Obituaries

Sep 4, 2019

Robert Gene Stemock, known to everyone, even those who did not know him, as Big Rob passed away in his home in Apopka, Florida on September 4, 2019, surrounded by his wife, Teresa Upton Stemock, his other wife (laginappe wife) Cindy Mayo, and his oldest daughter Tara O’Neal Uhlich, who never really did listen to his request that she...

Sep 3, 2019

Mikel Steven Crisp, 70, of Apopka, Florida, passed away at home on September 3, 2019 with his wife, children, and sister by his side.   Mike was born on September 2, 1949 in Maryville, Tennessee. When he was 10, Mike’s family relocated to Orlando where they joined First Baptist Church of Pine Hills. Mike graduated from Maynard Evans High School...

Sep 2, 2019

Dennis W. Hunter, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 02, 2019. He was born February 17, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Hunter is survived by his loving wife Debbie Hunter; daughter Shari Hunter; siblings Karen Gibson and Kevin Lile; grandchild Pierce Skinner and 2 Lovely Labs Summer and Buster. He will be missed dearly by his many loved...

Sep 2, 2019

Joseph James Walden, 56, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on September 02, 2019. Mr. Walden was born on April 24, 1963 in Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife Vicki; children Emily, Victoria, Joseph Jr; 5 grandchildren and many beloved friends.

Sep 1, 2019

Frances F. Zipperer, 75, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away September 01, 2019. She was born November 23, 1943 in Eustis, Florida. Mrs. Zipperer is survived by her children Brady (Debra) Minton, Charle (James) Wood and Dustin Minton; brother Fermo Depasquo; 7 grandchilren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Aug 31, 2019

Daisy Virginia Crittenden, 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away August 31, 2019. She was born July 16, 1927 in Arcadia, Florida. Ms. Crittenden is survived by her many loved ones and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Aug 30, 2019

Francis (Frank) Stephen Donnelly, 54, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on August 30, 2019. Mr. Donnelly was born on July 31, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his children Stephen, and Betsy Felske; step-children Jake Davis, Lisa Johnson, Josh Collins and Matt Collins; sister Penny Murphy; 19 grandchildren and his grand dog Marlo. He will be missed...

Aug 26, 2019

Petty Officer Third Class Madison Temple Landers, born September 25, 1987 died Sunday August 26, 2019. Madison was born in Anniston, Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management from Auburn University in 2010. In 2018, Madison joined the United States Navy ultimately earning the rate, Fire Controlman Aegis Three in May 2019.

Aug 25, 2019

Melvyn John Andry, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away August 25, 2019. He was born October 06, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Andry is survived by his wife Barbra Andry; children Laura Peterson-Andry, Scott Andry and Nancy Norstrem; and 10 grandchildren.

Aug 25, 2019

Jewel E. Driggers, 100, of Apopka, Florida, peacefully slipped away on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

The youngest of eleven children, she was born on April 06, 1919 in Coffee County, Alabama to the late Issac and Sarah Ellen (Heath) Wooten. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Apopka.

She and the love of...

Aug 25, 2019

Charlotte Marie Abele (Davis) was born on December 28th, 1955 in Salem, Florida in the Baptist Purity Church parish. The Davis family moved to Apopka, Florida in 1959. She attended Apopka High School and in 1973 married Ferman Jones. She had 2 children Robert “Toby” Jones (74) and Chastity Jones (78). She divorced in 1981. Charlotte met Douglas Abele...

Aug 25, 2019

Jerry W. Pounders, 72, passed away August 25, 2019 at his home in Sorrento, Florida after a short battle with cancer.

Jerry was born June 29, 1947 in Russellville, Alabama. Jerry retired from Zellwin Farms Company, where he was supervisor of Precooler and Refrigeration for 45 years. After retirement Jerry enjoyed spending time with his wife and...

Aug 21, 2019

Ruben Negron Santiago, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 21, 2019. Mr. Negron Santiago was born on July 31, 1940 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Aug 20, 2019

Jerry Paul Balliet Sr., 72, of Altoona, Florida, passed away August 20, 2019. He was born October 27, 1946 in Apopka, Florida. Mr. Balliet is survived by his children Woody, Jerry Jr., Charles, Jeff, Chris, Michael, Rachel, Frances, adopted daughter Amber and step-son James; siblings Rose Anna, Glen and Elbert; 33 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....

Aug 18, 2019

Dorothy B Cole, 80, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away August 18, 2019. She was born February 07, 1939 in Phil Campbell, Alabama. “Dotty” was preceded in death by her husband William, parents Sherman & Ruby Clark, son Richard and brothers William and Ray. Mrs. Cole is survived by daughter Vicki Hoekstra, son Randale and daughter-in-law Pamela Cole, sister Polly...

Aug 16, 2019

Tyler Norman Alexander Boyd, 34, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away August 16, 2019. He was born September 11, 1984 in Ocala, Florida. Mr. Boyd is survived by his parents Timothy E. and Tammy Z. Boyd; children River and Ryder Boyd; and siblings Timothy E. Boyd II, Travis Henry Luke Boyd and Tiffany Zay Boyd.

Aug 16, 2019

Ronald E. Jones, 72, of Orlando, Florida passed away on August 16, 2019. Mr. Jones was born on December 11, 1946 in Orlando, Florida to late parents Judson Thomas and Virginia Jones. He is preceded in death by his brother William H. Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Ruby K. Jones; children Rhonda McElroy, Matthew Day, David...

Aug 15, 2019

Juanita Owens Smith, 73, of Orlando, Florida passed away on August 15, 2019. Mrs. Smith was born on July 10, 1946 in Enterprise, Alabama. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Aug 14, 2019

William Eugene Black, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 14, 2019. Mr. Black was born on May 07, 1940 in Huntington, West Virginia. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Aug 12, 2019

Gale Freeman, 63, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 12, 2019. She was born December 05, 1955 in Marietta, Georgia. Ms. Freeman is survived by her many loved ones and friends. She will be missed dearly.