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Landon Matthew Henderson

Landon Matthew Henderson

May 6, 2019

Landon Matthew Henderson, 12, of Mount Dora, FL went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 6, 2019. Landon was born in Leesburg, FL. He was a native of Central Florida and loved the outdoors. Landon enjoyed Extreme Sports, such as dirt biking and ATV riding, kayaking and anything adrenaline fueled. Landon also enjoyed playing Soccer. He was a student...

Virginia Carolyn Hoffman

Virginia Carolyn Hoffman

May 6, 2019

Virginia Carolyn Hoffman, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she was raised and lived in Lake County until she moved to Kansas in 1978. Carolyn moved to back to Umatilla in 2017. She was a Medical Bookkeeper and was a member of the United Methodist Church. Carolyn is survived by her son, Timothy...

Robert E. "Bobby" Owens

Robert E. "Bobby" Owens

May 2, 2019

Robert E. "Bobby" Owens, 67, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Owner/Operator of Pugh's Dry Cleaners, Eustis from 2002 to 2016. He and his wife were longtime members of the Orange Avenue Church of Christ, Eustis. Bobby loved coaching Little League Baseball,...

William Robert Rackley Sr.

William Robert Rackley Sr.

May 2, 2019

William Robert Rackley, Sr., 99, of Flagler Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in Sardis, Georgia, he moved to South Florida in 1953 from Augusta, Georgia and to Central Florida 1975. He worked as a salesman for Hunt-Wesson. William was a member of the Palm Springs Drive Church of Christ, Altamonte Springs, was actively involved with the Boy...

Theron Wayne McKay

Theron Wayne McKay

Apr 28, 2019

Theron Wayne McKay, 80, of Paisley, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, he moved to Paisley in 1960 from Portsmouth, VA. He was a member of the Port Norfolk Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. He is survived by his sister, Melody Ridings, Paisley, FL; brother, Robert McKay, Paisley, FL. Interment will be follow at Ponceannah Cemetery, Paisley....

George Dale Willis

George Dale Willis

Apr 28, 2019

George Dale "Smiley" Willis, 70, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he moved to Leesburg in the mid 1980's from Piqua, Ohio. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He is of Protestant faith, and was a member of the American Legion. He loved all animals. He is survived by...

Richard "Rick" Thomas Giddens

Richard "Rick" Thomas Giddens

Apr 20, 2019

Richard "Rick" Thomas Giddens, 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was owner of the former Gypsy Wicker in Orlando and he worked Construction as a Journeymen Plasterer. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp and was proud of...

Robert H. Toms

Robert H. Toms

Apr 18, 2019

Robert H. Toms, 88, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born in Fairfield, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in the late1990's from Hendersonville, NC. He was a Entrepreneur and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Jackie Sorensen, Winter Springs,...

Richard Carl Smith

Richard Carl Smith

Apr 8, 2019

Richard Carl Smith, 69, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Eustis resident. Carl was a Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce E. Smith of Eustis, FL; son, Richard C. Smith, II of Ocoee,...

Gerald E. Vernon

Gerald E. Vernon

Apr 8, 2019

Gerald E. Vernon, 98, of Deland, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Glouster, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from Wadsworth, Ohio. He was a Steel Factory Foreman. Gerald is survived by his 2 daughters, Diane (Robert) Lowdermilk, Lake Mary, FL, Debbie Vernon, Parma, OH; step-daughter, Charlene Germond, Eustis, FL. Entombment will be at Lakeside Memory Gardens,...

Kyle M. Robinette

Kyle M. Robinette

Apr 8, 2019

Kyle M. Robinette, 33, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he lived his entire life in Lake County. Kyle attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Eustis. Kyle is survived by his parents, Bill & Kathy Robinette, Umatilla, FL; grandparents, Jean & Keith Lucas, Eustis, FL; and by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and...

Martha Lucille Carroll

Martha Lucille Carroll

Apr 6, 2019

Martha "Lucille" Carroll, 78, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Dale County, Alabama, she moved to Altoona in 1950 from Cottondale, Alabama. She retired from Lakeview Terrace, Altoona where she was a Nurse. She is survived by her 2 sons, Kenneth Carroll (Patty McNeal), Altoona, FL, Adrian Carroll (Tricia Campbell), Altoona, FL;...

Marie P. Carasims

Marie P. Carasims

Apr 5, 2019

Marie P. Carasims, 92, of Dona Vista, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Dona Vista in 1978 from Stamford, Connecticut. She was a Accountant for the State of Florida. Marie was a member of the Business & Professional Women, the Eustis Women's Club, St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis and was...

Cameron Drew Jackson

Cameron Drew Jackson

Apr 3, 2019

Cameron Drew Jackson, 22, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was of Protestant Faith. Cameron enjoyed fishing, canoeing, and being outdoors. He had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. Cameron loved family and spending time with them at...

Jonathan Stephen Cousins

Jonathan Stephen Cousins

Apr 2, 2019

Jonathan "Jon" Stephen Cousins, 65, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Shelbyville, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1978 from Indiana. He was owner and operator of Cousins Dental Lab Services. Jon loved to play the guitar and compose songs. He is survived by his Wife, Mae Cousins of Eustis, FL; Mother, Gertrude M. Cousins of...

Linda L. Kimpel

Linda L. Kimpel

Apr 1, 2019

Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Leesburg-South Campus on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 12:34 PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made by visiting www.team.org/give search “Arequipa Church Planting-Peru" or a check may be made payable to: TEAM, PO Box 1986, Grapevine, TX 76099-1986 in memo “Arequipa Church Planting-Peru”.

Miriam B. Neal

Miriam B. Neal

Mar 30, 2019

Miriam B. Neal, 77, of Astatula, FL passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, she moved often with her parents and family and had lived in 44 states prior to moving to Astatula in 1992 from Zephyrhills, FL. She is of Baptist Faith. Miriam is predeceased by her parents Charles Blake and Mary Blake Russell; and Daughter...

Mary Joe Monk

Mary Joe Monk

Mar 25, 2019

Mary Joe Monk, 85, of Eustis, died Mon., Mar. 25. Born in Leesburg, she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of LifePointe Church, Eustis and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8087 in Eustis. She is survived by her 2 sons, William Lee Monk, Houston, TX, David Brian Monk, Fergus Falls, MN; daughter, Lisa Ann Slone, Eustis; 4...

Albert Brian Craven

Albert Brian Craven

Mar 25, 2019

Albert Brian Craven died suddenly at home in Valrico, Florida, on March 25, 2019. Brian was born on April 2, 1958, to Peggy McCombs Craven and Dr. Albert Lee Craven, Jr. in Jackson, Mississippi.. In his adolescence he was mischievous and high spirited, always plotting his next adventure. He lived during this time with his family in Clinton, MS, and...

Kirstin "Kiki" Aileen Wheeler

Kirstin "Kiki" Aileen Wheeler

Mar 25, 2019

Kirstin "Kiki" Aileen Wheeler, 36, of Sorrento, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Born in Panama City, Florida, she moved to Sorrento in 1994 from Panama City. She was a full-time housewife and worked part-time as a billing processor. She attended church services at theCross (Mount Dora) and New Hope Presbyterian (Eustis). Kiki was a classically-trained vocalist, a lover...

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