Obituaries

Sep 18, 2016

Ralph Edward Gills, 94, of Eustis, Florida, passed away September 18, 2016. Mr. Gills was born December 17, 1921 in Rock, West Virginia. He was a Pastor. Mr. Gills is preceded in death by his wife Virginia Gills. He is survived by his children Judy Gills and Jerry Gills; 2 grandchildren Amanda Savage and Eric Gills; 3 great grandchildren...

Sep 15, 2016

JoAnn Kitchens, 75, Passed away September 15, 2016. "My Beautiful baby JoAnn", those were the words I awoke her with every morning for 59+ years. We have had a true love story our entire lives. She is survived by her husband Jimmy. We had 3 sons, 2 of whom God called early, Michael and Ronald. Our third son Daniel...

Sep 12, 2016

Shelby J. Best, 79 of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday September 12, 2016. Mrs. Best was born April 17, 1937 in Wayne County, NC. She is survived by her children Vickie (Tim) Lewis of Apopka, Cynthia (La Ray) Matthews of Mt. Olive, NC; siblings George Ray (Linda) Weeks of Fayetteville, NC and Geneva Strickland (sister in-law), 3 grandchildren...

Sep 11, 2016

Felix Frank Sadowski, 96, of Longwood, Florida, went to his heavenly home on September 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Betty Sadowski. Mr. Sadowski is survived by his devoted and loving children, Louise Albertson of WV, Thomas Sadowski of VA, Janet Bogard of FL and David Sadowski of MD. He also...

Sep 11, 2016

Sidney Robert Swain, 71, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away September 11, 2016. Mr. Swain was born January 08, 1945 in Jesup, GA. He worked as a Fleet Mechanic. Mr. Swain is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Swain of Altamonte Springs; children David James Swain of Apopka, Stacy Lee Swain of Apopka, and Darryl Robert Swain of Melbourne;...

Sep 10, 2016

Ronald R. Krodel, 75, of Longwood, Florida, passed away September 10, 2016. Mr. Krodel was born January 29, 1941 in Hershey, PA. He worked as a Division Chief in the Aerospace Industry. Mr. Krodel is survived by his loving wife Janie Krodel of Longwood; children Ronald Krodel, Jr. of NC, Christopher Kent Krodel of Longwood, and Karen Krodel Perry...

Sep 10, 2016

Hilton H. Turbyville, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Saturday September 10, 2016. Mr. Turbyville was born in Elba, Alabama on August 15, 1941. Hilton  is survived by two daughters  Mrs. Sandra A. Ellis  and Ms. Alma Turbyville, as well as 6 grandchildren  and 11  great grandchildren.

Hilton enjoyed all sports  with a special place in...

Sep 9, 2016

Margaret Della Goble, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away September 9, 2016. Mrs. Goble was born December 15, 1933 in Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Goble is survived by her loving husband Jerome Goble; daughter Janet Lynn Horner; step sons Jerome Goble, Jr and Jack Weaver, and two grandchildren.

Sep 8, 2016

Samuel F Sears, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away September 8, 2016. Mr. Sears was born April 4, 1937 in Jasper, FL. Mr. Sears is survived by his loving wife Becky Sears; children Sam Sears Jr. and Christian Sears Sr,; five grandchildren.

Sep 7, 2016

Christina Lee Godwin, 39, of Tavares, Florida, passed away September 07, 2016. Mrs. Godwin was born December 13, 1976 in Orlando, FL. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Godwin is survived by her husband Richard R. Godwin; parents Michael and Margie Williams; children Victoria Nunez, Autumn Clontz, Virginia R. Godwin, Nancy L. Godwin; siblings Kimmy Williams, Elizabeth Smith, Mike Williams,...

Sep 6, 2016

Caroline Vitulano, 84 of Apopka, Florida left this world on September 6, 2016 to be with her beloved husband John in eternity. Caroline was born and raised in NYC, and then raised her family on Long Island in Ronkonkoma, NY. Caroline and her late husband were married 54 years and spent their retired life in Spring Hill, FL. She...

Sep 3, 2016

Charles Edward Dancy, Jr, 73, of Maitland, Florida, passed away September 03, 2016. Mr. Dancy was born December 29, 1942 in Schenectady, NY. He was a Salesman. Mr. Dancy is survived by his son Charles Edward Dancy III of Altamonte Springs, FL.

Sep 2, 2016

Michael H. Mistriel, 76, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 02, 2016. Mr. Mistriel was born November 26, 1939 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. He worked in the Foliage Industry. Mr. Mistriel is survived by his loving wife Willie Pearl Mistriel of Apopka; children Michael Decker of Longwood, Barbie Decker of Apopka and Missy Decker of Apopka; siblings Judith Elbaum, Joseph...

Aug 30, 2016

Lena Ivette Santillana, age 48, passed away peacefully in her husband's arms after a well fought battle with cancer, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Lena was born on July 24, 1968, in Santa Clara, Cuba, to Raquel and Hugo Santillana. She was their only daughter and the love of their lives. Lena came to the U.S. on September 10,...

Aug 29, 2016

Travis Lee, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away August 29, 2016. Mr. Lee was born February 19, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Retired Boom Operator. He is survived by his son Xavier Lee.

Aug 28, 2016

Nathaniel Aaron Van Dusen, 17, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 28, 2016. Mr. Van Dusen was born December 30, 1998 in Altamonte Springs, FL. He is survived by his parents Paul and Kimberly Van Dusen of Apopka.

Aug 26, 2016

Virginia Caballero, 82, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 26, 2016. Mrs. Caballero was born January 30, 1934 in Jiminez, Mexico. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Caballero is survived by her children Roberto Sanchez of Apopka, Vicki Jones of Mount Dora, Carlos Sanchez of Apopka, Mario Sanchez of Apopka, Richardo Sanchez of TX and Jesse Caballero of TX; 14...

Aug 25, 2016

Mable A. Ledford, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 25, 2016. Ms. Ledford was born October 11, 1925 in Decatur, Tennessee. She worked in the Foliage Industry. Ms. Ledford is survived by her children Mary Ann Ledford, Donna Kirkland, Philip Ledford, Johnny Ledford, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Aug 19, 2016

Dr. Horace “C” Elliott died peacefully at home on August 19, 2016 in Apopka, Florida at the age of 73.

He is survived by his wife, Cavel Elliott; children, Sandra, Marcia, Coleen, Zoya, and step-daughter Tamika ; siblings, Ridel “Sonny, Howard, Leslie, Wesley, Oscar, Paul, Donovan, Delroy, Hyacinth, Verna, Sharon and Paulette.  He is preceded in death...

Aug 17, 2016

Robert M. Earley, Sr., 72, of Orlando, Florida, passed away August 17, 2016. Mr. Earley was born February 15, 1944 in Mansfield, PA. He worked as a Mechanic. Mr. Earley is survived by his children Robert Early, Jr. and Russell Earley; siblings Roger Earley, Larry Earley and Annis Fields; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.