Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Dot Brooks Jordan, age 95, of Zellwood, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 following a long life filled with love and faith. All who knew Dot can speak to the incredible grace she carried in life. Dot was a charming, God-loving woman who cared deeply for her friends and family. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Feb 9, 2025

Betty Jean Crisco

 August 21, 1933 – February 9, 2025

 Betty Jean Crisco, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Apopka, Florida.

 Born on August 21, 1933, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Betty eventually came to Orlando, Florida where she created a loving home, filled with warmth, and resilience.

 Betty was preceded in...

Feb 7, 2025

Patrick Ray Sullivan, 76, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on February 07, 2025. Mr. Sullivan was born on November 25, 1948 in Miami, Florida. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends. 

Feb 6, 2025

Donald Roi Wickham, 68, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 06, 2025. Mr. Wickham was born on May 22, 1956 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Wickham is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Nelson Wickham. He is survived by his loving wife Dawn Wickham; daughters Nichole and Natalie; as well as his five grandchildren Arianna, Chris Jr., Nathan,...

Feb 6, 2025

Joe passed away February 6, 2025, under the care of Hospice in Altamonte Springs after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was an Army Veteran serving as a Chinook Crew Chief in Vietnam and a retired Forklift / Diesel Mechanic. Prior to Alzheimer’s, Joe loved to bowl, golf, travel to Casinos with his wife of 55 years Sue, and spending...

Feb 3, 2025

Joan Mildred Draeger of Apopka Florida passed away the morning of February 3, 2025 at 94 years of age with family by her side. She was born July 31, 1930 the only daughter of Jerome and Helen Baker in Queens, New York. Joan attended Catholic school as a child and graduated from Jamaica High School in 1949.

While living in New...

Feb 2, 2025

Schuyler Allen Lovestrand, 73, of Sorrento Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the first of five children born to John and Frances Lovestrand in Cobleskill, New York. His family moved to Florida in 1959, where he attended Apopka Elementary, Apopka High School, and graduated from University of Central...

Jan 30, 2025

Samuel Paul Evans was born February 1, 1929 in Lockhart, Florida and passed peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2025 at 6:23 pm in Longwood, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Anthony and Maggie Delanie Evans and had 1 brother, 7 sisters, and 2 stepbrothers. He is survived by his sisters, Juanita Gillis and Katherine Osteen, his 3...

Jan 27, 2025

Mark Randall (“Poppie”) Houston, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 following a prolonged illness. He was born in Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan to Col. Russell Laverle Houston and Helen F. Houston, where Col. Houston was then stationed during his military service and career in the U.S. Air Force.

He was married to Deborah Ann Houston, his...

Jan 27, 2025

Charles Dewayne Dinkins Sr., 51, of Umatilla, Florida passed away on January 27, 2025. Mr. Dinkins was born on August 17, 1973 in Winter Garden, Florida. Mr. Dinkins is preceded in death by his parents Paul M. Dinkins Sr and Debra Carol Ragins; brother William “Brock” Dinkins; as well as his angel grandbaby. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 26, 2025

Hiram Morales Vazquez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 26, 2025. Mr. Morales Vazquez was born on September 08, 1945 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. Mr. Morales Vazquez is preceded in death by his mother Nicolasa Maldonado; as well as his 2 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Morales; children Madeline Padilla, Hecmari Bretz, Irene...

Jan 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Johnny Ray Wood Sr.

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Johnny Ray Wood Sr., who left us peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 69. Johnny was born on October 26, 1956, in Winter Garden, FL, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a kindness that touched the...

Jan 23, 2025

Charlotte Katherine Blackstone, 85, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on January 23, 2025. Mrs. Blackstone was born on March 10, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon E. Blackstone. She is survived by her children Rodney, Julie, Timmothy, and Mark Blackstone; brother Wayne Jones; as well as 9 grandchildren. She will be...

Jan 21, 2025

Gerard Carroll Smithers, 95 of Apopka, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Born 11-19-1929 in Baltimore MD he was the son of Boyd Gleaves Smithers and Germaine Weiber. 

He married Norma Anna Funk on November 27, in Baltimore MD. They were married for 47 years until her death in 1992. 

He married Phyllis Marie Belt on October 1, 1993. They were...

Jan 21, 2025

Alberto Meza Larios de 70 años de edad, con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Alberto, de Mazatan, Nay. fallecio el 21 de Enero de 2025. Alberto nacio el 14 de Noviembre de 1954 en Mazatan, Nayarit. Sus seres queridos y amigos lo extrañaran mucho. La familia agradece las muestras de apoyo en estos momentos dificiles. Alberto siempre...

Jan 20, 2025

Catherine Nelda Wesley

 

Catherine "Tootsie" (Slanac) Wesley passed to life everlasting January 20, 2025, age 86, at Winter Park, Florida. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary Slanac, formerly of Hammond, Indiana; and her husband of 64 years, Wayne Wesley, former teacher and coach with School City of Hammond.

Catherine graduated from Hammond High School, Class of 1956. She earned a B.S....

Jan 19, 2025

Sharon Anne Wilcox, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Caribou, Maine. Mrs. Wilcox is preceded in death by her daughter Donna M. White; granddaughter Heather Bauman; as well as her siblings Sally Marlene Wood and John Monroe Wood. She is survived by her children David (Marcia) White, Paula...

Jan 18, 2025

Emiliano Sales Garcia, a bright and spirited young soul, was born on September 12, 2018, in Colotenango, Guatemala. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. 

Tragically, Emiliano passed away on January 18, 2025, in Apopka, Florida, leaving a profound impact on those around him. He is survived by his devoted mother, Maria Elena Garcia Domingo, who cherished every...

Jan 18, 2025

Dawn Angela Wilson, 55, of Tavares, Florida passed away on January 18, 2025. Mrs. Wilson was born on August 13, 1969. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends. 

Jan 18, 2025