Local Florida Obituaries
H. Jean Borden
Feb 26, 2017
H. Jean Borden, 96, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Born in Marion County, Ohio, she moved to Lake County in 1981 from Miami, FL. She was a secretary with the Ohio State Legislature. Jean loved to grow flowers and vegetables, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eustis where she was active with Circle...
Dorothy Jean Richards Bailes
Feb 26, 2017
Dorothy Jean Richards Bailes, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Born in Charlotte, NC to the late David John & Elizabeth Hart Richards, she moved to Eustis in the Mid 1940's from Charlotte, NC. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Dorothy is survived by her son, David...
Dale Gene Greenawalt
Feb 25, 2017
Dale Gene Greenawalt went to be with his Lord at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning in the presence of Millie, his lifelong love and caring wife of 60 years. Dale was born March 7, 1935, on the same parcel of land where he raised his family and lived until he moved to Eustis, Fla., in the fall of 2016. Dale...
Carolyn Ann Lexvold Marting
Feb 25, 2017
Carolyn Ann Lexvold Marting, 77, of The Villages, FL, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. Carolyn was born in Spencer, Iowa and attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She went onto earn her BA from The University of Akron, and her Master’s Degree from Kent State University in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Carolyn was a very successful Realtor in...
Betty L. Florer
Feb 23, 2017
Betty L. Florer, 93, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she moved to Central Florida in 1940 from Lockport, New York. She loved to walk, exercise, and to be outdoors; she also enjoyed bowling and dancing. She is survived by her Son, Jack A. Smith of Eustis, FL; and Sister, Faye...
William "Billy" Irving
Feb 23, 2017
William "Billy" Irving, 40, of Deland, FL, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born in Deland, Florida, he was mostly a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Billy is survived by his 2 brothers, Rev. James (Ami) Irving of Umatilla, FL, and Gordon Scott (Amanda) Irving of Arley, AL; sister, Rachel Decker of Deland, FL; former wife, Angela Ross of Deland,...
Blanche L. Williams
Feb 22, 2017
Blanche L. Williams, 96, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Born in West New York, New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 1985 from Bettendore, Iowa. She was a Registered Nurse and was a member of the and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Blanche served in the Navy during Korea. She is survived by her son,...
Ann Mary Quigg
Feb 22, 2017
Ann Mary Quigg, 98, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Born in Brunswick, Ohio, she moved to Tavares in 1980 from Boca Raton, FL. She was an owner & operator of an Airstream travel trailer dealership prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. Mrs. Quigg is survived by Brother Joseph,...
Ana Rosa Lopez de Davila
Feb 21, 2017
Ana Rosa Lopez de Davila, 81, went to reside with her heavenly father on February 21, 2017. Ana, daughter of America Turull and Ramon Lopez, loving wife of Federico Davila Jr., passed away at her home in Mount Dora, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Federico, her children Vivian and Tom Prior, Fernando and...
Florence M. Anderson
Feb 19, 2017
Florence M. Anderson, 99, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in New York City, New York, she moved to Sorrento in 1995 from Franklin, NC. She worked for a brief time assembling paint rollers with the Arsco Manufacturing Company; but was a homemaker for her family, most of her life. Florence enjoyed shopping, playing Bingo, and collecting...
Frances Dugger
Feb 14, 2017
Frances Dugger, 95, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Erwin, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2001 from Bristol, Tennessee. She was a Homemaker, a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis, FL and member of the Woodmen of the World. Frances is preceded in death by her 3 sisters, Mary Miller, Doris Miller and...
Beverly Anne Berardo
Feb 11, 2017
Beverly Anne Berardo, 59, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. Born in Yonkers, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 2000 from Garnerville, NY. She was a Real Estate Agent prior to her retirement. She is survived by her Husband, John Bekas of Leesburg, FL; Daughter, Shannon Collura of Tavares, FL; and Grandson, Michael Floystop. Online Guestbook available...
Nell K. Harris
Feb 10, 2017
Nell K. Harris, 102, of Marshall, NC formerly of Eustis, FL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Bronwood, Georgia, she graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1933. Nell later moved as a young lady to Mulberry, Florida where she lived till 1977 when she moved back to Eustis. She a Homemaker and was a faithful...
Ray Rich
Feb 10, 2017
Ray Rich, 91, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Houston County, Alabama, he moved to Eustis in 1952 from Kinsey, Alabama. He was an automobile mechanic and coached with Eustis Little League for many years. Ray and his wife, Nell owned & operated Eustis Bowling Lanes from 1978-1992. He was a member of Bay Street Baptist...
Thelma Grace "Susie" Smith
Feb 10, 2017
Thelma Grace "Susie" Smith, 84, of Umatilla, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she moved to Florida in 1957 from Pennsylvania. She was an office clerk for a manufacturing company. Susie was a member of Victory Church, Dona Vista. When able, Susie was very active with church visitations and volunteering....
Melvin A. Lemieux
Feb 9, 2017
Melvin A. Lemieux, 70, of Tavares, FL, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Born and lived in Farmington, New Hampshire, until he moved to Tavares, FL in 2008. He was Owner and Operator of a Seafood Restaurant prior to retiring to Florida. Mr. Lemieux is a U.S. Army Veteran and of Catholic Faith. He is survived by his Wife, Elaine...
Jennifer Marie Davis Pecot
Feb 6, 2017
Jennifer Marie Davis Pecot, 45, of Orlando, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of central Florida. Jennifer graduated from Eustis High School in 1989 and from the University of Central Florida in 1992. She was a Lead Instructor at Nutritional Therapy Association, Owner of Body Divine Fitness and Co-CEO of Immunutrition,...
Hazel E. Vance
Feb 3, 2017
Hazel E. Vance, 84, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Born in Selma, Alabama, she moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Pensacola, Florida. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Umatilla, Florida. Hazel was a Christian Warrior in her strong Faith to help people. She is survived by Son, - Randall E. "Randy" Tompkins of...
Edgar Eudell Sutley
Feb 1, 2017
Edgar Eudell Sutley, 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, he moved to Lake County from Punta Gorda, Florida. He was an educator for over thirty six years in Lake County. He was a classroom teacher for Mount Dora High; Principal of Tavares High and Triangle Elementary; acting Principal of Mount Dora High;...
