Obituaries

Mr. Michael John Heaton

Dec 2, 2020

Michael John Heaton, 73, a longtime resident of Apopka, Florida, passed away on December 2, 2020.  He was born March 1, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, where he was raised.  Mike was an Eagle Scout, served in the United States Army, was a proud Vietnam War veteran and patriot.

He is preceded in death by his mother Betty...

Mr. Jeffrey Jones

Dec 2, 2020

Jeffrey David Jones, 65, of Longwood, Florida passed away on December 02, 2020.  Mr. Jones was born on July 31, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his sister Jaqueline Marie (Bill) McNees. He is survived by his children Joshua Ryan (Kristy) Jones, Jacob Charles Jones, Katelyn (Katie) Alexandra (Mark) Miller, and Megan Elizabeth Jones; grandchildren...

Mrs. Evelyn E. Gilliard

Dec 1, 2020

Evelyn E. Gilliard, 88, long time resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 01, 2020.  Mrs. Gilliard was born on March 05, 1932 in Apopka, Florida. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Dellie Gilliard; and daughters Kathy Gilliard and Shirley James. She is survived by her children Jimmy (Debi) Gilliard, Betty Smith, Donnie (June) Gilliard...

Ms. Lillian “Faye” Holley

Dec 1, 2020

Lillian “Faye” Holley, 60, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 01, 2020.  Ms. Holley was born on August 17, 1960 in Charleston, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Beulah Pye. She is survived by her loving father Bobby Pye; children Christine Holley, Kimberly Caballero, Ashley McDougald and Michael Holley; spouse Craig Le May;...

Mrs. Elaine Mae Martin

Nov 29, 2020

Elaine Mae Martin was called to her eternal home at the age of 91 on Sunday November 29, 2020. She peacefully left this earth while in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Elaine was the beloved mother of Kim Picton (Richard), Pamela Lorenzo (Robert) and James Martin; cherished grandmother to 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren...

Mr. Benjamin John Mahon

Nov 26, 2020

Benjamin John Mahon, 43, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away November 26, 2020. He was born February 23, 1977 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Mahon is preceded in death by his brother David Mahon. He is survived by his parents John and Shelby Mahon; child Taylor Mahon and siblings Paul Mahon, Danny Mahon, and Gary Mahon. He will be missed dearly...

Mrs. Carolyn Bernice Hopper

Nov 25, 2020

Carolyn Bernice Hopper, age 80, completed her final journey from Mt. Dora, FL to her Heavenly home on November 25, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona and is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Dale Hopper.

Carolyn was first and foremost a Christian Wife/Mom...

James William Johnson Iii

Nov 25, 2020

James William Johnson III

“How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only for a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.”

James William Johnson III, of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 25, 2020. The baby is survived by loving parents James...

Mr. David Merritt

Nov 24, 2020

David Merritt, 52, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on November 24, 2020.  Mr. Merritt was born on August 09, 1968 in Leesburg, Florida. There will be a memorial service held on December 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM and a celebration of life will be held on March 13 th at 2:00PM .David will be missed by his many...

Mr. John Kenneth Weekley

Nov 23, 2020

John Kenneth Weekley, 53, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 23, 2020.  Mr. Weekley was born on April 20, 1967 in Silver Springs, Maryland. He is preceded in death by his loving father Robert Lee Weekley and sibling Charles Wesley Flint II .He is survived by his loving mother Judy Marie Weekley; siblings Sandra Jean Crain, Lynda Hill,...

Mr. Richard “Rick” Alan Andrews

Nov 21, 2020

Richard Alan Andrews, Sr., 73, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born August 18, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut to Evelyn Simon Andrews and J.C. Andrews, Sr., both of whom predeceased him. His family moved to Central Florida in 1952. Rick was a student at both Apopka High and Evans High School,...

Mr. Larry W. Monds

Nov 20, 2020

In loving memory of Larry Wayne Monds, a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and husband. We will miss you until we meet again. He was born on March 4, 1954 in Quincy, Florida, and entered heavenly rest on November 20, 2020 at age 66. He is survived by his loving wife Pamela Todd Monds. His daughter Desiree Rice...

Mrs. Mariella Mildred Ricketts Goodin

Nov 20, 2020

Mariella “Ricki” Goodin, 81, passed on November 20, 2020 after a winless battle with dementia.  Ricki was born in 1938 in Davenport, Iowa to deaf parents, Ira and Mildred Ricketts.  When she was seven years old her father died and Ricki was sent to live at the Lutheran Children’s Home in Waverly, Iowa.  It was there that she learned...

Ms. Jeanette Harper

Nov 20, 2020

Jeanette Harper, 96, of Maitland, Florida passed away on November 20, 2020.  Ms. Harper was born on March 28, 1924 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert W. Harper. She is survived by her loving children Stephen Harper, William Harper, and Dr. Robert Harper II; grandchildren Rachel Harper Tyson, Robert W. Harper III,...

Mr. Eddie Dean Shelley

Nov 20, 2020

Eddie Dean Shelley, 74, a longtime resident of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 20, 2020. He was born November 04, 1946 in Loris, South Carolina where he was raised. Mr. Shelley is preceded in death by his mother Ozelma Shelley who passed in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Terri Shelley; children Venus (David) Dye, Renee (Derrik)...

Ms. Anita B. Wooster

Nov 19, 2020

Anita B. Wooster, 88, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 19, 2020.  Ms. Wooster was born on March 24, 1932 in Pearl City, Illinois to the late Edward and Eleanor Block. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ray “Bud” Wooster. She is survived by her children Edward “Spence” (Kathleen) Wooster; grandchildren Casey Wooster and David...

Mr. Juan Medina

Nov 18, 2020

Juan Medina, 82, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 18, 2020. He was born August 10, 1938 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Mr. Medina is preceded in death by his son John Medina. He is survived by his loving wife Monserrate Medina; children Gladys (Chris Libreros) Medina, Iris (Miguel Diaz) Smart, Iliana Madison, Daisy (Antonio) Ramos,...

Mrs. Nancy C. Hoistion

Nov 16, 2020

Nancy C. Hoistion, 84, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away November 16, 2020. She was born December 17, 1936 in Watertown, New York. Mrs. Hoistion is preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence Hoistion Sr.; and children Paula Youngs and John Hoistion. She is survived by her children Larry (Cindy) Hoistion and Jeff (Rosie) Hoistion; brother Jerry Eamer; a...

Mr. Cecil Tolliver

Nov 16, 2020

Cecil Tolliver, 83, of Glen Rogers, West Virginia, passed away November 16, 2020. He was born September 25, 1937 in Glen Rogers, West Virginia to the late Wannie and Velva Tolliver. Mr. Tolliver is preceded in death by his siblings Jane Runyon and Shelby Arnold. He is survived by his loving wife Dorris Tolliver; children Rick (Lorri) Tolliver and...

Ms. Rebecca Ruth Sykes

Nov 15, 2020

Rebecca Ruth Sykes, 72, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 15, 2020.  Ms. Sykes was born on January 12, 1948 in Macon, North Carolina to the late George and Selma Crawford. She is survived by her children Rebecca (Csabi) Kis-Ivan, Michelle (Curt) Haskins and Taosha (Todd M.) Sykes; father of her children James Louis Sykes; siblings...