Obituaries

Mar 31, 2019

Barbara B. Bowers, 86, of Casselberry, Florida passed away on March 31, 2019. Mrs. Bowers was born on May 26, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is survived by her children Alan Bowers, Richard Bowers, and Robert “Lee” Bowers; as well as 3 grandchildren. Mrs. Bowers will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mar 31, 2019

Sylvia O. Lazarus, 84, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 31, 2019. Mrs. Lazarus was born on October 08, 1934 in Byron, Georgia. She is survived by her loving husband Vernon W. Lazarus; children Neal (Patty) Lazarus and Verniece (Don) Newhauser; grandchildren Janelle Lazarus and Elecia (Jason) Swank; and great grandchild Jaycie Swank.

Mar 29, 2019

Terry Lynn “Buffie” Bottorff, age 75, passed away at his home in Apopka, Florida early Friday, March 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on May 11, 1943. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1965 and took a mathematics teaching position at Johnson Junior High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Later, he obtained his...

Mar 29, 2019

Fran graduated from Apollo High School in 1954. Fran was an award winning dance instructor with the Arthur Murray dance studio. She married in 1963 and lived in Pennsylvania and Ohio before moving to her forever home in Florida. She worked in Human Resources at Martin Marietta in Orlando and Denver, Colorado where she helped place new employees and...

Mar 26, 2019

Glen A. Hurley, 74, of Deland, Florida, passed away March 26, 2019. He was born April 12, 1943 in Harlan, Kentucky. Mr. Hurley is survived by his children Glen E. Hurley; step children Jamie Henderson, Jesse Brooks, Robert Henderson and Becky Brooks; siblings Patricia Gulledge, Robert Hurley and Junior Hurley and 10 grandchildren Austin Hurley, Tonya Brooks, Jamie Brooks,...

Mar 25, 2019

Mervin Clayton Brown, 83, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away March 25, 2019. He was born December 12, 1935 in Arabi, Georgia and later settled in Ocoee, Florida, where he married his loving wife of 60 years Linda Dann Brown. Mervin served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and Army from 1955-1961. He went on to own and operate...

Mar 24, 2019

Ai-Jen Clifton Chiu, 87, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was survived by three sons, William, Eric and Frank; and 4 grandchildren.

Mar 22, 2019

Sandra Boyle, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 22, 2019. Mrs. Boyle was born on March 12, 1947 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her loving husband James Boyle: children Gary Hockey and Regina Morgart; and her siblings Gary Gray, Barb Restivo, and Debbie Bigi.  Mrs. Boyle will be missed by her many loved ones and...

Mar 22, 2019

Pamela Jo Lagrone was born on January 31, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia. She became Pamela Jo Compton on June 20, 1957 when her adoption was finalized to William (Bill) and Jean Compton.

God had incredible plans for Pam’s life. Pam’s new mom and dad loved God with all their hearts, and would be an example that would...

Mar 20, 2019

Barbara J. Channell, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 20, 2019. Mrs. Channell was born on August 01, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband JD Channel and Son Jeff. Mrs. Channell is survived by Jerome ( Norma ) of Apopka; sister Patricia Beckman; and daughter-in-law LaDonna Evans of Apopka. She will...

Mar 18, 2019

Bennie Gerald Bryant, 81, of Lady Lake, Florida passed away on March 18, 2019. Mr. Bryant was born on February 24, 1938 in Opp, Alabama. He was a business owner in the grocery industry. He is survived by his daughters Cathy Faye (David) Munson and Cindy Bryant; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He will be missed by his...

Mar 18, 2019

Glenda Sue Strickland, 67, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away March 18, 2019. She was born March 25, 1951 in Miami, Florida. Mrs. Strickland is survived by her husband James Strickland; children Heidi (Chuck) Coburn, Eric Strickland; siblings Nancy (Eddie) Gilmore, Danny (Tina) Cooper and Pam Reid; grandchildren Maia Coburn, Judah Coburn and Josiah Coburn; nieces and nephews Marcus...

Mar 15, 2019

Etta M (Lewis) Stolin, born on 09-20-1937 passed away surrounded by her family 03-15-2019.  She was born and raised in Pekin and moved to Apopka, Florida in 1977 where she still resided.  She loved listening to music and she had a very outgoing personality.  She is survived by her daughter Londa and Mark Skena, son Billy and Miriam Stolin,...

Mar 14, 2019

Wayne Alan Tryon, 68, of Paisley, Florida passed away on March 14, 2019. Mr. Tryon was born on August 26, 1950 in Belle Glade, Florida. He is survived by his wife Linda Tryon; children Tammy Keaton, and Wayne Alan Tryon Jr.; siblings Mary Ables and Barbara Caruthers; and 4 grandchildren. He will be missed by his many loved ones...

Mar 12, 2019

Helen M. Plant, 88, of Eustis, Florida, passed away March 12, 2019. She was born January 08, 1931 in Summerville, Massachusetts. Mrs. Plant is preceded in death by her husband John Plant and son John Plant Jr. She is survived by her children Debra Onessimo, Stephen Plant, Michael Plant and Virginia Plant; brother Richard Coyne; grandchildren Sean Onessimo and...

Mar 12, 2019

Thomas M. Walker, 70, of Sanford, Florida, passed away at home with family by his side on March 12, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Alice Walker; mother, Mildred Bess; children Jennifer (Mark) Jones, Thomas Andrew Walker; Matthew (Carol) Walker, and Andrea Walker; brother Kerry Bess; grandchildren, Sarah, Vanna, Sadie, Bailey, and Bryce.

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Mar 11, 2019

John Eugene Pumphrey Jr., 68, of Apopka, Florida, passed away March 11, 2019. He was born January 30, 1951 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Pumphrey is survived by his siblings Dobbie Reid and Bill Pumphrey; 1 daughter Jennifer Pumphrey; 2 step-daughters Terra Matranga and Christina Egin; 1 step-son James Russo; 2 granddaughters; 3 step-granddaughter and 1 step- grandson.

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Mar 8, 2019

George Elwin Beckett, 53, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on March 08, 2019. Mr. Beckett was born on January 27, 1966 in Hollywood, Maryland. He is survived by his daughter Heather Bowser; siblings Rebecca Beckett, Jim Anglemyer, Allen Anglemyer, and Ellen McMahon. Mr. Beckett will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Mar 7, 2019

Billy Wayne Chambers, 66, of Apopka, Florida, passed away March 07, 2019. He was born August 19, 1952 in Albertville, Alabama. Mr. Chambers is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Mar 7, 2019

Valetta Irvine, 66, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 07, 2019. Ms. Irvine was born on July 06, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.