Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Willie Mae Peterson

Willie Mae Peterson

Jun 2, 2024

Willie Mae “Billie” Peterson completed her baptism on June 2, 2024, and is feasting at the table of Jesus Christ and worshiping at the throne of God.  Billie was born to William Norman Hammock and Mamie Lou Woodard Hammock in Miami, Florida on December 7, 1928.  She graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School and Richards Business College, Savannah, Georgia....

Virginia Rose Peter

Virginia Rose Peter

May 31, 2024

Virginia Rose Peter, 94, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to Harley & Rose Lena (Marsico) Davis. Virginia married the love of her life, Lawrence Peter, in 1946. They shared 58 years together and had seven children together. The family moved to Tavares, Florida in 1979 from Allen Park, Michigan, and...

Janet Louise Lynch

Janet Louise Lynch

May 29, 2024

Janet Louise Lynch (née Weston), 90, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2024. Janet was born on October 17, 1933, in Westlake, Ohio. At an early age, she moved with her family to a farm on Durkee Road in North Eaton Township. Janet graduated from Eaton High School in 1951. She worked as a dental...

Bubba Taylor Sangster, Jr.

Bubba Taylor Sangster, Jr.

May 29, 2024

Umatilla resident, Robert "Bubba" T. Sangster Jr., 26, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Bubba was born February 6, 1998, to Robert and Melissa Sangster in Orlando, Florida. He has been a lifelong resident of Umatilla. Bubba was a Heavy Equipment Operator who operated his business, Bubba's Site-work. Bubba enjoyed fishing, hunting, boxing, and playing baseball. He played baseball throughout...

Malan D. Hepper

Malan D. Hepper

May 28, 2024

In loving memory of Malan D. Hepper, a distinguished soul who journeyed through life with honor and courage. Malan was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 28, 1946, and peacefully passed away on May 28, 2024 in Mount Dora, Florida. Throughout his remarkable life, he touched the hearts of many with his unwavering kindness and unwavering dedication to his family...

Patricia B. Hedegard

Patricia B. Hedegard

May 28, 2024

Patrica Blair Hedegard, 74, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Leatherwood, Kentucky, she moved to Tavares, Florida in 1961. She married her high school sweetheart, Glen Hedegard, in 1968. They first met at the skating rink, a business they would later purchase from Glen’s parents. Together, they owned and operated Roll-Air Skating Center in Mount...

Carol A. Cochran

Carol A. Cochran

May 27, 2024

Carol A Cochran, 87, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024. Born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, she moved to Mount Dora in 1975 from Rockville, MD. She was a machinist at GWS Tool Group of Tavares, FL prior to her retirement. She was of Baptist Faith.  Carol is predeceased by her Husband, Bobby A. Cochran Sr.; Daughter, Donna...

Christine Jo Redmond

Christine Jo Redmond

May 25, 2024

Christine J. Redmond, 72, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born to James & Alice Redmond formally of Pasadena, California, she graduated from Cocoa Beach High School, class of 1969. Christine was a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Associate Property Manager in Orange and Lake Counties and volunteered at the Humane Society of Lake County Thrift Store....

Glenn Hartmann Krekling

Glenn Hartmann Krekling

May 24, 2024

Glenn Hartmann Krekling passed away peacefully in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on May 24, 2024. Born on January 3, 1935, in Stoughton Wisconsin, Glenn lived a life filled with love, dedication to his family, and service to his country. In his journey through life, Glenn was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Lois for 66 years until her passing earlier...

Francis Lee Carmean

Francis Lee Carmean

May 22, 2024

In loving memory of Francis Lee Carmean, known affectionately as Lee, who entered this world on February 21, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan. He peacefully departed on May 22, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. Lee led a life filled with remarkable experiences and profound connections that touched the hearts of many. Lee was a devoted patriot and servant to his country, having...

Joyce Virginia Lonsdale

Joyce Virginia Lonsdale

May 21, 2024

Joyce Virginia (Braido) Lonsdale, 94, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born to the late Amerigo John and Rozalia M. (Wantuk) Braido, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Joyce and all of her siblings were 1st-Generation Americans. Joyce moved to Umatilla in 1972 from Delray Beach, FL. She was an Office Clerk with the Lake County and...

Jonathan Gates Burnham

Jonathan Gates Burnham

May 20, 2024

Jonathan Gates Burnham, 57, of Eustis, Florida, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born June 12, 1966, in Long Branch, NJ, Jon lived briefly in Ohio and Rhode Island as an adult before relocating to his home state of NJ. He moved to Florida in 2014. As an adult, Jon decided to return to school, earning his bachelor’s...

Timothy Wayne Green

Timothy Wayne Green

May 19, 2024

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Green, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Eustis to the late Harold & Inez (Hall) Green, he was a lifelong Floridian who graduated from Umatilla High School in 1977 and from the University of Florida in 1981. He was a Landscape Architect and was a member St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount...

Martin Thomas Kalarovich

Martin Thomas Kalarovich

May 19, 2024

Martin Thomas "Marty" Kalarovich, 60, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a Registered Nurse and was a member of the Lake County RC Flying Club.  Marty was a well-known musician/guitar player in the Central Florida Area. He is survived by his...

Timothy Glenn Getchell

Timothy Glenn Getchell

May 18, 2024

Timothy Glenn Getchell, 62, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born in Ocala, Florida to the late Ralph W. & Priscilla (Chase) Getchell. Timothy graduated from Umatilla High School in 1980 and went on to attend Troy State University.  In 1984, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Timothy served during the Gulf War...

Elizabeth Marie Hewett

Elizabeth Marie Hewett

May 18, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Hewett, 89, of Ferndale, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she has been a lifelong resident of Florida. Elizabeth was a Pastor's Wife. Elizabeth and her husband, Pastor Charles, traveled and lived throughout Florida serving the Lord. She was a devoted mother and First Lady of the church.  She was a beacon...

Ann G. Stephenson

Ann G. Stephenson

May 18, 2024

Ann G. Stephenson, 90, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Asberrys, Virginia, she moved to Debary in 2001 from Westerville, Ohio. She was a phlebotomist and was a member of the Volusia Baptist Church, Orange City. Ann is predeceased by her Husband of over 60 years, James Robert Stephenson, survived by her son, Rodney T. (Sandra)...

Marianne Louise Yost

Marianne Louise Yost

May 16, 2024

Marianne Louise Yost, 73, of Jupiter, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she worked for Northrop Grumman for over 30 years. She had a passion for finding antiques and using them on a daily basis. Anyone who met her would quickly realize how she liked to laugh and that her laugh was contagious! She will be...

Amanda Lee Denney

Amanda Lee Denney

May 12, 2024

Amanda Lee Denney, 64, of Eustis, FL, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1959. She lived all over Florida most of her life but Key West was definitely the place she loved most. Amanda was such a ‘freebird” and “flowerchild” and loved to flaunt the “peace” sign at you. You could...

MaryAnne Fisher

MaryAnne Fisher

May 11, 2024

MaryAnne Fisher, 79, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born, and lived in Albany, New York until moving to Eustis in 1969. MaryAnne was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Eustis, where she enjoyed caring for the children during services, for the parents to attend. She was a devoted Christian. MaryAnne is predeceased by her...