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Charles Martinas Jensen

Charles Martinas Jensen

Nov 29, 2021

Charles Martinas Jensen, 81, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Long Beach, California, he moved to Eustis in 2018 from Pensacola, Florida. He was an Architectural Engineer. Charles was also a veteran with the United States Navy. He is survived by his son, Chris Jensen of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Jackie Colestock of Pasadena, MD; 2 brothers...

Glenn Lester Chaudoin

Glenn Lester Chaudoin

Nov 25, 2021

Glenn Lester Chaudoin, 69, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he moved to Leesburg in 1985 from Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. He worked as a music minister for several churches including Walnut Street Baptist Church Louisville, KY, First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, TN, Haines Creek Baptist Church of Leesburg, First Baptist Church of Paisley...

Stephen Allen

Stephen Allen

Nov 23, 2021

Stephen Allen, 67, of Venice, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana, he moved to Venice in 2017 from Tavares, FL. Stephen was a mail carrier in Astatula prior to his retirement. He enjoyed being retired and his walks on the beach. He is survived his son, Kyle Allen of Sarasota, FL; Daughter Kasey Gardner of...

Joan Carol Higginbotham

Joan Carol Higginbotham

Nov 21, 2021

Joan Carol Higginbotham, 78, of Lake Placid, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Lake Placid 1985 from Eustis, FL. She was a Data Operations Technician for the School Board of Highlands County and also for the Heartland Educational Consortium. Joan is survived by her husband, Jerry Higginbotham of Lake Placid, FL; son,...

Audrey Jeannette Herring

Audrey Jeannette Herring

Nov 18, 2021

The family of Audrey Herring of Mount Dora, Florida announces her passing on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the age of 94. It is with great sadness, because we will miss her greatly, and yet with great joy, as she goes to be with our Lord. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on September 3, 1927. In a family of...

Hilario Cardenas Arzola

Hilario Cardenas Arzola

Nov 18, 2021

Hilario Cardenas Arzola, 70, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he moved to Eustis in 1993 from Mexico. He was a Pastor and was a member of the Calvary Church, Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Angelita Martinez of Eustis, FL; son, Andres Cardenas of Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Patricia Cardenas of...

Sheriff Gary S. Borders

Sheriff Gary S. Borders

Nov 16, 2021

Sheriff Gary S. Borders, 61, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1960, he moved to Florida shortly after graduating high school to help his brother with a family-owned carpet cleaning business. In 1980, he began his career with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and obtained his Corrections Officer Certification through...

Peggy Ann Conner Corliss

Peggy Ann Conner Corliss

Nov 14, 2021

Peggy Ann Conner Corliss, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born in Palatka, Florida, she moved to Lake County Florida1977 from Griffin, Georgia. Peggy worked in Medical Records at both Waterman Hospital and at Leesburg Regional Hospital prior to her retirement. She loved fishing and being outdoors. She was an accomplished woodworker, specifically with carving and wood...

Mary Ann Simon

Mary Ann Simon

Nov 13, 2021

Mary Ann Simon, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she moved to Umatilla in 1990 from Trenton, NJ. She worked as a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of the Southeast Marion Baptist Church, Umatilla. Mary is survived by her son, Michael Portalatin, Summerfield, FL; 3 daughters, Rosamaria Ortiz,...

Bessie E. Moran

Bessie E. Moran

Nov 12, 2021

Bessie E. Moran, 94, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, one day after her husband of 73 years, Ralph also passed away. Born in Stuart, Virginia, she moved to Eustis in 1960 from Martinsville, Virginia. She was a Department Store Sales Supervisor and was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. Bessie was also preceded in...

Michael Alan Walker

Michael Alan Walker

Nov 11, 2021

Michael Alan Walker, 57, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Lake Worth, Florida. Michael was an Insurance Agent and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, where he served as Deacon and was a teacher in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry. Michael also...

Ralph Bernard Moran

Ralph Bernard Moran

Nov 11, 2021

Ralph Bernard Moran, 95, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, one day prior to his wife of 73 years, Bessie also passing away. Born in Patrick County, Virginia , he moved to Eustis in 1960 from Martinsville, Virginia. He was a truck mechanic prior to his retirement and was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church....

James V. LeRoy

James V. LeRoy

Nov 11, 2021

James V. LeRoy, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Jim was born in Marianna, Florida, to Vernon A LeRoy and Ada Alice (Nichols) LeRoy. He attended Purdue University and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He graduated in 1959 and began working in a missile program at Cape Canaveral, Florida. He met Rosemary Harrison...

Iain W. LaMond

Iain W. LaMond

Nov 10, 2021

Iain Wolfe LaMond, 28, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he went to Eustis High School. Iain was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis. He is survived by his father, John R. LaMond, Leesburg, FL; brother, Alec LaMond, Leesburg, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Charles Henry Rakes

Charles Henry Rakes

Nov 9, 2021

Charles Henry Rakes, Sr., 91, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born in Sun, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Clarksville, TN before moving to Valrico, FL in 1996. He moved to Eustis in 2001. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant, serving for over 26 years, during Korea & Vietnam. Charles...

Henry Frank Miller

Henry Frank Miller

Nov 6, 2021

Henry Frank Miller, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Leesburg in 1999 from Greers Ferry, Arkansas. He worked mainly in advertising for at Sears Roebuck. Henry participated in the park players at Mid-Florida Lakes and enjoyed singing at local karaoke places. He loved making people laugh. He is survived by...

Robert Noel Pettitt

Robert Noel Pettitt

Nov 5, 2021

Robert Noel Pettitt born Nov.2nd 1958, died Nov. 5th., 2021 after extended illness, in St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Or. Robert was a graduate of the Tavares Hight School class of 1971. Robert worked in the Culinary Industry in California and Oregon. Son of Carl Henry Pettitt and Mary Jane Pettitt, Robert leaves behind his father and half-sister Deborah Pettitt...

Timothy D. Carpenter

Timothy D. Carpenter

Nov 3, 2021

Timothy D. Carpenter, 72, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born in Celina, Ohio, he moved to Winter Haven in 1955. He attended both Mount Dora Junior High and Mount Dora High School. He worked mainly as an auto mechanic but was a jack of all trades. In retirement, he worked on appliances and also for Farleys Frigeration...

Joyce Beverly Palmer

Joyce Beverly Palmer

Oct 31, 2021

Joyce Beverly Palmer, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born to the late Ray & Nellie Masser in Steubenville, Ohio, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Alpena, Michigan. She owned & operated Small World Preschool, Alpena, MI. Joyce was Methodist. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Palmer. She is survived by her...

Glenda Jo Virginia Norman

Glenda Jo Virginia Norman

Oct 29, 2021

Glenda Jo Virginia (Dixon) Norman, 79, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Born to the late Jeff and Doris Dixon in Blackshear, Georgia, she moved to Sorrento in 2020 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Word of Life Fellowship Church in North Miami Beach. Glenda is survived by her son, Billy...

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