Obituaries

Obituaries in Apopka, FL

Mr. Robert Dale Wright Sr.

Mr. Robert Dale Wright Sr.

Jun 10, 2024

A loving Husband, Father, Brother and Papa

Robert Dale Wright Sr., 59, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Wright was a life-long resident of Orlando, Florida. He worked at Merita Bakery for 28 years. After the doors closed he became a mechanic at Muffler Man. Mr. Wright is preceded in death by his...

Mr. Jonathan Hernandez

Mr. Jonathan Hernandez

Jun 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jonathan Hernandez, who departed from us on June 9, 2024, at the tender age of 26. Born on June 4, 1998, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Jonathan was a beacon of joy and light in the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Dorcas...

Mr. Earle Wesley Anthony Young

Mr. Earle Wesley Anthony Young

Jun 9, 2024

Earle Wesley Anthony Young passed away on June 9, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Alma and Alfred Young, the fourth of six children. He immigrated to the United States in 1969 in search of a better life. He lived in New York and then moved...

Mrs. Mollie Merle Geiger

Mrs. Mollie Merle Geiger

Jun 5, 2024

Mollie Merle Geiger, 80, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on June 05, 2024. Mrs. Geiger was born on May 02, 1944 to the late Jimmie D. and Velma Lee Wise in Eustis, Florida. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Geiger; son Michael Lawrence and brother Earl Wise. She is survived by her children Bernie...

Mrs. Shirley Ruth (Cole) Meeks

Mrs. Shirley Ruth (Cole) Meeks

May 29, 2024

Shirley Ruth (Cole) Meeks passed away on May 29, 2024, in Winter Park, Florida, at  the age of 88. She was born on May 2, 1936, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Shirley  was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother with a kind heart  who believed in helping others.

Shirley is survived by the love of...

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) G. Avery

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) G. Avery

May 28, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) G Avery, 81, of  Apopka, Florida, passed away on May 28 2024. He was born on June 3 1942 to Flossie Haefele.

Jerry Avery was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Veteran, Sheet Metal Worker, International Union Organizer, Entrepreneur, and friend. He will be remembered for his life adventures, love for fishing,...

Mr. David Coon

Mr. David Coon

May 24, 2024

David Coon, 57, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 24, 2024. Mr. Coon was born on September 13, 1966 to the late James Coon Sr. and Betty Blake in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Tina Montano and his sister Brenda Tucker. He is survived by siblings James Coon and Emily Gentry; cousin...

Mr. Derek Andrew Clark

Mr. Derek Andrew Clark

May 21, 2024

Derek Andrew Clark, 41, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2024 at his home in Apopka, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Decatur, Illinois. Derek was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois on April 24, 1983. Derek was a standout athlete and student as a child. He...

Mr. Kenneth Frank Riddle

Mr. Kenneth Frank Riddle

May 19, 2024

Kenneth Frank Riddle, 87, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 19, 2024.  Mr. Riddle was born on March 19, 1937 to the late Frank W. and Emily A. Riddle in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Lee Riddle. He is survived by his children Susan Lynne Riddle and Martin Scott (Jill) Riddle;...

Mrs. Doris Jordan Cooley

Mrs. Doris Jordan Cooley

May 18, 2024

Doris Jordan Cooley, 81, of Youngsville, North Carolina passed away on May 18, 2024. Mrs. Cooley was born on October 31, 1943 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is survived by her son Max Windsor; as well as her grandchildren Brandon Windsor, Tiffany Windsor and Alicia Cooley. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mr. Jeffrey Watson

Mr. Jeffrey Watson

May 12, 2024

Jeffrey A Watson age 66 passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home in Ocoee, FL after a brief illness.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Jeff was born on September 19,1957 in Pennville, Indiana to John Edgar and Thelma Watson. Jeff has lived in the Central Florida area for the last 50 years where...

Mrs. Leonia Lou Barlow

Mrs. Leonia Lou Barlow

May 8, 2024

Leonia Lou Barlow (Haney), of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on May 8, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

Leonia was born in Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina, on June 19, 1950, to Curtis and Virginia Haney. She moved to Florida in 1957 where she grew up next to and married Carey Ronald Barlow. Together they lived in...

Mr. Ricky Allen Cagle Jr.

Mr. Ricky Allen Cagle Jr.

May 5, 2024

Ricky Cagle 42 of Eustis Florida passed away on May 5, 2024

Born on June 26, 1981. Ricky is preceded in death by his grandparents Ronald Rawls and Barbara Jones. He is survived by his father Rickie Cagle, wife Patricia Cagle, mother Tammy Morales, husband, Joe Morales; sons Clayton and Gabe Cagle; sisters Crystal Cagle and Kadin...

Mrs. Merle C. Sanders

Mrs. Merle C. Sanders

May 4, 2024

Merle C. Sanders, 89, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 04, 2024. Mrs. Sanders was born on September 07, 1934 in Ashford, Alabama. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mrs. Linda Fortson Davis

Mrs. Linda Fortson Davis

May 4, 2024

Our dear Mother, Linda Fortson Davis, peacefully passed away May 4, 2024 at the age of 80 after bravely battling cancer. She was born on October 8, 1943 in Sanford, Florida to Mary Ann Baker Fortson and Marion Fortson. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother James Fortson, sister Johnnie Mae Haig, sister Dorothy Johnson, and...

Mrs. Bonnie Sue Richardson

Mrs. Bonnie Sue Richardson

May 3, 2024

Bonnie Sue Richardson, 62, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on    May 03, 2024. Mrs. Richardson was born on February 18, 1962 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her brother Donnie (Mary) Rowland; daughter Jennifer White; sons Glen Girard and Randy Richardson; grandchildren Kaylen Peters, Darrell White III, Timothy White, Savanna Girard and Glenn Girard Jr; as well...

Mr. Frankie Allen Prevo

Mr. Frankie Allen Prevo

May 3, 2024

Frankie Allen Prevo, age 91, born November 21, 1932 in Highpoint North Carolina. Died May 3rd, 2024 in Lake Mary, Florida.

Frankie moved to Florida when he was 16 years old. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1951. While in High school he enjoyed playing football and basketball. Frankie had a career in Land Surveying for...

Mrs. Nancy Konkle Young

Mrs. Nancy Konkle Young

May 2, 2024

Nancy Konkle Young age 71 passed away peacefully at home in Apopka, FL on May 2, 2024. Formerly of Pittsburgh PA, she was the daughter of John and Marjory Konkle—Sister of J. Patrick Konkle (Sue) and Michael A. Konkle (Robin). Nancy was predeceased by her husband Micheal R.Young. Nancy was a loving mother and stepmother to Neil, Alan, Aleena,...

Mr. Emil Jude Roell

Mr. Emil Jude Roell

Apr 30, 2024

Emil Jude Roell, 64, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 30, 2024. Mr. Roell was born on January 17, 1960 to Oscar Dennis Roell and Josephine Elizabeth Petesen in Mount Kisco, New York. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Cynthia Denise Roell. He is survived by his children Timothy Barnwell (Tonya Leslie), Justin Roell (Christy...

Mrs. Norma Jean Ryan

Mrs. Norma Jean Ryan

Apr 30, 2024

Norma J Marcolini Ryan was born October 19,1931 in Brownsville Pennsylvania and passed away on April 30, 2024 in Apopka, Florida.  A lifelong resident of Brownsville whose greatest loves were God, family and Brownsville.

Daughter of deceased Giovanna “Jane” Persello Marcolini and deceased Attilio Giacamo Marcolini.  Was predeceased by brothers; A. Robert “Porky” Marcolini and his spouse...