Obituaries

Oct 19, 2013

Ethel Eloise Odom, age 89, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1924 in Holden, WV. Mrs. Odom was a member of First United Methodist Church of Apopka and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Columbus Odom.

Mrs. Odom is survived...

Oct 19, 2013

Carmen L. Novoa, 69, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born March 15, 1944 in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Novoa is survived by her loving husband, Jose Novoa; sons, Jose Anthonio Novoa and Daniel Novoa; daughter, Maritza Novoa; brothers, Frank Burgos, Ralph Burgos and Wilberto Burgos; sisters, Blanca Rodriguez and Evelyn Burgos; 7 grandchildren and 2...

Oct 17, 2013

Armando Borjas, Jr, 39, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was born January 31, 1974 in Orlando. Armando was a US Marine and a Firefighter for the City of Apopka Fire Department. Mr. Borjas is survived by his loving parents, Armando and Blanca G. Borjas of Orlando; daughter, Adriana M. Borjas of Orlando; son, Daniel F. Borjas...

Oct 17, 2013

Gloria J. Gillespie, age 66, of Orlando, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was born on June 22, 1947 to George and Lucille Arledge. Ms. Gillespie is survived by her loving daughter, Stephanie Ciboroski.

Oct 14, 2013

Hobert F. “Hoby” Stricklin, age 73, of Winter Garden, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Born on February 28, 1940 in Oneonta, AL to Henry and Pansy Stricklin, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1984. Mr. Stricklin was a Christian and worked as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda E....

Oct 13, 2013

Conrad S. Pellegrino, age 88, of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Born on March 22, 1925 in Bronx, NY, he moved to the Central Florida area eighteen years ago. Mr. Pellegrino was a Catholic and a business owner. He served in the US Navy.

Mr. Pellegrino is survived by his loving wife, Dorothea Pellegrino;...

Oct 12, 2013

Margaret Linton, age 83, of Zellwood, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born on September 16, 1930 in Akron, OH, she moved to the Central Florida area 4 years ago. Mrs. Linton was a Catholic and was self-employed.

Mrs. Linton is survived by her loving husband, Chris H. Linton of Zellwood; children, David E. Kling of...

Oct 12, 2013

L.G. Harper, age 78, of Eustis, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born on December 28, 1934 in Chestnut, LA, he moved to the Central Florida area 75 years ago. Mr. Harper was a member of Christ Community Fellowship and worked as a supervisor in the telecommunications industry.

Mr. Harper is survived by his loving wife,...

Oct 11, 2013

JAMES “JIMMY” MONROE FERRIS, 47, of Apopka, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born July 22, 1966 in Orlando. He was a Security Guard at Florida Hospital. Mr. Ferris is survived by his mother, Darlene Ferris; daughter, Jaime Lynn Ferris; sisters, Tina Ferris and Kimberly Ewing and brother, Tim Ferris.

Oct 10, 2013

Jean N. Craig, age 86, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born on December 08, 1926 in Miami to Ingwald and Eula Newgard. Mrs. Craig is survived by her loving husband, Ralph W. Craig, Sr. and her son, Ralph W. Craig, Jr.

Oct 9, 2013

Rena L. Busbee, 92, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013. She was born October 20, 1920 in Hawkinsville, GA. She was a Nursery Worker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Busbee is survived by her son, Charles Edward “Mary” Busbee; grandchildren, Tina “Michael” Busbee Stanley and David Kevin Busbee; great grandchildren, Kaleigh S. Stanley, Dustin...

Oct 9, 2013

Herbert Fay Owens, 81, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013. He was born July 19, 1932 in Geneva, AL. He was a Plasterer, 50 year member of the Florida Local 1 Union and a veteran of the USMC. Mr. Owens is survived by his loving wife, Frances Owens; sons, Bo “Anna” Owens, Gary “Ilyn” Owens and Randall...

Oct 8, 2013

Mauricio Betancur, age 19, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2013. Born on July 01, 1994 in Paterson, NJ, he moved to the Central Florida area with his family thirteen years ago. Mr. Betancur was a Catholic and worked in sales. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Betancur.

Mr. Betancur is survived...

Oct 7, 2013

John E. Brock, age 70, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, October 07, 2013. Born on September 18, 1943 in Monticello, FL, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1966. Mr. Brock was a Baptist and worked as an inspector for the Agriculture Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lessie Belle and Charles Brock; brother,...

Oct 5, 2013

James Cooper, age 70, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 05, 2013. He was born on March 20, 1943 in Apopka to Howard and Mary Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Cooper.

Mr. Cooper is survived by his loving children, Dana Schoonmaker of...

Oct 4, 2013

Joseph T. (Skippy) Laframboise died October 4, 2013 after a long, happy and full life. Joe was born May 6, 1932 to Albert J. and Marian R. Laframboise. After attending Catholic schools in Springfield, MA, he went to work at the Springfield Armory with his father. He encountered problems with his supervisor and made the decision to attend college....

Oct 1, 2013

Anne Marie Cote, 91, of Zellwood, passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2013. She was born July 26, 1922 in Madawaska, Maine. She was a Computer Analyst in the Aviation Industry and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Ms. Cote is survived by her brother-in-law, Roland Bouchard of Zellwood.

Sep 28, 2013

Susan Phyllis Picotte, age 59, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Born on July 28, 1954 in Keene, New Hampshire, she moved to the Central Florida area from Michigan 25 years ago. Mrs. Picotte was a Protestant and worked in graphic design.

Mrs. Picotte is survived by her siblings, Pamela S. Bernier, Bruce Sprague,...

Sep 28, 2013

Melanie Lorraine Mitchell-Goodman, age 50, of Apopka, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was born November 21, 1962 in Miami. She was a Nurse Practitioner at the Orange County Jail; the lead coordinator for Medical Missionary trips to Peru and Africa; member of the International Federation of Christians & Jews; member of G.L.O.W. Most...

Sep 27, 2013

Randy Scott Phillips, age 48, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. Born on January 11, 1965 in Orlando, he was a lifelong resident of Orlando and Lockhart. Randy will be greatly missed! He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Phillips; mother and stepfather, Gloria and Vance Smith; daughters, Courtney Phillips-Estrada and Lindsey Watson; sons, Brandon and Christopher Phillips;...