Local Florida Obituaries
Roger Alan Driggers
Oct 27, 2021
Roger Alan Driggers, 62, of Astor, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born in Sanford, Florida, he moved back to the local area in 1973. He worked as an auto mechanic. He is survived by his son, Jeff Driggers of Umatilla, FL; daughter, Jenny Riles of Altoona, FL; 3 brothers, Ronald Driggers, Tucson, AZ, Raymond Driggers, Statesboro, GA, Rinker Robinson,...
Melinda K. Vaughn
Oct 26, 2021
Melinda K. Vaughn, 59, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in San Diego, California , she moved to Tavares in 2017 from Flovilla, GA. She was a Homemaker and of Christian Faith. Melinda predeceased by her Parents, James Horton and Martha V. Kidd; Husband, James Vaughn; Son, Austin Vaughn; and Brother Jay Kidd. She is survived...
Grace B. Gilbert
Oct 26, 2021
Grace B. Gilbert, 87, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in Rhine, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Zellwood, Florida. She was a Medical Secretary and worked with Dr. A.A. Boggus from 1958 to1998. Grace was an active member of the Midway Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida. She is predeceased by her parents Tom...
Heath J, Knecht
Oct 24, 2021
Heath J. Knecht, 46, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Kingston, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Mount Marion, New York. He was a former Manager of a McDonalds Restaurant. He is survived by: his Son , Travis Knecht, of Enterprise, AL; Parents, Ernest and Ethel Knecht, of Mount Dora, FL; Brother,...
Arden D. Hamlin
Oct 24, 2021
Arden D. Hamlin, 51, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Charlevoix, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in 1980 from Boyne City, Michigan. He worked as a delivery driver for 84 Lumber. Arden loved spending time with his wife and children and just relaxing at home. He was a hard worker and you could always...
Elma "Dolly" R. Bissen
Oct 24, 2021
Elma “Dolly” R. Bissen, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. Elma was born in Sanford, Florida to Edward J. Smith and Elma Hochstrasser Smith. She met and married Charles J. Bissen in Sanford, and then they relocated to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1963. Elma was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Pierce....
Susan LaJeunesse
Oct 23, 2021
Susan LaJeunesse, 61, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Booton, New Jersey, she moved to Lake County as a young teenager in 1972. She graduated from Mount Dora High School, Class of 1978. Susan worked for several local banks including, Barnett Bank, Colonial Bank and most recent, Bank of America. She loved fishing, going to the...
Ronald Roy Irmscher
Oct 23, 2021
Ronald Roy Irmscher, 74, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Winona, Minnesota, he moved to Umatilla in 1994 from Newark, Ohio where he was owner and operator of a landscaping company. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Helen Irmscher, brother Russell (Carolyn)Irmscher, in-laws Delbert and Ella Sweeney, brother-in-law Sam (Cheryl) Sweeney, and...
Denise Yvonne Lovellette
Oct 15, 2021
Denise Yvonne Lovellette, 59, of Astatula, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Astatula in 2018 from Orlando, Florida. She worked as a Bank Operations Manager and was a member of Center Pointe Church, Orlando. Denise was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, camping, going to the beach, motorcycle rides,...
Timothy John Tyrer Sr.
Oct 15, 2021
Timothy John Tyrer Sr. April 9th, 1958 – October 15th, 2021 Tim Sr. Beloved father, grandfather, friend, and proud Marine Corp Veteran. Tim survived by his mother Delores Tyrer, and four kids Bonni Terrano, Tricia Tyrer, Jessica Louge, and Timothy John Tyrer Jr. along with his ten beautiful loving grandchildren. Mostly recognized as Kris Kringle to those who did not...
Luis Alberto Sanabria Sr.
Oct 14, 2021
Luis Alberto Sanabria, Sr., 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Born in The Bronx, New York, he moved to Mount Dora in 2017 from The Bronx. He worked as a store associate in Home Depot and was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. Prior to moving to Florida, Luis worked in the...
Betsy Helen McCall Fowler
Oct 12, 2021
Betsy Helen McCall Fowler passed peacefully in the home she imagined, designed, and sustained in Christmas, FL on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Helen provided a calm spirit, a steady guidepost, and an overflowing force of love to her family and friends. Helen was born June 30, 1936 in Baxley, GA. She spent the early part of her...
John David McQuilkin
Oct 9, 2021
John David McQuilkin, 76, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Batavia, New York to the late Charles and Ruth McQuilkin, he moved to Tavares as a child. John graduated from Umatilla High School Class of 1963. He worked as a truck driver. John was a 50 year member of the Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 and loved...
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews
Oct 9, 2021
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews, 64, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Melbourne, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Carolyn's family were Southern Baptist Missionaries which had her living in Kentucky, North Carolina, Costa Rica, Argentina and Georgia. She returned to graduate from Eustis High School in 1974. She graduated from Lake...
John S. Cook
Oct 8, 2021
John S. Cook, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Norman & Gertrude Cook, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Springfield, MA. He owned and operated a building supply warehouse. He was a member of the South Congregational Church and was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Air Force....
Linda Beatrice Dempsey
Oct 8, 2021
Linda Beatrice Dempsey, 72, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Linda was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Daniel & Beatrice Stroup. She graduated from Christian Home & Bible School of Mount Dora. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church, Eustis (now LifePointe Church). She is survived by her 2 sons, Allen Dempsey, Leesburg, FL, Danny...
Carol Susan Stewart
Oct 7, 2021
Carol Susan Stewart, 60, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, she has ben a life long resident of the Mount Dora and Eustis area. Carol is a School Bus Driver with Lake County Schools and was a member of The Service Employees International Union. She enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and being outdoors. She...
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
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...