Obituaries
Obituaries in Apopka, FL
Ms. Ashley Stanley
My dear daughter Ashley, whom I miss so much has left me to touch the face of God.
Ashley shot into the world determined to make her presence felt. She was the best baby, a fun-filled toddler who loved to spend time with her daddy. When Ashley was 3 and half, she was extremely loving to her...
Mr. Keenan Leroy Williams Sr.
Keenan Leroy Williams, Sr. born on May 2, 1972 in Orlando, Florida to Rachel Boykin and Freddie Williams. He attended Phyllis Wheatly and Lake Orienta Elementary School. He graduated from Apopka High School class of 1990.
He attended the University of Central Florida as well as ITT Technical Institute where he received his electrical engineering degree. He...
Mrs. Stephanie Vazquez
Stephanie Jean Morton Vazquez, born on July 10, 1979 in Lakewood, New Jersey. As a child she was cute and sweet; she was in a beauty pageant at the age of 2 years old. Stephanie at a young age made friends easily and she became very popular. Moved to Jackson, New Jersey and graduated from Jackson High School. Stephanie...
Joann (Richards) Henderson
JoAnn (Richards) Henderson, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 73.
Joann was born on November 29th, 1947 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Blanche Richards. Spending most of her young life in West Des Moines, IA, she graduated from Valley High in 1966 and 2 years later met the love of her...
Mrs. Donna Kaye Mcgraw
Donna Kaye Slagle McGraw
Born April 28th, 1947 in Asheville, N.C., Kaye was the 1st child of Norman & Mary Slagle. As the daughter of a career military father, Kaye made (10) moves, lived in (6) states along with (2) different countries as she grew up. As a child Kaye loved the beach in Panama City, playing...
Mr. Gareth Swanepoel
Gareth Swanepoel was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and a fierce friend. His warm smile and hearty laugh were ever present. Gareth was a gentle soul and a gentleman. Born in Johannesburg South Africa in 1972, Gareth came to the United States in 2001.
The job that he came to America for was shuttered after...
Mr. Toby Dean Mcintire
Toby Dean McIntire was born the youngest twin brother on July 1, 1956, in Apopka, Florida. He was the 7th child of John and Edith McIntire. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1974 and moved into the construction industry. Toby worked in the construction business for over 35 years. He brought his love of the industry home with...
Ms. Janice Elaine Coker
Janice Elaine Coker was born 7/9/1954 in Ocala, Fl. She is the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Coker. Janice is survived by two sisters, Joyce ( Kevin ) Gallagher and Sandy ( Ken ) Wagner. She is preceded in death by her parents and by two other sisters, Ann ( Jim ) Clark and Lori Marilyn Yates. She is...

Mr. Christopher D. Leiffer
In Loving Memory of Chris D. Leiffer
Loving husband, father, son, brother and papa will forever be missed.
Chris was a kind, caring and genuine person that would do anything for anyone. Chris was highly respected within the community that he lived in and worked for. Enjoyed riding his motorcycles as well as competing in...
Mrs. Carol Gould Mullings
Carol Gould Mullings, was born on October 14th, 1945, the 6th of 9 children, of Mavis and George Reid. She grew up in Cornwall Mountain, in the parish of Westmoreland, in Jamaica. She always dreamed of becoming a nurse. She eventually graduating first in her class from Kingston School of Nursing, also known as KPH.
After completing...
Mrs. Ethyle Jane Cole
Ethyle Jane Cole, known by all her friends as Jane, was born on May 14, 1923 in Connellsville, PA to parents Frank and Mary Robbins. She was a graduate of Takoma Academy, Takoma Park, Maryland. On March 24, 1946 she married Gordon William Cole. Married life began in Takoma Park , but in 1953 they moved to Orlando, Florida...
Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth (Brockmeyer) Woodall
Dorothy Elizabeth (Brockmeyer) Woodall was born in Baltimore, MD, a city of white marble steps, blue crabs and the Baltimore Orioles. The day was March 29, 1929 and she was given the name of Dorothy Elizabeth Brockmeyer, though, for the most of her life she was known as Dottie. She had a younger brother also named Raymond.
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Mr. Steve Vasiliadis
Stathi was born in Vironia Greece, a village in Serres, north of Thessaloniki. He later served Greece by enlisting in the army. Stathi immigrated to the United States in 1976, moving to Orlando, Florida, where he held jobs in the hospitality industry, and worked in his cousin Paul’s shoe shop. Stathi was a generous individual, he was always sharing...
Mr. Edward Thomas Purcell
Edward Thomas Purcell
Born: April 5, 1965 Brooklyn, NY
Parents: Richard Purcell and Marilyn (Brock) Purcell
Stepfather: Thomas Finnelli
Survived by: His son, Thomas (Jennifer O'Shea) and granddaughter, Hailey of Spokane, WA. Sisters Kathleen Purcell Walker (Christopher) of Apopka, FL, Darlene Purcell Madden (Jan) of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, brother Richard...
Mr. Salomon Gomez
Salomon Gomez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on October 15, 1953.
He came to the United States in search of the American Dream when he was 17 years old. He began working as a cook at the Brooklyn Hospital Center shortly after and then transferred into the transportation department. His friendliness, calm demeanor, trustworthiness and...

Mr. Clifford Lee Davis Jr.
Clifford L. Davis Jr. was born in Orlando, FL to parents Emma Jean Rouse Davis(mother) and Clifford Lee Davis Sr. (father). Mr. Davis is survived by his siblings Ron Davis (brother) and Patricia DeFoe (sister). He was a proud Uncle, beloved cousin and nephew, and a compassionate friend to many.
Clifford Davis was a founding member of...
Mrs. Mary E. Douglas
Mary Douglas was born in Tampa, Florida on June 15, 1932. She was raised early in her life at Gardner, Florida where she attended school. In the elementary school was where she met her future husband Jack Douglas for the first time. Her dad and mom, Patrick and Elizabeth Brogan were in the military and were transferred to Okinawa...
Mr. James Noah Owens Jr.
James was born September 20, 1925 in Panama City, Florida to James N. and Helen E. Owens. He has a sister, Kathyrene (deceased), a brother William (living), and a brotehr, Ernest (deceased). Graduating high school in 1943, it was time to join the Navy Seabees construction battalion. James served in the Pacific until the end of the war. While...
Mr. Cecil "Sonny" Millikan
Cecil Millikan (Sonny – aka Papa)
Sonny was born in Arkansas in 1943. He was one of 7 children. He had 4 sisters and 1 brother. He moved with his family as a young boy. They relocated to Oviedo, Florida. Here, he was active in little league.
He and his family then moved...