Local Florida Obituaries
Margaret Lorena Clark
Jul 4, 2025
Margaret Lorena Boutwell Clark, 79, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Andalusia, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Margaret is survived by her 2 sons, Arnold (Robin) Clark, West Palm Beach, FL, Eric (Lauren) Clark, Mount Dora; 2 daughters, Pamela (Roy) Bender, Umatilla, FL, Paula (Lonnie) Scaglia, Great Falls, MT; brother, Jody (Janice)...
Linda L. Boyette
Jul 1, 2025
Linda L. Boyette, 76, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Deland, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. Linda was a Homemaker, was a member of the Eastern Star and attended Spirit Life Assembly of God, Eustis. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Louis Boyette, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John Roy...
Elizabeth K. Davenport
Jul 1, 2025
Elizabeth K. Davenport, 90, of Weirsdale, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Arcadia, Florida, she moved to Weirsdale in 1970 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of LifePointe Church, Eustis. Elizabeth is survived by her 3 sons, Wayne Edward (Debra) Davenport, Tavares, FL, Joseph William Davenport, Weirsdale, FL, John Michael (LeaAnn) Davenport,...
Mike Whigham
Jun 30, 2025
Mike Whigham, 70, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born in Orlando, Florida, and has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Mike worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and took great pride in his work. Outside of work, Mike loved spending time with his family, fishing the local lakes, and cheering on...
Dale Allen Beims
Jun 29, 2025
Dale Allen Beims, 61, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Lake County Florida. He has worked various vocations in the construction industry. Dale was an avid motorsport fan and he enjoyed fishing, working on cars and home improvement projects. He is predeceased by his Father, James Allen Beims. He is survived...
Charles Edward Cheatham
Jun 25, 2025
Charles "Buddy" Edward Cheatham, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Master Craftsman in mill work and fine carpentry. Buddy enjoyed fishing, BBQ cookouts, NASCAR racing, Miami Dolphins Football and woodworking. He was of Baptist Faith and grew up in the First...
Bette Joanne Crosby
Jun 24, 2025
Bette "Joanne" Crosby, 86, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County.
Joanne had a deep love for animals, especially her beautiful Tennessee Walking Horse, Pandora. In her youth, she spent endless days enjoying the outdoors—riding horses, roller skating, boating, and water skiing. A 1958 graduate...
Denise A. Martin
Jun 24, 2025
Denise A. Martin, 85, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Egypt. She was an Elementary Education Teacher in France and Egypt prior to her moving to the United States. Denise was an artist, and she enjoyed drawing the human figure. She also enjoyed Knitting and Cooking....
William "Bill" I. Ward
Jun 22, 2025
William "Bill" I. Ward, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born in Brewton, Alabama, Bill moved to Eustis as a child. He was a Maintenance worker in the Citrus Industry prior to his retirement. Bill was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Lake...
Pastor James C. Irving Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Pastor James Conover Irving Jr., aged 55, of Altoona, Florida, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2025. He was born in Deland, Florida, to the late James Sr. and Linda Irving. In 2011, he relocated to Altoona from DeLand, where he became a beloved member of the community. James dedicated his life to serving others as the Senior Pastor at...
Nancy A. Rateau
Jun 19, 2025
Nancy A. Rateau, 87, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Bronwood, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1948. She worked in the banking industry for First State Bank, First Atlantic Bank, First Union and Wachovia all of Eustis until her retirement. Nancy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Angus Rateau of Eustis, FL; daughter,...
Travis Edwin Woodham
Jun 16, 2025
Travis Edwin "Ed" Woodham, 85, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Floridian. He was a Business Manager in the Heavy Equipment industry and served on the Board of Directors for the Sorrento Cemetery Association. Ed came on the Sorrento Cemetery Board on October 17, 2002. He retired May 8, 2023. During...
Warren David Parker Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Warren "Sonny" David Parker, Jr., 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on June 16, 2025. Born in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Warren and Dorothy Parker, Warren moved to Leesburg in 2000. He was a skilled welder specializing in Commercial Trailer Repair and proudly served in the Navy. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Kathleen...
Raul Martinez
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raul Martinez, 68, of Eustis, Florida, who left us on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Raul was born on January 25, 1957, in the New York borough of Brooklyn, the second child to Raul Martinez, Sr. and Carmen Quinones Martinez. Raul made the journey to Central Florida in 2018, relocating...
Patricia Ann Saxton
Jun 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Saxton, 72, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, with her family by her side. Patty was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her kindness, willingness to help, and unique laugh. She was born in Painesville, Ohio to Lester and Sylvia Wyman. Following graduation from North Shore High School, she...
Miguel Angel Zavala
Jun 13, 2025
Miguel Angel Zavala, 29, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he worked as a receptionist for a local nursing home Miguel was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He is survived by his parents, Efrain G. & Domitila G. Zavala, Mount Dora, FL; brother, Efrain G. Zavala, Jr.,...
Mauricio Espinosa
Jun 10, 2025
Mauricio Espinosa, 62, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born on August 9, 1962, in Nuevitas, Camagüey, Cuba, Mauricio brought warmth, laughter, and strength to all who knew him. In 2010, he made Eustis his home after moving from Miami, Florida, and quickly became a beloved member of the community. Mauricio was a man of great...
Kenneth Cole Hasty
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth Cole Hasty, aged 44, of Altoona, Florida, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, Kenneth was a dedicated Floridian who cherished his roots. He was proud to work as a Line Cook at Alto Tavares, and various assisted living facilities, showing his commitment to serving others through his culinary skills. Outside of work, Kenneth found joy...
Sonia Idelia LeBron
Jun 6, 2025
Sonia Idelia LeBron, 81, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Panama City, Panama, to the late Rupert and Verna James, she moved to Sorrento in 2004 from Cooper City, Florida. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter and friend and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Sonia is survived by her son,...
Cheryl Ann McQuaid
Jun 5, 2025
Cheryl Ann McQuaid, 53, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 2023 from Lake Wales, Florida. She was a member of Spirit Life Assembly of God, Eustis. Cheryl is survived by her brother, Matthew McQuaid, Crystal River, FL; 2 aunts, Patricia A. Tiedt Friesen, Mount Dora, FL, Judy...
