Local Florida Obituaries
Stacey D. Miller
Oct 2, 2019
Stacey D. Miller, 45, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was a native of Eustis, Florida and remained a life long Central Florida resident. Stacey was a restaurant hostess, most recently working with Fish Camp on Lake Eustis, Tavares and CJ's Seafood Company, Eustis. She attended theCross of Mount Dora and was a 1992 graduate of Eustis...
Carlton Eugene Mancill
Oct 1, 2019
Carlton Eugene Mancill, 73, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born in Bonifay, Florida, he moved to Tavares in 1952 from Bonifay, FL. He was a communication technician working for CenturyLink. Carlton was a member of the VFW, Eagles, AMVETS, and of the Masonic Lodge. He also enjoyed watching Youtube, boating, sports cars, horses and his, dog Bella,...
Carolyn M. Hollenbeck
Sep 29, 2019
Carolyn M. Hollenbeck, 90, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, she moved to Eustis in 1951 from St. Louis, Missouri. She was the co-owner of Hollenbeck's TV Sales and Service. Carolyn was the Honored Queen of Job’s Daughters in St. Louis. She was a former member of the Eustis Women's Club. She loved...
Jeffrey Paul Arnold
Sep 27, 2019
Jeffrey Paul Arnold, 65, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. Born in Medina, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Melbourne, Florida. He was a Restaurateur, owning and operating Jeffrey Paul's Chophouse of Eustis and Leesburg. He loved playing golf and was a member of St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mount Dora. Jeff is survived by his 3...
Mary Frances Richards
Sep 24, 2019
Mary Frances Richards, 76, of Paisley, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born in Hartford, Alabama, she moved to Paisley as a child. She was a Forman at Golden Gem Growers in Umatilla, FL prior to her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her plants and ferns. She also enjoyed crocheting and taking time with her family, especially...
Joyce Ann Brisson Snead
Sep 24, 2019
Joyce Ann Brisson Snead, 80, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born in Umatilla, Florida, she live most of her life in Lake County other than a short time in Dothan, Alabama. Joyce was a Registered Nurse working for many years at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and retired from Cornerstone Hospice. Joyce is survived by her son, Michael...
Lawrence "Todge" Calhoun
Sep 23, 2019
Lawrence "Todge" Calhoun, 88, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. Born in Somerset, Kentucky, he moved to Florida in 1981 from Cincinnati, Ohio. He owned & operated a foliage nursery in Apopka, FL prior to his retirement. Larry was a member of the Neeley’s Creek Baptist Church in Burnside, KY and a life member of the N.R.A. Larry...
Richard "Dick" William Henley
Sep 19, 2019
Richard William Henley, 81, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 1973. He was a Professor of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida prior to his retirement. Dick was a member of the Garden Club of Mount Dora and of the Florida Native Plant Society. He was...
Shirley Dee Miles
Sep 16, 2019
Shirley Dee Miles, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she moved to Lake County in 1995 from Orlando, Florida. She was a Homemaker. Shirley was a member of LifePointe Church, Eustis and was a former member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. She loved square dancing. Shirley is survived by her 3 sons,...
Margie Marie Bridgewater
Sep 12, 2019
Margie Marie Bridgewater 88, of Tavares, Florida passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019. Born in Camner, Kentucky, on September 17, 1930, she relocated to Florida in 1962. She is predeceased by her husband, James W Jim Bridgewater Sr.; her parents, J.F. and Trannie Elizabeth Hatcher; brothers Pete, Dick and Charles Hatcher. She is survived by her son, James W Bridgewater...
Rose Marie Rutz
Sep 11, 2019
Rose Marie Rutz, 70, of Webster, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born in Tecumseh, Michigan, she moved to Central Florida in 1982 from Cement City, Michigan. She was a Homemaker and a Patriot. She was member of Lake Haven Church of Eustis, FL. She enjoyed crafts and cooking hobbies. Rosie;s favorite color is Lavender and her favorite transportation Rosie's...
Vito Joseph Pellitteri
Sep 10, 2019
Vito Joseph Pellitteri, 80, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he moved to Florida in 1973 from New Jersey. He retired from law enforcement, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Vito was a member of St. Edwards Episcopal Church of Mount Dora, VFW of Mount Dora. He Enjoyed Bowling, Fishing, Western Movies and...
Jose Jesus Hernandez
Sep 9, 2019
Jose Jesus Hernandez, 92, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. Born in Queretaro, Mexico, he moved to Eustis in 2014 after living most of his life in Wauchula, Florida. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Jose is survived by his son, Luis Navarro, Apopka, FL; 6 daughters, Juana Navarro, Bowling Green,...
Eileen A. Buckley
Sep 8, 2019
Eileen A. Buckley, 65, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 2015 from Holbrook, New York. She worked at a grocery store as a meat wrapper. Eileen loved gardening and was catholic. She is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Buckley, Leesburg, FL; son, Ronald J. Buckley, Jr., Mastic,...
Tony Tillman
Sep 6, 2019
Tony Tillman, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, he moved to Leesburg in 1982 from Norfolk, Virginia. He owned and operated Tillman's Enterprises, of Eustis and Tillman's Custom Fabrication, of Tavares. Tony was a member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge #65 of Umatilla, and was a member of the York...
Mr. Carroll L. Adams
Sep 5, 2019
Mr. Carroll L. Adams, 75, of North Emeralda Island Road, Leesburg passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was a native of Waterville, Maine and moved to Central Florida in 1966 from Fairfield, Maine. Mr. Adams was a long-time automotive parts manager and sales representative and loved automobiles and pickup trucks. He loved all NASCAR racing...
Mildred B. Tyler
Sep 5, 2019
Mildred B. Tyler, 94, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Clearwater, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 1997 after living in Troy, Alabama since 1975. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Mildred is survived by her 2 sons, James C. (Jan) Tyler, Eustis, FL, Dennis R. (Linda) Tyler,...
Irma Oeth Morgan
Sep 5, 2019
Irma Oeth Morgan, 87, of Tavares, Florida passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 29, 1932. She moved to Tavares in 1959 from Evansville, Indiana. She started her career as the Secretary to the Principal of the Mt. Dora High School, in Mt. Dora, Florida. She then went to work in Business Administration...
Mark Allen Housser
Sep 3, 2019
Mark Allen Housser, 58, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he moved to Central Florida 30 years from New York. He was a Lineman with Comcast prior to his retirement. Mark enjoyed music and collection gnomes. He is survived by his 3 Daughters, Amanda Hounihan of TN, Kimberly A. Buss...