Local Florida Obituaries
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...
Annie Ruth Kelly
May 16, 2019
Annie Ruth Kelly, 93, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Ellenton, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 1980 from Gainesville, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Leesburg. Annie Ruth was very active with the church Sunday School Children's Program and Administration always by her husband's side in his...
Robert M. Updike
May 16, 2019
Robert Montgomery Updike, 87, of Eustis, passed on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in New York City, NY, he moved from Massapequa, Long Island, New York to Eustis, FL in 1971 and then to Leesburg, FL in 1991. He was the past Owner/Operator of the Eustis Flower Shop and was retired from Pan American World Airways as the Assistant Director...
Thuan Van Huynh
May 16, 2019
Thuan Van Huynh, 81, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Vietnam, he came to America in 1990 from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He was an Architect and was of Buddhist faith. Thuan is survived by his Wife, Vo Thi Kim Hoang; Sons, Tim Riley, Nhut Huynh, Trung Huynh and Tu Huynh; Daughters Dung Nguyen, Thanh...
Paul L. Brown
May 9, 2019
Paul LeRoy Brown, 93, of Eustis Florida, formerly of Addison, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
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....
