Obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

Jim “Jimmy G” Gonsalez, son of the late Juan Gonzalez and Octavia Gonzalez was born on November 04, 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey. He moved to Florida in 1992, where he resided until he passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.

Jim was an incredibly loving and devoted husband, and an amazing father. He married the love...

Dec 9, 2020

Michael Anthony Winesburgh, 78, gave up the good fight December 09, 2020. A hunter, fisherman, lover of nature and all things Florida; he died of a heart complication while awaiting surgery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Beverly, sisters Sharyn Mysinger, Suzan Brogan, brother Mark Winesburgh, brother-in-law Burt Benson and six nieces and nephews plus their...

Dec 9, 2020

Marilyn Ann Furtney Miller

Marilyn Ann Miller of Apopka, Florida passed from her earthly home into her heavenly home on December 9, 2020 at the age of 88.  Marilyn was born August 18, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Vera (Shaules) Furtney of Detroit, Michigan.  The family moved shortly after to Ypsilanti, Michigan where Marilyn was raised...

Dec 7, 2020

Harvey Harold Greene, 60, of Clermont, Florida, passed away December 07, 2020. He was born May 20, 1960 in Orlando, Florida to the late Alfred Greene and Edna Vinson. Mr. Greene is survived his loving wife Christine Greene; children Rebecca Rollins and Michala (Barry) Allen; siblings Alfred Greene, Cheryl Swift, Brenda Church, Mary Benjamin and Debbie Geiger; grandchildren Levi,...

Dec 6, 2020

Reuben P. Delacruz, 68, of Apopka, Florida, passed away December 06, 2020. He was born March 14, 1952 in Laoacmanawag, Pangasinan to the late Francisco and Lucia Delacruz. Mr. Delacruz is preceded in death by his brother Daniel Delacruz. He is survived by his loving wife Marietta Delacruz; children Melissa (Christopher Brockett) Delacruz and Rio (Crystal Beltre) Delacruz; siblings...

Dec 4, 2020

Joyce A. Cotterman, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 04, 2020.  Mrs. Cotterman was born on July 18, 1943 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Dan Cotterman. She is survived by her children Kevin Cotterman; siblings Betty (Palmer) Stengel and Fred (Wendy) Yoder; as well as her beloved Apopka Calvary Church...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

Nov 30, 2020

Terri Lynn Burks, 52, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 30, 2020.  Mrs. Burks was born on December 30, 1967 in Lexington, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her siblings. She is survived by her loving Husband Randy Burks; children Adam Wayne Burks and David Anthony Burks; siblings Sharon Catrell, Debbie Smith, Betty Harris, Ray Gray, Bill...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...