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Martista Xavier Payne
Aug. 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Martista Xavier Payne September 16, 1972 – August 11, 2025 Kissimmee, Florida Martista Xavier Payne, affectionately known as DJ Xavier, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 52. Born in Tallahassee, Florida to Laverne and Nellie Payne, Martin spent most of his...

Shawn Lins
Aug. 04, 2025
In Loving Memory of Shawn Lins March 11, 1971 – August 4, 2025 Shawn Lins, age 54, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Born on March 11, 1971, Shawn lived a life full of love, creativity, and dedication to his family. He and his family made Florida their home for the past 11 years. A...

Anna White
Aug. 02, 2025
Anna White April 15, 1952 – August 2, 2025 Anna White, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on April 15, 1952, Anna moved to Florida in 1976 with her three young children, beginning a new chapter filled with love,...

Christine Burns
Jul. 27, 2025
Christine Burns June 30, 1941 – July 27, 2025 Christine Burns of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on June 30, 1941, to Orville and Emogene Baldridge, Christine lived a life marked by creativity, faith, and quiet...

Shirley Lustbader
Jul. 25, 2025
Shirley Lustbader of Tavares, Florida passed away on Friday July 25, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born to her parents Max and Rose Wellkson in New York, New York on March 29, 1926 The family will be providing a full obituary soon, please check back in! Condolences, memories, and photos may be...

Curtis Reed
Jul. 24, 2025
Curtis Reed of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday July 24, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born to his parents Odell and Artha Reed in Orlando, Florida on October 5, 1950. Curtis was a lifelong Floridian who joined the United States Army on February 2, 1970. He was a member of First Baptist...

Deanna Marie Rustay
Jul. 23, 2025
Deanna (nee: Fischer) Rustay, daughter of the late Robert J. Fischer and Alfreda Lucille (nee: Polewicz) Fischer, passed lovingly into The Father's arms on July 23, 2025 in Tavares, Florida. Now reunited with her husband, James, who predeceased her in 2009, and grandson, Noah, in 2015, Deanna...

Buffy Moritz
Jul. 22, 2025
Buffy Moritz passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025, at the age of 54. She was born in Houston, Texas to her parents Albert and Jean Moritz on February 8, 1971. Buffy loved to try different crafts to see what she could learn. She also loved being an amazing mother and Grammy, socializing and...

Alfred G. Flohr, Jr.
Jul. 19, 2025
Alfred G. Flohr of Lake Port Square in Leesburg, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the age of 100. Alfred was a proud veteran of the US Navy and served during World War II. He was present when the Japanese signed the Instrument of Surrender. His final resting place will be Florida...

Loretta Payne Parr
Jul. 15, 2025
Loretta Payne Parr of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 19, 1941, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, Loretta was the beloved daughter of William and Lucy Payne. In 1962, she made Florida her home, embracing the Sunshine State’s warmth just as fully...

Ronald J. Mink Jr.
Jul. 14, 2025
Ronald J. Mink Jr. of Eustis, Florida passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born to his parents Ronald and Georgene Jane Sweeting in Chicago, Illinois on April 2, 1968. Ronald worked as a Master Auto Technician for most of his life. His true hobby was anything to do with...

Cornelia Mercedes Ceja Ortega
Jul. 14, 2025
Cornelia Mercedes Ceja Ortega of Summerfield, Florida passed away on Monday June 14, 2025 at the age of 77. She was born to her parents Julio and Obdulia Ceja Ortega in La Havana, Cuba on September 16, 1947. She moved to Florida in 2005. Cornelia loved dancing, partying, telling jokes, and being...