On the evening of Monday, August 8, 2016, our Lord reached down with a very gentle hand to the greatest women who ever lived, our loving wife and mother, Joyce C. Verkaik and took her home. She will be remembered for her smile that lit up a room and her laughter that filled our hearts with...

Lonnie E. Allison 98, of Eustis, passed away on August 8, 2016. He was born in Eureka, Florida and moved to Eustis in 2002 from Bunnell, Florida. Lonnie was a member of God's Church Worldwide and a Veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, he was a carpenter. He is...

Evelyn Marie Harrington 88, of Mount Dora, passed away on July 31, 2016. She was born in West Branch, New York and moved here in1987 from Oneida, New York. Evelyn was a retired Registered Nurse having work primarily in Hospital Nursing. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of...

David G. Watson 68, of Eustis, passed away on July 27, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Bartow, Florida and came here in 1983 from Lakeland. He was a Christian and an avid sportsman and hunter. David was a co-founder of Software Management Incorporated of Lakeland...

Walton John McHale 73, of Mount Dora, passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, was a Florida resident since 1973 and came here in 2011 from Pensacola. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Mount Dora and the Knights of Columbus, John was a 4th degree Knight....

Ruthie Mae Rutledge 98, of Altoona, passed away on July 26, 2016. She was born in Tifton, Georgia and moved to Altoona in 1998 from West Palm Beach. She was a Baptist and is survived by her children; Frank Rutledge Sr. of Altoona and Carol (Jerry) Hale of Lake Worth, Florida, five grandchildren,...

Grady Dalton Edwards Jr., 85 of Eustis, FL went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Grady was born on December 22, 1930 in Lake Wales, FL to the late Grady and Venis Edwards. Grady was Retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force on March 01,...

Mary Estella Houben 75, of Eustis, passed away on July 14, 2016. She was born in Great Valley, New York and moved here in 1977 from Orlando. She was a member of Lake Eustis Christian Church. Mary is survived by her husband Gene, they were married for 57 years. Also surviving are her children;...

Timothy David Witt 53, of Eustis, passed away on July 12, 2016. He was born in Eustis and made Eustis his home all his life. He was of the Baptist faith and was a meat cutter. He is survived by his children Kimberly Witt of Leesburg, David Witt of Tavares and Donald Witt of Leesburg, his father...

Jerie L. Furst 80, of Eustis, passed away on July 12, 2016. She was born in Bainbridge, Georgia and came here in the 1960s from Apopka. She was a Baptist. Jerie had been the manager of the Silver Vault at Merry Jewelers of Eustis and of Jeremiah's Jewelry in the Lake Square Mall. She was...

Charles R. "Dick" Griggs 85, of Sorrento, passed away on July 8, 2016. He was born in Bridgeport, Illinois and came to Lake County from Spruce Creek, Florida in 1994. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War...

James L. “Jim” Comstock, Minister of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Jim was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church where he was Pastor from 1979~1982. He and his wife, Alice, then returned to Illinois where he served as Pastor of the Astoria...