Local Florida Obituaries
Bonita Adair Miller
Jun 29, 2018
Bonita Adair Miller, 75, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Grand Island in 2008 from England. She was a Minister and was a member of The Church at Whistling Pines. Bonita is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roger D. Miller, Grand Island, FL; 2 sons, Roger D. Miller,...
Carl Dean Price
Jun 28, 2018
Carl Dean Price, 76, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. Born in Amsterdam, New York, he moved to Sorrento in 1951 from Up State, New York. He was a Trim Carpenter and enjoyed Wood Working and Fishing. Carl is survived by his Wife, Sharon K Price, Sons, Dean Price of Sorrento, Phillip Price of Orlando, Timmy Christian of...
Robert E. McPherson
Jun 25, 2018
Robert E. McPherson, 75, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Born in Shiloh, Georgia, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Georgia. He was a Commercial Truck Driver and was a member of the AMVETS, Eagles and Moose Lodges. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Dunkle, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, Robert E. "Scooter" McPherson, III, Shiloh, GA,...
Craig Gomila
Jun 18, 2018
Craig Gomila, 73, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday June 18, 2018, with loved ones by his side. Born in New York, New York, he was a graduate of American International College, Springfield, MA and joined the Air Force in 1966. He worked as a project manager in construction most of his life and moved to Grand...
Theresa Jean McLeod
Jun 14, 2018
Theresa Jean McLeod, 59, of Adrian, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Clinton, New Jersey to the late Angelo & Rita Grecco, she is survived by her husband, Erick McLeod Sr., Adrian, GA and by her 5 daughters, Erica (Gregg) McLeod-Lowery, Adrian, GA, Jennifer (Cody) Register, Adrian, GA, Mary (Michael) Stephens, Eustis, FL, Brenda (Thomas) Lannert, Port...
Zettie B. Roach
Jun 10, 2018
Zettie B. Roach, 97, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Born in Lothair, Kentucky, she moved to Altoona, Florida as a child in 1922 and later to Eustis in 1938. She was a Homemaker, a member of the Cassia Baptist Church and was formerly involved with the 4H Club. Zettie is predeceased by her Parents, Henry and...
Raymond T. Dodge
Jun 2, 2018
Raymond T. Dodge, 77, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018. Born in New York City, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1999 following his retirement from the New York City Transit Authority as Maintenance Supervisor. Raymond enjoyed playing poker, visiting Las Vegas and California, The NY Times crossword, and his never ending cup of coffee. He...
Billy L. Fowler
Jun 2, 2018
Billy L. Fowler, 74, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018. Born in Haleyville, Alabama, he moved to Eustis in 1964 from Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was owner & operator of The Car Doctor from 1992-Present. Billy served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Deland Area Cruisers, a Boy Scout Leader, Taught @ Lake...
John H. Candelent
May 25, 2018
John H. Candelent, 90, of Tavares, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, he moved to Tavares in 1998 from Cheshire Connecticut . He was a lithographer and and a U.S. Army Veteran. John is survived by his Wife, Leigh Candelent of Tavares, FL ; and Daughter, Robin Whitney. Memorial services will be held at Imperial Terrace...
Eddie Wayne Johnson
May 25, 2018
Eddie Wayne Johnson, 68, of Weirsdale, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born in Vigo County, IN, he moved to Lake County in 1961 from Terre Haute, IN. He was the owner of Ed's Crane Service. Ed was a US Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam. He is survived by his son, Christopher Wayne (Brandy) Johnson of Edmonton, KY; son,...
Julia Carolyn Jessie
May 23, 2018
Julia Carolyn Jessie, 66, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Born in Rockledge, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Orlando, Florida. She was a Emergency Dispatch Operator and was a member of the Tangerine Community Church. Julia is survived by her: Husband, Charles Marvin Jessie of Mount Dora, FL, and Nephew, David McCabe of...
Michael Charles Andrews
May 22, 2018
Michael Charles Andrews, 69, of Eustis, FL, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Mary Andrews. He was a Ford Motors Mechanic prior to his retirement. He is survived by his Daughter, Lucinda Kathleen Talbot; and Brothers, Russell Andrews, Steven Andrews, Richard Andrews, and Robert Andrews. No services are currently scheduled. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli...
Elada C. Cosden
May 22, 2018
Elada C. Cosden, 98, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Florida in 2001 from Jeffersonboro, Pennsylvania. She was a Secretary for AFC a fire truck equipment manufacturer prior to her retirement. Elada was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis. She is predeceased by her Husband,...
Johnny Barto Smith
May 19, 2018
Johnny Barto Smith , 78, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Barto and Thelma Smith, he moved to Eustis with his parents in the late 1940's. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1957 and from North Carolina State University in 1962. He owned and operated Lake Mechanical Contractors of Eustis,...
Robert O. Doyle
May 17, 2018
Robert O. Doyle, 84, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. Born in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, he moved to Mount Dora in 1992 from Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He retired from IBM in Lexington, KY where Selectric typewriters were manufactured. He was a member of the Mount Sterling Golf and Country Club. Robert served in the US Army during Korea....
Rita E. Reil
May 15, 2018
Rita E. Reil, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, she moved to Leesburg in 1989 from Roselle Park, New Jersey. She was a Accounting Manager with Clark Doors prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Mount Dora, FL. Inurnment will be at Florida National Cemetery,...
James L. McDonald
May 13, 2018
James L. McDonald, 66, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, he moved to Central Florida in 1981. He worked in Sales/Management for a HVAC Supply Co. before retiring in 2017. James loved building and restoring Hot Rods and Street Rods. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara A. McDonald, Eustis,...
Sallie M. Moore
May 5, 2018
Sallie M. Moore, 90, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. Born in Glenwood, Georgia, she moved to Howey In The Hills in 1945 from Glenwood, Georgia. She worked as a manager for a farm stores convenience store. Sallie is survived by her 2 daughters, Glenda M. Moore, Howey In The Hills, FL, Paulette Harrell, Tucson,...
Tommie Lee Ray
May 4, 2018
Tommie Ray Lee, 66, died May 4, 2018. Born in Deland, Florida, he was a son of the late Raymond Clair and Vivian Daugherty Lee of Cassia and preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Edward Lee. Tommie was a loving and devoted husband and father with a joyful heart and a strong work ethic. He was a senior at...
