Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Michael Barry Sharpe, 74, of Apopka, FL, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Center of Orlando on Monday, May 3, 2021 after living with dementia for the last several years.

Mike was born on May 10, 1946 in Lake City, TN to Carl W. “John” Sharpe and Thelma Parks Sharpe and had two brothers, John and Terry. Soon...

May 2, 2021

Ms. Laurie Elizabeth Russell

Laurie Elizabeth Russell, 80, of Crooked Tree Village, Belize passed away on Sunday, May 02, 2021. Laurie was born on January 29, 1941 in Flower Garden, Belize to the late Veronica and Winston Usher. She is also preceded in death by her aunt, Rosita Pook.

She is survived by her son...

May 2, 2021

Hewis W. Durbin died peacefully, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home in Apopka, Florida with family at his side.  Born March 5, 1931, he worked as a carpenter for local foliage nurseries in the Apopka area, had a passion for electronics and once owned a TV repair shop in Apopka.  He enjoyed classic country music and was a...

Apr 30, 2021

Edward J. Gorman, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 30, 2021.  Mr. Gorman was born on May 08, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Apr 28, 2021

Betty Jean Quinn, 81, of Apopka, Florida departed this earth on April 28, 2021. Mrs. Quinn was born on October 05, 1939 in her hometown of Apopka, Florida; she was 1 of 8 children (Tommy, Ruth, Jay, Ivy, Bill, Bob, Betty, and Tina) born to the late William and Verna Ragin. After growing up in Apopka, Betty found herself...

Apr 26, 2021

John Maxwell Smith, 75, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 26, 2021. He was born August 28, 1945 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late John and Dorothy Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Smith; daughter Shauna Smith and sister Marlene Sholtes.

Apr 25, 2021

The world was blessed with the birth of James Richard Butler on November 24, 1987. His lifetime contributions to the community and his family are immeasurable. He knew that true definition of the words, son, friend, brother and husband and exceeded expectations in every area. James never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand. On April 25, 2021,...

Apr 24, 2021

Michael Craig Angevine, 57, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 24, 2021. He was born November 10, 1963 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Mr. Angevine is preceded in death by his sister Loriann Louise Love. He is survived by his loving wife Deanna L. Angevine; children Christopher (Francesca) Angevine, William Angevine, Jacqueline Angevine and Brandon Angevine; grandchildren Preston, Lucas and...

Apr 22, 2021

Angela Fillyaw, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 22, 2021.  Mrs. Fillyaw was born on December 19, 1949 in New Bern, North Carolina. She is survived by loving daughter Helena Ford. Angela will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Apr 21, 2021

Linda Sue Jenkins, 66, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 21, 2021. She was born September 01, 1954 in Doniphan, Missouri. Ms. Jenkins is preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Sondra Jenkins. She is survived by her son Mike (Angela) Jenkins; sister Patricia Kilkenny; grandchildren Kyle, Brooke, Brandon, Cody and Abigail as well as many loved ones and...

Apr 21, 2021

Charles Albert Forney, 94, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 21, 2021. He was born February 12, 1927 in Harvey, Illinois. Mr. Forney is preceded in death by his loving wife Ruby P. Forney. He is survived by his children David G. (Janice) Forney and Susan B. Forney; sister Alice Whitfield; niece Carolyn Gallagher as well as many loved...

Apr 18, 2021

Chester Stoner, 83, of Orlando, Florida passed away on April 18, 2021.  Mr. Stoner was born on August 22, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana. He is preceded in death by daughter Melissa Dawn Stoner; grandson Brandon Michael Stoner; son-in-law Patrick Goodwin; brother Gary Stoner; in-laws Frank Nairn, Lorna Nairn and Isabelle Hilliard. He is survived by loving wife Shirley Ann...

Apr 17, 2021

John Thomas O’Reilly, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 17, 2021.  Mr. O’Reilly was born on December 04, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He is survived by his children Mary Walker, Annamarie Grogan and John Albert O’Reilly; his sister Patricia Nolan; as well as ex-wife Janice O’Reilly. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends....

Apr 17, 2021

Christopher Rand Hess, 37, of Lockhart, Florida, passed away April 17, 2021. He was born June 24, 1983 in Beever, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hess is survived by his children Trevor James Hess, Bryson Christopher Hess and Skyler Terry Carrieo.

Apr 17, 2021

Marie Elaine Miller Carter, 76, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away April 17, 2021. She was born August 10, 1944 in Guntersville, Alabama. Mrs. Carter is survived by her loving husband Bob Carter; children Robby and Corey (Laurie) Carter; siblings Jan (Tommy) Crews, Linda Topping and Martha Guest; grandchildren Madeline and Mackenzie Carter. She will be missed dearly by her...

Apr 16, 2021

Joseph Pennacchio, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 16, 2021. He was born March 08, 1940 in Palermo, Italy. Mr. Pennacchio is survived by his loving wife Helen Pennacchio; children Salvatore (Jennifer) Pennacchio; Siblings Nino Pennacchio, Vittorio Pennacchio and Angela Pennacchio Goviale; grandchild Madelyn as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Apr 16, 2021

Francisco Rafael Capellan, 56, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021.  All who knew him lovingly referred to him as “Franchy” or “El Cape”.  His nicknames affectionately describe his funny personality as well as his drive to keep those around him with a smile on their face.  Mr. Capellan was born on October 01, 1964...

Apr 13, 2021

Altamonte Springs, Florida – Mary Alice, who was 96, passed away peacefully at her family home in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on the early morning of April 13, 2021. Mary Alice lived a full and loving life, leaving behind two sisters; Theresa and Helen, a brother; Joe, her daughter, Susan and son, Thomas, and several grandchildren; Laura, Theresa, Jeannie, Joey,...

Apr 13, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and dear friend Paul Ronald Fannin, broke his earthly bonds and entered heaven on April 13, 2021.  Paul was born on December 24, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Emery J. and Martha Pelfry Fannin.  He arrived on Christmas Eve just in time to be the best Christmas gift of all...

Apr 12, 2021

Pascual Ortiz-Ortiz, 78, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 12, 2021. He was born March 23, 1943 in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his loving wife Milagros “Millie” Tomei; children Thamaris (Joseph Perez) Ortiz Tomei, Jay (Linda Ortiz) Ortiz Tomei, Eriel “Kiry” (Monica Casillas) Ortiz Tomei; grandchildren Alejandro, Brianna, Natalia, Gustavo and Isabella and many loved...