Obituaries

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...

Apr 5, 2014

Robert Delbert Hodgen, 60, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 05, 2014. He was born December 14, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. He was a Substance Abuse Counselor and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Hodgen is survived by his loving wife Julie of Apopka; children Joseph Hodgen and Jamie Hodgen; siblings Joyce Blake, Mike Hodgen, and Peggy Hodgen;...

Apr 4, 2014

Linda Dale Meghdadi, age 73, of Longwood, passed away on Friday, April 04, 2014. She was born on January 01, 1941 in Charles Town, WV to Tom and Ingeborg Slack. Mrs. Meghdadi is survived by her loving husband, Gholamali "Ali" Meghdadi; daughters, Melissa Meghdadi, Melinda Lynch, and Melanie Meghdadi; and son-in-law, Jeffrey Lynch.

Apr 3, 2014

Rickey Edward Allen, Sr., 45, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, April 03, 2014. He was born October 29, 1968 in Orlando. He was a Construction Worker and a member of the Orioles Club; he was a diehard Gator Fan, NASCAR Fan, enjoyed air boating; being around a fire with family & friends and you could always find him at...

Apr 3, 2014

Dr. Dale W. Isner, age 73, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2014. He was born on August 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Isner worked as a Professor at UCF and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Dr. Isner is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Isner of Altamonte Springs; children, Debbie Anderson...

Apr 2, 2014

James M. “Mike” Laughlin, age 49, of Mount Dora, passed away on Wednesday, April 02, 2014. He was born on November 03, 1964 in Orlando and was a member of Pine Lakes Baptist Church. Mr. Laughlin was a member of the National Golf Kart Racing Association, Muddy Waters. Org, and Backyard Boys Bike Club.

Mr. Laughlin is...

Apr 1, 2014

Arturo Colon Modesto, 86, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, April 01, 2014. He was born February 15, 1928 in New York, New York and moved to Central Florida in 2001. He was an OB/GYN and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Modesto is survived by his children, Elba Gale, Victor Modesto, MD, Raul Modesto, Cristobal Modesto; sister, Elsie...

Mar 29, 2014

Ouch Neth, age 93, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born on April 09, 1920 in Battambang, Cambodia. Mrs. Neth moved to the Central Florida area 19 years ago from Jacksonville. She was a Christian and a homemaker.

Mrs. Neth is survived by her loving daughter, Tiffany Tep of Apopka; five grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2014

Floyd E. Thompson, 88, of Geneva, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. He was born August 14, 1925 in Downs, GA. He was a Business Owner in the Furniture Industry. He was the youngest of nine and the last survivor. He loved ice cream and sports; the Atlanta Braves, Florida State/Florida Gators Game. Mr. Thompson is survived by...

Mar 28, 2014

Robert (Bob) Lee Shimp, 78 of Apopka, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. He was born April 30, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a Real Estate Agent and a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Shimp is survived by his loving wife Jane of Apopka and pre deceased by his sister Betty Forio.

Mar 27, 2014

Richard Eugene Wallace, 80, of Winter Park, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. He was born January 02, 1923 in Frankfort, Indiana. Mr. Wallace is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Wallace.

Mar 27, 2014

Esther T. Hoatson, 89, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born September 21, 1924 in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was an X-Ray Technician. Mrs. Hoatson is survived by her son, Timothy Hoatson and daughter, Cynthia Anderson. Funeral Services will be held in Emmett, Idaho. For service information, please contact The Potter Funeral Chapel at...

Mar 25, 2014

Caleb Andres Acosta Franco, age 15, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was born on June 03, 1998 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Acosta Franco attended Forest Lake Academy. His family and friends knew him to be a “warrior”.

Mr. Acosta Franco is survived by his loving parents, Cathy E. Franco and...

Mar 23, 2014

Aldo Omar Escalona, 31, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born January 01, 1983 in Mexico City. Mr. Escalona is survived by his girlfriend, Marisol Reyes; mother, Maria Luisa Ramirez; father, Alberto Escalona; son, Aidan Escalona; siblings, Luis Escalona, Adriana Escalona, Jorge Escalona and Marisol Escalona; lots of extended family.