Obituaries

Obituaries in Apopka, FL

Mr. James David Cleghorn

Mr. James David Cleghorn

Jul 22, 2014

James D. “Jim” Cleghorn, 86, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Jim worked 30 years at Plymouth Citrus then retired from conveyer services as a Sales manager. Jim was a Devout Christian and served his church community for over 50 years; loved to hunt and was an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Cleghorn is survived by his loving...

Mrs. Joanne Woodbury Cox

Mrs. Joanne Woodbury Cox

Jul 21, 2014

Joanne Woodbury Cox, 59, of Apopka, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. She was born January 19, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Cox is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Rock of Melbourne; mother, Carolyn (Jim Badger) Woodbury of Melbourne father, Ted (Dottie) Woodbury of Melbourne; mother-in-law, Wanda Cox of Apopka; brother, Chip Woodbury of Melbourne; sisters, Lynn Crane of...

Mrs. Treva Kirby Sharpe

Mrs. Treva Kirby Sharpe

Jul 19, 2014

Treva Kirby Sharpe, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014. She was born December 31, 1946 in McMinnville, TN. Mrs. Sharpe was preceded in death by her sister, Emma Stanley. Mrs. Sharpe is survived by her loving husband, Michael Sharpe of Apopka; daughter, Carla (Brad) Firlotte of Apopka; grandchildren; Lena and Liam Firlotte; sisters; Mary...

Mr. Samuel D. Lewis

Mr. Samuel D. Lewis

Jul 18, 2014

82, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. He was born April 22, 1932 in New Jersey and has lived in Apopka since 1972. He has been in the horse business since the age of 14 as a Driver, Breeder and Trainer. Mr. Lewis was the Owner of Rolling Hills Farm in both Apopka, Fl and Montgomery,...

Mr. Bruce David Baker

Mr. Bruce David Baker

Jul 17, 2014

Mr. Bruce David Baker, 59, of Orlando, FL, passed away July 17, 2014. He was born July 24, 1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was a bus driver for Walt Disney World. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife Cynthia Mimms-Baker, Apopka, Florida; children Betsy Rizzuto and Tricia Baker; siblings Debbie Richards, Lori Mears, Steve Baker, Trudy Salo;...

Mr. Larry Quinn Royal Sr

Mr. Larry Quinn Royal Sr

Jul 16, 2014

Larry Quinn Royal, Sr., 63, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was born November 11, 1950 in Meigs, Georgia and has lived in Central Florida for 53 years. He was a carpet installer and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Royal is survived by his wife, Mary Royal of Apopka; mother, Frances Royal; children, Larry...

Mrs. Rosalind Michelle Hester

Mrs. Rosalind Michelle Hester

Jul 16, 2014

Mrs. Rosalind Michelle Hester, 58, of Apopka, FL, passed away July 16, 2014. She was born April 12, 1956 in Pontiac Michigan. She worked on the assembly line for GM Motors. Mrs. Hester is survived by her son John Michael Francis Roberts of Apopka, Florida.

Mr. Gary Manuel Stone Sr

Mr. Gary Manuel Stone Sr

Jul 16, 2014

Gary Manuel Stone, Sr. 71, of Orlando, passed away July 16, 2014. He was born June 28, 1943 in Eskdale, West Virginia. He was a Supervisor for Orange County Landfill and a veteran of the US Armed Forces. Mr. Stone is survived by his loving wife, Maxine Stone of Orlando; children, Debra Furness of Orlando, Judy Jones of Summerfield,...

Mr. Raymond Bruno Lorenzi

Mr. Raymond Bruno Lorenzi

Jul 15, 2014

Raymond “Ray” Bruno Lorenzi, 80, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. He was born May 20, 1934 in McKees Rock, PA and moved to Central Florida in 1970. He was a Finishing Carpenter, member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Moose Lodge # 766. Mr. Lorenzi is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Lorenzi of...

Mrs. Maria Isabel Duarte

Mrs. Maria Isabel Duarte

Jul 14, 2014

Maria Isabel Duarte, 25, of Apopka, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. She was born August 31, 1988 in Lagunillas, SLP Mexico. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Duarte is survived by her loving husband, Anibal Aviles; parents, Santos and Martina Duarte; daughter, Anisa Aviles Duarte; sister, Oralia Duarte; brothers, Roberto Duarte, Cenovio Duarte, Santos Duarte, Rigoberto Duarte, Hector Duarte...

Mr. Norman Bradford Thomas

Mr. Norman Bradford Thomas

Jul 14, 2014

Norman Bradford Thomas, 79, Apopka, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. He was born August 06, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was an Electrician and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Thomas is survived by his son, Matthew Thomas; daughters, Karen Wagner and Evelyn Baker; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Mr. Joe William Dixon

Mr. Joe William Dixon

Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Joe William Dixon, 77, of Apopka, FL, passed away July 14, 2014, surrounded by his family. He grew up in College Park, an Eagle Scout, '55 graduate of Edgewater High followed by 4 years in the US Navy. He was a master electrician, giving generously of his service well into retirement. He loved his church family at First...

Mr. Ahmad Alli

Mr. Ahmad Alli

Jul 13, 2014

Ahmad Alli, 65, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born December 26, 1948 in DeKinderen, Guyana, South America. He was a Security Guard. Mr. Alli is survived by his sister, Bebi Ali of Orlando.

Mrs. Carol R. Adams

Mrs. Carol R. Adams

Jul 13, 2014

Mrs. Carol R. Adams, 69, of Apopka, FL, passed away July 13, 2014. She was born May 09, 1944 in Brooks County, Georgia. She was a waitress. Mrs. Adams is survived by her loving children Dewayne of Texas, Kathy and Mark of North Carolina, Billy, Richard and Robert of Florida, Johnny of California, Pam of Virginia; siblings Ethel and...

Mrs. Martha Novoa

Mrs. Martha Novoa

Jul 12, 2014

Martha Novoa, 64, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born January 17, 1950 in Gibara, Cuba. She was a homemaker and a member of Sheeler Oaks SDA Church. Mrs. Novoa is survived by her loving husband, Andres Novoa; son, Abdiel Novoa and sister, Eva Caises.

Mr. Dillon Charles Ash

Mr. Dillon Charles Ash

Jul 10, 2014

Dillon Charles Ash, 21, of Mt. Dora, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born February 17, 1993 in Lakeland. He was a Carpenter. Dillon was preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Nethercutt. Dillon is survived by his father, Russell Ash; stepmother, Terri Scott-Ash; stepfather, Jeff McPherson; fiancee, Kyndal Antley; son, Karsen Wayne Antley-Ash; brother, Tyler Ash;...

Ms. Paula Annette Guyton

Ms. Paula Annette Guyton

Jul 8, 2014

Paula Annette Guyton, 48, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, July 08, 2014. She was born October 26, 1965 in Apopka, Florida. She was a Hair Dresser. Ms. Guyton is survived by her mother, Nettie Lou Guyton; siblings; Vicky Fletcher, Kenneth Guyton, Keith Guyton and Ronald Guyton.

Ms. Melissa Marie Nethercutt

Ms. Melissa Marie Nethercutt

Jul 5, 2014

Melissa Marie Nethercutt, 43, of Mt. Dora, passed away Saturday, July 05, 2014. She was born January 06, 1971 in Warren, Ohio and spent most of her life here in Central Florida. Melissa was an Accountant. She had a zest for life and most would tell you that she was a free spirit.You could always find her spending time...

Ms. Nancy Deane Trapnell Thibideau

Ms. Nancy Deane Trapnell Thibideau

Jul 5, 2014

Ms. Nancy Deane Trapnell Thibideau, 56, of Orlando, Florida, passed away July 05, 2014. She was a Convenience Store Clerk. Ms. Thibideau was born January 28, 1958 in Miami, Florida. She is survived by her loving sister Melissa Martinez.

Ms. Rebecca Lynn Koster

Ms. Rebecca Lynn Koster

Jul 5, 2014

Ms. Rebecca Lynn Koster, 64, of Apopka, FL, passed away July 05, 2014. She was born July 15, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa. She was a Registered Nurse. Ms. Koster is survived by her loving daughters Melissa (Michael) New, Erin (Nick) Cloud; siblings Mark Koster of Arizona, Kirk Koster of Iowa, Kim Young of Iowa; grandchildren Michael Hadley, Christian Hadley,...