Obituaries

Nov 17, 2022

James Alexander Park III, 74, of Clermont, Florida passed away on November 17, 2022. Mr. Park was born on April 27, 1948 to the late James and Elmira Park in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Joanne Park; children Merrick Ann (Colin) Myers and James Burgess (Brittany Alexandra) Park; grandchildren Peyton Myers, Piper Myers, Colton...

Nov 16, 2022

Jerry Ronald Hunt Jr., 49, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on November 16, 2022.  Mr. Hunt was born on February 12, 1973 in Pint Hurst, North Carolina. Mr. Hunt is preceded in death by his father Jerry Hunt Sr. He is survived by his children Deysha Hunt and Bryan Hunt; mother Mearlene (Wendell) Weiss; siblings April Locklear and...

Nov 16, 2022

Emma Jean Phillips, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 16, 2022.  Mrs. Phillips was born on June 12, 1949 in Johnson, South Carolina. Mrs. Phillips is preceded in death by her loving husband Aaron Phillips. She is survived by her children Sylvester and Helen; her brother James Richardson; as well as her beloved church family. She will...

Nov 13, 2022

Ruth E. Opitz, 87, of Springfield, TN, passed away on November 13, 2022. She was born to parents Jacob Dorn and Amelia Rogoski  on August 4, 1935, in Lansing, MI.

She enjoyed trips to the beach, fishing of any kind, activities at the senior center, volunteering or as a participating member of Parents...

Nov 12, 2022

Willard Avery Gray III died on November 12, 2022 in Apopka, Fl at 63 years young, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Laddie was born February 17, 1959 in Hamden, CT. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashley Gray, and granddaughter, Eleni Wachter – CT, wife, Beth Otworth-Gray, bonus family Amanda (Casey Moore) Smith, Ashley (Giles) Platt, Jeff Otworth...

Nov 12, 2022

Alma Nydia Sanchez, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 12, 2022.  Ms. Sanchez was born on August 23, 1952 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her sister Carmen Sanchez; as well as her nieces and nephews Peter Vargas, Edward Rodriguez and Erika Green. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Nov 12, 2022

Norma Acree Johnson, 79, of St. Cloud, Florida died on November 12, 2022. Ms. Johnson was born on December 19, 1942 to the late Vester and Ruby Acree in Andalusia, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Johnson. She is survived by her children John, Randall, and Michael; grandchildren John, Emily, Isabel, and Lea. She...

Nov 10, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Lori Long, 59, of Sanford, Florida passed away on November 10 th , 2022.

Lori was born in Elyria, Ohio to Joanne and Donald Stroud on July 8 th , 1963. She went to school at West High School in Torrance, California. She worked for BJ’s towing in...

Nov 9, 2022

Omia Gene Mercer, age 83 of Winter Garden Florida passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  She was the only child born to the late Clifton and Estelle Qualls on July 19, 1939, in Opp, Alabama.

She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1959.   After graduating she started her career working in the citrus industry at Winter...

Nov 8, 2022

Tomas Garcia Jr., 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 8, 2022. Mr. Garcia was born on March 30, 1948 to the late Tomas and Juana Garcia in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his son Tomas Gabriel Garcia and daughter Vanessa Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 Elizabeth Garcia; children...

Nov 8, 2022

Carla M. Durante, 91, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on November 08, 2022. Mrs. Durante was born on April 03, 1931 in Duke Center, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Durante as well as her son John Maseman.  Mrs. Durante is survived by her loving children Ronda Maseman, Nikki (Harold) Yarborough, and Jennifer...

Nov 5, 2022

Bettie Mae Chaudoin

August 06, 1935- November 05, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother and Granny.

Finally reunioned with the love of her life Dewey in heaven.

Survived by her Daughter Tina Chaudoin Holtzapple, Two granddaughters Josie Holt (Shane), Lucy Holtzapple and great grandson Cash Holt. Along with her multiple friends who were...

Nov 4, 2022

Glenda Shaw, dedicated wife, mother to six, and grandmother to many joined her Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2022, at the age of 84 in Plantation, Florida.  The first child of Beatrice and Glen Rawls, she was born in Plymouth, Florida on October 3, 1938.  Glenda was fiercely protective of her younger brother Johnny as they grew up...

Nov 1, 2022

Rafael Meraz Zavala, 68, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on November 01, 2022.  Mr. Meraz Zavala was born on October 24, 1954 in Corazol, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Cruz Meraz; as well as children Eduardo Meraz, Leocadia Meraz, Adrianna Meraz and Maria Meraz. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends....

Oct 30, 2022

Randy Lee Jones, 63, of Deltona, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 surrounded by close family and friends.

Randy was born on September 3, 1959 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 1978 where he excelled in both football and baseball.  After graduating from high school he was drafted...

Oct 30, 2022

Patricia A. Gill, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 30, 2022.  Mrs. Gill was born on March 24, 1941 in Flushing, New York. Mrs. Gill is preceded in death by her son Daniel Gill. She is survived by her loving husband Earl Gill; children Michael (Kathleen) Gill, Joann (Randy) Dickson and Karen West; grandchildren Nicole, Adrian, Cori,...

Oct 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” Viersen, age 58 of Ocoee FL crossed the finish line into Heaven October 30,2022. His peaceful finish took place at home with family by his side. Born on January 19,1964 in North Platt, Lincoln County, Nebraska. He is the son of the late Leo “Budge” Kendall Viersen and Margie Ann Fruit-Viersen. Bob attended Maywood High School; Class...

Oct 29, 2022

Sylvie Veronica James, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 29, 2022.  Mrs. James was born on October 24, 1941 in St. Kitts to the late Samuel and Winifred Hendrickson. Mrs. James is preceded in death by her loving husband Louis James. She is survived by her children Emelda James, Sandra (Paul Campbell) James, Althea James, Nathaniel (Sharon)...

Oct 29, 2022

Shelby Lynae Ostrom, 31, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on October 29, 2022. Ms. Ostrom was born on February 11, 1991 in Sanford, Florida. She is survived by her father Howard Ostrom; mother Michelle Dailey; step-father Shaun Dailey; sister Macy Ostrom; and by her beloved dog Bailey. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends....

Oct 28, 2022

Maira Alejandra Romero Araujo, 29, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 28, 2022.  Ms. Romero Araujo was born on June 22, 1993 in Oceanside, California. Ms. Romero Araujo is preceded in death by her father Jose Luis Romero Torres. She is survived by her partner Jose De Jesus Magana; children Matheus Magana Romero, Daleyza Marie Romero, Edwin Alvarez...