Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Paula M. Parker, 60, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 16, 2022.  Mrs. Parker was born on July 21, 1961 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mrs. Parker is preceded in death by her loving husband Stephan Parker. She is survived by her children Brad Parker, Brett Parker, Ashley Parker and Paige (Stephan) DiCiero; as well as grandchildren Carlee,...

Jul 15, 2022

Long time Orlando resident and educator, John Calvin Pitts, passed from this earth July 15, 2022.

He was born July 9,1926, to John Ang and Sarah Allie Pitts. John spent his childhood in the small West Florida town of Wausau.

John graduated in South Carolina from Socastee High School in 1943 and promptly joined the...

Jul 15, 2022

Austin Michael Duran of Apopka, Florida – a loving son, brother, grandson and so much more, was born in Orlando on May 25, 1997. He was tragically taken from us in the line of duty on July 15, 2022. Austin is survived by his mother Gail, father Michael, his sister Sierra, girlfriend Sydney, and many aunts,...

Jul 14, 2022

Ms. Donelda (Donna) Noble died peacefully on July 14, 2022 in Leesburg, Fl at the age of 81. Donna is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard (Dick) Noble and her oldest son Thomas Noble. She is survived by her children Tina (Jim) Quickenton, Leesburg, Ray (JimmieLynn) Noble, Ocoee, Deborah (Roy) Rush, MS and Richard (Tery) Noble,...

Jul 12, 2022

Maude “Evelyn” Evans, 86,  passed in her sleep  surrounded by her loving family, on July 12, 2022 at 10:09 AM.  Mrs. Evans was born on October 30, 1935 in Lyons, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Velma Hall, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Also, her oldest son, Dennis Paul Evans and her great-granddaughter, Ella...

Jul 11, 2022

Sharon Radney Bates, 73, of Casselberry, Florida passed away on July 11, 2022.  Mrs. Bates was born on September 04, 1948 in Bronx, New York. She is survived by her loving husband John Edward Bates Jr.; daughter Nicole Marie Brown; siblings Carl Andrew Dyson and Judy Radney; as well as 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She will be...

Jul 10, 2022

Marjorie Ann Dangler, 84, of Longwood, Florida passed away on July 10, 2022.  Mrs. Dangler was born on March 30, 1938 in Napoleon, Ohio. Mrs. Dangler is preceded in death by her children Charles Robert Bauman II and Bradley Allen Bauman. She is survived by her son Kevin Lee Bauman; as well as 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren....

Jul 9, 2022

Elizabeth Aileen Sweeten, 57, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 09, 2022.  Mrs. Sweeten was born on April 21, 1965 in Apopka, Florida. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Ronnie Curtis Sweeten; father Rayford Smith; children Ronnie Curtis Sweeten Jr. and Andrew Ray Sweeten; grandchildren Jaella Michelle Sweeten, Nadia Rosana Sweeten and Abby; as...

Jul 8, 2022

Walter John O’Connell, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 08, 2022.  Mr. O’Connell was born on July 11, 1948 in Rockaway, New York. Mr. O’Connell is preceded in death by his father Walter Francis O’Connell. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret O’Connell; children Michael (Alicia) O’Connell and Christine (Chris) Forbrick; mother Marion O’Connell; siblings Thomas...

Jul 7, 2022

Michael Leon Granger, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday night, July 7, 2022.  Born on June 6, 1947 to Leon and Lucile Granger of Apopka, Michael lived an abundant life dedicated to his family and many friends.  His joyful spirit and generous heart for helping others will live on among all who knew him.

Jul 5, 2022

Marie A. Griffin, 80, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on July 05, 2022. Mrs. Griffin was born on May 13, 1942 in Osceola, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles E. Griffin. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her children Derrick (Angela) Griffin, Sheila (Tim) Ellison and Dana (Tom) Oerther; grandchildren Luke, Adrianna, Casey, Malissa,...

Jul 5, 2022

Javier Gomez Lopez, 23 años de edad, de Apopka, Florida. Falleció el 5 de julio del 2022. Javier nació el dia 1 de noviembre del 1998 en Chiapas, Mexico.

Serà extrañado por todos sus seres queridos y amigos.

Jul 3, 2022

William (Bill) J. Durney, 77, of Orlando, Florida passed away on July 03, 2022.  Mr. Durney was born on October 04, 1944 to the late James and Helen Durney in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Durney is preceded in death by his siblings Dave Durney and Dan Durney. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Mary Durney;...

Jul 3, 2022

Donald Milbourn Goring, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 03, 2022.  Mr. Goring was born on October 24, 1928 to the late Cecil and Jewel Goring in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by his children Morgan J. Goring and Victoria J. Goring; granddaughter Carson P. Goring; as well as his half-brother Craig A. Goring. He will be...

Jul 2, 2022

John F. Warren, 79, of Longwood, Florida passed away on July 02, 2022.  Mr. Warren was born on March 28, 1943 in Millford, Delaware.  He is preceded in death by his daughter Christine Kowalske.  Mr. Warren is survived by his loving wife Nancy Warren; son John Warren Jr.; as well as his grandson Toby Glenn Kowolske. He will be...

Jul 1, 2022

Robin Dale Marshall, 76, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on July 01, 2022.  Mr. Marshall was born on September 07, 1945 to the late Charlie and Ella Marshall in DuBois, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loving wife Lois Kirkland Marshall; children Diane Marshall, Debra (Matthew) Perry and David (Terrie) Marshall; grandchildren Ashley Nesbitt, Stephanie Gulley, Amelia Marshall and...

Jun 28, 2022

John Garris, 90, of Paisley, Florida passed away on June 28, 2022. Mr. Garris was born on January 22, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Willie and Ethel Garris.  Both John and his wife Nellie Mae lived in Apopka for 37 years.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Faye West as well as by 4...

Jun 25, 2022

Constantine George Birlidis passed away on June 25, 2022 in Deland, Florida at the age of 84 with his daughter Frances Abatsas by his side.

He was born in Chios, Greece on August 13, 1937 to late George Konstantine Birlidis and Sophia (Giannopoulou) Birlidis. He served in the United States Army and then transferred to the United...

Jun 24, 2022

Judy Ann Russell, 73, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on June 24, 2022.  Mrs. Russell was born on July 08, 1948 in Coffee Springs, Alabama. Mrs. Russell is preceded in death by her mother Itheria Creech. She is survived by her loving husband James Russell; father Ewell (Carol) Creech; daughter Dana (Darren) Brown; stepsons Bruce (Annie) Russell and Rickey...

Jun 23, 2022

Charles Temple “Tim” Landers, of Apopka, Florida, died Thursday, June 23, 2022. Tim was born in Anniston, Alabama on May 28, 1958, to Joseph Temple Landers and Winifred McCarty “Wink” Landers.

Tim graduated from Anniston High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University in Agriculture...