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Donald "Don" Moore
Jan. 18, 2026
Obituary for Donald “Don” Lanier Moore Donald “Don” Lanier Moore, 74, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1952, in Auburn, Alabama, on the Auburn University campus, to the late Frazier Lanier Moore and Mary Francis Moore. Don lived a life...
Sandra Lee Harding
Jan. 13, 2026
Remembering Sandra “Sandy” Lee Harding 🤍 Sandra “Sandy” Lee Harding passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on May 23, 1951, Sandy absolutely loved life. She was always funny, always smiling and laughing, and was so often the highlight of a party. Her joy was...
Walter Check
Jan. 12, 2026
Walter Charles Check peacefully transitioned with his wife at his side on January 12, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares, Florida. He was born in New York City on February 3, 1935 and was the sixth of seven children to parents Joseph Check and Jayne Check (Montgomery). After graduating...
Russell Clark Cheatham
Jan. 09, 2026
Russell Clark Cheatham June 7, 1955 – January 9, 2026 Russell Clark Cheatham, 70, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born on June 7, 1955, in Eustis, Russell was a lifelong resident who dedicated his life to family, service, and the outdoors. He proudly served in the...
Tera Lynn Massey
Jan. 07, 2026
Tera Lynn Massey May 4, 1956 – January 7, 2026 Tera Lynn Massey, 69, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 4, 1956, Tera lived a life devoted to family, faith, and caring for others. She spent many years working in nurseries and...
Marvin Leroy Hanes Sr.
Jan. 07, 2026
Marvin Leroy Hanes Sr., 89, of Mount Dora, Florida, was born May 8, 1936, in Newport, Ohio, and passed away peacefully at home the night of Jan. 7, 2026. Marvin was a very talented mason who took great pride in his work and later spent his retirement years with his wife, Shelby. He had a deep...
Maria Ella Juarez
Jan. 02, 2026
Maria Ella Juarez, 86, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1939, in Colonia Garza, Texas, and had made Florida her home since 1989. Maria was a devoted member of Saint Patrick Church in Mount Dora, Florida. She was known for her love of reading...
Georgia Mae White
Jan. 02, 2026
Georgia Mae White February 17, 1934 – January 2, 2026 Georgia Mae White, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 17, 1934, peacefully passed away in Leesburg, Florida, on January 2, 2026. Georgia spent the last 20 years living in Florida, but her roots and faith were deeply tied to...
Challan Louise Harris
Jan. 02, 2026
Challan Louise Harris passed away on January 2, 2026. “Challany Macaroni” “Charlie” “Weezy” Challan Louise Harris was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She lived to the age of 80. She was a true Florida Native and lived her life here. She learned to swim in the Davie Canal with her cousin Lil. She...
Joyce L. Whitney
Jan. 01, 2026
Joyce L. Whitney February 5, 1941 – January 1, 2026 Joyce L. Whitney, 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Born on February 5, 1941, in Eustis to her loving parents Alan and Clara Lauder, Joyce lived a life dedicated to family, community, and service. Joyce shared...