Local Florida Obituaries
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
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...
Tony J. Vaughan PhD
Feb 15, 2020
TONY JEWELL VAUGHAN, PhD, 76, of Bushnell, Florida peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at his home. He was born in Richlands, VA and moved to Bushnell in 2002 from Howey-In-The-Hills, FL. Tony was a retired dental technician and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Montverde, the Masonic Lodge...
Margaret Ann Aleles
Feb 15, 2020
Margaret Ann Aleles, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she moved to Central Florida in 2009 from Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was a Homemaker, a Mother and Grandmother. Margaret is survived by her Husband, Venizelo Aleles of Mount Dora, FL; Son, Joseph Aleles of Tavares, FL; Daughtes, Margaret Ann...
LaDonna Westbrook Mitchell
Feb 15, 2020
LaDonna Westbrook Mitchell, 80, of Lady Lake, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. Born in Lake Alfred, Florida, she moved to Lake County in 1958 from Highland City, Florida. She was a Hair Stylist and was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis. LaDonna is survived by her 4 daughters, Debi VanAlstine, Tucson, AZ, Susan Farmer, Lady Lake,...
Douglas Durant Parrish Sr.
Feb 14, 2020
Douglas Durant Parrish, Sr., 86, of Clermont, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Suwanee, FL. Born in Currie, North Carolina, he moved to Lakeland in 1962 from Wilmington, NC. He was Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wireless Technologies Equipment Company, Inc. of Florida and worked with Motorola Corporation from 1961-1996. Mr. Parrish was a Southern Baptist and member...
Charles Randall Andrus
Feb 14, 2020
Charles Randall Andrus, 96, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Lake County, Florida in 1958 from Wilton, Connecticut. He was a Residential Builder and Contractor and was a member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ of Tavares. Charles served in the Army Air Corps during World War II,...
Susan Tyre Harris
Feb 14, 2020
Susan Tyre Harris, 70, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident. Sue was a school teacher. She taught many children at Eustis Heights Elementary, Tavares Elementary and Seminole Springs Elementary (where she taught for over 20 years). After retiring, she was a regular substitute teacher at many of the local...
Billy Ray Clark Sr.
Feb 13, 2020
Billy Ray Clark, Sr., 76, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born in Alford, Florida, he moved to Tavares when he was just a small child. Billy worked as a project manager in road construction most of his life. He was an avid reader, loved spending time with his family, and spending time at the Beach. Billy is...
Jerry Jackson Foster
Feb 13, 2020
Jerry Jackson Foster, 69, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born in Advance, (Davie County) North Carolina, he moved to Florida when he was 15. Retired after serving 43 years with the Florida Department of State, Florida Attorney General’s Office, and the Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office. He was a Assistant Supervisor of Elections in Lake County...
Brenda Carol Siebert
Feb 12, 2020
Brenda Carol Siebert, 71, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1996 from Atlanta, Georgia. She worked for the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier and was a member Lake Haven Church, Eustis. Brenda is survived by her son, Curtis (Heidi) Gunn, Tavares, FL; 4 grandchildren, Stevi, Randell,...
George W. Whitehead Jr.
Feb 11, 2020
George W. Whitehead, Jr., 84, of Astatula, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida, he moved to Astatula in 1972 from Bradenton, Florida. He was a boat salesman and a member of the Astatula Baptist Church. George also served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his Wife, Joette Whitehead and...
George E. Somers Jr.
Feb 5, 2020
George E. Somers, Jr., 86, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from Ayer, MA. He retired as Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and served during Korea and Vietnam. George was a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, FL and was a Mason and...
David Allen Patrick
Feb 3, 2020
David Allen Patrick 81, of Eustis Florida passed away Monday February 3rd, 2020. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio April 13,1938, he moved to Lakeland FL in 1977 and then to Eustis, FL in July 2019. Dave was a retired Right of Way Specialist for the Florida Dept. of Transportation, and was a Navy Veteran. He was a member of the...
Mary D. Matthews
Feb 2, 2020
Mary D. Matthews, 89, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 1950 from Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She was a Realtor. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eustis, the Eustis Women's Club, Lake County Realtor's Association and the Italian-American Club. Mary loved playing cards. She...
Terry G. Taylor
Feb 1, 2020
Terry G. Taylor, 76, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born in New Castle, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 2001 from North Carolina. Terry was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was an automotive worker and worked for General Motors. Terry was a member of theTheCross Church of Mount Dora....
Robert J. Lewis
Jan 30, 2020
Robert J. Lewis, 52, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, he moved to Umatilla in 1979 from Lucasville, Ohio. He was a Industrial Line Mechanic and was Baptist. He is survived by his mother, Sue Lewis, Umatilla, FL; son, Robert Justin Lewis, Umatilla, FL; step-son, Brandon Morris, Umatilla, FL; step-daughter, Nicole Morris, Umatilla, FL;...
Keith M. Benedict
Jan 28, 2020
Keith Benedict, 58, of Eustis, FL, was born on April 9, 1961 in Hardin County, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He is survived by his wife Donna Benedict, and his three sisters Yvette Lynch, Yvonne Gran Parker and Debra Weightman. Keith loved football and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved Star Trek, Bat Man...
John Arthur Graves
Jan 25, 2020
John Arthur Graves, 83, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1983 from Chattanooga, TN. He was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church of Eustis, where he was a founding member and Elder Emeritus. John was a born problem solver and loved nothing better than to be of...