Obituaries

Sep 27, 2020

Willie “Max” Helms, 86, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away September 27, 2020. He was born September 02, 1934 in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Helms is preceded in death by his wife Dallas Helms. He is survived by his children Lynn (Jeff) Helms Cox, Janine (Neal) Pflibsen and Jeff Helms; siblings Wayne Helms, Doug Helms and Mary Thomas; grandchildren Andrea Cox,...

Sep 27, 2020

George Junior Wartsbaugh “June”, born December 02, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Passed away on September 27, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his previous wife Alma Wartsbaugh; father Earnest Wartsbaugh, mother Ruth Speck as well as his sister Ruby Brightwell. He is survived by two daughters Carol (Dave) Granger of Troy, Ohio...

Sep 26, 2020

George H. Roller 78

Born in Miami, Florida on May 3, 1942, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sept 26, 2020.  George was a lover of boating and passed this love on to his children.  He was also a keen observer of animals whether pets or wild. Anyone who knew him, knew he had...

Sep 25, 2020

Diane M. Carver nee Mickley, 68, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away September 25, 2020. She was born October 29, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late parents Kenneth R. and Ruby L. Mickley. Mrs. Carver is preceded in death by her brothers James L. Mickley and Timothy Mickley. She is survived by her loving husband Larry D....

Sep 25, 2020

Paul Francis Davis was born March 11, 1949 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He entered into Eternal Rest September 25, 2020 at his home in Clermont, Florida. He attended Kaley Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and William R. Boone High class of ’68, Paul made scores of lifelong friends. After attending Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina...

Sep 22, 2020

Hector Antonio Acosta, 73, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away September 22, 2020. He was born April 12, 1947 in Bronx, New York. Mr. Acosta is preceded in death by brother Feliz Irizarry. He is survived by his loving wife Hortensia Acosta; children Cynthia Vanessa Obach, Jacqueline (Edward) Montanez and Denise (Andre) Perez; grandchildren Marcos Christian Acosta, Jonathan (Priscilla Rodriguez)...

Sep 22, 2020

Ann Marie Hutchinson, 63, of Apopka Florida died in her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter P. and Irene (Sheldon) Hutchinson. She was employed as a cashier prior to her retirement. She is survived by her husband Jose’ W. Natal of Apopka, Florida. Two daughters: Jennifer L. Camara of Altamonte Springs,...

Sep 21, 2020

Ella Mae Seal was born in German Town, PA on October 12, 1941. She had been residing in a care center in Apopka for the best 6 years, where she had been suffering from Alzheimer’s. She went to be with her Lord on September 21, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her son Richard Seal of...

Sep 20, 2020

Levi Matthew Jimmerson, born June 30, 1990 in Orlando, Florida to Stephen C. Jimmerson and Janice F. Ferguson. Mr. Jimmerson was risen on September 20, 2020. He is survived by his brother Jacob A. Jimmerson; nieces Faith and Bridgett Jimmerson; as well as grandparents Larry and Elaine Jimmerson, Ken and Martha Doster and Ellen Ferguson.

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Sep 20, 2020

Elman Amanda De Leon De Garcia, 88, of Clermont, Florida, passed away September 20, 2020. She was born August 04, 1932 in Guatemala. Mrs. De Leon De Garcia is preceded in death by her loving husband Gustavo Garcia Batres; son Estuardo Garcia and siblings Rodolfina De Leon, Edelmira De Leon, Eloisa De Leon and Jose Maria De Leon. She...

Sep 17, 2020

William Joseph Gates, 80, of Longwood, Florida passed away on September 17, 2020.  Mr. Gates was born on October 23, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia. He is preceded in death by his twin brothers and one sister. Mr. Gates is survived by his loving wife Pat Gates; children Mara (Steve) McDaniel, Bill Gates, Chris (Marlena) Gates and Kerry...

Sep 17, 2020

Melvin Slagter, 89 of Tavares, Florida passed away on September 17, 2020.  Melvin was born at the home of his parents, John and Anna Lousma Slagter, near Leighton, Iowa, on June 13, 1931 and was married to his loving wife, Shirley, of 66 years.  His remarkable devotion and care for his wife, Shirley until her passing was admired by...

Sep 14, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family of Stephen Henderson Griffith announces his death on September 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Steve was born on February 18, 1943 and was 77 years old. Steve was the owner of a foliage nursery in the Apopka area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing on the water, snow, and scuba diving....

Sep 14, 2020

Vasco Barrett, 95 of Zellwood FL went to meet Jesus on September 14, 2020.

He and his wife celebrated their 73-wedding anniversary on September 13, 2020.

He was born in Grady County, GA on October 31, 1924 to Thomas J. Barrett and Willie Gus Yawn Barrett.

They were blessed with 10 children. Vasco...

Sep 13, 2020

Karen L. Wallace, 61, a long time Apopka resident, passed away September 13, 2020. She was born March 13, 1959 in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Wallace is preceded in death by her father Robert F. Lewis. She is survived by her mother Billie Ann Lewis; children Meagan Wallace, Lindsey Oliveria and Lauren Wallace; siblings Kim Stallings; grandchildren MaKayla Watkins, Arabella...

Sep 13, 2020

Dustin Ray Craft, 38, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 13, 2020.  Mr. Craft was born on September 20, 1981 in Winter Park, Florida. He is survived by his wife Tara Craft; children James, Alex, Nick, Chloe and Zoey; parents Ray and Sandy Craft; siblings Lante and Jamine; grandchild Jay-Jay; as well as many loved ones and friends....

Sep 12, 2020

Alfredo Cisneros was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 25, 1946 and went to be with the Lord in his home in Sorrento, Florida on September 12, 2020. He is survived by his four children Alfredo III, Rosalinda, Josephine, and Isabelle; his grandchildren Cassandra, Allyssa, Brianna, Juan Jr., Alberta, Benjamin, Pablo Jr., Jonthan, and Mercedes; and his great...

Sep 12, 2020

Norma Jean Schloot, 98, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on September 12, 2020.  Mrs. Schloot was born on September 13, 1921 in Jasonville, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter’s Joanne Drozdzik from Indiana and Diane Purdy from Indiana; as well as her 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Schloot will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Sep 8, 2020

Judith Ann Masterson, 76, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on September 08, 2020.  Ms. Masterson was born on December 25, 1943 in New York, New York to the late parents Jackson Nicholas VanAnda and Jean McKirgan VanAnda. She is survived by her son Robert Preuitt Masterson III; siblings Jim VanAnda, Janie Garrett and Jackie VanAnda; as well as...

Sep 2, 2020

Marian M. Pagan, 72, of Ocoee, Florida, passed on September 02, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1948 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Pagan is survived by her loving husband Fulgencio “Tom” Ortega; daughter Dionne M. (Jose A. Rodriguez Jr.) Rodriguez; grandchildren Arianna L. (Clayton) Gilligan nee Martinez, Alexis R. Martinez,...