Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Gerald Denney passed away on June 29, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Bob was many things to many people. He lived a highly active life filled with rich outdoor experiences; he was a skilled mechanical and electrical engineer; he was a man who loved his family and participated in a wide range of family events;...

Jun 26, 2023

CLINTON ORAL BOND, JR. fell asleep in Jesus on the evening of Tuesday, June 26 following a brave six-year battle with cancer. He would have been 73 years old on July 2nd. He leaves behind his bride of 49 years, Judy (Bohannon) Bond, his sister, Diane Combs, his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Conna Bond, four grandchildren, Emily Beth,...

Jun 26, 2023

Ralph Perez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 26, 2023. Mr. Perez was born on February 16, 1944 in the Bronx, New York. He was preceded in death by his son Abriam L. Perez. Mr. Perez is survived by his children Christopher Bruno, Hiram Perez and Joshua Perez; 11 grandchildren; as well as extended family, loved ones...

Jun 25, 2023

William John Bunka, a former Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran, New York City Police Department Detective and Local 580 Ironworker who spent most of his life building and defending New York City died June 25 at his home in Apopka, Fla. He was 85.

His wife, Evelyn, was by his side after a stomach...

Jun 25, 2023

David A. Brigman 95 of Zellwood passed away June 25, 2023. Born February 16, 1928 in Lumberton, NC. He was a proud navy veteran from WWII, A longtime resident and business owner in Apopka, he and his wife Hazel owned Dave’s Jewelers and Dave Brigman Motors. He is preceded in death by parents Archie D....

Jun 23, 2023

Betty Joyce Mora, 91, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 23, 2023. Mrs. Mora was born on May 16, 1932 to the late Grady and Ovella Cauley in Defuniak Springs, Florida. Mrs. Mora is preceded in death by her husband Leo R. Mora; brothers Buren Cauley and Wallace (Wig) Cauley; as well as her sister Laura Mae Tyndal....

Jun 18, 2023

Vicente Garcia Silva, 63, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 18, 2023. Mr. Garcia Silva was born on July 02, 1959 in Nayarit, Mexico to the late Vicente Garcia Orozco and Carolina Silva Inda. He is preceded in death by his brother Enrique Garcia Silva. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Olivia Lopez Inda; children Blanca...

Jun 18, 2023

Virgil E. Boetcher, 93 of Zellwood, Florida died at 11:30AM Sunday, June 18 th , 2023 at Advent Health Hospice Care, Altamonte Springs, Florida. He was born July 29, 1929 in Gaysport, Ohio, the son of the late Virgil H. Boetcher and Maybelle Boyse Boetcher. Virgil was a member of Corburn United Methodist Church where he served as their...

Jun 18, 2023

George Gedda, 82, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on June 18, 2023. Mr. Gedda was born on January 07, 1941 in Long Island, New York. He is survived by his daughters Sara and Debbie. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jun 18, 2023

Murray, Joan A. of Manchester, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 18. Born January 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Julia (O’Connell) Katzmarski.  She moved to Central Tennessee from Apopka, Florida in 2020. She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka. Joan raised six children, and worked at...

Jun 16, 2023

Erma Jean Dennis, 75, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on June 16, 2023. Mrs. Dennis was born on December 27, 1947 in Eustis, Florida to the late Herschel and Nina Haskins. She is preceded in death by her daughter Qwen (James) Langjan as well as her brother Jerry Haskins. She is survived by her loving husband Paul Dennis; 3...

Jun 16, 2023

James “Allen” Ross, age 86, of Ocoee, Florida passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. Mr. Ross was born May 07, 1937 in Orlando, Florida to the late Jack and Joyce Ross. He was preceded in death by his famously adored brother, Bob Ross, “The Happy Painter”. Allen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sheila Ross; daughter...

Jun 15, 2023

Marilyn Porterfield, 85, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, June 15, 2023. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and later moved to Roanoke, Virginia. She completed nurses training in Roanoke where she met and married Dr. James Porterfield Jr. just as he began his medical training over a period of 9 years including duty in the United...

Jun 14, 2023

Malford Arlon Adkinson, 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 14, 2023. Mr. Adkinson was born on January 14, 1947 in New Brockton, Alabama. Mr. Adkinson is preceded in death by his brother Roger Adkinson. He is survived by his loving wife Willa Jean Adkinson; children Chana Adkinson, Stephanie Savio and Angela Hart; grandchildren Loren Forehand, TJ Forehand,...

Jun 12, 2023

Tommie Irene Carney was born on December 15, 1945 in Columbia, South Carolina.   At the age of 5 she was adopted by Beulah and Tom Carney and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina.  In 1965 she married James McLaughlin, Sr. Daughter Michelle and son James Jr. were born while they lived in Columbia.  In 1971 they moved to Orlando,...

Jun 11, 2023

A former owner of The Apopka Chief and The Planter , and a longtime community supporter well after his retirement 40 years ago, W.R. “Mac” McGuffin died Tuesday, June 11, at Advent Health Apopka. He was 96. McGuffin and his family moved to Apopka in 1964 after he retired as a master sergeant and intelligence officer in the U.S....

Jun 11, 2023

Robert Thomas Pumphrey, 84, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 11, 2023. Mr. Pumphrey was born on January 23, 1939 in Apopka, Florida to the late Pete and Sylvia Pumphrey. Mr. Pumphrey is preceded in death by his loving wife Edna Jean Pumphrey; as well as his son Danny Thomas Pumphrey. He is survived his son...

Jun 11, 2023

Pamela Ann Sheets, 70, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on June 11, 2023. Mrs. Sheets was born on June 23, 1952 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Mrs. Sheets is preceded in death by her parents Leroy Mullen and Naomi Wilson; step father Charlie Wilson; as well as her sister Gloria Sidney. She is survived by her loving husband Greg...

Jun 11, 2023

James “Jim” Louis Eberling, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 11, 2023. Mr. Eberling was born on October 16, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late George and Bernice Eberling. Mr. Eberling is preceded in death by his sister Susan Eberling. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Eberling; children Kelli Price and James (Jodee) G....

Jun 10, 2023

PREBENDA, FRANCIS JOSEPH passed away on June 10 surrounded by the loving care of his family and Cornerstone Hospice. He leaves his wife, Ann of 53 years, children, Michael (Shelley), Carolyn and Elizabeth (Dave) Diehl; and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, David J. Prebenda in 2000. Fran was born in Detroit, MI in 1934, attended the...