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Evelyn "Faye" Reed

Evelyn "Faye" Reed

Aug 15, 2022

Evelyn “Faye” Reed, 84 of Leesburg, FL passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Born in St. Charles, VA to Everett Wilson and Nettie Mink Wilson. Faye moved to Florida in 2012 from Centerville, IN to live with her daughter. She was the “Salad Lady” at MCL Cafeteria in Richmond for 20 years and was a former member of Ravina...

Deborah Ann Crow

Deborah Ann Crow

Aug 14, 2022

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Crow, 69, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. Born in Camp Gordon, Georgia, she moved to Eustis as an Infant. Debbie graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1971. She was the secretary for Blue Lake Academy at LifePointe Church, Eustis from opening day until closing day. Always being very active in her...

Carlotta N. Miley

Carlotta N. Miley

Aug 13, 2022

Carlotta N. Miley, 85, of Eustis, FL, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Havana, Cuba, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Cuba. She was a Housekeeper and was a member of the Mount Dora Church of God. She is survived by 2 sons, Teddie Smith of Grand Island, FL, Pedro Smith of Grand Island, FL; 2 daughters,...

Hannah Emily Levinson

Hannah Emily Levinson

Aug 13, 2022

Hannah Emily Levinson, 19, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, she moved to Eustis from Orlando in 2019. She was a Delivery Driver for a local restaurant. She loved animals, especially cows, she also had a green thumb with plants. Hannah was extremely talented with her make-up and nails, she was a very spiritual...

Lela M. Jones

Lela M. Jones

Aug 12, 2022

Lela M. Jones, 99, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Born in Umatilla, Florida, her family moved to Kansas where she spent her early years of life. She then moved back to Umatilla, Florida and she graduated in 1941 from Umatilla High School. Following high school Lela worked at the Waterman Hospital in Eustis as an...

Linda Ruth Manfredi

Linda Ruth Manfredi

Aug 11, 2022

Linda Ruth Manfredi, 73, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Tampa, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1985. She was the Director of Carpenters House for Children. She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick A. Manfredi, Sr. of Leesburg, FL; 2 daughters, Bonnie Beddingfield of Huntsville, AL, and Sandy Stevenson of Huntsville, AL. Services will...

Galer Lee Ledford Jr.

Galer Lee Ledford Jr.

Aug 11, 2022

Galer Lee Ledford, Jr., 74, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Waco, Texas, he moved to Eustis in 1987 from Pampa, Texas. He was a Field Service Engineer working with Fonar MRI Equipment and attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Galer served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived...

Rosemary Kwaak

Rosemary Kwaak

Aug 10, 2022

Rosemary Kwaak, 60, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born in Buffalo, New York, she moved to Mount Dora in 2020 from Ramstein, Germany. She was passionate about scrapbooking and loved to travel. She is survived by her 3 sons, Gary (Crisel) Kwaak of Chambersburg, PA, Jack Kwaak of Mount Dora, FL, Joseph Kwaak of Wesley...

Linda Susan Crane

Linda Susan Crane

Aug 1, 2022

Linda Susan Crane, 71, of The Villages, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Pensacola, Florida, she and her husband, Ron moved to The Villages in 2012, coming from Roswell, Georgia where they had lived for over 40 years. She worked as a Real Estate Agent and was a Church of God member. Susan loved being around people and...

George Parker Jordan

George Parker Jordan

Jul 26, 2022

George Parker Jordan, 80, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1990 from Avon Park, Florida. He worked for United Telephone Company as a Special Circuits Technician prior to his retirement. George was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy. George was a member...

John C. Meister

John C. Meister

Jul 23, 2022

John C. Meister, Jr., 62, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Howey In The Hills in 2017 from Westminster, Maryland. He was a HazMat truck driver. John served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Maureen J. Meister, Howey In...

Linda Kay Mitts

Linda Kay Mitts

Jul 21, 2022

Linda Kay Mitts, 80, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, she moved to Eustis in 2019 from Melbourne, Florida. She was a public school teacher and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Linda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Lee Mitts, Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Kim (Eric) Reinhold, Eustis,...

Jamaal Aaron Gilchrist

Jamaal Aaron Gilchrist

Jul 21, 2022

Jamaal Aaron Gilchrist, 29, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, July 17, 1993. He moved to Eustis in 2011 from Asheville. He owned & operated Gilchrist Home Management, LLC. Jamaal was a member of Better in the Spirit Ministries, Asheville, NC & the SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Support Group. He received his Associates...

Charlie Franklin McCall

Charlie Franklin McCall

Jul 18, 2022

Charlie Franklin McCall 63 of Umatilla, Florida died July 18, 2022 He was born in Eustis Florida on October 7, 1958. He went to Umatilla High School. He had a passion for all animals. He is preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Eddie Lou Mccall, His Twin Brother Charles Allen Mccall, and Sister Mary of Palatka Fl. Heis...

Robert Edward "Bob" Belton

Robert Edward "Bob" Belton

Jul 15, 2022

Robert Edward "Bob" Belton, 91, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to Tavares in 2018 from Clewiston, Florida. He was a teacher, was a member of the Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 and First United Methodist Church of Clewiston. Bob served in the US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his...

Edwin "Brent" Lewis

Edwin "Brent" Lewis

Jul 14, 2022

Edwin “Brent” Lewis, 84, Eustis, Florida passed away July 14, 2022 at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, Florida after a long illness. Brent was born August 25, 1937 in Clifton Forge, VA. Brent and his brother Gary were raised in Toledo, Ohio. Brent graduated from Libbey High school and the University of Toledo. Brent worked for several companies in the Toledo...

Jose Efrain Cruz

Jose Efrain Cruz

Jul 14, 2022

Jose Efrain Cruz, 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 2019 from Dania Beach, Florida. He was a Crane Operator for Inland Steel, East Chicago, IN and was a member of Central Christian Church, Mount Dora. Jose served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He...

Douglas Durant Parrish Jr.

Douglas Durant Parrish Jr.

Jul 13, 2022

Douglas Durant Parrish, Jr., 65, of Palm Coast, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, he moved to the Central Florida area as a child and lived here most of his life. He worked for the family business, WTEC, Inc. Doug was a member of First Baptist Church of Suwanee and was a former member of...

Janice Evelynn Low

Janice Evelynn Low

Jul 10, 2022

Janice Evelynn Low, 95, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born in Westport, Indiana, she and her late husband, Frederick, moved to Mount Dora in 1988 from Phoenix, Arizona. She was a Hairdresser and was a former member of First Baptist Church, Tavares. Janice was a very patriotic person, always donating and supporting numerous charities. She is...

Joseph E. Davenport

Joseph E. Davenport

Jul 7, 2022

Joseph E. Davenport, 87, of Weirsdale, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he attended Weirsdale public schools before moving to Miami his senior year of high school. Joe worked for various law enforcement agencies, including Cape Canaveral Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol, Eustis Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Following his career in...

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