Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Thomas Eugene Blayney

Thomas Eugene Blayney

Mar 26, 2020

Thomas Eugene Blayney, 79, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, he moved to Eustis in 2007 from Orlando, Florida. He was a salesman for Classic Chevrolet, Orlando and was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando. Thomas is survived by his 3 daughters, Terri Blayney, Eustis, FL, Traci Money, Eustis, FL, Alison Funderburk,...

Mary Dunevant Gentry

Mary Dunevant Gentry

Mar 26, 2020

Mary Dunevant Gentry, 88, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2017 from Tennessee. She was a Telecommunications Supervisor for Bell South and was a member of the Communication Workers of America. Mary was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN and was an active participant...

Ronald Bennett Davis

Ronald Bennett Davis

Mar 26, 2020

Ronald Bennett Davis, 68, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Piedmont, Missouri, and has lived in Florida for 20 years. Ron worked for the Railroad Company and was a member of the First Church of God of Eustis. He is survived by his Daughter, Charla Alexander of North Branch, MN; Brother, Dennis Davis of Eustis,...

Anna A. Burcher

Anna A. Burcher

Mar 24, 2020

Anna A. Burcher, 88, of Osteen, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Osteen in 2018 from Umatilla, FL. She was a Secretary for insurance companies and was a member of the Good Shepard Evangelical Lutheran Church, Deltona. She is survived by her Son, Rev. William (Candice) Burcher of Fairfield, PA, Son, Stephen...

Michael Elmo Wilkes

Michael Elmo Wilkes

Mar 19, 2020

Michael Elmo Wilkes was born in Memphis, TN on August 13, 1950. Raised as a Seventh-Day Adventist, he loved the Lord very much. He could often be heard quoting from the Bible about God's mercy and grace. Michael was a man who loved to laugh and lived life freely. To us, he was the Original Cheerios Kid, Rock-N-Roller, and “Trivia...

Michael James Moloney

Michael James Moloney

Mar 19, 2020

Michael James Moloney, 81, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he moved to Eustis in 1999 from Spruce, Michigan. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and had served during Vietnam. Mike was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. He is survived by his Wife, Tammy...

Travis Wayne White

Travis Wayne White

Mar 14, 2020

Travis Wayne White, 34, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County, Florida. Travis is survived by his parents, Larry and Vicki White of Umatilla, FL; son, Levi White of Umatilla, FL; daughter, Veronica Sonnier of Umatilla, FL; brother, Matthew White of Leesburg, FL; sister, Danielle Smith...

Leslie Chris Madsen

Leslie Chris Madsen

Mar 9, 2020

Leslie Chris Madsen, 83, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. Born in Rolfe, Iowa, he moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Phoenix (Peoria), Arizona. He served as a Missionary with World Gospel Mission in Haiti, Arizona and Florida for 35 years and was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis. Before his wife Mary...

Glenn E. Langston

Glenn E. Langston

Mar 5, 2020

Glenn E. Langston, 92, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born in Medart, Florida, he graduated from Florida State University. He moved to Eustis in 1953 from Orlando, Florida. He owned & operated Langston Motors and Golf Cart Center in Eustis. Glenn was a World War II Veteran, serving in the US Army. He was a member of...

Richard V. Sable

Richard V. Sable

Mar 2, 2020

Richard V. Sable, 96, of Mount Dora,FL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Morton Grove, IL. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II serving from 1942 through 1945 as an Armorer Gunner. He was a P.O.W. during his time of service....

Naomi C. Game

Naomi C. Game

Mar 2, 2020

Naomi C. Game, 30, of Venice, FL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in Taegu, South Korea, attended Leesburg High School before moving to Venice, FL. She was involved with the American Kidney Foundation. Naomi is survived by her parents, Bill & Lisa Game, Venice, FL; grandmother, Pat Game, Palatka, FL; sister, Amanda (Kevin) Orbanus, Charleston, SC; 2 stepsisters...

Rayburn J. Mims

Rayburn J. Mims

Feb 29, 2020

Rayburn J. "Ray" Mims, 72, of Umatilla, Florida passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born and raised in Bonifay, Florida, until he moved to Lake County in 1967. Ray worked at Lakeside Memory Gardens of Eustis as a Sexton for over 18 years prior to his retirement. Ray was a true entertainer. He was a singer and showman at heart....

Eddie Ray Braswell

Eddie Ray Braswell

Feb 28, 2020

Eddie Ray Braswell, 66, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. Eddie was born in and was a life long resident of Eustis, Florida graduating with the Class of 1972 from Eustis High School. He was a Handyman and Painter and was Sales Manager at Tool World for 30 years. Eddie loved helping people, especially those in need. He...

Frederick James Yovich

Frederick James Yovich

Feb 28, 2020

Frederick "Freddie" James Yovich, 82, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, he moved to Grand Island in 1986 from Ellwood City, PA. He was a retired Steel Worker for LTV Steel. Freddie was a member of Grand Island Baptist Church and a lifelong volunteer firemen at North Sewickley Township Fire Department. Fred...

Betty Jean Singleton

Betty Jean Singleton

Feb 24, 2020

Betty Jean Singleton, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, she moved to Eustis in 1994 from Miami, Florida. She was a Cosmetician and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Betty is survived by her son, Richard Lee Singleton, Miami, FL; 3 daughters, Carol Jean Clark, Port Saint Lucie, FL, Linda...

Camilla G. Rosenberger

Camilla G. Rosenberger

Feb 21, 2020

Camilla G. Rosenberger, 94, of Altoona, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Born in Rawson, Ohio, she moved to Altoona in 1983 from Toledo, Ohio. Camilla taught in Ohio Public Schools for 30 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eustis. She and her late husband, David adopted 3 children, 2 girls, Ellen and Da Lee were...

William John “Bill” Bloomfield

William John “Bill” Bloomfield

Feb 20, 2020

William John "Bill" Bloomfield, III, 74, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he moved to Sorrento in 1972 from . He was a Longshoreman and was a US Air Force Veteran, was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church Eustis and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief of Florida. Bill is survived by his wife...

James B. Hardy

James B. Hardy

Feb 19, 2020

James B. Hardy, 79, passed away on February 19, 2020 In Mt. Dora, Florida surrounded by family after a brief illness. James (Jim) was born on October 1, 1940 in Paducah, Kentucky to Robert and Velvalene Hardy. Jim spent his early years living on his grandparent’s farm. His stepfather, Jim Haley, came into his life at an early age, and...

Donald L. Moore Jr.

Donald L. Moore Jr.

Feb 18, 2020

Donald L. Moore, Jr. entered his life eternal on February 18th, 2020 after an enduring and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Martha and Don Moore on April 6, 1949 in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University and practiced his professional career as a developer, real estate broker, and certified general contractor in Central Florida for over...

Dolores Schmiedel

Dolores Schmiedel

Feb 17, 2020

Dolores Schmiedel, 88, of Edgewater, FL passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Mount Dora in 1980 from Chicago, IL. She was a Food Service worker and was a member of the Community Chapel First Church of God, Mount Dora, FL. She is survived by her Sister, Jeannette Clark of Chicago, IL. A...