Local Florida Obituaries
Bobby Dean Crosby
Jan 17, 2025
Bobby Dean Crosby, beloved father born and raised in Leesburg FL, departed this life on January 17th, 2025 in Tavares FL with his daughter by his side. Born on April 28th, 1941, in Leesburg, FL to Troy and Bernice Crosby. Bobby spent his early years growing up on Sunnyside Dr. and enjoying hunting, fishing, water skiing and horseback riding all...
Marie Edna Allen
Jan 17, 2025
Marie Edna Allen, 87, of Tavares, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Fairfield, Florida, she moved to Lake County in 1987 from Waukesha, Wisconsin. She was a devoted homemaker and worked several jobs throughout her life including being a public transportation driver. Marie was a member of the Lake Saunders Baptist Church, Tavares. She is survived by her...
Donald Wayne Smith
Jan 13, 2025
Donald Wayne Smith, age 75, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2025. Born in Orlando, Florida, Donald made Eustis his home in 2015. He dedicated many years of his life to working as a Long-Haul Truck Driver before retiring.
He is lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Pamela A. Smith of Eustis, FL and Dea Smith of Clermont,...
Cindy Renee Davis
Jan 9, 2025
Cindy Renee Davis, aged 61, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Lake City, Florida, she cherished her life and family in Central Florida. Cindy dedicated many years to serving the community through her work with the Lake County Public Works and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla.
Cindy's legacy lives on...
Judy Elizabeth Iby
Jan 9, 2025
Judy Elizabeth Iby, 85, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was lifted up in prayer and support from hundreds of friends in her community and beyond.
Judy was born in Kingston, New York, to the late George E. and Mary E. (Freer) Clark, their first daughter and matriarch of the family...
Carol E. Vincent
Jan 7, 2025
Carol Elrod Vincent, age 91, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born in Orange County, Florida, and attended Apopka High School, where she met the love of her life, Donald Cooper Vincent.
Donald’s career with The Coca-Cola Company took them around the country: first to Houston, TX, then to Atlanta, GA and eventually back to Maitland,...
Thomas (Tom) Osborne Drake III
Jan 6, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Osborne Drake III, aged 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Born in Demopolis, Alabama, upon retirement Tom transitioned to Eustis with his wife Tina, of 47 years.
Tom’s lifelong career allowed him to make a significant impact in the commercial roofing industry. Tom worked for a company in Winter Park, in the 70’s, that was...
Jerold Ross Patterson, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Jerald Ross Patterson Jr., 69, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Miami, Florida, he moved to Grand Island in 2022 from New Port Richey, Florida. He was of Catholic Faith. Jerald loved Corvette cars. He is survived by his Sister, Sissy Raj of Grand Island, FL; Brothers, Rex Patterson of Labelle, FL and Patrick...
Richard Lowell Germeroth
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Lowell Germeroth, 86, of Altoona, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and close family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, on December 10, 1938, he lived a life full of love, family, and service. Lowell was a faithful husband and loving father, and incredible leader and a disciple of Jesus Christ. He served...
Velma Darline Lane
Dec 31, 2024
Darline Lane, 93, of Altoona, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, she moved to Lake County, Florida in 1996 from Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis, Florida. Darline is predeceased by her Husband John D. Lane; and Son, Randy Coor. She...
Sofia Boziki Moumouris
Dec 31, 2024
Sofia Boziki Moumouris passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 31, 2024.Sofia was born on April 18, 1936, in the village of Liapades, Greece. She immigrated with her family to the United States in 1971 and spent the early years of her life in the States in Danielson, CT, where she worked at the Danielson Curtain Company....
Diane Braley
Dec 27, 2024
Diane Braley, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Tampa and a lifelong resident of Florida. She was a homemaker most of her life, loved everything Disney, shared in her love for her family's favorite NFL teams, and a member of Grand Island Baptist Church. Diane is predeceased by her Husband, Patrick Braley,...
Virginia Gunell Rich
Dec 27, 2024
Nell Rich, 96, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Henry County, Alabama, she moved to Eustis in 1952 from Kinsey, Alabama. She was a homemaker, co-owner of Eustis Bowling Lanes, and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, Florida. Nell enjoyed gardening, cooking, and taking care of her family. She is preceded...
Peggy S. Brooks
Dec 23, 2024
Peggy Brooks, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Oneida, Tennessee, she moved to Umatilla in 1965 from Sunbright, Tennessee. She worked as a Florist before her retirement. Peggy is predeceased by her husband, Johnny Frank Brooks. She is survived by her 2 sons, Jeremy Brooks, Umatilla, FL, Justin (Heather) Brooks, Leesburg, FL; brother, Jerry Jennings,...
Nancy Ann Buffington
Dec 19, 2024
Nancy Ann Buffington, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Eustis, Florida. Born on February 19, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, Nancy lived a life filled with warmth and dedication to her loved ones.
Nancy, known affectionately by her family as both a nurturing mother and a devoted grandmother, is survived by...
William Jerome Arnold
Dec 18, 2024
William Jerome Arnold, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Leesburg, Florida at the age of 92. Born on July 29, 1932, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, Bill lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love.
Bill was a proud Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that shaped...
Melinda M. Mahaffey
Dec 18, 2024
Melinda M. Mahaffey, a spirited soul born in the vibrant heart of Houston, Texas, on April 13, 1953, found peace in her final journey on December 18, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. As a devoted paralegal, Melinda wove a tapestry of dedication and professionalism throughout her career, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the honor of working alongside her.
Her...
Ted Leo Eveland
Dec 13, 2024
Ted Leo Eveland, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on December 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Ted was born on September 2, 1959, in Orlando, Florida, at what was then called Orange Memorial Hospital. In 1965 Ted’s parents, Vern and Barbara Eveland, left Orlando and moved their family out into the countryside East of Eustis. Ted, along with his...
Darrell C. Reynolds
Dec 12, 2024
Rev. Darrell C. Reynolds, 74, of Fruitland Park, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Born in Leesburg, Florida, Darrell was a devoted lifelong resident of the Sunshine State.
A dedicated minister, Darrell served several churches in Central Florida, including the Umatilla Church of God and Promise Land Ministries. His commitment to serving others extended beyond his ministry; he...
Gladys Ann Hagopian
Dec 11, 2024
Gladys ‘Granny’ Ann Hagopian, 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, she grew up and started a family in Attleboro, MA. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a jewelry box assembler, where she met her late husband, Mynas ‘Jeep’ Hagopian. They retired and moved to Grafton, NH, where she made...
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