Obituaries

Feb 22, 2021

Naudy Jose Oviedo Lopez, 37, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 22, 2021. Mr. Oviedo Lopez was born on November 16, 1983 in Barquisineto, Venezuela. He is survived by his loving wife Candace Marie Oviedo; children Micah (8), Milan (10) and Tyler (14); parents Naudy Oviedo and Reina Lopez; siblings Shalimar and Nayre; nephew Juan P.; in-laws Virginia...

Feb 22, 2021

Shane Scott Snowden, 39, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on February 22, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1981 in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by Gilbert Dencks and Tina Louise Bayles. He is survived by loving mother Deborah Snowden Bayles; children Dakota Snowden and Nathaniel Snowden; sibling Chad Smith; as well as many loved ones...

Feb 19, 2021

Terry Lee Parten, 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 19, 2021.  Mr. Parten was born on December 05, 1940 in Miami, Florida to the late Albert and Katherine Parten. He is survived by loving wife Sandy Parten; children Marjorie (Robin) Grandlund, and John (Jolene) Hethcox; grandchildren Laura (Jeremy) Kiel, Brian Grandlund, Jessica Hethcox, Joshua Hethcox and Jillian...

Feb 17, 2021

Dean Arthur Stromwall, 88, of Apopka, FL was called home by his Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1932 to Arthur Stromwall and Valda Schwartz in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Dean served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and provided Civilian Service in air traffic...

Feb 15, 2021

Sonia Maria Solano Obando, 57, of Deland, Florida passed away on February 15, 2021.  Mrs. Solano Obando was born on May 01, 1963 in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is survived by loving husband Adison “Rusty” Hoequist; child Andrea Solano; parents Juan Solano and Cecilia Obando; siblings Juan M. Solano and Ligia Solano; as well as many loved ones...

Feb 13, 2021

Barbara A. Turlington, 79, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 13, 2021. Ms. Turlington was born on August 28, 1941 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her siblings Zelma Newman, Preston Turlington, Annie Cruz and Cliff Turlington.  Ms. Turlington is survived by her loving daughter Marjorie (Robin) Grandlund; brother Robert Turlington; and her...

Feb 13, 2021

Michael Stanley Ginesin, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away February 13, 2021. He was born February 18, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Maxwell and Florence Ginesin. Mr. Ginesin is preceded in death by his sister Leslie Schloss. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Ginesin; children Wendy (Rich) Caskey, Michelle (Greg) Smith and Shannon (Joe)...

Feb 12, 2021

Johnnie Daniel Odom, 66, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 12th 2021. Preceded in death by his father Oliver Odom and his two brothers, Ray and Ben Odom.

John was born May 13th 1954. Also known as Danny, he was raised in Apopka and lived there for most of his life.  John went to Apopka High...

Feb 10, 2021

Barbara Sue Biron, 73, of Apopka, FL passed away on February 10, 2021.  Her life began on October 11, 1947 with her parents, James and Lois McMurray, both of whom predeceased her.

She was born in New York, NY but moved to Clinton, MA when she was very young and lived there until college.  She graduated from...

Feb 10, 2021

James “Jim” C. Andrews, 88, of Apopka Florida passed away on February 10, 2021. Jim was born on February 28, 1932 in Amityville, New York to James C. Andrews Sr. and Evelyn Simon Andrews, both of whom predeceased him as well as his brother Richard Andrews.

As a young man seeking adventure, he proudly joined the U.S....

Feb 9, 2021

Carl Stancheski, 68, of Apopka, Florida peacefully passed away on February 09, 2021.  Mr. Stancheski was born on December 25, 1952 in New York, New York to the late Carl and Marie Stancheski. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gina Stancheski. He is survived by his children Carl John Stancheski and Carissa Dee Stancheski; siblings sister...

Feb 8, 2021

Annette Pierce, 77, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on February 8, 2021.  Mrs. Pierce was born on March 11, 1943 in Sneads, Florida. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Pierce and son Matt Pierce. She is survived by children Sandra (Therion) Pringle, Cassie (Thomas) Wilson; sibling Billy Joe Evans; grandchildren Jessica (Justin) Hunsberger, Jaime-Lynn (Bobby)...

Feb 7, 2021

James C. Slay, 89, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on February 07, 2021.  Mr. Slay was born on August 02, 1931 in Winston County, Alabama. He is survived by loving wife Dixie Slay; children Carl Slay, Michael Slay and James A. Slay; sibling Sue Darnell; 8 grandchildren; as well as 6 great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by...

Feb 7, 2021

Daniel Nelson, 90, of Orlando, Florida, passed away February 07, 2021. He was born February 12, 1930 in Eustis, Florida. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his step-son Eric Solis. He is survived by his loving wife Juana Nelson; daughter Elizabeth Magaly Nelson; brother Raquel Nelson as well as many grandchildren, step-children, loved ones and friends.

Feb 3, 2021

Dwight Edward Hellenschmidt, 74, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away February 03, 2021. He was born October 04, 1946 in Mt. Olive, Mississippi to the late Edward and Bertie Hellenschmidt. Mr. Hellenschmidt is preceded in death by his sister Virginia Long. He is survived by his daughter Tamara (Bill) Kleier; grandchildren Ashley (Matt) Inman, Justin Kleier and Austin Kleier; great...

Feb 3, 2021

James Michael Cook, 84, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 03, 2021. He was born March 24, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Cook is survived by his loving wife Nancy Lynne Cook; children Wendy (Tom) Lyons, Mary (Jim) McGee and Amy Cook; sister Elsie Kloote; grandchildren Jennifer, Jaclynne, Tyler, Katy, and Molly as well as 3 great grandchildren....

Feb 3, 2021

Michael Leroy Townsend, 56, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 03, 2021.  Mr. Townsend was born on May 22, 1964 in Lynwood, California. Michael will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Feb 2, 2021

Omie Jane Banks, 84, of Apopka, Florida, passed away February 02, 2021. She was born October 30, 1936, in McRae, Georgia.

Born in Georgia she spent most of her life in Florida. She worked at the Eagle department store which eventually became Dollar General. She worked with people all the time. Having a tremendous work ethic, setting...

Feb 2, 2021

With profound sadness we announce heaven received another angel on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 when Lois Alice (Arlene) Beasley, 86, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her bedside.

Lois Alice (Arlene) Beasley, AKA Gunny or Gum Gum is survived by Jack P. Beasley, her husband of 66 years. She was a beloved mother...

Feb 2, 2021

Robert James Couch, otherwise known as Bob, passed in peace on February 2, 2021. Bob was born in Australia on October 12, 1945, to the deceased parents of Master Sergeant Elmer Couch and Frances Wilson.

Bob was married three times. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Couch. Bob was a former husband and cherished...