Local Florida Obituaries
Ronny Allen Cothron
May 4, 2017
Ronny Allen Cothron, 55, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He owned his own home improvement business and was a member of the First Assembly of God in Eustis. Ronny was very active with his Church, and he was an artist, a musician, and an avid...
Carolyn Kay Montz
May 2, 2017
Carolyn Kay Montz, 58, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 after a long and hard fought battle with Cancer. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, she moved to Apopka, FL as a child with her family and graduated Apopka high school in 1977. She met the love of her life at spring garden nursery and quickly married her future...
E. Gary Simmons
May 2, 2017
Elton Gary Simmons, 84, of Mt. Dora, FL passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of the late William Jay and Louise Moore Simmons. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1951, and immediately joined the Unites States Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. He received his college degree...
Gerald Arthur Rupert
May 1, 2017
Gerald A. "Jerry" Rupert, February 6, 1927-May 1, 2017, Music Man. Jerry was born in Mt. Union, PA, on February 6, 1927, and raised in the small town of Saltillo, PA, by his parents, Esther and Arthur Rupert, along with his brother, Dean and sister, Joann. He left Juniata College in 1944 to enlist in the Navy where he served...
Vera E. Kearney
May 1, 2017
Vera E. Kearney, 97, of Eustis, FL, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Born in Freeport, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 2005 from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Slate Lick Presbyterian Church, Slate Lick, PA. Vera is survived by her 3 daughters, Nedra Kearney-Vakulick, Dibble, OK, Mary M. Reynolds, Eustis, FL, Katherine...
Louis Gene Abner
Apr 29, 2017
Louis Gene Abner, 80, of Sorrento, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born in Pine Ridge, Kentucky, he moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Fairfield, Ohio. He was a member of the LifePointe Church (formerly First Baptist Church, Eustis) for 25 years. Lou enjoyed playing with his grandkids and great-grandkids, traveling, and woodworking. He is survived by his Wife,...
Donald Ray Phillips "Donnie" Hensley
Apr 28, 2017
Donald Ray Phillips "Donnie" Hensley, 44, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 2003 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He worked construction and attended First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Donnie is survived by his wife, Dawn Cheri Hensley, Leesburg, FL; father, Trent (Willa) Phillips, Ocklawaha, FL; 2 daughters, Brittany Blackmon, Umatilla, FL,...
Anna Mary Burns
Apr 27, 2017
Anna Mary Burns, 92, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1989 from Oldbridge, New Jersey. She was an Inspector working with AT&T. Anna was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Mount Dora. She is survived by her Daughter, Peggy Ann Burns of Eustis, FL and is predeceased...
Carolyn R. Infante
Apr 27, 2017
Carolyn R. Infante, 73, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Bronx, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Bronx, NY. She was an Administrator working in the NYC Public School System prior to her retirement.. Carolyn was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis, Triangle New Comers, Moose Lodge,...
Daniel Edward Carroll
Apr 27, 2017
Daniel Edward Carroll, age 70, departed this life at 7:35 pm on the 27th of April 2017. He was born on December 2nd, 1946 in a house in Altoona, FL, and was second to the youngest son of Grover Cleveland Carroll and Georgie Elizabeth Byrd. Daniel was an athlete in his youth participating in track and field, basketball, and football....
Pauline F. Pack
Apr 27, 2017
Pauline F. Pack, 95, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she moved to Central Florida in 1985 from Harriman, TN. She was a floral designer for many years. She loved to sing in church and was always in the church choir. She sang with the group "The Sextet" while in Harriman. Pauline loved...
Mary C. Waters
Apr 26, 2017
Mary C. Waters, 83, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born in San Diego, California , she moved to Eustis in 1986 from Apopka, Florida. She was a waitress and was a member of Victory Church, Dona Vista. Mary is survived by her son, Charles E. Binder, Eustis, FL; step-son, James P. Waters, Eustis, FL; 3 grandchildren, Jan...
Rudolph "Rudy" Kirst
Apr 25, 2017
Rudolph “Rudy” Kirst of Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Rudy grew up in and attended school in Canada, where he met his wife Mona. Rudy moved to Detroit and started his career as a tool and die maker. The family moved to Florida in 1979, where Rudy and his son,...
William Bethule "Bill" Peck
Apr 22, 2017
William Bethule "Bill" Peck, 90, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, William served in the US Army during World War II. William graduated from Stetson University in 1951 and began his coaching career at Leesburg High School, Leesburg, FL. He coached at many schools including, Columbia University, Ridgefield Park High School, Ridgefield...
Effie Lorene Thompson
Apr 22, 2017
Effie Lorene Thompson, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Nokesville, Virginia, she moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was Christian. Effie was a former active member of the Miami Boat Racing Association. She loved orchids, crocheting, organizing family history, scrap books and collecting and making ceramic...
Robert Durwood Gregory Jr.
Apr 21, 2017
Robert Durwood Gregory,Jr., 62, of Eustis, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Washington, DC, he has lived in the area for over 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Kennedy Gregory, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John Earl Gregory, Eustis, FL, Robert Durwood Gregory, III; 2 daughters, April Whitmire, Plant City, FL, Jamie...
Kelly Smithson
Apr 16, 2017
Kelly Smithson, 33, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born in Silvis, Illinois. Her and her family lived in Port Byron, Illinois until 1999 when they moved to Leesburg. She was a bartender and a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tavares. Kelly was a good cook, loved to decorate for events, and...
Walter C. Vernon
Apr 13, 2017
Walter C. Vernon, 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, he moved to Mount Dora in 2005 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Diesel Equipment Mechanic and was Methodist. Walter served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marianne B. Vernon, Mount...
Robin Adair LaMond
Apr 11, 2017
Robin Adair LaMond, 55, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He worked as a fire safety equipment technician. Robin loved aircraft, trains, collecting guns, military history, racing & antique cars. He is survived by his brother, John Raymond LaMond, Mount Dora, FL; sister, Piper Lorraine...