Local Florida Obituaries
John W. Davis Jr.
Jun 26, 2019
John W. Davis, Jr., "Big Daddy", 67, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born in Live Oak, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1965 from Jasper, Florida. He was a state certified electrical contractor. He served for many years as a deacon at various churches and was recently a member of First Baptist Church, Leesburg. John served his...
Florence M. Corrado
Jun 21, 2019
Florence M. Corrado, 91, of Tavares, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Born in Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 1992 from Homestead, Florida. She was a Customer Sales Associate and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Florence is survived by her 3 sons, Gary (Barbara) Corrado, Yuba City, CA, David V. Corrado, Homestead, FL, Paul (Kathy) Corrado,...
Marty Elbert Gnann
Jun 18, 2019
Marty Elbert Gnann, 56, of Cassia, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He worked construction and lawn care prior to his retirement. Marty is predeceased by sister, Carla D. Gnann-Thompson. He is survived by is Son, Hunter E. Gnann of Leesburg; Sister, A. Darlene Volkert of Eustis,...
Timothy George Dennis
Jun 16, 2019
Timothy "Boz" George Dennis, 48, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he moved to Sorrento in 2010 from California. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and he was a painter by trade. He is survived by his Mother, Sharon Chapman of California; Brothers, James Dennis of Sanford and Grant Dennis, of Ocala, FL; and...
Athal "Hank" Burdette Henry
Jun 13, 2019
Athal Burdette "Hank" Henry, 91, of Tavares Fl, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born in New Lexington, Ohio, Hank moved to Tavares Fl in 2010 from New Bern, NC. Hank was a Telecommunications Engineer for the General Telephone Co. for 40 years prior to his retirement. Hank was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL and was...
Stephan Emanuel Drazinic, M.D.
Jun 12, 2019
Dr. Stephan Emanuel Drazinic, 90, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born in Lastovo, Dalmacija, Croatia, he moved to Eustis in 1973 from Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Drazinic delivered more than 3,000 babies during his career at Waterman Hospital. He was the first OB-GYN to establish a solo practice in Eustis and was the first OB-GYN at Waterman Memorial...
Gladys Louise Mauldin
Jun 11, 2019
Gladys Louise Mauldin, 89, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born in Coffee County, Alabama, she moved to Howey in the Hills in 1957 from Lake Wales, Florida She was a Fruit Packer working in the Citrus Industry and prior to her retirement she worked with High school students in the cafeteria. Gladys was member of...
Christopher "Chris" Dale Welling
Jun 8, 2019
Christopher "Chris" Dale Welling, 43, of Zellwood, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life long resident of Central Florida. He worked at Monterey Mushrooms in Zellwood and enjoyed fishing when time allowed. He always spoke well of others, and loved his family. Chris will be missed buy his family and friends. As per...
Linda (Harden) Carnell
Jun 6, 2019
Linda Sharon Harden Carnell age 70, of Montverde, FL passed on June 6, 2019 in San Mateo, CA with her family by her side. Linda was born in Montverde on June 22, 1948. She was a 4th-generation Montverde resident, and she cherished her hometown where she resided for most of her life. A teacher in Orange County for decades, she...
Michael "Mike" John Leuthner
Jun 6, 2019
Michael "Mike" John Leuthner, 58, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY he moved to Lake County Florida in 1992. Mike was a truck driver, an avid NASCAR fan, and had a personality capable of doing it all. In Mikes spare time, he enjoyed car restoration, dirt bikes, home renovation, attending car shows, and spending...
William Thomas Huett
Jun 1, 2019
William Thomas Huett, 89, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Born in Center Hill, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was a Entrepreneur starting several businesses in Aluminum, Glass & Fence industries. William was a faithful member of the Sorrento Church Of God. He served in the US Army during Korea. He is...
Ronald D. Apedaile
May 30, 2019
Ronald D. Apedaile, 75, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, he moved to Grand Island in 1971 from Kansas City, Missouri. He was a Nurse Anesthetist. He loved videotaping wedding, having done more than 300. Ronald served in the US Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...
Ann M. Connell
May 29, 2019
Ann M. Connell, 60, of Tangerine, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1991 from Boston, Massachusetts. She was a court stenographer and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4491, Umatilla, FL. She is survived by her 2 sons, Nick Connell of Tangerine, FL, Sean Carlson of Culpeper, VA;...
Marjorie K. Nichols
May 25, 2019
Marjorie K. Nichols, 93, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born in Miami, Florida, she grew up in Eustis and moved to Vestal, NY, after marriage. Marjorie moved back to Eustis with her family in 1960. She was the secretary and bookkeeper at Eustis Elementary School for over 25 years. Marjorie was a member of Grand Island Baptist...
Jerry L. Mallory
May 24, 2019
Jerry L. Mallory, 72, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on May 24, 2019. He was born in Sarasota, FL and was a life long resident of Central Florida. Jerry owned his own home repair business for many years. He loved to hunt and enjoyed Go-Cart racing with his children. Jerry is predeceased by his Parents, Jack and Gladys Mallory, Brother,...
Susan A. France
May 23, 2019
Susan A. France, 65, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born in Shelby, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 1986 from Bucyrus, Ohio. She was an Account Payable Specialist with J.A. Croson of Sorrento, FL and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Shelby, Ohio. Susan enjoyed Swimming, Boating, and the France Ranch Pool. Susan...
Albert Franklin McWilliams
May 22, 2019
Albert Franklin McWilliams, 82, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in Versailles, Kentucky, he moved to Central Florida in 1970 from Versailles, KY. He worked in the auto, paint & body industry. Albert was a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the US Air Force. He is survived by his 2 sons, Mark A....
Clara C. Byrd
May 22, 2019
Clara Cordelia Lawrence Byrd, 101, of Sale City GA, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. Born May 15, 1918 in Winston County AL, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Lawrence and Cordelia Elmyra Adair Lawrence. Mrs. Byrd was a homemaker and attended Higher Ground Worship Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
William A. (Bill) Alberson
May 18, 2019
William A. (Bill) Alberson, 93, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born in Chipley, Georgia he moved to Eustis in 1930 from Chipley . He retired as a Vice President of Golden Gem Growers of Umatilla and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during World...
Garth D. Rogers
May 17, 2019
Garth D. Rogers, 55, of Tavares, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Seattle, Washington, he moved to Tavares in late 2016 from Las Cruces, New Mexico. Garth served in the US Army and after the army, was a Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge with the US Border Patrol. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Theresa...
