Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

Marlene Diane Ryan, 70, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 09, 2019. She was born December 15, 1948 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Mrs. Ryan is survived by her loving husband Patrick Ryan; siblings Linda Widmer and Nancy (Gary) Mayor; several nieces and nephews, god children, extended family and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Apr 8, 2019

Hulda Elina Lopez Amado, 85, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on April 08, 2019. Mrs. Lopez Amado was born on April 01, 1937 in Las Tunas, Cuba. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter Elsa “Yurison” Lopez and her brother Cisner Amado. Mrs. Lopez Amado is survived by her loving husband Rodolfo Amado; children Xenia Cartaya...

Apr 8, 2019

On July 7, 1959, Leon Alexander and Venita Reynolds (both deceased) in Detroit, Michigan. She was the oldest of four (4) children, Andre Reynolds (deceased), Derrick Reynolds (deceased) and Yolanda Reynolds of Detroit, Michigan. Kim was born and raised in Detroit, MI and loved her work as a retail associate at Hudson’s, before relocating to El Paso, TX in...

Apr 7, 2019

Charles H. Benham, 65, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 07, 2019. He was born March 03, 1954. Mr. Benham is survived by his loving wife Donna Benham; children Charles M. Benham, Casey Benham, and Lindsey Benham; and siblings Johnny Benham and Davis Benham. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Apr 7, 2019

Ethel J. Roberts, 86, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 07, 2019. Mrs. Roberts was born on February 25, 1933 in Defiance, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Francis Roberts; daughter Elizabeth Vance; 6 brothers and 1 sister. Mrs. Roberts is survived by Herbert Vance, Robert Hogan, Barbara Roberts, William Roberts, and John Roberts;...

Apr 7, 2019

Michael Lee Hidle, 51, of Apopka, Florida went to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 07, 2019, within the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born on November 01, 1967 in Winter Garden, Florida and resided in Apopka, Florida.  Michael was a member of McCormick Road Baptist Church.

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Apr 6, 2019

Edward E. Cooper, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 06, 2019. He was born November 20, 1937 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Cooper is survived by his son Donald R. Cooper and Michael E. Cooper; sister Dorothy Grimsley; grandchildren Chrissy Lopez, Christopher R. Cooper and Justin Cooper; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Apr 6, 2019

Bonnie Himes of Longwood, Fl Born June 24,1960 in Washington D.C became an Angel on April,6,2019 she moved to Florida from Rocky Ridge MD in 1974. She is survived by a sister Kandis Weaver of Longwood and sereral nieces and nephews. She is Preceded in Death by her Parents Charles W and Katherine L. Himes, sisters Kathy.L Himes and...

Apr 5, 2019

Donald R. Vance, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 05, 2019. Mr. Vance was born on July 21, 1947 in Georgetown, Ohio. He worked in Telecommunications as an Operator.  Mr. Vance is a Veteran who proudly served in the Airforce.  He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Apr 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” A. Conway, 91, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 04, 2019. He was born September 30, 1927 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Conway is preceded in death by his son Allen Conway and brother John Morton. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years Helen Conway and sister Joan Epps. He will be missed dearly...

Apr 4, 2019

J.C. Hicks, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 04, 2019. He was born March 20, 1931, in Pansy, Alabama. He moved with his family to Florida in 1943. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1949, were he lettered in Basketball, Football, and Baseball. He graduated from Clemson University in 1954, where he played Basketball...

Apr 3, 2019

Louise Ann Roberts, 90, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away April 03, 2019. She was born June 22, 1928 in Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Roberts is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Ray Roberts; son Richard Wyane Brantley; and grandsons Brandon Cooper and Douglas Brantley. She is survived by her children Allen Ray (Kathy) Roberts, Pam (Ricky) Whigham, Sandy (Jerry)...

Apr 2, 2019

Mark Alan Hudson, 40, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 02, 2019. He was born January 19, 1979 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Hudson is survived by his wife Ky-Linn Hudson; mother Amy N. Hudson; father Robert L. (Sandy) Hudson; siblings Paul Hudson, Sharyn Hudson and Robert (Elizabeth) Hudson Jr.; nieces and nephews Gabriella Hudson, Kristiana Hudson, Marissa Hudson and...

Apr 1, 2019

Jose Antonio Rodriguez Jr., 82, of Orlando, Florida passed away on April 01, 2019. Mr. Rodriguez was born on November 26, 1936 in Yauco, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Magdalena Rodriguez; children Maria (Walter) Flores, Jose Antonio (Sonia Gonzalez) Rodriguez Jr. and Sandra Rodriguez; siblings Irma Rodriguez, Nestor Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez and Edie...

Apr 1, 2019

Ralph G. Ebersole, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 01, 2019. He was born December 01, 1928 in Goshen, Indiana. Mr. Ebersole is survived by his children Chuck (Lori) Ebersole and Linda (Dan) LeForge; grandchildren Brian (Katie) Graden, Ashley Ebersole, Aaron (Amber) Ebersole, Eric Graden, Alicia Ebersole; and great-grandchildren Avalyn Ebersole, Olivia Ebersole, Kai Graden, Liam Ebersole.

Apr 1, 2019

Gordon Kingsley Pollard, 82, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 01, 2019. He was born June 08, 1936 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Pollard is survived by his son Alan (Debra) Gordon Pollard; siblings Robert (Ann) Pollard and Judith (Ray) Holton; and 3 grandchildren Samantha Pollard, Michael Pollard and Dylan Armstrong.

Mar 31, 2019

Ariana Marie Braden, beloved daughter and sister, passed away on Sunday, March 31st. She was 19 years old. Ariana was born on May 30, 1999 in Longwood, Fl. She lived most of her life in Central Florida and later attended high school in St. Augustine where she graduated with honors. Ariana was an avid reader and took pleasure in...

Mar 31, 2019

Barbara B. Bowers, 86, of Casselberry, Florida passed away on March 31, 2019. Mrs. Bowers was born on May 26, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is survived by her children Alan Bowers, Richard Bowers, and Robert “Lee” Bowers; as well as 3 grandchildren. Mrs. Bowers will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mar 31, 2019

Sylvia O. Lazarus, 84, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 31, 2019. Mrs. Lazarus was born on October 08, 1934 in Byron, Georgia. She is survived by her loving husband Vernon W. Lazarus; children Neal (Patty) Lazarus and Verniece (Don) Newhauser; grandchildren Janelle Lazarus and Elecia (Jason) Swank; and great grandchild Jaycie Swank.

Mar 29, 2019

Terry Lynn “Buffie” Bottorff, age 75, passed away at his home in Apopka, Florida early Friday, March 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on May 11, 1943. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1965 and took a mathematics teaching position at Johnson Junior High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Later, he obtained his...