Local Florida Obituaries
Lawrence Anson Cottle, Jr.
Aug 3, 2020
Lawrence Anson Cottle, Jr., 57, of Tavares, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Folkston, Georgia, he moved to Florida in 1963 and to Lake County in 1998 from High Springs, Florida. He was an extremely proud parent and fiercely protected his family at all costs. Anson found faith in his renewed relationship...
Horace C. Jones Sr.
Aug 1, 2020
Horace C. Jones, Sr., 81, of Eustis, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Horace moved to Eustis in 2005 from Brooklyn, New York, where he lived for nearly 40 years working in commercial sales after serving his country as a member of the US Army from 1958-1964. In Eustis, Horace was a very active...
Janet Viola Jacobs
Jul 31, 2020
Janet Viola Jacobs, 80, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Jamestown, Ohio, she moved to Umatilla in 1985 from Ohio. She was of Baptist Faith. Janet is survived by her Daughters, Dawn L. Jacobs of Umatilla, FL, Janice M. Jacobs of Paisley, FL, Denise L. Apgar of Xenia, OH and Tina L. Marsden of Xenia,...
Ralph L. Clarke
Jul 30, 2020
Ralph L. Clarke, 95, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Clarke, a Chemical and Petroleum Engineer, graduated from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1947. As an engineer and company executive he spent much of his career in Europe engaged in the design and construction of petroleum,...
Barbara Ann Kennard
Jul 26, 2020
Barbara Ann Kennard, 74, of Dona Vista, FL, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Baltimore, MD, she moved to Central Florida as a child. She was a nursery worker and was active in Baptist churches during her life. Barbara is predeceased by husband of 46 years, Oliver Alonzo Kennard Jr.; her parents, Jay C. George Bascom Ross and...
Alden Lester Franklin
Jul 22, 2020
Alden Lester Franklin, 84, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in Linton, Indiana, he moved to Leesburg in 2014 from Danville, Indiana. He was a Truck Driver and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Masonic Lodge, and he was a Shriner. Alden is survived by his 4 Sons, Timothy L. Franklin (Marcia) of Danville, IN, Kenneth...
Edwin L. Taylor Jr.
Jul 19, 2020
Edwin L. Taylor, Jr., 76, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Rehobeth, Maryland, he moved to Leesburg in 2001 from Mississippi. He was a Hotelier working for Marriott as well as other hotel companies throughout his career. Ed enjoyed fishing, boating, and when he was younger, duck hunting. He attended First Baptist Church of Umatilla....
Jack S. Robson
Jul 18, 2020
A Daughter's final tribute to her Dad My Dad. Aka Papa, aka Jack, aka Smiling Jack, was a proud Navy Veteran during the Korean conflict. Dad passed away about 1:00am today, July 18th 2020. For his final escape he eloped to heaven. Rest in peace Dad. Dad had a full life and did things his way, strong willed and stubborn...
Glen Earl Yaney Jr.
Jul 17, 2020
Glen Earl Yaney Jr., 78, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Born in Bedford, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 2010 from Oklahoma City, OK. He was a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Airforce prior to his retirement and he served during Vietnam. Glen is of Catholic Faith and was a member of the American...
Patricia T. Abel
Jul 16, 2020
Patricia T Abel, 81, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born and lived in Pickens, South Carolina, until she moved to Tavares in 1943. She was a member of VFW Post 8087 Auxiliary of Eustis FL, she was Past President of the Pilot Club of Lake County, and she was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association...
Brian Curtis Bowron
Jul 15, 2020
Brian Curtis Bowron, 58, of Orlando, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life-long Central Florida resident, Brian loved fishing and was a life-long University of Florida “Gator” fan. Brian was the former Owner & Operator of Tint City in downtown Eustis for over 30 years and was of the Christian faith. He is...
James H. Baumgardner
Jul 14, 2020
James H. Baumgardner, 82, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lake County in 1983 from Maryland. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard prior to his retirement. James was a member of the Praise Cathedral Church Of God, Eustis, FL, where he was also an...
Ralph G. Brown
Jul 14, 2020
Ralph G. Brown, 63, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in the1980's from Walled Lake, Michigan. He was a Packing House Manager at Long and Scott Farms in Mount Dora. Ralph was an active member and former Officer of the Belles and Beaus Doll Club. Ralph predeceased...
Ann E. Pauly
Jul 13, 2020
Ann E. Pauly, 90, of Eustis, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2011 from Goodlettsville, TN. She served in the US Air Force during Korea. She retired as a corrections officer with the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Ann was a member of the UCC Evangelical & Reformed Church in Nashville, TN....
Billy J. Simmons
Jul 11, 2020
Billy J. Simmons, 63, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born in Bartow, Florida, he graduated from Groveland High School in 1975. Billy worked as a General Manager with J E Hill Contractors Inc for most of his life but most recently was a Front End Loader Operator for Raney Construction/Builders First Source Company. Billy loved bowling, softball,...
Mary Frances Goff Morris
Jul 9, 2020
Mary Frances Goff Morris, 88, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, she met her husband Aubrey in Tifton, GA. They moved back to Central Florida from McRae, GA in 1958. Mary was a school teacher for many years. Even after retirement, she volunteered with Lake County schools. She was a member of the Lake...
Hubert Oliver Tomberlin
Jul 2, 2020
Hubert Oliver Tomberlin, 83, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born in Opp, Alabama, he moved to Leesburg in 1978 from Americus, Georgia. He was a Butcher and Meat Cutter at WinnDixie for 28 years prior to his retirement. Bert served in the Army National Guard for over 22 years. He enjoyed Fishing, Golf and Bowling. Bert...
James H. Singleton
Jun 30, 2020
James Henry Singleton, 79, of Eustis, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Born in Anderson, Tennessee, he moved to Eustis in 1985 from Indiana. He was a plumber prior to his retirement. James was a caring man, he enjoyed helping out and taking care of his neighbors. James enjoyed building things around the house. He is survived by his...
Sheila F. Unruh
Jun 29, 2020
Sheila F. Unruh, 89, formerly of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a lifelong educator. She taught at many schools before coming to Florida, including, East Liverpool, OH Elementary School in 1952, West Deer Township, PA High School Chorus, Canfield, OH High School Chorus, Wallace Intermediate High School Chorus in Baldwin-Whitehall, PA....
