Local Florida Obituaries
James R. Khoenle
Jan 3, 2022
James R. Khoenle, 89, of Eustis, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Warren, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 2009 from Champion, Ohio. He worked as a steel worker and was a member of St. William Catholic Church, Champion, OH. James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha E. Khoenle, Eustis, FL; son, James W. (Paula)...
Rita Swalagin Langfeld Rosenquist
Dec 31, 2021
Rita Swalagin Langfeld Rosenquist, 81, of Tavares, Florida went home to walk with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021. She was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Valentine's Day, to Charles and Rita Swalagin. She graduated from South River High School in New Jersey and Katharine Gibbs in New York City. She married her high school sweetheart;...
Betty Jane Givens
Dec 30, 2021
Betty Jane Givens, 89, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born in Hart, Michigan, she moved to Eustis in 1977 from Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Whitney Baptist Church, Leesburg. Betty is survived by her 3 sons, David Paul Givens, Lynchburg, VA, Jonathan Mark Givens, Lynchburg, VA, Andrew Lee...
Robert Lee Beightol
Dec 30, 2021
Robert Lee Beightol, 73, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Robert (Bob) was born on October 12, 1948 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert Earl Beightol and Helen Margie (Moody) Beightol. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1966. Bob entered military service in 1969 as a Green Beret and served in...
William Thomas Keane
Dec 24, 2021
William Thomas Keane, 90, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Rosemount, Westmeath, Ireland, he moved to Florida in 1957 from Ireland. He was a Psychologist and attended both St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, and the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church of Eustis. William is predeceased by his Parents, William O. and Molly (Smyth) Keane; Daughter,...
Christopher Paul Cox
Dec 22, 2021
Christopher Paul Cox of Eustis, Florida passed away on December 22, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his beloved wife, Marilynette Cox, and his final Labrador Retriever, Bacho. Chris was born April 29, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ruth Johnson Cox and Paul Herbert Cox of Daytona Beach, Florida. Chris is preceded in death by his parents and...
Bruce Douglas Williams
Dec 22, 2021
Bruce Douglas "B.D." Williams, 67, of Lake Mary, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, he moved to the Central Florida area with his family in 1963. Bruce was a Lieutenant with Lake Mary Fire Rescue prior to his retirement from a 46-year long career of firefighting and EMS services across two fire departments. In recognition...
Winona "Nonie" Moreshead Smith
Dec 21, 2021
Winona “Nonie” Moreshead Smith, 85, of Grand Island, FL, died December 21, 2021, at home with her family present. Born in Gardiner, ME on December 20, 1936, the daughter of George and Jennie (Ladner) Moreshead of West Gardiner. Winona attended West Gardiner grade schools and graduated from Gardiner High School in 1954. She attended the University of Maine, Orono for...
Dr. Geraldine M. Emerson
Dec 20, 2021
Dr. Geraldine M. Emerson, 95, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, she was a professor for over 34 years at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, working mostly on Cancer Research. She was the President of the Alabama Academy of Science, first female President of UAB Sigma ZI; RSVP Council, Charter Member Umatilla Women's...
Harold "Red" Earnest Abbott
Dec 17, 2021
Harold "Red" Earnest Abbott, 88, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Lewiston, Maine on April 1, 1933, and adopted by Vera G. and Edward O. Abbott, he lived in Maine and New Hampshire until moving to Florida in 2006. Harold served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and received an...
Julio E. Alarcón
Dec 16, 2021
Julio E. Alarcón, 94, devoted husband, father and friend, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away at home on Thursday, December 16, 2021, surrounded by his four children. Born in Bogota, Colombia, he immigrated to the US in 1965. He moved his family to Mount Dora in 1975 from Enfield, Connecticut. He was a mechanic by trade working for Chrysler prior...
Norma Jean Icenogle
Dec 14, 2021
Norma Jean Icenogle, 94, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Born in Shelby County, Illinois, she was a seasonal resident of Tavares, FL from Mattoon, IL, until 2018, when she and her husband, Jesse, moved to Florida as full time residents. She was a Real Estate Broker and Bookkeeper prior to her retirement. Norma was a member...
Susan Gail Odom Jaques
Dec 12, 2021
Susan Gail Odom Jaques, 68, died December 12, 2021, in Leesburg, Florida, following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg, South Carolina. A family-only viewing will be held at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home Monday at 4 p.m. Susan was born March 1, 1953, in Miami to...
Thomas W. Hunter
Dec 11, 2021
Thomas W. "Tom" Hunter, 76, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis as an infant. Tom graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1963. Tom owned and operated Hunter Air, Inc since 1980. He was an elder and very active member of Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. Tom is survived by...
Augusta Mitchell Braswell
Dec 8, 2021
Augusta Mitchell Braswell known by all as "Gusta" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in Thomasville, GA in 1937. Gusta's childhoood in Thomasville was filled with memories of playing with her sisters at the family home and a love of horses. As a teenager, Gusta competed in barrel racing and was tough as nails...actually competing once with...
Grace Magnus McCall
Dec 7, 2021
Grace Magnus McCall, 71, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong Lake County resident. She was a Caregiver and a member of the Church of God. She enjoyed singing gospel music. She loved to crochet, go fishing, clean houses, and cook. She is survived by her son, Tony E. Magnus of...
Guy Jackson Merry Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Guy Jackson "Jack" Merry, Jr., 84, formerly of Astatula, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Deland, Florida, he grew up in Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1956. Following graduation, Jack served his county in the National Guard and the US Air Force. He worked doing several things during his career, including being a silversmith...
Michael Edward Mullaly
Dec 4, 2021
Michael Edward Mullaly, 56, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he moved to Lake County in 1977 from Rhinebeck, New York. He worked for the Lake County School Board as a mason. Mike was very active in the AMVETS. Mike had a giving heart, always willing to help other when needed. He is...
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
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...