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Corabelle B. Briggs

Corabelle B. Briggs

Nov 17, 2011

Corabelle B. Briggs, 92, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. Born in Covert, New York, she moved to Tavares in 1976 from Rochester, New York. She was a member of S.A.F.E. , Tavares Recreation Association and Silver Lake Community Church of Leesburg. She is survived by her Sons - Dwight E. Briggs of Orange City, FL and Douglas...

Angela Marie Ledford

Angela Marie Ledford

Nov 16, 2011

Angela Marie Ledford, 69, of Leesburg, formerly of Keystone Heights died peacefully at Hospice House, Tavares on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 after a brief illness. Angela was born in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Edward and Sue (Pacetta) Cole. Angela is survived by her 2 sons, Michael (Cheryn) Ledford, Altoona, FL, John (Valerie) Ledford, Winter Park, FL. Angela was one...

Jonathan Noel Sprague

Jonathan Noel Sprague

Nov 16, 2011

Jonathan Noel Sprague, 41, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from complication of Lupus. Born in Saint Petersburg, Florida, he moved to Tavares in 1972. He was a Music Teacher and a member of the Asbury Covenant Church of Tavares. Jonathan graduated Tavares High School Valedictorian, Class of 1987, Bachelor’s Degree with Magna Cum Laude at Asbury University...

Raymond Lee Shumway

Raymond Lee Shumway

Nov 12, 2011

Raymond Lee Shumway, 67, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Florida in 1975 from Canandaigua, New York. He was an Automobile Mechanic, was a member of the Moose Lodge and was Baptist. Raymond served his country in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Anne E. Shumway; 3...

Dorothy DeVault Milligan

Dorothy DeVault Milligan

Nov 11, 2011

Dorothy DeVault Milligan, 94, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011. Born in White Pine, Tennessee, she was a Homemaker. Dorothy is survived by her 2 sons, Thomas Braden Milligan, Jr., Jefferson City, TN, Robert Mark Milligan, Talbott, TN; daughter, Doris M. (Dee Dee) Taylor, Eustis, FL; twin-sister, Doris DeVault, Jefferson City, TN; 2 grandchildren, David Lloyd Milligan...

Nelson E. Santman

Nelson E. Santman

Nov 9, 2011

Nelson E. Santman, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was an apartment manager and was a 30 year member of the American Legion Post #35 of Mount Dora. Nelson served in the US Army during World War II. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey

Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey

Nov 8, 2011

Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey, 88, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Born in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 2006 from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She was a Homemaker and attended the Pilgrim Holyness Church in Twin Rocks, PA. Velma loved to crochet and work with plastic canvas. She avidly read her Bible. She is survived by her...

Diana Helzer Barringer

Diana Helzer Barringer

Nov 2, 2011

Diana Helzer Barringer, 70, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Corpus Christi, TX. She was a Multimedia Artist, was a member of the Leesburg Art Association, Daytona Beach Art Association, the Artist Workshop of New Smyrna Beach, FL and a member of St. Mary of the Lakes...

Ida Jean Williams

Ida Jean Williams

Nov 1, 2011

Ida Jean Williams, 67, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Born in Transylvania County, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1973 from Longwood, Florida. She was a Real Estate Closing Agent working for Bill Brown Realty & Inland Title Services. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James E. Williams, Sr., Eustis, FL; 4 sons,...

Paul Douglas Domostoy

Paul Douglas Domostoy

Oct 28, 2011

Paul Douglas Domostoy, 55, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Santa Monica, California , he lived most of his life in Eustis. He was a Roofer. Paul is survived by his 2 sisters, Linda Angel, Eustis, FL, Tracey Domostoy, Eustis, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Robert F. Hibbard

Robert F. Hibbard

Oct 28, 2011

Robert F. "Bob" Hibbard, 73, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Umatilla in 1974 from Webster, New York. He was a Builder and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Bob served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his 4...

Virginia M. Cook

Virginia M. Cook

Oct 28, 2011

Virginia M. Cook, 79, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Lisbon, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She owned & operated H & V Restaurant in Eustis and was Baptist. Virginia is survived by her 3 sons, Mun Wildon Cauley, Jr., Lake City, FL, Benjamin John Cauley, Leesburg, FL, Jack Paul Williams, Paisley,...

James Preston Wheeler Jr.

James Preston Wheeler Jr.

Oct 27, 2011

James Preston Wheeler, known affectionately as "J.P.", 88, loved Husband, Father and Grandfather, went Home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born the only son and youngest child of James and Bertha Wheeler on January 6, 1923, in Wilmington, North Carolina. As a young man he worked side by side with his father after...

Peggy M. Smith

Peggy M. Smith

Oct 26, 2011

Peggy M. Smith, 67, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She was an Insurance Secretary and was Baptist. Peggy is survived by her husband, Harry J. Smith, Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Pamela (James) Pippin, Apopka, FL, Tammy (Hank) Owens, Mount Dora, FL; 3 brothers, Lee McRee,...

George W. Fussell

George W. Fussell

Oct 23, 2011

George W. Fussell, 87, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born in Ocala, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Virginia . He retired as Major with the U.S. Army serving for 21 years during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Following his military career he worked for the Department of Defense for 16 years. He was of Baptist...

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier

Oct 22, 2011

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born in Truman, Minnesota, she moved to Mount Dora in 1978 from Hendersonville, TN. She owned and operated Curtis' Fashions in Terre Haute, IN, prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis, FL. She is predeceased by her first husband,...

Bill Kentala

Bill Kentala

Oct 20, 2011

Bill Kentala, 72, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Born in Detroit, MI moved to Lake County from Miami Springs, FL. Graduate of Univ of Miami, retired Deputy Chief with the City of Coral Gables Fire Dept for 26 yrs. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Active with the Knights of Columbus...

Richard E. Varcoe

Richard E. Varcoe

Oct 15, 2011

Richard E. Varcoe, 90, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011. Born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, he moved to Leesburg in the Mid 1970's from Healdsburg, CA. Richard served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his brother, Burton H. Varcoe, Emmetsburg, IA; sister, Bonnie Mae Bickell, Tucson, AZ; nephew, Michael E. Giles, Leesburg, FL....

Annie Jane Phillips

Annie Jane Phillips

Oct 12, 2011

Annie Jane Phillips, 89, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Born in Brooker, Florida, she moved to Lake County in the mid 1940s from Newberry, Florida. She was a Cashier & Hostess with Morrisons Cafeteria, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tavares where she was very active her whole life. Mrs. Phillips is predeceased...

James Ronald Finnegan

James Ronald Finnegan

Oct 12, 2011

James Ronald Finnegan, 76, of Ocala, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Born in Manhattan, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1993 from New York. He was a Owner and Operator of Impulse Insustries as a mechanical Engineer. James served in the Military during Korea. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen DaVanzo, Montrose, CA; niece, Regina DaVanzo, LaCanada,...

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