Obituaries

Jan 28, 2017

Carrell C. Crowder, 78, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on January 28, 2017. Mrs. Crowder was born on August 14, 1938 in Eagle Rock, Virginia. She is survived by her loving husband, Loyd Crowder; children Ken Crowder and Barry Crowder; sister Ruth Ann Williams; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Jan 26, 2017

Michele Rae Knieriemen, 43, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 26, 2017. Ms. Knieriemen was born July 13, 1973 in Apopka, FL. She was a Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Knieriemen is preceded in death by her father Thomas Knieriemen. She is survived by her mother Sandra Knieriemen and brother Eric Knieriemen both of Apopka. Celebration of Life will be held...

Jan 23, 2017

Linda J. Kuhns, 72, of Longwood, Florida, passed away January 23, 2017. Mrs. Kuhns was born June 27, 1944 in Brewton, AL. She is survived by her children Lisa Speake and Charles King; siblings Carol Weekes, Shirley Rowan, George Jarrett and Phyllis Denney; 4 grandchildren.

Jan 23, 2017

Gregory “Scott” Holland, 51, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 23, 2017. Mr. Holland was born on February 21, 1965 in Columbus, Georgia. He is survived by his loving parents, Tom Holland and Patricia Holland; siblings Thomas Kevin (Polly) Holland and Kimberli Hope (Richard) Mastbrook; nephew Zachary Mastbrook.

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Jan 23, 2017

Charles Fredrick Crites Sr., 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 23, 2017. Mr. Crites was born on June 04, 1941 in Farmington, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents John Edward Crites and Teresa Grace Johnson Crites as well as his siblings John Edward Crites, Harold Lee Crites, Raymond Chelmer Crites, Ralph Arnold Crites, Glenn...

Jan 22, 2017

Anna Laura Moncrief, 88, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away January 22, 2017. Mrs. Moncrief was born April 06, 1928 in Bowling Green, FL. She is preceded in death by her husband S.J. Moncrief and sister Freida “Dee” Parsons. Mrs. Moncrief is survived by her children Randall David (Carol) Moncrief, William Gary (Debra) Moncrief and Polly Ann (David) Moncrief Stello;...

Jan 20, 2017

Palen, Lori was born in Manhattan, New York on June 25, 1949 with a birth name of Mildred Louise Dean.  She was adopted at 2 months by James and Josephine Darrigo.  She grew up in Monroe, New York where she attended a private Catholic school and later attended Monroe Woodbury High School.  She met Richard Palen at age 18...

Jan 20, 2017

Eleuterio Giles Rabadan, 45, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 20, 2017. Mr. Giles Rabadan was born on February 20, 1972 in San Martin Pachivia, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria Antunez Ocampo; mother Victorina Rabadan; children Araseli Giles, Maira Giles, and Carlos E. Giles; Siblings Teofilo Giles Rabadan, Josefina Giles Rabadan, Tomas Giles Rabadan,...

Jan 16, 2017

Timothy Fordham, 58, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 16, 2017. Mr. Fordham was born on May 08, 1958 in Trenton, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife Katherine Fordham of Apopka; children Melinda (Jon-Paul) Motherway of Apopka and Matt (Jackie) Fordham of Cape Coral; brother Keith Fordham of California; 4 grandchildren.

Jan 16, 2017

Betty Jean "BJ" (Sims) Alexander, 65, of Orlando, FL.  joined the angels on January 16, 2017, at 2:45am. She was surrounded by loved ones.  BJ was born May 22, 1951 to The late Charlie D Sims and Juanita (Holton) Sims. Sister of the late Brenda S (Sims) Cotton. Survived by loving Husband Alan R Alexander of Orlando; Son Brian...

Jan 16, 2017

Christopher Lamar Holmes, Also known as Daddy, Chris, Jesse, and Bubba , was born in Orlando Florida August 17, 1982.

Chris was the son of Frankie and Lamar Holmes.  He was also loved by  his step dad Mike Stephens and his sister Shannon Holmes  all whom he was reunited with in heaven. He was a loving father...

Jan 16, 2017

Betty Jean Morris, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 16, 2017. Mrs. Morris was born April 27, 1943 in Libby Montana. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Morris; children Troy Morris, Heather Rodriguez and Megan Montagano; sister Patty Jo Vincent; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Jan 16, 2017

Cindy Sabrina Johnson, 36, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 16, 2017. Ms. Johnson was born August 19, 1980 in Orlando, FL. She is preceded in death by her sister Michelle Davis and father Ronald Johnson. Ms. Johnson is survived by her mother Carolyn Sothen and step father Ray Sothen of Apopka; son Keith Johnson; and brother Rowdy Johnson....

Jan 15, 2017

Butch Holmes, 59, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on January 15, 2017. Mr. Holmes was born on November 15, 1957 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his loving mother Mary E. Holmes of Orlando and loyal K9 companion Bandit Holmes of Ocoee; children Dorothy (Jeremy) Scala of Eustis, Susan (Andrew) Duncan of Apopka, Joey Henderson of Mount Dora...

Jan 14, 2017

Leroy Raymond Kemp, 85, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away January 14, 2017. Mr. Kemp was born March 13, 1931 in Martinsville, IN. He is preceded in death by his son Roger Kemp. Mr. Kemp is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Joan Guthrie of Zellwood and daughter Diane Ponto. Services will be held at Costin Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, IN....

Jan 14, 2017

Rosa “Lydia” Rodriguez Montesino, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to join her beloved Father Jesus Christ on January 14, 2017.  She was born to Maria Ocasio and Tiburcio Montesino in Corozal, Puerto Rico on March 26, 1936.  Lydia was one of 13 children, Iris Montesino, Maria Isabel Montesino, Rafael Montesino, Hilda Esther Montesino, Edna Montesino,  Mirta Montesino,  Rosaura...

Jan 14, 2017

Paul E. Ussery, 69, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 14, 2017. Mr. Ussery was born October 12, 1947 in Orlando, FL. He is survived by his brother John Ussery of Altamonte Springs; newphews DeWayne Ussery of Orlando and Michael Ussery of Deltona; great niece Risa Lee Zira of Tampa and great great nephew Parker Zira of Tampa.

Jan 12, 2017

Bobby W. Beverly, 80, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 12, 2017. Mr. Beverly was born April 12, 1936 in Homerville, GA. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris J. Beverly. Mr. Beverly is survived by his children Johny of Apopka, Donnie of GA, Jo Ann of Orlando, Janie of TN, Kathy of Leesburg, Nancy of GA,...

Jan 10, 2017

Margaret A. Grimes, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 10, 2017. Mrs. Grimes was born May 25, 1935 in Lynch, KY. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph Grimes of Apopka; children Diana Patterson, Larry Schnell and Ronnie Schnell; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Jan 9, 2017

Myron Brill Crowl, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 09, 2017. Mr. Crowl was born on March 23, 1933 in Staten Island, New York. He is survived by his former wife Georgianna Ziel of Illinois; daughters Darlene D. Crowl of Apopka, Florida and Dorene Lowenstein of California; 6 grandchildren.