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William Charles Schumann
Sep. 29, 2019
William Charles Schumann, 98, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born on Sunday, February 06, 1921 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late William and Elizabeth Schumann. William fought for our grateful nation in the United States Navy during World War II. He was...
Elizabeth S. 'Betty' Derby
Sep. 27, 2019
Elizabeth S. 'Betty' Derby of Tavares, Florida passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 76 years. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Betty worked as a school teacher for the Anne Arundel County School System in Maryland for many years. She and her husband, David lived in Glen...
Ernest T. Greffen
Sep. 25, 2019
Ernest Greffen, 82, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born on October 8, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Mary Lou Greffen; daughters: Meg Barnet (John) and Linda Moats; granddaughters: Erin, Drew, and Kira. Ernie...
John "Jack" David Stahler IV
Sep. 23, 2019
Jack Stahler passed away quietly and peacefully on Monday night, September 23, 2019 from congestive heart failure. He was born on September 7, 1942 and felt fortunate to just celebrate his 77th birthday. He and his wife Connie of 45 years resided in the community of Royal Harbor (Tavares, FL)...
James Preston Macomber
Sep. 15, 2019
James Preston Macomber “Cukes”, age 70, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away September 15, 2019 at the Hospice of the Treasure Coast in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born September 9, 1949 in McGraw NY where he was raised with his three brothers. He moved to Florida in 1982 where he worked as a...
Scott Alan Weaver
Sep. 10, 2019
Scott Alan Weaver, age 53, of Eustis passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born May 13, 1966 in Muncie, IN. He worked as an assistant manager at The Yard Stop. Scott loved to help other people. He is survived by his parents, Howard M. Weaver, Jr. and Saundrea R. Weaver of Mt. Dora,...
Byron Ray Tinsley
Sep. 10, 2019
Byron Ray Tinsley, 93 of Mount Dora , FL passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Byron was born on Sunday, August 29, 1926 in Waco, TX to the late Melvin and Lessie Tinsley. He is survived by his loving wife: Jane Tinsley, of Mt Dora, FL; and Daughters: Kristi Munilla, and Rae Cosby. Please...
Guy Creel
Sep. 08, 2019
Guy DeWitt Creel, 76 of Tavares, FL passed away on Sunday, September 08, 2019. Guy was born on February 08, 1943 in Palatka, FL to the late Durwood and Patricia Creel. He was a lifelong resident of Seville, FL. A member of the Men’s club of Trinity United Methodist Church, of Seville, FL, and a...
Esker Williams
Sep. 07, 2019
Esker Williams, 91 of Clermont, FL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 07, 2019. Esker was born on Sunday, October 16, 1927 in Andalusia, Alabama to the late Lonnie and Marvie Williams. He was of the Baptist faith and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Esker was a generous...
Joseph Rapacki
Sep. 06, 2019
He was a great person. He was loved by everyone who knew him, especially his family. He loved to play golf and loved playing cards with his family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. We love him and miss him very much. Love and kisses will be sent to him everyday.
Manuel Joe Sanchez Jr.
Aug. 29, 2019
Manuel J. (Joe) Sanchez Jr. of Tavares, Florida, passed away on August 29, 2019 at the age of 95. Joe was born on March 26, 1924 in St. Augustine, Florida to Golden and Manuel Sanchez Sr. The family moved to Tampa where Joe grew up. He earned a degree in journalism at Florida Southern...
Sheri Lynn McGowen
Aug. 27, 2019
Sheri Lynn McGowen, 54 of Tavares, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Sheri was born on Wednesday, September 02, 1964 in Hollywood, FL to the late Jack and Carolyn Palmer. She moved to Eustis, FL when she was 13 years old from Hollywood, FL. On September 5, 1996 Sheri married the love of...