Obituaries

Jan 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Johnny Ray Wood Sr.

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Johnny Ray Wood Sr., who left us peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 69. Johnny was born on October 26, 1956, in Winter Garden, FL, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a kindness that touched the...

Jan 23, 2025

Charlotte Katherine Blackstone, 85, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on January 23, 2025. Mrs. Blackstone was born on March 10, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon E. Blackstone. She is survived by her children Rodney, Julie, Timmothy, and Mark Blackstone; brother Wayne Jones; as well as 9 grandchildren. She will be...

Jan 21, 2025

Gerard Carroll Smithers, 95 of Apopka, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Born 11-19-1929 in Baltimore MD he was the son of Boyd Gleaves Smithers and Germaine Weiber. 

He married Norma Anna Funk on November 27, in Baltimore MD. They were married for 47 years until her death in 1992. 

He married Phyllis Marie Belt on October 1, 1993. They were...

Jan 21, 2025

Alberto Meza Larios de 70 años de edad, con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Alberto, de Mazatan, Nay. fallecio el 21 de Enero de 2025. Alberto nacio el 14 de Noviembre de 1954 en Mazatan, Nayarit. Sus seres queridos y amigos lo extrañaran mucho. La familia agradece las muestras de apoyo en estos momentos dificiles. Alberto siempre...

Jan 20, 2025

Catherine Nelda Wesley

 

Catherine "Tootsie" (Slanac) Wesley passed to life everlasting January 20, 2025, age 86, at Winter Park, Florida. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary Slanac, formerly of Hammond, Indiana; and her husband of 64 years, Wayne Wesley, former teacher and coach with School City of Hammond.

Catherine graduated from Hammond High School, Class of 1956. She earned a B.S....

Jan 19, 2025

Sharon Anne Wilcox, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Caribou, Maine. Mrs. Wilcox is preceded in death by her daughter Donna M. White; granddaughter Heather Bauman; as well as her siblings Sally Marlene Wood and John Monroe Wood. She is survived by her children David (Marcia) White, Paula...

Jan 18, 2025

Emiliano Sales Garcia, a bright and spirited young soul, was born on September 12, 2018, in Colotenango, Guatemala. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. 

Tragically, Emiliano passed away on January 18, 2025, in Apopka, Florida, leaving a profound impact on those around him. He is survived by his devoted mother, Maria Elena Garcia Domingo, who cherished every...

Jan 18, 2025

Dawn Angela Wilson, 55, of Tavares, Florida passed away on January 18, 2025. Mrs. Wilson was born on August 13, 1969. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends. 

Jan 18, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

Richard Samuel Channer, 85, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 17, 2025. Mr. Channer was born on August 17, 1939 to the late Alfred Channer and Miriam Hewitt in Manchester, Jamaica. He is survived by his 5 children 4 girls and 1 son; 2 brothers; as well as several  grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Richard Samuel Channer lived by one...

Jan 16, 2025

Jimmy Attlee Wade, 76, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 16, 2025. Mr. Wade was born on August 13, 1948 in Orlando, Florida to the late Attley and Georgia Wade. Mr. Wade is preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn Wade; grandson Jimmy Attlee Wade III; as well as one brother and two sisters. He is...

Jan 15, 2025

Lidia "Lilly" Rodriguez, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Orlando, Florida, on September 12, 1998, Lilly’s life was full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and friends.

Lilly leaves behind her precious daughter, Yanexi Nevaeh Torres, her fiancé Tony Torres, and a loving family who will miss her deeply. She is survived by her...

Jan 14, 2025

Service for Megan will be held on January 28th at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Rd, Altamonte 

At 1:30pm.

A light Repast meal will be offered afterwards 

 

Megan had requested no flowers but instead any donation to the church or your favorite charity in her name.

 

At the Repast, you may offer your thoughts and best memories of Megan.

To be held immediately after the...

Jan 5, 2025

Cynthia Lynn Mason, 55, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on January 05, 2025. Mrs. Mason was born on June 20, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Mason is preceded in death by her loving husband Albert Mason; mother Linda Angrignon and her husband Allan Angrognon; as well as her father Robert Burkert. She is survived by her children Jimmy (Jessica) Loomis...

Dec 28, 2024

Angela Susan Aydelotte, nee Drummond, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 28th, 2024.

Susan was born in Daytona Beach, FL, living out most of her childhood in Kissimmee Park, FL where she enjoyed frolicking in the fields, swimming in the lakes, eating wild berries, and exploration. At the age of 14, Susan moved to Apopka, FL with her...

Dec 27, 2024

On her husband’s birthday Betty Sue Chapman joined her late husband James “Bob” Robert Chapman in Heaven. She is survived by her son Charles “Chuck” E. Lee; granddaughter Nicole; grandson Dillon; great grandson Bobby and three others; sister Rosie; brother James as well as several other loving family members.

Betty worked at GE Electric for many years and went on to...

Dec 23, 2024

Rosa Lee Ondich, 99, a long-time resident of Zellwood, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024.

Rosa Lee was a homemaker and beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and is survived by James Philip Hale, son, Willcox Arizona, Janet Lee Ondich, daughter, Maitland, FL, Kevin Korb, grandson, Orlando FL, Megan Ford, granddaughter, Daytona Beach FL, and 2 great granddaughters and predeceased by...

Dec 22, 2024

Theodore Koller Jr, 67, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 22, 2024. Mr. Koller was born on July 15, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Koller is preceded in death by his loving wife Rochelle Koller. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends. 

Dec 13, 2024

Albert Coleman Stewart better known as (Billy Stewart) passed away peacefully on December 13 th 2024 at the age of 83 with family and friends by his side.

Billy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with everyone. He was a very dedicated worker as a construction superintendent for the majority of his career. His passion was...

Dec 11, 2024

Donna Jo Carver, 74, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 11, 2024. Ms. Carver was born on February 28, 1950 in Austin, Texas to the late Alvin Lynwood Carver Jr. and Betty Jane Carver. Ms. Carver is preceded in death by her grandparents Alvin Lynwood Carver Sr. and Thelma Carver. She is survived by her brother Woody (Leslye)...