Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

Nellie Vincent Brown, 104, of Orlando, Florida passed away on July 07, 2021.  Mrs. Brown was born on June 06, 1917 in St. Ann, Jamaica. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Brown; parents Emlyn Foulkes and Daniel Smith as well as siblings Hazel, Winona, Ruby, Mae and Daphne. Mrs. Brown is survived by her children Leroy...

Jul 3, 2021

Deborah “Colvin” Keidser born in Manhattan, New York January 30, 1970 moved to Apopka in 1975, where she won Little Miss Apopka, voted “Best All Around”, was a sweet heart queen and was crowned Apopka High School Homecoming Queen in 1987.

Deborah attended University of Florida and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority; and...

Jul 3, 2021

Patricia Jean Arrowsmith, 65, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 3, 2021.  Mrs. Arrowsmith was born on July 12, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edward and Matilda Walther. She is survived by her loving husband Mike Arrowsmith; children Kristina Michelle Arrowsmith, and Michael Patrick Arrowsmith(Wife Jill Arrowsmith); siblings Edward Walther and Donald Walther; grandchildren Harper Arrowsmith,...

Jul 2, 2021

Ruth Anne Wiggins, 78, of Tavares, Florida passed away on July 02, 2021.  Mrs. Wiggins was born on February 12, 1943 in Lake City, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Everett Sam Wiggins; parents LJ and Annie Mikell; siblings Lucille McClellan, Grace Williams, Dorothy Gould, Leona Smucker, Bernice McGee, LJ Mikell Jr., Tommy Mikell and Ronnie...

Jul 2, 2021

Katherine Lee Blair, 66, of Orlando, Florida passed away on July 02, 2021.  Ms. Blair was born on July 06, 1954 in Austin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her best friends Cathy Lewis and Willie Cellucci. Ms. Blair is survived by her son Robert Blair; brother Walter Lee; as well as many loved ones and friends.

Jun 30, 2021

Yvette Rene Rutz, 54, of Lake City, Florida passed away on June 30, 2021.  Ms. Rutz was born on May 17, 1967 in Livermore, California. She is preceded in death by her mother Marjorie Silva. Ms. Rutz is survived by her children Eric Rutz and Cameron (Marisa) Rutz; brother Levi Langston; as well as nieces, nephews, and many loved...

Jun 28, 2021

Carolyn Dean Lobsinger, 72, of Oviedo, Florida passed away on June 28, 2021.  Mrs. Lobsinger was born on February 15, 1949 in Tallahassee, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband John Lobsinger; son Donald Sapp and sister Beverly Holman. She is survived by her daughter Sheila Caballero; sister Sara Simmons; grandchildren Ashley Caballero (Andrea Loy), Brittany Caballero,...

Jun 26, 2021

Brittnie Jean Sursely, 35, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 26, 2021.  Mrs. Sursely was born on July 30, 1985 in Clermont, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Jimi E. Sursely; mother Sheila Nattress; grandmother Betty Nattress and father in-law James Sursely. Mrs. Sursely is survived by her daughter’s Brianna Sursely and Clara Sursely; mother...

Jun 25, 2021

Charlotte Hellman Geyer (Cholly Boy, Gigi, Grammar, Grandmom, Mom, Momma, Nana) passed away on Friday morning, June 25, 2021, in Winter Park, Florida. She was 97 years old.

Charlotte was born on March 14, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Agnes Gertrude Pilkington (d. 1980), and Frederick William Hellman (d. 1955). She was an adoring elder...

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Wilson Wells, 70, of Lake Mary, Florida passed away on June 21, 2021.  Mr. Wells was born on April 24, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by loving wife Jo Ann Wells; his children Becki L. Fasano, Robert J. Wells, Ryan J. Wells, David C. Thomas, and Lisa K. Hillard; grandchildren Madisyn Fasano, Riley Wells, Mackenzie Hillard,...

Jun 20, 2021

Ronnie Burl Griffis, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 20, 2021. He was born May 28, 1948 in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Griffis is survived by his children Ronnie Griffis Jr, Michael Griffis, Todd Griffis and Robin Caropreso; sisters Shirley Drawdy and Joyce Clemmons as well as grandchildren Justin, Jared, Colton, Jeffrey, Austin, Evan, Shelby, and Garrett.

Jun 19, 2021

In Loving Memory of Sandra Joynt

April 25, 1957 – June 19, 2021

Sandra is survived by her husband Michael Joynt, her daughter Jessica Bowen (Bobby), 2 brothers Tony Lovely (Diane) and Randy Lovely, 2 sisters Bunny Daniels and Vicky Martina, one grandson Lucas Bowen and 1 niece and 2 nephews. She will be missed...

Jun 19, 2021

Susan Ruth Padgett, 77, of Longwood, Florida, passed away June 19, 2021. She was born April 04, 1944 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Ms. Padgett was an Orange County Public School teacher for 35 years, where she taught many young children on their journey. She is survived by her children Todd (Verlina) Keener and Tony (Cindy) Keener; brother David (Karen) Fritz;...

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Karen S Archbold

Karen Sue Archbold, 81, of Apopka, Florida went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 18, 2021. Mrs. Archbold was born March 15, 1940 in Peterburg, Indiana to the late Elbert and Elsie Fox. She is survived by her loving husband, James L. “Jim” Archbold and would have...

Jun 18, 2021

Scott Goff, 35 of Sorrento, Florida, passed away June 18, 2021. Scott was born in Lake City, Florida on October 10, 1985. He graduated from Apopka High School, where after he worked as a lineman as a B.A.M.F.. He is survived by his parents John and Sharon Goff; sister Amanda Goff; nephew Levi Shires; beautiful children Taylor Goff, Austin...

Jun 15, 2021

Ida Marie Montgomery, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 15, 2021.  Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 12, 1927 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children Richard (Mel) Halter, Kimberlie Smith, and Vallerie (Ken) Hawes; her sister Betty Forosisky; her grandchildren Lawren (Chris) Shaw, Christen (Zac) McCamie, Taylor (Travis) Murray, Nick (Lauren) Nesta, Logan (Tess...

Jun 15, 2021

Diane Margaret Ryals, 79, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away June 15, 2021. She was born January 19, 1942 in Franklin, Los Angeles. Mrs. Ryals is survived by her children Robyn Kulics, and Jeffery Ryals; siblings Larry Guillotte, Lois Powell, Norma Prince, Fay Coots, Lori Scelfo, and Emily Luvarie; grandchildren; Kaitlyn Kulics, Shelby Ryals, and Devin Rabenald and great-grandchild...

Jun 13, 2021

Robb Ashton Robinson, 43, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 13, 2021. He was born September 29, 1977 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Robinson is preceded in death by his mother Sandy Ellis, paternal grandparents Bud and Jeanette Robinson, as well as maternal grandparents Tommy and Verlie Ellis. He is survived by his brother Kyle Robinson, as well as cherished...

Jun 13, 2021

Charles Robert McDonie, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 13, 2021.  Mr. McDonie was born on February 13, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Edith Bliss. He is preceded in death by his sibling Jim McDonie and grandson Charles E. Walsingham. He is survived by his children Bridget McDonie, Michelle Walsingham, Brent McDonie,...

Jun 13, 2021

Leonard Frank Swalina, 84, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 13, 2021.  Mr. Swalina was born on October 02, 1936 in Plains, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Lorene E. Swalina.  He is survived by his children Debra Lynn Ellison and her husband Richard of Trussville, Alabama, Karen Elaine Rogers and her husband Timothy...