Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Gary Kent Pattillo, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born October 24, 1947 in Gideon, Missouri. Mr. Pattillo is preceded in death by his son Scott Pattillo; sister Larada Pattillo and brother Bobby Pattillo. He is survived by his loving wife Cathy Pattillo; children Kenny Pattillo, Sherrie Pattillo, and Tracy Floyd; step children Jennifer...

Jan 22, 2021

Dominique Montilus was born on June 15, 1949 in Thomazeau, Haiti, to late Meise Yvael Majeure and Julien Montilus. Dominique was the youngest of 9 brothers and sisters. Dominique came to the United States in search of a better life for his family. Dominique resided in South Apopka, Florida.

Dominique was a loving and caring man who...

Jan 22, 2021

Kelly Geraldine Collins, 57, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 22, 2021. She was born October 07, 1963 in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by her mother Joyce Cobb and daughter Shannon Collins. She is survived by her son Johnny Donaldson; siblings Tracy Davis, Denise Rewis, Michael Hundley and Coleman Collins; 2 grandchildren as well as...

Jan 21, 2021

Dan Collins Floyd Jr., 70, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born September 04, 1950 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Dan and Margie Floyd. Mr. Floyd is survived by his loving wife Jill Floyd; daughter Kaitlyn (Jeremy) Campbell; siblings Dennis Floyd, India Hester and Susan Floyd and grandchild Hunter Campbell.

Jan 21, 2021

Beth Sapp Unrue, 59, long time resident of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 21, 2021.  Mrs. Unrue was born on November 26, 1961 in Cambridge, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her loving Father John Sapp Sr.; and siblings Kim Sapp, Tina Webb, and Kevin Sapp. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Wayne...

Jan 21, 2021

John Jones, 50, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born January 18, 1971 in Douglasville, Georgia. Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife Tracy Jones; mother Gladys (Olin) Cannon; children Brittany (Austin) Smith, John Cameron Jones, Alex Trey Lennon and Dalton Trevor Parker; grandchildren Lilly Harrington, Kayleigh Jones, Kevin Harrington, Braxton Jones and Jamey...

Jan 21, 2021

Devon Cory Hicks, 33, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on January 21, 2021.

Devon was born in Winter Park, FL to Dan and Dori Hicks on May 12, 1987.  He attended Winter Springs High School and studied at Seminole State College for his GED.

At 18 months old, Devon fought Meningitis caused from numerous ear...

Jan 19, 2021

Judith A. Schutz, 88, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away January 19, 2021. She was born October 24, 1932 in Brainerd, Minnesota to the late parents Thomas and Valentine McCarthy. Mrs. Schutz is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Schutz; and siblings Thomas McCarthy and Lorraine Lee. She is survived by her children Michael Schutz, Kathleen Fritz,...

Jan 18, 2021

Domingo Antonio Gutierrez, 70, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 18, 2021.  Mr. Gutierrez was born on August 04, 1950 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Domingo will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jan 18, 2021

Theresa Ann Barbieri, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 18, 2021.  Ms. Barbieri was born on June 30, 1943 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She is survived by her children Cantalice Brown and Dominick Barbieri; grandchildren Shannon Brown and Seth Brown; as well as sibling Dorothy Zullo. Theresa will be missed by her many loved ones and...

Jan 18, 2021

Lillian Labrador, 93, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 18, 2021.  Mrs. Labrador was born on August 01, 1927 in Waimea, Hawaii. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Leonor Labrador; parents Dorotio and Margie Allianic; siblings Benjamin Allianic; and son Leonard Labrador. She is survived by her children Lillian Boyd, Loren Labrador; siblings...

Jan 17, 2021

Esther Mae Sitler entered into heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 95. She was born in Highspire, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1925. Her family moved to Middletown, Pennsylvania where she grew up, attended school and married Edgar Ralph Sitler Jr. They moved to Orlando, Florida in 1950. Esther worked for the Orange County School Board as secretary for...

Jan 17, 2021

Alfretta Walker, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 17, 2021. She was born January 22, 1947 in Charleston, South Carolina. Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Murray. She is survived by her loving husband Nathaniel “Nat” Walker; children William (Kat) Walker and Natalie “Niya” (Kevin) Only; siblings Dr. Sandy Moore and John (Becky) Moore;...

Jan 17, 2021

David “Shane” Bronson (09/23/1967-01/17/2021)

Shane Bronson was born on September 23, 1967 to Stewart and Ruth Bronson in Jackson, Mississippi while his dad was working for Purina as the Southeastern Poultry Manager.  A year later the family moved back to Apopka, FL so they could be near family and friends.  His family became an integral part of...

Jan 15, 2021

Laverne Tolliver, 84, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 15, 2021. She was born November 02, 1936 in Adams, Tennessee to the late Samuel Staton Patterson and Ruby Lee Sims Patterson. Mrs. Tolliver is preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Tolliver; stepmom Violet Patterson; siblings William Nathaniel Patterson, Hele n Lucille Welch, Myrtle Alene Gibson,...

Jan 13, 2021

Francesco P. Montone, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 13, 2021.  Mr. Montone was born on November 25, 1938 in Punta Licosa, Italy. Francesco will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jan 11, 2021

William Henry Sowers, 81, of Longwood, Florida, passed away January 11, 2021. He was born October 23, 1939 in Floyd, Virginia. Mr. Sowers is preceded in death by his siblings Jackie Sowers, Janet Sowers, Roger Sowers and Russell Sowers. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Jeanette Sowers; children William (Selina Lowry) James Sowers, Darrell (Melinda Sink) Wayne...

Jan 8, 2021

David Clarence Maggard, 77, of Longwood, Florida, passed away January 08, 2021. He was born June 25, 1943 in Benham, Kentucky. Mr. Maggard is preceded in death by brother Ronnie Maggard. He is survived by his children Shelley (Todd) Griffs; grandchildren Austin Griffs and Evan Griffs and siblings Gloria Maggard, Sheila Maggard and Gerald Maggard.

Jan 7, 2021

Don Parsons was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 08, 1932. He passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2021, in Altamonte Springs, Florida – a little more than an hour before his 89 th birthday.

Don was born Donald Lee Parsons to his father, Chester and mother, Edna. He graduated from Fairmont High School in Dayton in...

Jan 6, 2021

Richard W. Rogers, 89, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 06, 2021. He was born April 28, 1931 in Meridian, Mississippi. Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by his loving wife Jane Rogers; son David Rogers and grandson Christopher David. He is survived by his granddaughter Amanda Farrell and beloved grandson in-law, Wayne; great grandchildren Jessilyn, Holly and Wayne...