, of Zellwood, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Washington, DC, she moved to Zellwood in 2017 from York, Pennsylvania. She was an office manager working in the healthcare industry for many years until her retirement. A member of the Zellwood Historical Society, Museum & Library Inc., she enjoyed volunteering...
Landa Lyn Yester
May 31, 2021
Landa Lyn (Crawford) Yester, 53, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Worthington Springs, Florida, she moved to Lake County in 1999 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. She worked as the Office Manager for Florida Atlantic Ironworks and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Landa is survived by her husband of 31 years, Rick Yester, Eustis,...
John E. Ganus
May 30, 2021
John E. Ganus, 85, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born in Bonifay, Florida, he moved to Tavares in the late 1950's from Bonifay. He was the Shipping Manager of Lake Region Packing, Tavares and was a member of Abundant Grace Fellowship. Leesburg. John served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of...
Robert M. Bryan
May 29, 2021
Robert (Bob) M. Bryan, a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 81. Bob was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on June 3, 1939 to the late Robert D. and Elizabeth A. Bryan. Bob and his wife, Carol lived in six states before moving to...
Ronald Dale Davis
May 28, 2021
Ronald Dale Davis, 63, of Mount Plymouth, FL, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, he moved to Mount Plymouth in 1986 from San Diego, California following his US Navy Career. He was the Operations Manager for the Orange County Tax Collector's office. Ron volunteered and was a founding member of the Orlando Gay Community Center. He...
Michael C. Barger
May 24, 2021
Michael C. Barger, 58, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. Born in Washington, DC, he moved to Leesburg in 1975 from Maryland. He worked as a masonry supervisor and was a member of Stone Cold & ST8 Shooters with APA at Frank’s Club. Michael is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa Barger of Leesburg, FL; daughter,...
Jeannette M. Wiley
May 22, 2021
Jeannette M. Wiley, 83, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Barboursville, West Virginia, she moved to Umatilla in 1969 from Barboursville, West Virginia. She was the shipping clerk for the Mount Dora Growers Association and later for Golden Gem Growers of Umatilla. She attended Life Community Church, Eustis. Jeannette is survived by her 4 daughters, Pandora...
Helen G. Smith
May 21, 2021
Helen G. Pietraszek - Smith, 97, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1972 from Acushnet, MA. She worked with a handbag manufacturing company prior to her retirement and loved Polka dancing and Polish music. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of...
Sharon K. Strickland
May 19, 2021
Sharon K. Strickland, 66, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she moved to Lake County in 1973 from Bloomington, Indiana. She was a homemaker and was protestant. Sharon was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dean L. Strickland, Tavares, FL; 2 sons, Matthew D....
Juanita Elizabeth Hood
May 18, 2021
Juanita Elizabeth Hood, 82, of Fruitland Park, FL passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born in Okahumpka, Florida, she was a resident of Central Florida most of her life. Juanita worked hard her entire life. Born into a hardscrabble time, she starting working as a child with her parents, Carl S. & Maude L. Williams, of Leesburg, FL. They traveled...
Harley Ray Saxton
May 18, 2021
Harley Ray Saxton, 70, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he moved to Painesville, Ohio where he attended Riverside High School. After high school, he moved to Palm Springs, FL where he married the love of his life Patty Ann and raised two children. Harley started his...
