Local Florida Obituaries
Diana Lynn Teems
Jul 13, 2019
Diana Lynn Teems, 59, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born in Melbourne, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 2017 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was the manager at the Lighthouse Point McDonalds for many years and also 1884 Restaurant in Eustis. Diana is survived by her mother, Charlotte Teems, Mount Dora, FL; partner, Govannie (Burn)...
Evangelista Flecha Martinez
Jul 11, 2019
Evangelista Flecha Martinez, 98, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she moved to Grand Island in 2009 from Humacao, Puerto Rico. She was a Homemaker and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, FL. Evangelista is survived by her Sons, EpiFanio Serrano, Jr. and Wigberto Serrano; Daughters,...
Joseph John Brennan
Jul 10, 2019
Joseph John Brennan, 93, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Joseph was born in Manhattan, New York, and he was an Inspector with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles prior to his retirement to Florida. Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. All services will be held in New York. Online Guestbook...
Richard Gordon Green
Jul 9, 2019
Richard Gordon Green, 76, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Gordon and Arlene Green, he moved to Tavares in 2006 from Neenah, Wisconsin. He worked in maintenance for a paper mill and proudly served in the US Army. Richard was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, walleye...
David Whitner Milner
Jul 7, 2019
David Whitner Milner, 56, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Born in Orlando, Florida, he lived most of his life in Lake County other than in Marco Island from 2008 - 2019 when he moved back to Eustis. David was a real estate agent, an avid golf player, boater and loved all University of Florida sports. He helped...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Tootle
Jul 6, 2019
Robert “Bob” Wayne Tootle, 62, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on July 6, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He died with his beloved wife, Barbara by his side. Bob was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Albert and Irene Tootle. Bob was a professional machinist who began his career in New Bedford at Brodeur Machine Company....
Donald G. Murrell
Jul 4, 2019
Donald Glenn Murrell, 63, of Deland, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1968 from Whitley City, Kentucky. He was a contractor and was of the Baptist Faith. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam. He enjoyed reading, studying his Bible, fishing, and he loved to travel. He is...
Arthur Joe Negrette
Jul 4, 2019
Arthur Joe Negrette, 57, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on July 4, 2019.
Carrol Dean Baker
Jul 4, 2019
Sergeant First Class Carrol D. “Papa” Baker. Born in Sheridan, Arkansas on August 24, 1930 and passed away on July 4, 2019 in El Dorado, Arkansas while on his final vacation. He has been a Florida resident since 1950. He served his country in various branches of the military for 34 years. He loved to fish and was an avid...
Mildred W. Clark
Jul 2, 2019
Mildred W. Clark, 90, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1946, She was a Secretary at First State Bank of Eustis which became Atlantic Bank, First Union, and retired as Branch Manager at Wachovia. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of...
John W. Davis Jr.
Jun 26, 2019
John W. Davis, Jr., "Big Daddy", 67, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born in Live Oak, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1965 from Jasper, Florida. He was a state certified electrical contractor. He served for many years as a deacon at various churches and was recently a member of First Baptist Church, Leesburg. John served his...
Florence M. Corrado
Jun 21, 2019
Florence M. Corrado, 91, of Tavares, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Born in Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 1992 from Homestead, Florida. She was a Customer Sales Associate and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Florence is survived by her 3 sons, Gary (Barbara) Corrado, Yuba City, CA, David V. Corrado, Homestead, FL, Paul (Kathy) Corrado,...
Marty Elbert Gnann
Jun 18, 2019
Marty Elbert Gnann, 56, of Cassia, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He worked construction and lawn care prior to his retirement. Marty is predeceased by sister, Carla D. Gnann-Thompson. He is survived by is Son, Hunter E. Gnann of Leesburg; Sister, A. Darlene Volkert of Eustis,...
Timothy George Dennis
Jun 16, 2019
Timothy "Boz" George Dennis, 48, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he moved to Sorrento in 2010 from California. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and he was a painter by trade. He is survived by his Mother, Sharon Chapman of California; Brothers, James Dennis of Sanford and Grant Dennis, of Ocala, FL; and...
Athal "Hank" Burdette Henry
Jun 13, 2019
Athal Burdette "Hank" Henry, 91, of Tavares Fl, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born in New Lexington, Ohio, Hank moved to Tavares Fl in 2010 from New Bern, NC. Hank was a Telecommunications Engineer for the General Telephone Co. for 40 years prior to his retirement. Hank was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL and was...
Stephan Emanuel Drazinic, M.D.
Jun 12, 2019
Dr. Stephan Emanuel Drazinic, 90, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born in Lastovo, Dalmacija, Croatia, he moved to Eustis in 1973 from Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Drazinic delivered more than 3,000 babies during his career at Waterman Hospital. He was the first OB-GYN to establish a solo practice in Eustis and was the first OB-GYN at Waterman Memorial...
Gladys Louise Mauldin
Jun 11, 2019
Gladys Louise Mauldin, 89, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born in Coffee County, Alabama, she moved to Howey in the Hills in 1957 from Lake Wales, Florida She was a Fruit Packer working in the Citrus Industry and prior to her retirement she worked with High school students in the cafeteria. Gladys was member of...
Christopher "Chris" Dale Welling
Jun 8, 2019
Christopher "Chris" Dale Welling, 43, of Zellwood, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life long resident of Central Florida. He worked at Monterey Mushrooms in Zellwood and enjoyed fishing when time allowed. He always spoke well of others, and loved his family. Chris will be missed buy his family and friends. As per...
Linda (Harden) Carnell
Jun 6, 2019
Linda Sharon Harden Carnell age 70, of Montverde, FL passed on June 6, 2019 in San Mateo, CA with her family by her side. Linda was born in Montverde on June 22, 1948. She was a 4th-generation Montverde resident, and she cherished her hometown where she resided for most of her life. A teacher in Orange County for decades, she...
Michael "Mike" John Leuthner
Jun 6, 2019
Michael "Mike" John Leuthner, 58, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY he moved to Lake County Florida in 1992. Mike was a truck driver, an avid NASCAR fan, and had a personality capable of doing it all. In Mikes spare time, he enjoyed car restoration, dirt bikes, home renovation, attending car shows, and spending...