Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Deborah Parker DeLoach, 69, of Clermont, FL passed away on October 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on February 10, 1955 to Edward and Sue Parker in Orlando, FL. She graduated from Oviedo High School in 1973 and was named “Miss Oviedo High School” her senior year. She attended Florida Southern College and...

Oct 20, 2024

Rose Mary Sincyr, 69, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 20, 2024. Mrs. Sincyr was born on April 13, 1955 she was a Coal Miners daughter born to the late Roy Jones and Hazel Hurley Jones in Harlan, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Terry Edenfield; siblings Linda Combee, Roy Jones, Dennis Jones and...

Oct 20, 2024

Daniel Michael Ortiz, 34, a longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 20, 2024. Mr. Ortiz was born on August 05, 1990 in Gainesville, Florida to James and Myriam Grubb. He is survived by his loving wife Victoria “Tori’ Jade Ortiz; children Kaden Blaine Ortiz, Karsen Michael Ortiz, Karter Ray Ortiz, Kyleigh Jade Ortiz and Kaislyn Dallis...

Oct 20, 2024

Diane Gates of Apopka, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was 72 years old.

Diane Gates was born in Elba, Alabama on April 14, 1952.

She is survived by one daughter Lora (Kieth) Wilson of Loretto, TN; son Andy (Mary) Peak of Apopka, FL; six grandchildren Brandon Newman, Brianne Young, Hailey Young,...

Oct 19, 2024

Deanna Brokaw

September 1944 – October 2024

On the morning of October 19th, 2024 Deanna Brokaw passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 80 years old.

Deanna Brokaw was born in Indiana and moved to Florida more than 50 years ago with her husband Michael Brokaw, whom proceeded her...

Oct 18, 2024

Laura Ruth Turkington, 86, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on October 18, 2024. Mrs. Turkington was born on October 02, 1938 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Matthias and Ann Marks. She is preceded in death by her husband Brian Turkington; as well as her first husband Ronald Kutik. She is survived by her children Matthew Kutik and...

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel Jefferson Blunt, 69, of Longwood, Florida, left us peacefully on October 15, 2024 after fighting a year-long battle with Esophageal Cancer. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather “Opa”, Dan will always be remembered for his quick whit, cheerful demeanor, and willingness to pitch in and help anyone in need.

Born on July 23, 1955,...

Oct 14, 2024

Judy Christine Sikes Hudson, 78, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on October 14, 2024. Mrs. Hudson was born on February 14, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Hudson is preceded in death by her granddaughter Shawna; as well as her sister-in-law Maggie Sikes. She is survived by her loving husband Jerry T. Hudson; K9 companion Sassy; children Tony Siebert, Shellie...

Oct 14, 2024

Judith M Awalt, 76, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on October 14, 2024. Mrs. Awalt was born on December 16, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Awalt; daughter Stacey Cain; as well as her grandchildren Rilynn Cain and Colton Cain. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Oct 8, 2024

Loraida Rivera, 92, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on October 08, 2024. Mrs. Rivera was born on August 25, 1932 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Oct 8, 2024

Linda Ann Laurendeau, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and commitment to her beloved community. Linda is survived by her loving brother, Eugene Laurendeau, of Brunswick, Georgia, and sister, Phyllis Minehan, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. and Eileen...

Oct 7, 2024

Richard C. James, 86, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away suddenly on October 07, 2024. MSgt. James was born on November 25, 1937 to the late Malvern and Erma James in Reading, Ohio. Dick is preceded in death by his siblings Robert James, Linda Lou James Smith and Dona James Patrick. He is survived by his daughter Kelli James (Chris)...

Oct 4, 2024

James Richard Damron, 86, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on October 04, 2024. Mr. Damron was born on December 14, 1937 in Winter Garden, Florida. Mr. Damron is survived by his loving wife Sharon L. Damron; children Jaymi Damron, Jim-Bo Danron, Scott Weidl, Stacey Weidl and Brett Weidl; as well as his grandchildren Noah Damron, Ethan Cashwell, Aiden...

Oct 4, 2024

Alva “Marie” Stone, Apopka, Florida. Born on August 05, 1929, and left this earth to meet her Savior on October 04, 2024 at the age of 95. Born in Kentucky to Florence and Jacob Siler, Alva was the 2 nd of 17 children. The family moved to Apopka, Florida in 1941, and Alva remained in Apopka for the remainder...

Oct 1, 2024

David Kenneth Wares Junior, born on October 27, 1978, in Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 01, 2024, at the age of 45. David grew up in Apopka, Florida and attended Apopka High School. He is preceded in death by his father, David Kenneth Wares Senior. He is survived by his two daughters, Haley Wares, 24, and Kiley Wares,...

Sep 29, 2024

Angeles Marrero, known as Angie, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 60. Angie was the second child of Dr. Miguel A. Marrero Bonilla (deceased), and Ramonita Rivera Maldonado, of Puerto Rico. Angie was born on December 15, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, where her father began his residency. The family moved to St Louis, Missouri for...

Sep 28, 2024

Barbara Jean Stucker, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 28th, 2024. She was born on August 31st, 1947 in Winter Garden, Florida. Grew up in Plymouth, Fl. She leaves behind her Husband Carl Stucker and Son Nick Stucker. She was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the beach and horseback riding. She loved...

Sep 25, 2024

Jerome Keith Orr, 84, known better as “Jerry”, left his temporary earthly home of Winter Garden, Florida on September 25, 2024 and has taken up permanent residence in his Heavenly home with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on June 23, 1940 to the late Ralph and Ruby Orr of Bertha, Minnesota.  Jerry led a life of service....

Sep 23, 2024

Chrystie Marie Jackson (née Nelson), age 108, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Apopka, Florida. Born on December 29, 1915, near Potter, Nebraska, Chrystie lived a remarkable life that spanned more than a century and touched countless lives through her dedication to education, family, and community.

Chrystie’s passion for teaching and caregiving began early. At just 17 years old,...

Sep 21, 2024

Jonathan Brent Howard 44, of Lake Mary Florida passed away on Saturday September 21,2024. Mr. Howard was born October 23,1979 in Albany, Georiga. He is preceded in death by his mother Deborah Howard. He is survived by his 2 sons Brendan Tyler Howard 21, Daren Lee Howard 16, Father John Southwell, stepmom Cindy Southwell, stepdad Gene Koester, sister’s Katie...