Obituaries

Nov 9, 2024

Bradley Dean Jones, 36, lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 09, 2024. Mr. Jones was born on December 18, 1987 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his son Logan Jones; father Jeffery Dean Jones; siblings Cynthia Hernandez, Mathew Howard Eddie Kelly, Chelsea Kelly, Chaisse Jones and Jeffery Jones; aunt Gail Jones; uncle George Jones; nieces...

Nov 7, 2024

George Robert Webster (Bob) 81, of Zellwood, FL passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024.  He was born on March 10, 1943 in Lansing, MI to Harley and Helen Webster.

Bob was proud to have served in the US Marines from 1961-1965 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

He was baptized and accepted Christ in...

Nov 1, 2024

Es con mucho dolor en el corazón que anunciamos la perdida de Benito Mercado Acevedo. Paso a morar con el Señor el 1ro de noviembre del 2024. Tenia 86 años de edad. Le sobrevive su esposa Providencia Rivera, sus hermanos Carmen Mercado y Ramon Mercado, sus hijas Michelle, Haydee y Nayda y sus 8 nietos. Benito era un hombre...

Oct 27, 2024

Shelly McCown passed away on October 27, 2024 at the age of 61. Shelly was a loving mom, wife, family member, friend, and teacher.  She is survived by her son Nathan and husband David, and many others who will miss her kind presence.

Shelly was known as Mrs. McCown to the hundreds of students she taught in...

Oct 26, 2024

Robert (Bob) Earl Steffy was born on August 3, 1946, and lived his wonderful life until October 26, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born to the late Catherine and Robert Steffy in Detroit, Michigan, where he was raised and was the oldest of seven children. Detroit is also where he met his lifelong love, Janice Naturkas....

Oct 26, 2024

Charles Sheerin, 80, of Davenport, Florida passed away on October 26, 2024. Mr. Sheerin was born on August 15, 1944 to the late Charles and Helen Sheerin in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his sister Catherine Stankiewicz. He is survived by his loving wife Linda(Apple)Sheerin; children Eric Sheerin, Christopher Sheerin, Gayle Lichtley and Jill Gresh; grandchildren...

Oct 23, 2024

Troy Overman, 55, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 23, 2024. Troy is preceded in death by his mother Valorie Cline and father Chris Overman. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of 16 years; daughter Crislynn and sister Megan. Troy was born and raised in Wichita KS, and lived there until 1988 when he moved to the...

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...