Obituaries

Nov 16, 2017

Sue Hamby, a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother born on September 2nd, 1951 went on to be with the Lord on November 16th, 2017.  She worked for over 20 years at Trinity Christian School  where she  loved and watched over little ones.  She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.  Sue was one of the sweetest people...

Nov 15, 2017

Bernice F. Dean, 78, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 15, 2017. She was born April 30, 1938 in Kayjay, Kentucky. Mrs. Dean is survived by her children Mary (John) Cook and Cathy Staring; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many blended, extended family.

Nov 13, 2017

Alice Louise Miller, 77, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born February 08, 1940 in Liverpool, Ohio. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her siblings Mike Smith, Patty Smith and Jane Rogers. She is survived by her loving husband Frank Ralph Miller; sibling Ray Smith; children Ralph (Binky) Miller and Carl (Shirley) Miller;...

Nov 12, 2017

Loren Lee Wilson, 33, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away November 12, 2017. He was born September 26, 1984 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Wilson is survived by his parents Bill and Lynn Wilson; siblings Lisa Wilson, Cheryl Conner, Shelley Wilson, Laura Wilson, Charlotte Wilson and Albert Arquitt; many nieces and nephews; as well as many loving relatives and friends....

Nov 11, 2017

Martha Jane Rawls, age 61, of Ft. Pierce, Fl. died November 11, 2017. Martha was born February 7, 1956 in Orlando. She was the third child to the late Robert Lee and Virginia Godwin. Martha loved dogs and horses. Ms. Rawls is survived by her companion, EJ; siblings, Harvey Godwin, Richard Godwin, Judy Dever, and Kenny Godwin. Martha will...

Nov 11, 2017

Ronald Paul “Smokey” Hart passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2017 at 44 years old. Ronald was born on January 3, 1973 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.  He grew up in Pine Hills, Florida then later moved to Apopka, Florida.  Ronald was a hard worker and worked as a Concrete Foreman for many years.  He loved sports, his family, and loved...

Nov 11, 2017

Malinda Hackworth, 57, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away November 11, 2017. She was born September 15, 1960 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Ms. Hackworth will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Nov 10, 2017

Jacqueline Y. King, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 10, 2017. Mrs. King was born on December 11, 1942 in Orlando, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Nov 9, 2017

Gisela Kimball, 89, of Eustis, Florida passed away on November 09, 2017. Mrs. Kimball was born on March 29, 1928 in Darmstadt, Germany. She is survived by her loving husband John Kimball; children Marion Lamb, Angela Smith, and Frank Kimball; 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Nov 8, 2017

Sherry R. Lishen Ottaway, 53, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on November 08, 2017. Mrs. Ottaway was born on January 12, 1964 in Kentucky. She is survived by her husband Jeff Ottaway; children Gregory Hicks, Barbara Silvestro, Bonnie Ottaway, and Rebecca Ottaway; 4 grandchildren Penelope Ottaway, Eli Hicks, Cataleya Hicks, and Alyana Hicks.

Nov 7, 2017

Mary F. Handcock, 88, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 07, 2017. She was born December 04, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Handcock is preceded in death by James Broom Sr, Clarence Handcock, Donald Broom Sr, Carol Lynn Broom and 2 brothers. She is survived by her husband Joe Denmark; daughter in law Bonnie Broom; grandsons Donald (Gracy) Broom...

Nov 7, 2017

Marion Lee Hester, 80, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 07, 2017. She was born April 03, 1937 in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Mrs. Hester is survived by her children Debbie May, Michele (Eric)  Adams and Brian (Lori)  Webb; sibling Allan Hanna; grandchildren Jessica (Jason) Boucher, Jerika (Michael) Davis, Stephanie (John) Strout, Tiffani (Travis) Skipinski and Jessica (Reagan) Williams; great...

Nov 7, 2017

Sharon Lee Tanner, 80, of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 07, 2017. Mrs. Tanner was born on July 12, 1937 in Miami, Florida. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Nov 6, 2017

Vera Kovacevich, 94, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 06, 2017. She was born September 19, 1923 in Belgrade, Serbia. Mrs. Kovacevich is survived by her children Robert B. Kovacevich, Michael Kovacevich, Phillip Kovacevich and Mira Moss; sibling Lilliana Bajic; 10 grandchildren.

Nov 6, 2017

Charles E. Herd passed away November 06, 2017 at 5:50 am. He was born on September 10, 1946 to Delbert and Margaret Herd. Mr. Herd is preceded in death by his siblings Bob Herd, Martha Thomas, and Pat Edwards. He is survived by his children Charlie Pat Herd, Michael Herd, and Christine Herd; siblings Dwight Herd, Maxine Wirick, Rosie...

Nov 4, 2017

Stanley Perkins Fries, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Frank and Helen DeScipio Hospice House in Tavares, Florida.

Stanley was born  on March 5, 1929 in Lowell, Mass to Violet Perkins. Harry and Margaret Augusta Fries lovingly adopted him at the age of 3. He grew up in Plymouth, Mass next to...

Nov 4, 2017

Scott Lowell Linger, 80, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 04, 2017. He was born September 08, 1937 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Mr. Linger will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Oct 31, 2017

David E. Hayes, 68, of Deland, Florida and longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 31, 2017. Mr. Hayes was born on October 23, 1949 in Leesburg, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Lynn Hayes; son Jason (Lisette) Hayes; siblings Laura “Ann” Boatright, and Ronald C. Hayes. Mr. Hayes will be missed by his many...

Oct 30, 2017

John P. Senters Jr, 71, of Tavares, Florida, passed away October 30, 2017. He was born January 31, 1946 in Capito, Kentucky. Mr. Senters is survived by his loving wife Myra Senters; children Kevin P. Senters and Sandy Mccarthy; siblings Phil Senters, Charles Senters, Mary Piper and Babe Halcomb; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Oct 28, 2017

James Edward Bottomley, 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 28, 2017. Mr. Bottomley was born on June 10, 1937 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He is survived by his spouse Patricia Taylor; siblings Loretta Hankin, and Ruby Dow; children Pamela Kay McDonald, Jeanette Green, Kathy Jo Grewball, Robert Lee Cox, Tina Lynn Jecker, James Edward Bottomley, Tammy Sue...