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LAKE
Delores Ann Davis Delores Ann Davis, 62, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she moved to Lake County in 1964 and graduated from Tavares High School in 1975. Delores loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. She served as a youth Sunday School and G.A. teacher for many years and spent her life loving and caring for others. She was feisty and treasured life – from all people, to plants, to critters visiting in the yard, or a lost lizard in the house. Delores is survived by her husband of 41 years, Gary Davis, Eustis, FL; 3 children, Heather (Daniel) Osmolski, Winter Springs, FL, Jonathan Davis, Eustis, FL, Lauren (Kyle) Johnson, Winter Garden, FL; brother, James A. (Sharon) Skank, Astatula, FL; 6 grandchildren, John Micheal, Charis, William, Lilian, Madeline and Scarlett. Services will be held at Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 6:00 till 7:00 PM. Interment will take place Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. Memorial donations may be made to the Bay Street Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 37181 SR 19, Umatilla, FL 32784. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
ORANGE
Jacqueline Denise Chastang Smith Jacqueline Denise Chastang Smith, 64, passed away on August 24, 2019 in Orlando. She came to Orlando with her family in 1961 and has called it home for the past 58 years. She worked for 38 years with Orange County Public Schools as a teacher, Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. She was a caring and devoted sister, wife, and mother, always striving to aid and protect her loved ones. She is survived by son Casey Smith; daughter Alexis Smith; mother Harriet Chastang; sisters Janine Callahan, Gerri Ferraro, and Georgette Chastang; brother Larry Chastang; niece Amanda Callahan; and 10 more loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, Alan Smith; father Clarence Chastang; sister Andrea Chastang, M.D.; and brother Richard Chastang. Her family will dearly miss and forever remember Jackie, as will her very good friends of 40 years, Joan and Neftali Laboy. A private ceremony with family and close friends will be held in her honor.
SEMINOLE
Linda Lou Tucker Linda Lou Tucker (72) from Lake Mary, Florida passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Linda was born on June 2, 1947 in Keyser, West Virginia to Lindbergh D. Kimble and Charlotte Parsons. Linda worked as an administrative assistant for the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Sanford, where she retired. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, was a member of the Journey Sanford Campus, and was a true spirit of loving kindness to all. Linda considered spending time with family and friends a priority, and will forever be cherished in our hearts. Linda is survived by her husband Donald M. Tucker; her children: Tom (Penny) Cople, Jr., Doug (Kathy) Tucker and Gwen (Bobby) Tucker; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her mother Sue Kimble; her brothers: Guy (Karen) Kimble and David (Deborah) Kimble. Linda is predeceased by her sister Joy Kimble; and her brothers: Rick Kimble and Pat Kimble. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 3:00 pm at The Journey Sanford Campus located at 225 Harvest Time Drive, Sanford, Florida 32771. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make a donation in her honor to one of her many ministry partners: https://exchangenc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/ministry-partners-cople or https://pushpay.com/g/thejourneysanford
Joseph Bennett Karlberg Joseph Bennett Karlberg, 83, of Maitland, FL, passed away on July 30, 2019. Mr. Karlberg was born on June 6, 1936 in Boston, MA to Richard Karlberg and Florence Howe. He is survived by loving family and friends. Please see www.degusipe.com for services. DeGusipe Funeral Home 407-695-2273
