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Bernd "Ben" Wilkerson

Bernd "Ben" Wilkerson

Sep 7, 2020

Bernd “Ben” Wilkerson, 52, of Eustis, Florida passed away September 7, 2020. Born and raised in Eustis, Florida he graduated from Eustis High School in 1987 and lived most of his adult life in Umatilla, Florida. Our dad showed strength and love right up until his last days with us. He visited with friends and family, reminiscing, sharing, laughing and...

Jeramyah Wyatt

Jeramyah Wyatt

Aug 31, 2020

Jeramyah Wyatt, born February 8, 2008, of Lady Lake, FL went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the young age of 12. Jeramyah's parents, Chris and Ivy Wyatt are extremely saddened to announce his unexpected passing. Jeramyah's favorite pastimes included riding dirt bikes, running RC cars and drones, fishing, and loved wildlife and being outdoors. He...

Alice C. Nicholson

Alice C. Nicholson

Aug 31, 2020

Alice C. Nicholson, 78, of Tavares, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Elkton, South Dakota, she moved to Tavares in 1997 and to Central Florida in the early 1980's from Richmond, Michigan. She was a former assembly line worker in the automobile industry and was known in Tavares as a local artist. Alice was a member of...

Billy Bob Wills

Billy Bob Wills

Aug 30, 2020

Billy Bob Wills, 76, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born in Goodman, Missouri, he moved to Eustis in 1985 from Joplin, Missouri. Billy was a Truck driver and was a Veteran of the US Airforce. He was a member of the VFW. Billy was a guitar player in several bands and loved classic country music. He...

Linda Sue Drake

Linda Sue Drake

Aug 29, 2020

Linda Sue Drake 59, formerly residing in Asheboro, NC, was granted her angel wings on August 29, 2020, in Eustis, FL. Linda was born December 15, 1960, in Watervliet, Michigan to Ruby Lawrence and Richard Lawrence. Her favorite place was to be at the beach. She loved playing Yahtzee and Skip-Bo with the family, and on her down time she...

Marguerite E. " Peggy" Oetker

Marguerite E. " Peggy" Oetker

Aug 29, 2020

Marguerite E. "Peggy" Oetker, 91, of Eustis, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Creston, IA, she moved to Des Moines and later married the love of her life, James Oetker. They started their family in Des Moines and eventually moved to Cumming, IA where they lived 53 years. Peggy then moved to Eustis, FL in...

Mary Kovach

Mary Kovach

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Kovach, 66, of Grand Island, Florida passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Manhattan, New York, she moved to Grand Island in 2019 from Beaver Creek, Ohio. She was a Homemaker. Mary is survived by her daughters, Stacey Dimou Carols, of Bayport, NY and Jillian Kovach Salvatore of Blue Point, NY; Son, Thomas Dimou. Fiancé, Mike Harrison, of...

James Austin (Jimmy) Alyea

James Austin (Jimmy) Alyea

Aug 28, 2020

James Austin (Jimmy) Alyea, 56, of Tavares, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida to the late James Austin & Joyce Hampton Alyea, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County graduating from Eustis High School Class of 1982. He worked as a Chef at many local Lake County restaurants. Jimmy loved being outdoors especially when he...

Charlotte A. Bahr

Charlotte A. Bahr

Aug 26, 2020

Charlotte A. Bahr, 90, of Eustis passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born in Minocqua, Wisconsin on August 14, 1930, she was the oldest daughter of Thomas and Mary Findlay. After graduating from high school, Charlotte moved to Green Bay where she worked as a nurses aide. During this time she met Victor Bahr. Victor and Charlotte were married in...

Gloria Monopoli

Gloria Monopoli

Aug 24, 2020

Gloria Monopoli, 88, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Born in Lewiston, Maine, she moved to The Villages in the 1990's from Massachusetts and most recently to Lake Port Square in Leesburg. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and applied that as a School Nurse and Community College faculty member. Gloria was also a former President...

Randall H. Rich

Randall H. Rich

Aug 24, 2020

Randall "Randy" H. Rich, 68, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Born in Dothan, Alabama, he moved to Eustis as a young child. He managed Eustis Bowling Lanes for 14 years in the mid 1980's and 1990's. Following his time at the Eustis Lanes, Randy was a Supervisor at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly in Leesburg for 15...

Linda M. Wiley

Linda M. Wiley

Aug 23, 2020

Linda Marie Wiley, 73, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, where she has been a life long resident. She was a graduate of Eustis High School, Class of 1965. Linda was an Executive Assistant for most of her working career. She enjoyed being with friends and family, crocheting, being on the water, fishing,...

James L. Floyd, Sr.

James L. Floyd, Sr.

Aug 20, 2020

James Larry Floyd, Sr., 78, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born in Apopka, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1977 from Shepherdsville, Kentucky. He was a gas and electric lineman and was a member of the Whitney Baptist Church, Leesburg. James was a retired Lake County School bus driver, and a truck driver for several companies including...

Autumn Lynn Spaulding

Autumn Lynn Spaulding

Aug 19, 2020

Autumn Lynn Spaulding, 16, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Born in Winter Haven, Florida, she was a member of Altoona United Methodist Church, Altoona. Autumn is survived by her parents, David & Jeanette Spaulding, Altoona, FL, mother, Summer Barnes, Auburndale, FL; step-father, Brian Sherman, Auburndale, FL' memaw, Suzanne Kelsch, Winter Haven, FL; 4 brother, Steven Stoddard wife...

Luis Raul Sanabria

Luis Raul Sanabria

Aug 17, 2020

Luis Raul Sanabria, 82, of Eustis, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he moved to Eustis in 2002 from Palm Bay, FL. He was an Electronics shipper and was a member of the Iglesia Pentecostal Monte Sinai of Eustis. Luis enjoyed listening to music and time with the family. He is survived by his Wife,...

Elizabeth Newman

Elizabeth Newman

Aug 17, 2020

Elizabeth Newman, 88, of Tavares, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Sylvania, Georgia, on January 20, 1932, she was the youngest of four children of Joseph and Ladessa Connor. She earned an associate’s degree from Georgia Teachers College where she met Gene Smith of Claxton, Georgia. They married in 1952. She taught school in Bellville, Georgia, for the...

Robert Michael "Mike" Hohman

Robert Michael "Mike" Hohman

Aug 15, 2020

Robert Michael Hohman (Mike, Mikey), 64, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong Lake County resident. He was a Plumber and/or “Aquatic Engineer”, as he termed it, by profession and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Mike was a graduate of Eustis High School class of 1974. A...

Constance M. Thompson

Constance M. Thompson

Aug 14, 2020

Constance M. Thompson, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she moved to Eustis in 1979 from Merritt, Island, Florida. She was a Microbiologist working with the University of Florida Apopka Field Station. She is survived by her Husband of 42 years, Boyd Z. Thompson of Eustis, FL; Parents, Merrill and Donna...

Stephanie Ann Clere

Stephanie Ann Clere

Aug 12, 2020

Stephanie Ann Clere, 56, of Umatilla, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, she moved to Central Florida in 2010 from Nescopeck PA. She worked in nursing prior to her retirement. In her free time Stephanie enjoyed arts and craft projects and was a member of several crafting clubs. Stephanie is survived by her Son, Chad...

Jeffery Abraham Armstrong

Jeffery Abraham Armstrong

Aug 11, 2020

Jeffery "Jeff" Abraham Armstrong, 61, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 1993 from Longwood, FL. He was a professional and he was the owner and operator of Jeff Armstrong Trim Carpentry.  Jeff was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jeff is survived by his Wife, Janna B....

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