Local Florida Obituaries
Dorothy Virginia Childers
May 9, 2019
Dorothy Virginia Childers, 77, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born in Hartselle, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She worked as a cashier and was a member of the Sorrento Christian Center. Dorothy is predeceased by her Parents, Willie Lee and Pearlie Earline (Wilbanks) McDonald; Brothers, Lewis and Olan Childers; and by 3 grandchildren....
Ted Semanski
May 9, 2019
Ted Semanski, 98, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Umatilla in 2000 from The Villages, Florida. He retired in 1980 from the Hialeah, FL Police Department as a Major. He was a law enforcement sharp shooter. Ted was a member of the Polish Club of Central Florida and loved...
Larry Jonathon Hottle
May 9, 2019
Larry Jonathon Hottle, 72, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Larry was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Larry (Papa) was a devoted family man that deeply impacted those around him. His ability to make people laugh was unparalleled as he never met a stranger. Larry's spirit of generosity...
Landon Matthew Henderson
May 6, 2019
Landon Matthew Henderson, 12, of Mount Dora, FL went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 6, 2019. Landon was born in Leesburg, FL. He was a native of Central Florida and loved the outdoors. Landon enjoyed Extreme Sports, such as dirt biking and ATV riding, kayaking and anything adrenaline fueled. Landon also enjoyed playing Soccer. He was a student...
Virginia Carolyn Hoffman
May 6, 2019
Virginia Carolyn Hoffman, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she was raised and lived in Lake County until she moved to Kansas in 1978. Carolyn moved to back to Umatilla in 2017. She was a Medical Bookkeeper and was a member of the United Methodist Church. Carolyn is survived by her son, Timothy...
Gary Elwood Moreland
May 6, 2019
Gary Elwood Moreland, 77, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Born in Seattle, Washington, he moved to Grand Island in 2005 from Bellingham, Washington. Gary served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and was a retired Merchant Marine, Engineer. Gary is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diep Dao Moreland, Grand Island,...
William Robert Rackley Sr.
May 2, 2019
William Robert Rackley, Sr., 99, of Flagler Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in Sardis, Georgia, he moved to South Florida in 1953 from Augusta, Georgia and to Central Florida 1975. He worked as a salesman for Hunt-Wesson. William was a member of the Palm Springs Drive Church of Christ, Altamonte Springs, was actively involved with the Boy...
Robert E. "Bobby" Owens
May 2, 2019
Robert E. "Bobby" Owens, 67, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Owner/Operator of Pugh's Dry Cleaners, Eustis from 2002 to 2016. He and his wife were longtime members of the Orange Avenue Church of Christ, Eustis. Bobby loved coaching Little League Baseball,...
Theron Wayne McKay
Apr 28, 2019
Theron Wayne McKay, 80, of Paisley, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, he moved to Paisley in 1960 from Portsmouth, VA. He was a member of the Port Norfolk Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. He is survived by his sister, Melody Ridings, Paisley, FL; brother, Robert McKay, Paisley, FL. Interment will be follow at Ponceannah Cemetery, Paisley....
George Dale Willis
Apr 28, 2019
George Dale "Smiley" Willis, 70, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he moved to Leesburg in the mid 1980's from Piqua, Ohio. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He is of Protestant faith, and was a member of the American Legion. He loved all animals. He is survived by...
Richard "Rick" Thomas Giddens
Apr 20, 2019
Richard "Rick" Thomas Giddens, 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was owner of the former Gypsy Wicker in Orlando and he worked Construction as a Journeymen Plasterer. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp and was proud of...
Robert H. Toms
Apr 18, 2019
Robert H. Toms, 88, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born in Fairfield, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in the late1990's from Hendersonville, NC. He was a Entrepreneur and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Jackie Sorensen, Winter Springs,...
Kyle M. Robinette
Apr 8, 2019
Kyle M. Robinette, 33, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he lived his entire life in Lake County. Kyle attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Eustis. Kyle is survived by his parents, Bill & Kathy Robinette, Umatilla, FL; grandparents, Jean & Keith Lucas, Eustis, FL; and by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and...
Gerald E. Vernon
Apr 8, 2019
Gerald E. Vernon, 98, of Deland, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Glouster, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from Wadsworth, Ohio. He was a Steel Factory Foreman. Gerald is survived by his 2 daughters, Diane (Robert) Lowdermilk, Lake Mary, FL, Debbie Vernon, Parma, OH; step-daughter, Charlene Germond, Eustis, FL. Entombment will be at Lakeside Memory Gardens,...
Richard Carl Smith
Apr 8, 2019
Richard Carl Smith, 69, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Eustis resident. Carl was a Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce E. Smith of Eustis, FL; son, Richard C. Smith, II of Ocoee,...
Martha Lucille Carroll
Apr 6, 2019
Martha "Lucille" Carroll, 78, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Dale County, Alabama, she moved to Altoona in 1950 from Cottondale, Alabama. She retired from Lakeview Terrace, Altoona where she was a Nurse. She is survived by her 2 sons, Kenneth Carroll (Patty McNeal), Altoona, FL, Adrian Carroll (Tricia Campbell), Altoona, FL;...
Marie P. Carasims
Apr 5, 2019
Marie P. Carasims, 92, of Dona Vista, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Dona Vista in 1978 from Stamford, Connecticut. She was a Accountant for the State of Florida. Marie was a member of the Business & Professional Women, the Eustis Women's Club, St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis and was...
Cameron Drew Jackson
Apr 3, 2019
Cameron Drew Jackson, 22, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was of Protestant Faith. Cameron enjoyed fishing, canoeing, and being outdoors. He had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. Cameron loved family and spending time with them at...
Jonathan Stephen Cousins
Apr 2, 2019
Jonathan "Jon" Stephen Cousins, 65, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Shelbyville, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1978 from Indiana. He was owner and operator of Cousins Dental Lab Services. Jon loved to play the guitar and compose songs. He is survived by his Wife, Mae Cousins of Eustis, FL; Mother, Gertrude M. Cousins of...
Linda L. Kimpel
Apr 1, 2019
Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Leesburg-South Campus on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 12:34 PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made by visiting www.team.org/give search “Arequipa Church Planting-Peru" or a check may be made payable to: TEAM, PO Box 1986, Grapevine, TX 76099-1986 in memo “Arequipa Church Planting-Peru”.