Obituaries

Feb 20, 2018

Kirby Gene Claxton 1960-2018

Kirby died on early Tuesday, February 20, one day short of his 58th birthday. Kirby was the consummate Native Floridian. Kirby is survived by his wife Trish, mother Jo Claxton, brother Cody Claxton, Sister Susan Wood, and Uncle Arlis Claxton, and the local ballroom dance community. Kirby was born and raised...

Feb 19, 2018

Carmen Rivera Natal, gracefully passed away at her home on Monday, February 19, 2018.  She was born April 7, 1931, a daughter of the late Rosa Natal and Juan Rivera.

She was a wonderful mother and taught her children to love others as she did.  She leaves behind three children: Anthony Perez, Janet Rodriguez, and Mirta Trevino....

Feb 18, 2018

David Donovan Norgren died February 18, 2018 at the age of 81. He was born August 24, 1936 to Grace Donovan Norgren and Harry Norgren of Ossining, NY. He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School and was employed by AT&T where he began his career as a draftsman and retired as an employee counselor some 30+ years later. On...

Feb 18, 2018

William David Dees, 62, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 18, 2018.  He was born September 08, 1955 in Clermont, Florida.  Mr. Dees is survived by his loving wife Julia Dees; daughters Jessica Dees, Jennifer Belton, Jaclyn Taylor; sisters Geraldine Johnson, Arlene Deveral, Jane Cento and Gwen Brown; mother Manetta Dees; grandchildren Jazzmin Gonzalez and Rhea Belton.  He will...

Feb 18, 2018

Raymond A. Ottaway, 49, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 18, 2018. He was born November 17, 1968 in Alton, Illinois. Mr. Ottaway is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Feb 17, 2018

Travis Hunter Henderson, 36, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away February 17, 2018. He was born March 19, 1987 in Winter Park, Florida. Mr. Henderson is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Feb 17, 2018

Lucille Shirley Bruett, age 94 (preferred name Shirley)  of Orlando, Florida.

Shirley was 11 days shy of celebrating her 95th birthday.

She was head cashier at Morrison’sCafeteria for more than 50 years. She was a

caring, kind hearted person.

She loved the lord, her family, friends, and her cat.

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Feb 16, 2018

Jamie Herrera, 53, of Old Town, Florida, passed away February 16, 2018. He was born March 24, 1964 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Herrera is preceded in death by his loving wife Karla Herrera and mother Carol Herrera. He is survived by her daughters Jessica Herrera-Jones, Amanda Herrera, Lisa Leanne Herrera and Tina Herrera; siblings Beatrice Herrera, Debra Pahram, Cinthia...

Feb 14, 2018

Dale Alan Hollinsworth, 59, of Longwood, Florida, passed away February 14, 2018. He was born July 11, 1958 in Winter Park, Florida. Mr. Hollinsworth is preceded in death by his late parents Frank L. and Frances K. Hollinsworth. He is survived by his daughter Candance Hollinsworth; brother Terry Hollinsworth and granddaughter Athena Philyaw.

Feb 14, 2018

Orbie Summerlin Sr., 75, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 14, 2018.  He was born February 21, 1942 in Milton, Florida.  Mr. Summerlin is survived by his loving wife Joanne Summerlin; children Orbie Summerlin Jr. of Orlando, Florida, Sheila Marie Summerlin of Apopka, Florida, Stephen Dwayne Summerlin of Apopka, Florida and Shannon Lynn Summerlin of New Jersey; sister Joyce...

Feb 14, 2018

Donnie Ray Graham, 69, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 14, 2018. He was born December 12, 1948 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Graham is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Feb 14, 2018

Fred Tate, 59, of Oklawaha, Florida, passed away February 14, 2018.  He was born September 26, 1958 in Lewisburg, Tennessee.  He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Feb 13, 2018

Tabitha Lynn McClanahan Souza, 39, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 13, 2018.  She was born August 04, 1978 in Orlando, Florida.  Mrs. Souza is survived by her parents Robert and Kayrine Gable and Jeffrey McClanahan ; husband Joseph Allen Souza II; children Cory Souza, Joseph Souza III, Daniel Taylor and Jaelynn Taylor; siblings Sabrina Smith and Justin Casteel;...

Feb 12, 2018

Lois J. Uptagrafft, 82, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 12, 2018. She was born April 21, 1935 in Alabama. Mrs. Uptagrafft is preceded in death by her loving husband Roy Uptagrafft. She is survived by her children Lisa Uptagrafft of Apopka and Steve Uptagrafft; 2 grandchildren Ty Uptagrafft and Sy Uptagrafft; niece Michelle Kern and many nieces and...

Feb 11, 2018

Betty J. Daniel, 90, of Eustis, Florida, passed away February 11, 2018.  She was born March 27, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida.  Ms. Daniel worked as a Recreations Director for the City of Apopka. She is survived by her nephew Billy Durant; nieces Ann Dealy Tournoux, Donna Herman, Denise Bronson, D’Arcy Smith, Danielle Ahouse, Danette Keen, Susan Valentine, Judy Russell...

Feb 10, 2018

Howard F. Liscom Jr, 68, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 10, 2018. He was born July 04, 1949 in Los Angeles, California. Mr. is preceded in death by his late parents Howard and Leora Liscom. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen Liscom; son Eric Liscom and sister Vanessa Hinkle.

Feb 9, 2018

Thomas Billings, 72, of Eustis, Florida, passed away February 09, 2018. He was born September 17, 1945 in Middletown, New York. Mr. Billings will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Feb 8, 2018

Norris Larsson Miner, 56, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 08, 2018. He was born February 10, 1961 in Ocoee, Florida. Mr. Miner is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Feb 7, 2018

Duane B. Connelly, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 07, 2018.  He was born October 21, 1927 in Lemont, Illinois.  Mr. Connelly will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Feb 7, 2018

Marian A. Parker, 89, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 07, 2018. She was born June 27, 1928 in Plain, Wisconsin. Mrs. Parker is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard J. Parker and sibling Louis Feiner. She is survived by her children Richard Parker, Janis Maitlen, James Parker, Robert Parker, Susan Marzalek, Linda Roland, Gary Parker, Sharon...