Local Florida Obituaries
Morgan Olivia Lee
Jul 6, 2021
Morgan Olivia Lee, 18, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born in Miramar, Florida, she planned to attend her Junior year this fall at Howard University in Washington, DC. Morgan loved music! She really enjoyed singing, the performing arts and attending concerts. Morgan had an infectious personality and enjoyed debating the pros & cons of current social...
Corine M. Grimm
Jul 5, 2021
Corine Marie Grimm, 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. Corine was born and raised in Lake Lillian, Minnesota. During her adult years, she lived in various states including Arizona, California, Minnesota, and Missouri. For the last 7 years, she has made her home in Mount Dora, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Galen Grimm, and...
John Wesley Long Jr.
Jul 4, 2021
John Wesley Long, Jr., 63, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1992 from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He worked as a construction supervisor and frequently attended the VFW. John served his country in the US Navy. He is survived by his parents,...
Warren Frederick Whitmore
Jul 3, 2021
Rev. Warren Frederick Whitmore, age 90, passed away on July 3, 2021, at his home in Eustis, FL. Warren was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 18, 1930, to Hugh Allen and Marie Floro Whitmore. He grew up in Evansville, Indiana with his brothers—Lloyd, Clarence, and Willard, and his sisters—Eloise and Alene. After graduating from Central High School, Evansville, IN,...
Frank Leroy Meade
Jun 30, 2021
Frank Leroy Meade, 89, of Sorrento, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born in Princeton, West Virginia, he moved to Sorrento in 1955 from West Virginia. He was a Paint Contractor and was a member of the Sorrento Church Of God. Frank served in the US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Meade,...
Darrell George Haass
Jun 29, 2021
Darrell George Haass, 102, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born and raised in Frankfort, Illinois, he was the son of Maximillian Haass and Lottie Haass (Peters), the grandson of Dr. Emil Haass (Civil War surgeon and town doctor) and Eliza Haass, and the brother of Max Haass Jr. His commitment to excellence and desire to...
John August Kozuch
Jun 28, 2021
John August Kozuch, Sr., 83, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born in the Bronx, New York to mother Matilda Zivica and father Augustine Kozuch. John was a widower, and had married his wife Barbara Burnet in 1961, whom he loved dearly. He moved to Florida in 1979 from upstate New York and to Leesburg in...
Richard O. Hughes
Jun 28, 2021
Richard O. Hughes, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. Born in Joel, Wisconsin, he moved to Leesburg in 1970 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a Wrecker Driver for many years. Richard was a member of the Village-Leesburg Moose Lodge, #1271, holding the degree of Pilgrim. He is survived by his wife, Ellen L. Hughes, Leesburg, FL;...
Wanda Lynn Burgan
Jun 27, 2021
Wanda Lynn Burgan, 65, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 2018 from Childersburg, Alabama. She was a Teacher and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama. Wanda is survived by her son, Alan Williams, Shreveport, LA; 2 daughters, Lisa Williams, Natalie Hynds; 2 sisters, Susan Grondin,...
Bernard "Bud" Michael Holland
Jun 24, 2021
Bernard Michael "Bud" Holland, 58, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 2021 from Bay Harbor Islands. He was a Mortgage Broker. Bud was quite the comedian. He loved boating, trivia, cooking, movies & karaoke. His favorite holiday was Halloween. His favorite NFL team was the New England Patriots...
Joyce Hampton Beall
Jun 23, 2021
Joyce Hampton Beall, 83, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Umatilla, Florida to the late Don Sylvester & Ola Mae Hampton, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County, graduating from Eustis High School class of 1957. She worked for many years for Kerr & Associates in Tavares as a Court Reporter. Joyce loved playing Bridge...
Cynthia J. Adams
Jun 22, 2021
Cynthia J. Adams, age 69, passed away peacefully at Waterman Hospital surrounded by her family on June 22, 2021, after a brave and graceful battle with an unexpected illness. Cynthia’s story began on October 26th, 1951, in Dixon, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late William and Jean Steward and younger sister Debra. Her father was in the Air...
Alberta Smith Fowler
Jun 17, 2021
Alberta Smith Fowler, 73, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Paul & Priscilla Smith, she moved to Grand Island in 1957, as a young girl, from Newport, Rhode Island. She attended Eustis Heights Elementary and Eustis High School before receiving her diploma from...
Lester "Smitty" Floyd Smith
Jun 16, 2021
Lester Floyd (Smitty) Smith 78, of Mount Dora, Florida born September 5, 1942 in Exeter, Missouri, shed his earthly garment and returned to his heavenly home, June 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Vylonis Smith of the home and his sons Mark Smith (Martha), Greg Smith (Amy) and John Smith (Brenda) and Georgia Kay Smith (mother...
James A. Moore Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
James A. Moore, Sr., 84, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Morgan County, Georgia, he moved to Orlando in 1965 from Madison, GA. James was a longtime member of Powers Drive Baptist Church, Orlando, and most recently a member of LifePoint Church, Eustis. James was very active with the Pine Hills Little League, coaching from 1973-1985....
Rose E. Walker
Jun 11, 2021
Rose Elizabeth Walker, 78, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. Born in Milford, Pennsylvania, she moved to Florida in 1966. She was a retail manager with Belks prior to her retirement. Rose She is survived by her 3 Sons, Peter Engert of Riverview, FL, Rudy Engert of Cummings, GA and Jimmy Walker of Mount Dora, FL;...
Jeannette W. Courchesne
Jun 1, 2021
Jeannette W. Courchesne, 72, of Zellwood, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Washington, DC, she moved to Zellwood in 2017 from York, Pennsylvania. She was an office manager working in the healthcare industry for many years until her retirement. A member of the Zellwood Historical Society, Museum & Library Inc., she enjoyed volunteering...
Landa Lyn Yester
May 31, 2021
Landa Lyn (Crawford) Yester, 53, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Worthington Springs, Florida, she moved to Lake County in 1999 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. She worked as the Office Manager for Florida Atlantic Ironworks and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Landa is survived by her husband of 31 years, Rick Yester, Eustis,...
John E. Ganus
May 30, 2021
John E. Ganus, 85, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born in Bonifay, Florida, he moved to Tavares in the late 1950's from Bonifay. He was the Shipping Manager of Lake Region Packing, Tavares and was a member of Abundant Grace Fellowship. Leesburg. John served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of...