Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Schuyler Allen Lovestrand, 73, of Sorrento Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the first of five children born to John and Frances Lovestrand in Cobleskill, New York. His family moved to Florida in 1959, where he attended Apopka Elementary, Apopka High School, and graduated from University of Central...

Jan 30, 2025

Samuel Paul Evans was born February 1, 1929 in Lockhart, Florida and passed peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2025 at 6:23 pm in Longwood, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Anthony and Maggie Delanie Evans and had 1 brother, 7 sisters, and 2 stepbrothers. He is survived by his sisters, Juanita Gillis and Katherine Osteen, his 3...

Jan 27, 2025

Mark Randall (“Poppie”) Houston, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 following a prolonged illness. He was born in Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan to Col. Russell Laverle Houston and Helen F. Houston, where Col. Houston was then stationed during his military service and career in the U.S. Air Force.

He was married to Deborah Ann Houston, his...

Jan 27, 2025

Charles Dewayne Dinkins Sr., 51, of Umatilla, Florida passed away on January 27, 2025. Mr. Dinkins was born on August 17, 1973 in Winter Garden, Florida. Mr. Dinkins is preceded in death by his parents Paul M. Dinkins Sr and Debra Carol Ragins; brother William “Brock” Dinkins; as well as his angel grandbaby. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 26, 2025

Hiram Morales Vazquez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 26, 2025. Mr. Morales Vazquez was born on September 08, 1945 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. Mr. Morales Vazquez is preceded in death by his mother Nicolasa Maldonado; as well as his 2 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Morales; children Madeline Padilla, Hecmari Bretz, Irene...

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...