Local Florida Obituaries
Dolores L. Thompson
May 3, 2018
Dolores L. Thompson, 92, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Danville, Illinois, she moved to Altoona in 1970's from Danville, Illinois. She owned & operated L & D Appliance Services in Altoona. Dolores loved to grow flowers and vegetables and also loved reading books. She is survived by her sister, June Priest, Bradenton, FL; grandson, Michael...
Garrett Shaw
May 3, 2018
Garrett “Snake” Shaw, 80, of Eustis, Florida, left the ground to forever fly in Blue Skies on Thursday, May 3, 2018 as a result of Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, he moved to Eustis in the mid-1980's after swearing off his last snow storm in Sioux Falls, SD. Prior to retiring, Garrett was an LPN at LifeStream...
Joyce Wells Evans-Norcross
May 3, 2018
Joyce Wells Evans-Norcross, 71, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Cannon, Delaware to the late William Crole and Anna Elizabeth (Ward) Abbott, she moved to Eustis in 1998, from Kendall, Florida, where she owned and operated P.S. Catering. Later moving to Leesburg in 2010. Joyce was a member of Victory Church, Dona Vista. She was a...
Wayne Lawrence Books
May 3, 2018
Wayne Lawrence Books, 81, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he moved to Sorrento in 2004 from Kingston, Massachusetts. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years serving during Korea and Vietnam. Wayne was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Plymouth, MA and was an avid Harley Davidson Rider. He is survived...
Steven E. Lynch
May 2, 2018
Steven E. Lynch Sr., 59, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Born in Dover, Delaware, he moved to Umatilla in 2006 from New Hampshire. Steven was a production manager for underground radar surveys prior to his retirement, a Navy Veteran, and he was a sponsor with AA, where he helped others with their recovery. Steven enjoyed many...
Shirley Marie Severtson
Apr 29, 2018
Shirley Marie Severtson, 91 of Eustis, FL received her angel wings on April 29, 2018. She was born August 17, 1926 to Walter and Camilla O. Andersen in Austin, MN. She graduated from Austin High School with honors. Shirley graduated from Minnesota School of Business in 1946 and was a secretary for many years. She married Irving T. Severtson in...
Vivian T. Bruns
Apr 29, 2018
Vivian T. Bruns, 76, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Vivian was a member of the First Baptist Church of Umatilla. She is survived by her Husband, Pete Bruns of Umatilla, FL, Sons, Henry Bruns (Janie) of Summerfield, FL and Richard Bruns (Dana)of Sorrento, FL; Grandchildren,...
Evelyn Hall Smith
Apr 24, 2018
Evelyn Hall Smith, 79, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. She was born in Umatilla, Florida to William Robert Hall, Sr. and Bessie Mae Brown and was a life long resident of Lake County. She was Vice President of Lake Mechanical Contractors of Eustis and a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis. Evelyn has served...
Patricia Ann Rearick
Apr 21, 2018
Patricia A. “Pat” Rearick, 74 of Burrell Township, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 on her 56th Wedding Anniversary in Tavares, FL surrounded by her loving family. Born September 17, 1943 in Tarentum, she was the daughter of the late Clair W. and Violet A. (Lott) Fulton. She lived in Burrell Township most of her life and was a graduate...
James Dennis Shook
Apr 19, 2018
James Dennis Shook, 53, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Joe and Grace Shook, he moved to Eustis as a child. He worked as a nursery salesman and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his Wife, Sherry Shook of Eustis, FL, Mother, Grace Shook of Eustis, FL, Brothers,...
Hazel Marie Tijerina
Apr 19, 2018
Hazel Marie Tijerina, 83, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Beeson, West Virginia to the late Lonnie and Eva McKinney, she moved to Sorrento in 1969 from Alexandria, Virginia. She was a Machinist and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sorrento. Hazel is survived by her 3 sons, Allen Wilmer Cooper, Mount Dora, FL,...
Doris E. Liversedge
Apr 19, 2018
Doris E. Liversedge, 98, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Caseville, Michigan. She was a secretary for the public school system in Michigan prior to her retirement. Doris was a member of the Eagles Club of Caseville, Michigan and was of Methodist Faith. Doris is survived...
Eloise G. Carpenter
Apr 18, 2018
Eloise G. Carpenter, 97, of Dona Vista, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Born in Goshen, Alabama, she moved to Dona Vista in 1946 from DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was an Owner and Operator of Carpenter's Grocery of Donna Vista. Eloise is predeceased by her Husband, Roy Carpenter; Sons, Douglas Head and Roy David Carpenter. Brothers, Bertram F. Gregory and...
Leroy Stephens
Apr 18, 2018
Leroy Stephens, 91, of Umatilla, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Leroy was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Elijah and Zeta (Martin) Stephens. All services will be held in West Virginia at a late date.
Thomas H. Rogers
Apr 14, 2018
Thomas "Tom" H. Rogers, 72 of Mascotte, FL passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran, and retired from Disney where he worked in the Maintenance Department. The family will have a private celebration of Tom's life.
Bruce Michael Kosmala
Apr 14, 2018
Bruce Michael Kosmala, Sr., 42, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. Born in Oneida, New York, he moved to Central Florida in 1986 and attended Eustis High School. Bruce worked in construction as a Roofer and Flooring Installer. He enjoyed tinkering with old cars and fishing. He is survived by Mother, Virginia G. Jordan of Mount Dora,...
Norman Kenneth Hunt
Apr 12, 2018
Norman Kenneth Hunt, 84, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Born in Belle Glade, Florida to the late William and Mary Hunt, he moved to Grand Island in 2001 from Wauchula, Florida. He owned & operated City Electric Company of Wauchula from 1973-2000. Norman was a member of Central Baptist Church, Leesburg. Norman served his country in...
James Robert Stephenson
Apr 7, 2018
James Robert Stephenson, 82, of Orange City, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late George and Bernice Stephenson, he moved to Central Florida in 2001 from Westerville, Ohio. He retired as Vice President of Sales for Borden Food Service and was a member of the Volusia County Baptist Church in Orange City. Bob...
