Obituaries
Obituaries in Apopka, FL
Mr. Timothy Alan "Timmy" Johnson
May 26, 2025
Timothy Alan “Timmy” Johnson, 60, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on May 26, 2025. Mr. Johnson was born on January 26, 1965 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his stepfather Gary. He is survived his father Leon C. “Rusty” (Marilyn) Johnson; mother Linda Wagner; brother Mark (Mindy) Johnson; sisters Michelle (Shane) Sorenson, Lisa Johnson, Lesley (Billy)...
Mr. Gary Thomas Wincey
May 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Thomas Wincey, who left us on May 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on October 11, 1954, in Winter Garden, Florida, Gary lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and countless fishing adventures.
Gary was a proud veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam...
Mrs. Sarah Fay Woodard
May 26, 2025
Sarah Fay Woodard, 88, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 26, 2025. Mrs. Woodard was born on October 24, 1936 in Oneonta, Alabama to the late Samuel and Pearl Huffstutler. Mrs. Woodard is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Billy Joe Woodard; as well as her siblings Porta Colbert, Harvey Huffstutler, Neil Huffstutler and Samuel...
Esther Garcia
May 26, 2025
On May 26, 2025, heaven celebrated because a beautiful angel had arrived in the arms of our Father God, just days after celebrating her 81st birthday. Esther Garcia was born on May 22, 1944, in Los Ramones, Mexico, and made her way to Central Florida in 1970, where she spent many years cultivating a life filled with hard work and...
Mr. Carlos L. Camacho
May 20, 2025
Carlos L. Camacho, 92, of Orlando, Florida passed away May 20, 2025. Mr. Camacho was born on January 13th, 1933 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.
Julia Adeline McVay
May 20, 2025
Julia Adeline McVay, a devoted servant of Christ, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2025, in Apopka, Florida, at the age of 91.
Born on August 15, 1933, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Allen and Laura Platt, Julia’s life was a reflection of unwavering faith, enduring love, and humble service. She accepted...
Francis John Connell Jr.
May 17, 2025
Francis John Connell Jr., 77, passed away on May 17, 2025. Born in Far Rockaway, NY, to the late Lois Lincoln Connell and Francis Connell Sr., where he grew up in Valley Stream, NY, and graduated from George W. Hewlett High School. Shortly after, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy.
Francis raised his family in Eastchester, NY, before relocating to...
Jerry Troxel Smothers
May 14, 2025
Jerry Troxel Smothers, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, and became a lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida, when he moved with his mother, Lemmie Hicks Harp, when he was 6 weeks old.
Jerry graduated from Apopka High School in 1962 and...
Mrs. Ann N. Stephens
May 12, 2025
Ann N. Stephens, 86, of lifelong resident of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on May 12, 2025. Mrs. Stephens was born on January 21, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Robert and Alma Ellison. Mrs. Stephens is preceded in death by her loving husband Ted Stephens; son Jeffery Ellison; as well as her grandson Bubba Sangster. Mrs. Stephens is...
Mrs. Tina M. New
May 10, 2025
Tina M. New, 60, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 10, 2025. Mrs. New was born on September 03, 1964 in Cincinatti, Ohio to Buck and Donna Brannock. She is survived by her loving husband Dennis New; brothers Dean and Gary (Mimi); sister Kathleen (Terry); sons Scott (Jennifer) and Michael (Leisa); 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; as well as...
Mrs. Anna Lucille Archer
May 8, 2025
Anna Lucille Archer, 91, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 08, 2025. Mrs. Archer was born on December 30, 1933 in Eagan, Tennessee to the late John and Avis Prewitt. Mrs. Archer is survived by her loving husband Arthur Archer; children Karen Liverance and Danny Archer; grandchildren Danielle (Kevin) Maddox, Vincent (Marissa) Johnston, Matthew (Oriana) Archer and Eric (Julia)...
Ms. Ramona Garcia Camarillo
May 8, 2025
Ramona Garcia Camarillo, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Winter Park, Florida, at the age of 68. Born on October 6, 1956, in Sinton, Texas, Ramona lived a life filled with love, warmth, and cherished connections.
Ramona was a devoted mother to her two children, the late Julius Escobedo and her loving...
Mrs. Nancye Louise Starkey
May 4, 2025
Nancye Louise Starkey, 78, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 04, 2025. Mrs. Starkey was born on September 22, 1946 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to the late Paul and Louise Hisel. Mrs. Starkey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and to those who loved her the most, she was “Nana”. She is survived by her daughter Kate (Robert) Rodriguez;...
Joseph Scott Samson
May 3, 2025
Scott passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2025. Born in Cleveland OH, Scott also lived in Ann Arbor, MI, Rockford IL, Nashua NH and, for the past 34 years, in Apopka FL. An avid sports fan, Scott followed his University of Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions with gusto. He worked for many years...
Mrs. Arlene Florence Friedlander
May 3, 2025
Arlene Florence Friedlander, aged 91, of Longwood, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025, just one day shy of her 92nd birthday. Born on May 4, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Arlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. Arlene graduated from Weequahic High School...
William Byron Owens Sr.
May 1, 2025
William Byron Owens Sr., a cherished father, devoted husband, and beloved friend, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on July 26, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bill's journey began in a community filled with the warmth of family and friends. He spent his formative years surrounded by his loving parents, Jacqueline and Frank Owens, who...
Billy Mansfield Suggs
May 1, 2025
Billy Mansfield Suggs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on May 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by those who loved him deeply.
Billy was born on June 7, 1965, in Pensacola, Florida, to John and Darlene “Dolly” Suggs. He grew up in Winter Garden and graduated from West Orange High School. Earning a...
Mr. Paul B Frazier
Apr 29, 2025
Paul B. Frazier, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 29, 2025. Mr. Frazier was born on September 01, 1947 in Stoneham, Massachusetts. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends.
Ms. Beverley Linnette Lewis
Apr 26, 2025
Beverley Linnette Lewis was born on July 24, 1941, in Portland, Jamaica, West Indies. She was the only child of her mother, Louise Simpson-Rashford. As a young girl, she moved to Kingston to live with her grand-aunt, Esther Lewis, who became a key figure in her upbringing. Beverley spent most of her life in Rockfort, Kingston, before migrating to the...
James Mcdowell Porterfield Jr
Apr 25, 2025
Dr. James M. Porterfield Jr. (Jim) passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 88 with family by his side. Jim was born in Roanoke, VA on October 5, 1936. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1958 and soon after married the love of his life, Marilyn. They moved to Richmond, VA where he...