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Tara Elizabeth Henry

Tara Elizabeth Henry

Oct 6, 2021

Tara Elizabeth Henry, 45, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she lived most of her life in Lake County. She was a Manager/Server for several local restaurants. Tara is survived by her 2 sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; mother, Kathy Corneliussen, Leesburg, FL; father,...

Jo Ann Simons

Jo Ann Simons

Oct 6, 2021

Jo Ann Simons, 64, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Lake County, FL. in 1972 from Beaufort, SC. She spent most of her career working in the newspaper advertising business, she was the National/Retail Advertising Manager with the Orlando Sentinel for over 20 years, and she was currently working...

Scott J. Henry

Scott J. Henry

Oct 5, 2021

Scott J. Henry, 52, of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, he was a master welder. Scott is survived by his wife, Tara E. Henry (who passed away the next day); 2 step-sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; step-daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; 5 grandchildren; many aunts, uncles cousins, nieces...

Abraham Mendoza

Abraham Mendoza

Oct 2, 2021

Abraham Mendoza, 76, resident of Leesburg FL. passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Caracas Venezuela he lived in Chicago Illinois since 1977. Moved to Florida in 2019. He was a man who loved God and loved to witness telling people about Jesus and His goodness causing many to turn to Jesus Christ to receive Him as their Lord...

Eloise L. Gorman

Eloise L. Gorman

Oct 1, 2021

Eloise L. Gorman, 94, went peacefully on October 1, 2021, in Leesburg, Florida. Eloise L. Gorman was born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 21, 1927, to the Late John Gibson Leake and Laudessie Leake. She moved to East Orange, New Jersey in 1968 and then to Leesburg, Florida in May 2020. Eloise L. Gorman attended the Newark School System...

Kimberly E. Lonsdale

Kimberly E. Lonsdale

Oct 1, 2021

Kimberly E. Lonsdale, 59, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. Kim was extremely proud of her Native American Heritage. She was ½ Cherokee. She was a Charter Member of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Kim was also a life member of ABATE of Florida....

Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson

Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson

Sep 30, 2021

Dr. James A. “Jim” Glisson, 82, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Born in Jackson County, FL, he was raised in southern Georgia. He with his wife, Flora, moved to Eustis, FL in 1963 after his graduation from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and service in the Georgia Army National Guard. Soon after arriving in Lake County, FL,...

Jasmine Kay-Lee Chandler

Jasmine Kay-Lee Chandler

Sep 30, 2021

Jasmine Kay-Lee Chandler, 19, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Umatilla High School Class of 2019. She is survived by her father, Jeff Chandler, Altoona, FL; mother, Tina Rigsby, Eustis, FL; step-father, Kevin Peebles, Paisley, FL; brother, Timothy Dyer, Altoona, FL; 2 sisters, Leeann Peebles, Eustis, FL, Summer Bacon, Paisley, FL;...

Antoinette Marie Bodway

Antoinette Marie Bodway

Sep 29, 2021

Antoinette Marie Bodway, 83, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Lackawanna, New York, she was a resident of both Leesburg & Utica, NY. Ann worked as a nurse. She loved nursing so much that she didn't choose to retire till she was 80 years old. She was a member of the St. Anthony's Church in Utica,...

Judith A. Massey

Judith A. Massey

Sep 27, 2021

Judith A. Massey, 77, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Moreland, Ohio, she moved to Eustis as a child and was a lifelong resident. She worked for about 10 years for Scotty's Hardware in Eustis and then went to work for the Lake County Courthouse. Judith is survived by her husband of 30 years, Roger Massey,...

Stan W. Honeycutt

Stan W. Honeycutt

Sep 27, 2021

Stan W. Honeycutt, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, he moved to the Orlando area in 1972 from Danville, Virginia. He was aa automobile mechanic and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Stan is survived by his wife of 8 years, Laura Honeycutt, Eustis, FL; Sons, Stan Honeycutt, Jr.,...

Bessie Mae Harris

Bessie Mae Harris

Sep 25, 2021

Bessie Mae Harris, 90, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born on May 7, 1931in Field, Kentucky, she moved to Eustis to live with her sister, Nancy in 2010 from Lakeland, Florida. She was a housekeeper in the hospitality industry during her working career. She was a member of the United Church of God. Bessie enjoyed going...

Ronald Alexander

Ronald Alexander

Sep 23, 2021

Ronald Alexander, 50, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Tavares in 2016 from Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked as an Accountant. Ronald was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and was a Prince Hall Mason. He accepted Jesus at a young age and was a member of First Free Will Baptist...

Virginia M. Mann

Virginia M. Mann

Sep 23, 2021

Virginia M. Mann, 93, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, she moved to Grand Island in 1978 from West Salem, Ohio. She was a Beautician and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #76 of Tavares. Virginia is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Mann, West Salem, OH, Ronnie Mann,...

Joyce E. Miller

Joyce E. Miller

Sep 22, 2021

Joyce E. Miller, 86, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved back to Florida in 1981 from San Bernardino, California. Before her retirement, she worked as a hospital nurse. Joyce is survived by her 2 sons, Joe (Betty) Varner, Covington, GA, Wes (Carolyn) Varner, Fort Walton Beach, FL; sister, Carolyn Crabtree, Wayzata, MN;...

Melanie Lee Spycher

Melanie Lee Spycher

Sep 19, 2021

Melanie Lee Spycher was born on June 20, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio. Melanie was married to Robert (Bob) Ernest Spycher, who passed away in 1996, and leaves behind a daughter, Cherish Garrett. Melanie was a creative soul who loved to perform but applied most of her talents to designing her home or painting a canvas here and there…her daughter has...

Timothy Wayne Miller

Timothy Wayne Miller

Sep 18, 2021

Timothy Wayne Miller, 54, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in Havre De Grace, Maryland, he moved to Kissimmee, FL as a child and moved to Eustis in 2010 from Kissimmee. He worked as a mechanic. When he wasn't working, Timothy loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Timothy is survived by his loving...

Julian Dunaway Gordy Jr.

Julian Dunaway Gordy Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

Dr. Julian Dunaway Gordy Jr. 82, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Born in Columbus, GA to the late Julian D. Gordy Sr & Martha (Lindsay) Gordy. Dun, a US Navy Veteran always dreamed of being a cowboy while serving his Lord. After serving as Pastor in Millbrook AL, Dun and his beloved wife, Harriet joined New Tribes Missions where...

James H. "Bubba" Braswell

James H. "Bubba" Braswell

Sep 16, 2021

James Howard Braswell, known by all as Bubba, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16 2021 in Eustis, FL surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1935 in Cairo, GA and grew up in Thomasville, GA, a town that would define him and the memories made in the years to come with his family. He was the son...

Shelley Anne Taylor

Shelley Anne Taylor

Sep 13, 2021

Shelley Anne Taylor, 71, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a teenager. She married Sid, the love of her life, in 1980, and they moved to Eustis that same year. Shelley grew strong roots with her family and friends in Lake County. While her first career was...

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