Obituaries
Obituaries in Apopka, FL
Mrs. Vonda Lea Bowen
Feb 23, 2024
Vonda Lea Bowen age 63 of Hudson, FL passed away Friday February 23rd, 2024 she was born on September 22nd, 1960 in Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Mrs. Bowen was survived by her loving husband Samuel Bowen; her sister Malinda Ogburn; her two brothers; her twelve children; her grandchildren; her great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews....
Mr. James Robert Bartley Jr
Feb 19, 2024
Known for his truck driving skills, love of chocolate, NASCAR and ability to make others laugh, James Robert Bartley Jr, 74, of Apopka FL departed this world, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends on February 19, 2024,
He was born in Vern, WV in 1949 to James Bartley Sr and Corrie Hatfiled. He graduated...

Mr. Morris L. Durrance Jr.
Feb 14, 2024
Morris L. Durrance Jr, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 14, 2024. Mr. Durrance was born on March 01, 1928 in Chiefland, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Frances Joann Durrance; daughter Donna DeMeritt; son-in-law Russell DeMeritt; as well as several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and...
Mrs. Shannon Lea Duran
Feb 12, 2024
Shannon Lea Duran, 47, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 12, 2024. Mrs. Duran was born on July 26, 1976 to her mother Donna Henley in Barnwell, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her step fathers Steven Gibson and Daniel Hanley. She is survived by her loving Companion Anthony Cobb; children Kristina Duran, Lacye Bryant and...
Mr. Charles “Chuck” R. Ketzel
Feb 11, 2024
Charles “Chuck” R. Ketzel, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2024, in Orlando Florida. Chuck was born to John and Clara Ketzel on March 25, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio.
Chuck graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1953 and then continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein University in Ohio. ...
Mrs. Betty Jean Burton
Feb 11, 2024
Betty Jean Burton went peacefully home into the arms of Jesus on February 11, 2024. She gracefully fought against the disease within her mind that tried to steal her spirit, but it never did.
Betty Jean Burton was born on January 20, 1938 in Noblesville, Indiana where she met the love of her life Ronald Lee Burton....
Mr. Floyd “Wayne” Wesley
Feb 10, 2024
Wayne peacefully joined our Heavenly Father in the early morning of February 10, 2024, in Apopka, FL. He was born August 10, 1937, to Floyd and Mary Lauraine Wesley, formerly of East Gary, IN. He was 86.
Wayne earned a BS at Ball State Teachers College in 1959. While at Ball State, he became a...
Mrs. Charlene Marie (Walker) Colter
Feb 9, 2024
Charlene Marie (Walker) Colter, 86, of Leesburg, Fl entered heaven’s gates February 9, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1937 in Tallahassee, Florida to Charles and Rachel Walker. Charlene was surrounded by her family sharing memories, and thanking God for her.
Charlene was a loving wife and mother and an excellent homemaker. She was blessed with...
Darlene Marie Wilke
Feb 6, 2024
Darlene Marie Wilke, 69, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 06, 2024 from complications from a long hard battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Wilke was born on August 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Harriet Dowling in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is preceded in death by her sister Joy Pace. She is survived by her loving husband...
Mr. Richard Mckee Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Richard McKee Jr., 85, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 04, 2024. Mr. McKee was born on May 28, 1938 in Lepanto, Arkansas. Mr. McKee is preceded in death by his brothers James McKee, Charles McKee and Billy McKee. He is survived by his children Shirley Burgess of Floyd, Virginia, Patricia Bartels of Huntingtown, Maryland, Richard McKee III...
Mrs. Ella Ruth Brantley Sullivan
Feb 2, 2024
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get puffed up, does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, ...
Caden Tanner Dinkins
Jan 28, 2024
Caden Tanner Dinkins, 16, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 28, 2024. Caden was born on December 03, 2007 in Clermont, Florida. He is survived by his father Christopher Dinkins of Casselberry, Florida; mother Jolene Mitchell of Lake Worth, Florida and brother Chance Dinkins of Orlando, Florida. He will be missed by his many loved ones and...
Mr. Robert J. Allegroe
Jan 27, 2024
Robert J. Allegroe (Bob) peacefully left this world for his next adventure on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was 95 years old.
Born in October 1928, Bob was the son of the late Eric and Clara Kochanowski. While in high school Bob was a track star and the fastest sprinter in the state of Illinois. He enlisted...
Mr. David Earl Heard
Jan 26, 2024
David Earl Heard, 79, of Clermont, Florida passed away on January 26, 2024. Mr. Heard was born on April 20, 1944 to the late David Thomas Heard and Merlene Culbreath Heard in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Heard is preceded in death by his son Tracy Earl Heard. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Annie Matthews Heard;...
Mr. Gordon David Montgomery
Jan 25, 2024
Gordon “David” Montgomery, 81, of Sorrento, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2024.
He was born on November 9, 1942, to the late Gordon and Irene Montgomery in Sarasota, Florida.
David was also affectionately known as “Macon” by many who knew and loved him. He began a career as...

Mrs. Sylvia Eileen Bush
Jan 22, 2024
Sylvia Eileen Bush, 56, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 22, 2024. Sylvia was born on March 14, 1967, in Orlando, Florida. She grew up in Apopka and always stayed close to her roots.
Sylvia was a country girl who enjoyed trips to Georgia to the hunt camp. She looked forward to...

Mrs. Debra Ragins Waters
Jan 21, 2024
Debra Ragins Waters, 70, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 21, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born on February 09, 1953 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her children Charles Dinkins, Paul Dinkins, William Dinkins and Tina Becerra; siblings Jerry Linton and Jeff Jones; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; as well as her Triangle Bingo Family in Mount...
Mr. Henry (Harry) Edward Steigerwald
Jan 19, 2024
Henry was called to his heavenly home on January 19, 2024.
Henry was born on August 4, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Helen (Berge) and William H. Steigerwald. He is preceded in death by his three siblings Howard, Joanne and Bill and his son Brian. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughter...
Baby Boy Lawson James Edward Welch
Jan 17, 2024
Our amazing baby boy Lawson James Edward Welch, tragically left us on January 17, 2024. They have left behind a loving mother Dakota Trivett, father Larry Edward Welch Jr., brother Colton Perez, sister Everleigh Trivett, brother Mason Welch and brother Weston Welch. In his short three weeks we got with him, he melted and stole our hearts. We will...
Mrs. Virginia Mckiernan “Ginny”
Jan 15, 2024
Virginia McKiernan “Ginny”, 85, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on January 15, 2024. Mrs. McKiernan was born on November 04, 1938 in Newberry, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.
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