Obituaries

Oct 18, 2024

Laura Ruth Turkington, 86, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on October 18, 2024. Mrs. Turkington was born on October 02, 1938 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Matthias and Ann Marks. She is preceded in death by her husband Brian Turkington; as well as her first husband Ronald Kutik. She is survived by her children Matthew Kutik and...

Oct 14, 2024

Judy Christine Sikes Hudson, 78, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on October 14, 2024. Mrs. Hudson was born on February 14, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Hudson is preceded in death by her granddaughter Shawna; as well as her sister-in-law Maggie Sikes. She is survived by her loving husband Jerry T. Hudson; K9 companion Sassy; children Tony Siebert, Shellie...

Oct 8, 2024

Loraida Rivera, 92, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on October 08, 2024. Mrs. Rivera was born on August 25, 1932 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Oct 8, 2024

Linda Ann Laurendeau, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and commitment to her beloved community. Linda is survived by her loving brother, Eugene Laurendeau, of Brunswick, Georgia, and sister, Phyllis Minehan, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. and Eileen...

Oct 7, 2024

Richard C. James, 86, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away suddenly on October 07, 2024. MSgt. James was born on November 25, 1937 to the late Malvern and Erma James in Reading, Ohio. Dick is preceded in death by his siblings Robert James, Linda Lou James Smith and Dona James Patrick. He is survived by his daughter Kelli James (Chris)...

Oct 4, 2024

James Richard Damron, 86, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on October 04, 2024. Mr. Damron was born on December 14, 1937 in Winter Garden, Florida. Mr. Damron is survived by his loving wife Sharon L. Damron; children Jaymi Damron, Jim-Bo Danron, Scott Weidl, Stacey Weidl and Brett Weidl; as well as his grandchildren Noah Damron, Ethan Cashwell, Aiden...

Oct 4, 2024

Alva “Marie” Stone, Apopka, Florida. Born on August 05, 1929, and left this earth to meet her Savior on October 04, 2024 at the age of 95. Born in Kentucky to Florence and Jacob Siler, Alva was the 2 nd of 17 children. The family moved to Apopka, Florida in 1941, and Alva remained in Apopka for the remainder...

Oct 1, 2024

David Kenneth Wares Junior, born on October 27, 1978, in Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 01, 2024, at the age of 45. David grew up in Apopka, Florida and attended Apopka High School. He is preceded in death by his father, David Kenneth Wares Senior. He is survived by his two daughters, Haley Wares, 24, and Kiley Wares,...

Sep 28, 2024

Barbara Jean Stucker, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 28th, 2024. She was born on August 31st, 1947 in Winter Garden, Florida. Grew up in Plymouth, Fl. She leaves behind her Husband Carl Stucker and Son Nick Stucker. She was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the beach and horseback riding. She loved...

Sep 25, 2024

Jerome Keith Orr, 84, known better as “Jerry”, left his temporary earthly home of Winter Garden, Florida on September 25, 2024 and has taken up permanent residence in his Heavenly home with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on June 23, 1940 to the late Ralph and Ruby Orr of Bertha, Minnesota.  Jerry led a life of service....

Sep 23, 2024

Chrystie Marie Jackson (née Nelson), age 108, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Apopka, Florida. Born on December 29, 1915, near Potter, Nebraska, Chrystie lived a remarkable life that spanned more than a century and touched countless lives through her dedication to education, family, and community.

Chrystie’s passion for teaching and caregiving began early. At just 17 years old,...

Sep 21, 2024

Jonathan Brent Howard 44, of Lake Mary Florida passed away on Saturday September 21,2024. Mr. Howard was born October 23,1979 in Albany, Georiga. He is preceded in death by his mother Deborah Howard. He is survived by his 2 sons Brendan Tyler Howard 21, Daren Lee Howard 16, Father John Southwell, stepmom Cindy Southwell, stepdad Gene Koester, sister’s Katie...

Sep 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of William Harmon Colter

William Harmon Colter, 91 of Leesburg, Fl went to be with the Lord Jesus September 21, 2024.  He was born in Thomasville, Georgia to Milton and Claudia Colter.  Harmon was with his four children all giving thanks for his life hours before his passing.

Harmon always considered himself...

Sep 20, 2024

Vernon W. Lazarus, 93 of Orlando Florida passed away on September 20, 2024.  Mr. Lazarus was born on April 24,1931 in Apopka, Florida.  He is survived by his son Neal Lazarus and daughter in law Patty Lazarus, Daughter Verniece Newhauser and his son in law Don Newhauser Grandchildren Janelle Naquin and Aaron, Elecia Swank and Jason .  Great Grandchildren...

Sep 19, 2024

Robert John Rivas was born on March 26, 1960 in Trinidad and Tobago. He was the fifth child of seven children to Calthorpe and Pearl Rivas. He migrated to the United States in 1980. Robert departed this life at Advent Hospital of Orlando on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Robert was educated at San Juan Government Secondary...

Sep 19, 2024

Roger Allen Williams, 65, of Sanford, Florida passed away on September 19, 2024. Mr. Williams was born on September 07, 1959 in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Williams was an dedicated Iron Worker for over 45 years and loved his job. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his biological father Carl Fredrick Williams Sr; father Chuck Abell Sr; brother Albert...

Sep 14, 2024

Carole Kathleen Groninger, 91, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on September 14, 2024. Mrs. Groninger was born on November 09, 1932 in Akron, Indiana to the late Warden and Esther Perry. She is survived by her children Keith Groninger (65) of Winter Park, Florida and Ann Holt (64) of Winter Park, Florida; grandchildren Kate Groninger Snure (33) of...

Sep 13, 2024

Kathy Sue Townsend Lawshe left her earthly body to join our Heavenly Father on the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024. She departed this life surrounded by family at home, after battling a long illness.

Born to Marvin Francis Townsend and Sandra Tillary Townsend, she was lovingly raised by her father and step mother Agnes Leola Townsend,...

Sep 11, 2024

Jeffrey Jay Perkins, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 11, 2024. Mr. Perkins was born on September 06, 1953 in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by his children Tiffany Perkins, Clinton Perkins, and Jance Perkins; as well as his sister Peggy Perkins. He is survived by his daughter Esther Fagan-Josey; grandchildren Zachary Schmidt, Quinlan Fagan,...

Sep 8, 2024

Byron Mora Mora, 39, con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Byron, de Apopka Florida fallecio el 8 de Septiembre de 2024. Byron nacio el 5 de Julio de 1985 en Perez Zeledon San Jose, Costa Rica. Sus seres queridos y amigos lo extrañaran mucho. La familia agradece las muestras de apoyo en estos momentos dificiles. Byron...