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Lawrence Neil Green
Jun. 19, 2024
Lawrence Neil Green, a beloved member of the Tavares, Florida community, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 61. Moving from San Diego, CA, he made Tavares his home in the early 1980s. Lawrence was a man of many passions. As a musician and skilled drummer, he brought rhythm and...

Amy Jane Elliott
Jun. 18, 2024
Amy Jane Elliott, 51, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1972, in Hastings, MI, to her parents: Alphonse and Janie (Highsmith) Olszewski. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, FL. Online condolences can be left at...

Joseph Keith Gallimore
Jun. 05, 2024
Joseph Keith Gallimore, age 75, of Eustis, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born July 21, 1948 in Nashville, TN. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, FL on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00AM. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Laura Jean Kaminski
Jun. 02, 2024
Laura Jean Kaminski, 83, of Tavares, FL, passed away on June 2, 2024. She was born in Sopchoppy, FL, on August 27, 1940, to her parents: Dalton and Pearl (Green) Payne. Jean, as she was called, was raised in Lakeland, FL. She moved to Tavares in 1977 and became CEO of the Lake County Home...

Linda Mae Lawless
Jun. 01, 2024
Linda Mae Lawless, 84, of Tavares, Fl, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born in Jamestown, KY, on April 21, 1940, to her parents: Clyde and Nina (Beck) Grider. Linda was a quality control supervisor for RCA. She enjoyed bowling and golfing. She is survived by her significant other: Richard...

Anne-Marie Baker
May 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Anne-Marie "Tifille" Baker announce her peaceful passing on Friday, May 31st, 2024. She was born May 25, 19__ in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada to Alfred and Yvonee Pelletier. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Richard Baker. She is...

Robert Milton Giebner
May 29, 2024
Robert, “Bob,” Milton Giebner, age 76, went peacefully home to the Lord on June 30, 2024 at his house in Tavares, Florida with his wife by his side. Bob was born on September 30, 1947 in Greenville, South Carolina to Hamel and Harriett Giebner. After a few years attending Clemson University, he...

Thomas Joseph Walsh
May 28, 2024
Thomas Joseph Walsh, age 68, of Eustis, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was born July 16, 1955 in Camden, NJ to Thomas and Nelda Walsh. Tom was a plumber for over 50 years and was the owner/operator of Eustis Quality Plumbing. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Walsh of Eustis, FL;...

Ezra Williams
May 27, 2024
Ezra Williams, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tavares, Florida on Monday, May 27, 2024. One of twelve children, Ezra was born on March 6, 1938 in Wheelwright, Kentucky to James and Gladys Williams. He grew up...

William Earl Paris
May 20, 2024
William E (Bill) Paris (SSG USA RET) 86, of Tavares passed away on May 20, 2024 in Leesburg. Bill was born in Spencer Indiana to Charles and Lucille in July 1937. Bill served over 24 years in the US Army aviation field including tours in Vietnam, Germany and several US stateside posts and retired...

Shannon Michelle Pugh
May 19, 2024
Shannon Pugh was born in Eustis, Florida on April 21, 1970 to Guy Dewitt and Linda Karen Creel. Soon after, brother Shane came along. Shannon loved him dearly and they were best friends. Shannon's family stayed in Lake County area, and she went to schools in Tavares. Graduating with honors from...

Barbara Ann Shepard
May 18, 2024
Barbara Ann Shepard of Taveras Fl, passed away on May 18th 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born March 25th, 1941, in Framingham Massachusetts She was married to Barry Howard Shepard for 64 years Beside her husband, she leaves 3 children. Scott Shepard and his wife Lisa, from Vernon,...