Obituaries

Jun 11, 2014

Belva Sheets Maynard, 53, of Zellwood, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born January 11, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Central Florida 25 years ago from TN. She was a Homemaker and a member of Zellwood United Methodist Church. Mrs. Maynard was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Nelson and husband, James Allen (J.A.)...

Jun 10, 2014

Ms. Anita Jo Hood, 83, of Apopka, FL, passed away June 10, 2014. She was born September 21, 1930 in Fort Gay, West Virginia. She was a homemaker. Ms. Hood is preceded in death by her daughters Anna and Glenna, siblings Carl, James and Roberta. Ms. Hood is survived by her children George “Donna” Maynard, Andy “Susie” Maynard, Robert...

Jun 9, 2014

John L. Farmer, Sr., 84, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 09, 2014. He was born November 08, 1929. He was a Truck Driver and a member of the Orange Avenue Church of Christ; collected coins, knifes, arrow heads; he loved to fish, hunt, and go to yard sales and barter. Mr. Farmer was preceded in death by his...

Jun 7, 2014

Ruth Kotila Henne passed away at home in Winter Garden, FL on June 7, 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan on December 2, 1918, she had many places she called home: Michigan, Alaska, California and Florida. Ruth was never a stranger for very long developing long and lasting friendships wherever she lived. Ruth was first and foremost a devoted mother...

Jun 6, 2014

Billy J. Smith, Sr., 82, of Zellwood, passed away Friday, June 06, 2014. Born August 22, 1931 in Harrisville, West Virginia. He was a Brick Mason and a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea. Billy was a member of the F&AM, Scottish Rite, Shriners, American Legion, and the VFW. Mr. Smith is survived by his children, Billy...

Jun 5, 2014

Joann S. Taylor, 79, of Hernando, passed away Thursday, June 05, 2014. She was born December 24, 1934 in Thonotosassa, FL. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her brothers, Charles and Jimmy Smith.

Jun 5, 2014

Ms. Shirley Z. Bradshaw, 84, of Orlando, FL, passed away June 05, 2014. She was born July 28, 1929 in Washington, DC. Ms. Bradshaw moved to the area 37 years ago. She worked as a Supervisor in Retail. Ms. Bradshaw is survived by her loving son Guy Bradshaw and 1 grandchild.

Jun 4, 2014

Mrs. Daysse Mastrapa, 75, of Apopka, FL, passed away June 04, 2014. She was born May 20, 1939 in Municipio De San Diego Del Valle, Cuba. She worked as a Professor. Mrs. Mastrapa is survived by her loving husband Misael Mastrapa; children Jorge Mastrapa of Apopka, FL and Walter Mastrapa of Miami, FL; sisters Nelly of CA, Miriam of...

Jun 3, 2014

Bruce F. Hammond, 85, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2014. He was born October 21, 1928 in Cortland, New York. He was a Dispatcher in Transportation and a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea.

Jun 2, 2014

Mr. Garvey Dean Fowler, Jr., 34, of Apopka, FL, passed away June 02, 2014. He was born August 01, 1979 in St. Petersburg, FL. He worked as a Field Superintendent. Mr. Fowler is survived by his loving parents Garvey and Rosemary Fowler, Sr. of Apopka, Florida; sister Gracie Florence Fowler; nephew William Jackson K. Fowler; niece Havilah Sue Fowler....

May 30, 2014

Melvin Arnold Atkins, 74, of Orlando, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. He was born April 01, 1940 in Bridgewater, VA. He was a Manager in the Hardware industry and a Veteran of the USMC. Mr. Atkins is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne Felty Atkins; children, Michael Atkins, Timothy Atkins, Leann Atkins and Jennifer Atkins; siblings, Carlos Atkins,...

May 29, 2014

Frank, Paula (Polly) age 71, of Johnstown, NY; with broken hearts we announced that our mother passed away peacefully on May 29, 2014. Born in Syracuse, NY August 19, 1942, Polly was raised in Williamsville NY along with her eight brothers and sisters: Bobbie Chung, Jack Eno, Peggy Zureck, Michael Eno, Nancy Kraft, David Eno, Mary Barone and Peter...

May 28, 2014

Mr. Carthel Rieser Blanks, 78, of Williston, FL, passed away May 28, 2014. He was born May 07, 1936 in Chambers County, Alabama. Mr. Blanks was a Journeyman. He is survived by his loving wife Fay Blanks; children Kenneth S. Blanks and Max E. Blanks; sister Patricia Ann Battles; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

May 27, 2014

Johannes Marinus Veldhuis, Sorrento, Florida, entered into the glorious presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 27, 2014. He was 92, a man of rare faith, trusting absolutely in the finished work of Jesus Christ for all sin, for all time.

Born December 10, 1921 in Almelo, the Netherlands, to Jan and Marie Veldhuis,...

May 26, 2014

Brian Eugene Harrelson, 34, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born April 24, 1980 in Orlando, Florida. Brian was a Customer Service Manager. He was Master Mason of the Mokanna Lodge #329 Lockhart, FL, also a member of the Bahia Shrine where he was an active member of the Director’s Staff, the Widow’s Sons,...

May 23, 2014

Mr. James Scott Ash, 49, of Zellwood, FL, passed away May 23, 2014. He was born October 19, 1964 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Ash moved to the area 20 years ago. He was a graduate of East Fairmont High, Fairmont, West Virginia. He worked as a Landscaper, a Flight Attendant for Pan American Air Lines, Hotels at Disney,...

May 23, 2014

Mary L. Boianelli, 90, of Apopka, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born January 22, 1924 in Thorofare, New Jersey. She was a Cashier for the Auto Auction. Ms. Boianelli is survived by her sons, Al (Sue) Messina, Sr. and Leonard (Marge) Messina; 5 grandchildren, Carol Sue Bryant, Allie Messina, Jr., Anthony Messina, Ann Marie Messina and...

May 22, 2014

Tyler Ralph Loos, 26, of Zellwood, FL, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born April 1, 1988 in Orlando, Florida. Tyler was a Retail Sales Associate for Sears. Mr. Loos is survived by his father, Ralph (Diane) Loos, III; mother, Karen (Tino) Anthony; sister, Kimberly (Ben) Davis; three beloved nieces; grandparents, James (Jane) Kimball; Ralph (Elaine) Loos,...

May 19, 2014

Helen Ruth Bailey, 81, of Apopka, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. She was born July 17, 1932 in Asbury, West Virginia. She was a Bank Teller. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Bailey of Apopka; daughter, Patricia Martinez; sisters, Evelyn Hinkle, Rita Wilson and Carol Morton; 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews....

May 19, 2014

Harvey Lawrence Libby, 93, of Zellwood, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. Born December 13, 1920 in Strong, Maine. He was a Machinist and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Libby is survived by his loving wife, Mabelle Libby; children, George Libby, Frank Libby, Helen E. (Loren) Rambush, Richard L. (Regina) Libby; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild....