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Clyde E. Brooks

Clyde E. Brooks

Jan 10, 2023

Clyde “Eddie” Brooks, 60 passed away on Tuesday, January 10th. Clyde was a kind soul who loved to smile and laugh. He loved to listen to Casey Kasem’s Top 40. He loved to talk about sports, especially football, he loved the Dallas Cowboys. Born in South Carolina, he moved after high school to Tavares. He took care of his mother...

Dolores M. Speare

Dolores M. Speare

Jan 9, 2023

Dolores M. Speare, 76, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Born in Woodbridge, New Jersey, she moved to Florida in 2018 from Maple Shade, New Jersey. She was an administrative assistant with an assisted living facility prior to her retirement. Dolores was a member of the St. James Catholic Church of Woodbridge, NJ. She is survived...

Douglas King

Douglas King

Jan 9, 2023

Douglas King, 83, of Eustis, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Born in Florida, he worked in manufacturing. There are no surviving relatives. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

James K. Piper

James K. Piper

Jan 9, 2023

James K. Piper, 70, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Born in Cleaton, Kentucky, he moved to Leesburg in the 1970's from Paw Paw, Michigan. He worked in maintenance. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janice R. Piper, Leesburg, FL; 3 daughters, Michelle of Michigan, Tammy of Michigan, Christina Marie of Florida; step-father, Harvey T....

Charles Gordon "Charlie" Edgar

Charles Gordon "Charlie" Edgar

Jan 5, 2023

Charles Gordon "Charlie" Edgar, 71, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Pensacola, Florida, he has lived in the area for over 50 years. He was a Automobile Dealer. Charlie is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathy Edgar, Leesburg, FL; son, Timothy Martin, Eustis, FL; daughter, Carla Fitzgerald, Tavares, FL; brother, William Jerry Edgar, Blountstown,...

Joe W. Wilson

Joe W. Wilson

Jan 2, 2023

Joe Willis Wilson, 94, of Tavares, FL, passed away January 2, 2023. Joe was born on July 22, 1928 in Louisa, Kentucky to Morda and Golda Wilson. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 59 years, Ethel, son, Rodney, sisters, Stella and Jesse. Joe and Ethel lived in Columbus Ohio and was a Sohio owner operator, then...

Carl Eugene Begley

Carl Eugene Begley

Jan 1, 2023

Carl Eugene Begley, 87, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Lexington, KY, he moved to Florida in June of 1979 and then moved to Mount Dora in 1995 from Orlando, FL. Carl was a true Entrepreneur. He was a Real Estate Broker, Auctioneer, Radio Announcer, Boat Captain, Pilot, Artist, Plant Manager of Rockwell International,...

Donald Keith Labud

Donald Keith Labud

Dec 30, 2022

Donald Keith Labud, 83, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Los Angeles, California, he moved to Virginia Beach in 2011 from Winter Haven, Florida. He was a Drywall Finisher, was a member of the Hampton Roads Church of Christ, Virginia Beach, the Hudson Club and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his 2...

Robert F. White

Robert F. White

Dec 27, 2022

Robert F. White, a native of Howey-In-The Hills, Florida, died December 27, 2022. He was born June 28, 1940 in Montverde, Florida and grew up in Howey-In-The Hills. He graduated from Tavares High School in 1959 and served in the Army. He retired from CSX Railroad, working out of Orlando. He spent his retirement years in Howey-In-The Hills doing his...

Jay Norman Grefe Sr.

Jay Norman Grefe Sr.

Dec 25, 2022

Jay Norman Grefe Sr., decorated Korean War veteran and Eustis resident of 48 years, departed this world on Christmas morning, December 25, 2022. Jay was born on February 28,1930 in Sea Cliff, New York to Mabel H Nash Grefe and Matteus Edzard Grefe. Jay developed his love of travel and fishing early as he grew up in Aruba, the Netherlands,...

Larry Wayne Burfield

Larry Wayne Burfield

Dec 22, 2022

Larry Wayne Burfield, 76, of Sorrento, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Larry was born in Sanford, FL in 1946. When he was still a youngster, the family moved to northern Illinois. Larry graduated from Harlem High School in Rockford, Illinois in 1964. He lived and worked in Rockford until his return to Sorrento, FL in June of...

Doris Lorraine Abbey

Doris Lorraine Abbey

Dec 20, 2022

Doris Lorraine Abbey, 98, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 1980 from Scarsdale, New York. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Abbey, Leesburg, FL; cousin, Walter Blenderman, North Plainfield, NJ. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Earl M. Kelly

Earl M. Kelly

Dec 19, 2022

Earl M. Kelly, 96, of Tavares, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Parrish, Florida, he attended Parrish Elementary School and graduated from Palmetto High School in 1943. Earl served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Florida and a PhD from Florida State University....

James David Gambrell

James David Gambrell

Dec 19, 2022

James David Gambrell, 54, of Eustis, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, FL. Jim was born on August 30, 1968, to Sharon (Gatch) Gambrell and the late James Dwight Gambrell, both of Eustis, FL. Jim is survived by his wife, Connie Gambrell of Grand Island, his mother, Sharon L. Gatch of Mount Dora, his sister,...

Priscilla Chase Getchell

Priscilla Chase Getchell

Dec 19, 2022

Priscilla Chase (Morrison) Getchell of Umatilla, FL died peacefully on December 19, 2022. Priscilla was born on August 9, 1921 in Lowell, MA. She graduated from Walpole High School and then attended Boston University on scholarship. After a year at university her family relocated to Lewison, ME where she found work, and her future husband, at Sears & Roebuck. A...

Dianne Jeanne Corr

Dianne Jeanne Corr

Dec 15, 2022

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Hazel H. Spears

Hazel H. Spears

Dec 14, 2022

Hazel H. Spears, 93, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Born in Ozark, Alabama, she moved to Eustis in 1946 from DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church, Eustis (now known as LifePointe Church) and the Jr. Women's Club of Eustis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey...

Rachael Elizabeth Fisher

Rachael Elizabeth Fisher

Dec 11, 2022

Rachael Elizabeth Fisher, 23, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Mount Dora High School Class of 2018. Rachael worked as a server at the Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg. She is survived by her parents, Randy & (Cynthia) Fisher, Sorrento, FL; grandparents, Buddy & Maggie Fisher, Sorrento, FL, Nancy Coffey, Sorrento,...

James Lawrence Pauly

James Lawrence Pauly

Dec 10, 2022

James Lawrence Pauly, 60, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1995. He was a professional maintenance engineer in the property management industry. James went to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church High School in Pottsville, PA. James served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and was an avid...

Denise Anne Carter

Denise Anne Carter

Dec 10, 2022

Denise Anne Carter, age 52, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born in Eustis, Florida and has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Among many things, Denise was a Banker, a quilter, a marathoner, and a member of the Dolly Parton Fan Club. Denise was vivacious and friendly with a knack for bringing people...

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