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James F. Neal

James F. Neal

Aug 10, 2020

James F. Neal, 75, of Astatula, FL, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, he moved to Astatula in 1992 from Zephryhills, Florida . He was a plumber and enjoyed fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Miriam B. Neal. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Havens and Shirley Dixon of Ohio. Memorial donations...

Barbara Ann McKee

Barbara Ann McKee

Aug 9, 2020

Barbara McKee, 79, of Tavares, FL, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. Originally from Maywood and Waretown, New Jersey, she moved to Florida in 1993. Barbara worked at Florida Hospital/Waterman in various departments for 15 years. Her last position was Coordinator of the Community Primary Health Clinic from opening in 2000 until her retirement in 2007. She is survived by...

Grafton W. Layne

Grafton W. Layne

Aug 4, 2020

Grafton W. Layne, 95, of Orlando formerly of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Born in Edeys Village Christ Church, Barbados, he moved to Florida in 1957 from Edys Village, Barbados. Rev. Layne accepted his call to Ministry in 1960 and pastored Churches in the A.M.E. (African Methodist Episcopal) Church until his retirement in 1993. After retirement, he served...

Lawrence Anson Cottle, Jr.

Lawrence Anson Cottle, Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

Lawrence Anson Cottle, Jr., 57, of Tavares, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Folkston, Georgia, he moved to Florida in 1963 and to Lake County in 1998 from High Springs, Florida. He was an extremely proud parent and fiercely protected his family at all costs. Anson found faith in his renewed relationship...

Allen "Al" Arthur Fahland

Allen "Al" Arthur Fahland

Aug 3, 2020

Allen Arthur Fahland, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Jacksonville, FL. Allen honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years and retired in 1992 as a Command Master Chief, which included his service during the Vietnam conflict. Allen was of Protestant faith and was a...

Horace C. Jones Sr.

Horace C. Jones Sr.

Aug 1, 2020

Horace C. Jones, Sr., 81, of Eustis, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Horace moved to Eustis in 2005 from Brooklyn, New York, where he lived for nearly 40 years working in commercial sales after serving his country as a member of the US Army from 1958-1964. In Eustis, Horace was a very active...

Janet Viola Jacobs

Janet Viola Jacobs

Jul 31, 2020

Janet Viola Jacobs, 80, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Jamestown, Ohio, she moved to Umatilla in 1985 from Ohio. She was of Baptist Faith. Janet is survived by her Daughters, Dawn L. Jacobs of Umatilla, FL, Janice M. Jacobs of Paisley, FL, Denise L. Apgar of Xenia, OH and Tina L. Marsden of Xenia,...

Ralph L. Clarke

Ralph L. Clarke

Jul 30, 2020

Ralph L. Clarke, 95, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Clarke, a Chemical and Petroleum Engineer, graduated from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1947. As an engineer and company executive he spent much of his career in Europe engaged in the design and construction of petroleum,...

Barbara Ann Kennard

Barbara Ann Kennard

Jul 26, 2020

Barbara Ann Kennard, 74, of Dona Vista, FL, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Baltimore, MD, she moved to Central Florida as a child. She was a nursery worker and was active in Baptist churches during her life. Barbara is predeceased by husband of 46 years, Oliver Alonzo Kennard Jr.; her parents, Jay C. George Bascom Ross and...

Alden Lester Franklin

Alden Lester Franklin

Jul 22, 2020

Alden Lester Franklin, 84, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in Linton, Indiana, he moved to Leesburg in 2014 from Danville, Indiana. He was a Truck Driver and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Masonic Lodge, and he was a Shriner. Alden is survived by his 4 Sons, Timothy L. Franklin (Marcia) of Danville, IN, Kenneth...

Edwin L. Taylor Jr.

Edwin L. Taylor Jr.

Jul 19, 2020

Edwin L. Taylor, Jr., 76, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Rehobeth, Maryland, he moved to Leesburg in 2001 from Mississippi. He was a Hotelier working for Marriott as well as other hotel companies throughout his career. Ed enjoyed fishing, boating, and when he was younger, duck hunting. He attended First Baptist Church of Umatilla....

Jack S. Robson

Jack S. Robson

Jul 18, 2020

A Daughter's final tribute to her Dad My Dad. Aka Papa, aka Jack, aka Smiling Jack, was a proud Navy Veteran during the Korean conflict. Dad passed away about 1:00am today, July 18th 2020. For his final escape he eloped to heaven. Rest in peace Dad. Dad had a full life and did things his way, strong willed and stubborn...

Glen Earl Yaney Jr.

Glen Earl Yaney Jr.

Jul 17, 2020

Glen Earl Yaney Jr., 78, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Born in Bedford, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 2010 from Oklahoma City, OK. He was a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Airforce prior to his retirement and he served during Vietnam. Glen is of Catholic Faith and was a member of the American...

Patricia T. Abel

Patricia T. Abel

Jul 16, 2020

Patricia T Abel, 81, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born and lived in Pickens, South Carolina, until she moved to Tavares in 1943. She was a member of VFW Post 8087 Auxiliary of Eustis FL, she was Past President of the Pilot Club of Lake County, and she was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association...

Brian Curtis Bowron

Brian Curtis Bowron

Jul 15, 2020

Brian Curtis Bowron, 58, of Orlando, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life-long Central Florida resident, Brian loved fishing and was a life-long University of Florida “Gator” fan. Brian was the former Owner & Operator of Tint City in downtown Eustis for over 30 years and was of the Christian faith. He is...

James H. Baumgardner

James H. Baumgardner

Jul 14, 2020

James H. Baumgardner, 82, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lake County in 1983 from Maryland. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard prior to his retirement.  James was a member of the Praise Cathedral Church Of God, Eustis, FL, where he was also an...

Ralph G. Brown

Ralph G. Brown

Jul 14, 2020

Ralph G. Brown, 63, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in the1980's from Walled Lake, Michigan. He was a Packing House Manager at Long and Scott Farms in Mount Dora. Ralph was an active member and former Officer of the Belles and Beaus Doll Club. Ralph predeceased...

Ann E. Pauly

Ann E. Pauly

Jul 13, 2020

Ann E. Pauly, 90, of Eustis, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2011 from Goodlettsville, TN. She served in the US Air Force during Korea. She retired as a corrections officer with the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Ann was a member of the UCC Evangelical & Reformed Church in Nashville, TN....

Billy J. Simmons

Billy J. Simmons

Jul 11, 2020

Billy J. Simmons, 63, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born in Bartow, Florida, he graduated from Groveland High School in 1975. Billy worked as a General Manager with J E Hill Contractors Inc for most of his life but most recently was a Front End Loader Operator for Raney Construction/Builders First Source Company. Billy loved bowling, softball,...

Mary Frances Goff Morris

Mary Frances Goff Morris

Jul 9, 2020

Mary Frances Goff Morris, 88, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, she met her husband Aubrey in Tifton, GA. They moved back to Central Florida from McRae, GA in 1958. Mary was a school teacher for many years. Even after retirement, she volunteered with Lake County schools. She was a member of the Lake...

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