Obituaries

Apr 23, 2014

Wayne Nesmith, 64, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born September 12, 1949 in Metter, Georgia. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic. Mr. Nesmith was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kicklighter. Mr. Nesmith is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Faye Nesmith; parents, James Edward and Wylan Yvonne Nesmith; children, Ashley Chalker, Sasha...

Apr 20, 2014

Marvin Thomas Hodge, age 86, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on August 18, 1927 in Ocoee. Mr. Hodge was a member of Plymouth Baptist Church and worked as a manager in the citrus industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Hodge and son, Marvin Louis Hodge.

Apr 19, 2014

Priscilla Leigh Graham, 78, of Gotha, FL, passed away April 19, 2014. She was born June 23, 1935 in Conway, SC. She was a Housewife. Mrs. Graham was preceded by her son Anthony Carl Graham. She is survived by her loving husband Waterman "Carl" Graham; son Randy Graham (Joyce) of Howie in the Hills, FL; siblings, Geneva Seymour of...

Apr 19, 2014

Miss Jamie Lynette Maynard, 41, of Apopka, FL, passed away April 19, 2014. She was born June 16, 1972 in Detroit Michigan. She was a homemaker. Miss Maynard is survived by her loving companion Nick Peterson of Apopka; sons Timmy of Apopka and Logan of Apopka.

Apr 19, 2014

Billy Charles “Bill” Millam, 85, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born May 27, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and moved to Central Florida 52 years ago. He was a Truck Driver and a Veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Millam is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Millam of Apopka; children, Kathi (David)...

Apr 18, 2014

James Everett Taylor, Jr., age 69, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was born on October 07, 1944 to Martha and James Taylor in Lakeland. Mr. Taylor, Jr. moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago. He served in the US Army and worked as an attorney. Mr. Taylor, Jr. was a Christian and...

Apr 16, 2014

Paul D. Melvin, Sr., 66, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born November 02, 1947 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was a Business Owner in the Agriculture Industry. Mr. Melvin is survived by his children, Richard T. Melvin, Scott D. Melvin, Paul D. Melvin, Jr. and Doris “Demi” Melvin; brothers, Richard Melvin and William...

Apr 16, 2014

Dolores R. “Dee” Marden, age 83, of Eustis, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Boston, MA. Mrs. Marden moved to the Central Florida area 57 years ago. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Horton.

Mrs. Marden is survived by her loving husband, Fred Marden of...

Apr 15, 2014

John Edward Speshock, III, 55, of Apopka, passed away April 15, 2014. He was born March 07, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Scrap Yard Manager and Veteran of the US Military. Mr. Speshock is survived by his wife Lillian Speshock; children John Champion, Chester Champion, Peggy Champion, Johnny Ramsey, Tina Ramsey, Carrie Ramsey, Evey Ramsey, Tony Ramsey,...

Apr 14, 2014

Juan N. Pagan, age 80, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born on December 06, 1933 in Lares, PR. Mr. Pagan moved to the Central Florida area from Chicago, IL. He was a Catholic and worked as a machinist

Mr. Pagan is survived by his loving wife, Angelita Pagan; children, Vilma I....

Apr 12, 2014

Harry C. Rose, 85, of Zellwood, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was born January 08, 1929 in Sparta Township, Pennsylvania. He was Building Inspector, member of the Zellwood United Methodist Church Men’s Group. He was a Dairy and Poultry Farmer and enjoyed square dancing. Mr. Rose is survived by his loving wife, Janie Rose of Zellwood; sons,...

Apr 11, 2014

Alta M. Connelly, age 84, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born on November 01, 1929 in Marshall, IL. Mrs. Connelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. She is survived by her husband, Duane Connelly; children, Stephen Connelly of Chattanooga, TN, Anthony Connelly of Apopka, and Kevin S. Connelly...

Apr 10, 2014

Walter Warnock Cason, Jr., 80, of Apopka, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born November 13, 1933 in Santos, Florida. He was a Concrete Mason and a veteran of the US Military. Mr. Cason was preceded in death by his daughter, Laure Cason Wieland. Mr. Cason is survived by his wife Jacqueline Cason; children Thomas “Tom” Cason, MiChelle...

Apr 9, 2014

Patricia R. Monson, 84, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2014. She was born July 4, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She worked in Public Relations for Florida Hospital. Mrs. Monson is survived by her children, Richard L. Carr, Rhonda Sleister, Jan Vandegrift and James Todd Vandegrift; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Apr 9, 2014

Jimmy E. Lyles, 72, of Apopka, passed away April 09, 2014. He was born November 05, 1941 in Gadsden, Alabama. He was a Cabinet Maker and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Lyles is survived by his daughter Brigett Hart; sister Barbara Conner and brother Tommy Lyles; and grandchildren Morgan Brewster and Taylor Hart

Apr 9, 2014

George “Roland” Eubanks, 74, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2014. He was born September 06, 1939 in Pansy, Alabama and moved to Central Florida 67 years ago. He was a Supervisor for the Florida Department of Transportation for 30 years. Mr. Eubanks is survived by his loving wife, Joy Eubanks of Apopka; children, Darlene Eubanks, David Eubanks,...

Apr 9, 2014

Sharon Ann Condrey, age 71, of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, April 09, 2014. She was born on September 19, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH. Ms. Condrey moved to the Central Florida area 50 years ago. She was a Catholic and worked in the real estate industry. Ms. Condrey is survived by her son, Todd Condrey of Orlando and...

Apr 8, 2014

Wayne Smith, 71, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, April 08, 2014. He was born April 02, 1943 in Luray, Virginia. He was a veteran of US Army Reserves and Cable Repair Technician working for Bell South for 38 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alice Smith of Orlando; children, Debbie L. Fix (David) of Lawrenceville,...

Apr 6, 2014

James E. Treadwell, 66, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, April 06, 2014. He was born October 04, 1947 in Eustis, Florida. He was a Commercial Pilot Educator. Mr. Treadwell is survived by his loving wife, Dara R. Treadwell of Tavares.

Apr 5, 2014

Robert Oliver Parker, 74, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 05, 2014. He was born January 19, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Central Florida 45 years ago. He was a Sheet Metal Mechanic and a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. Robert loved bowling, playing cards, softball and spending time with his family. Mr. Parker is survived by...