Obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

Charles “Chuck” R. Ketzel, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2024, in Orlando Florida.  Chuck was born to John and Clara Ketzel on March 25, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio.

Chuck graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1953 and then continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein University in Ohio. ...

Feb 11, 2024

Betty Jean Burton went peacefully home into the arms of Jesus on February 11, 2024. She gracefully fought against the disease within her mind that tried to steal her spirit, but it never did.

Betty Jean Burton was born on January 20, 1938 in Noblesville, Indiana where she met the love of her life Ronald Lee Burton....

Feb 10, 2024

Wayne peacefully joined our Heavenly Father in the early morning of February 10, 2024, in Apopka, FL. He was born August 10, 1937, to Floyd and Mary Lauraine Wesley, formerly of East Gary, IN. He was 86.

Wayne earned a BS at Ball State Teachers College in 1959. While at Ball State, he became a...

Feb 9, 2024

Charlene Marie (Walker) Colter, 86, of Leesburg, Fl entered heaven’s gates February 9, 2024.  She was born on February 22, 1937 in Tallahassee, Florida to Charles and Rachel Walker.  Charlene was surrounded by her family sharing memories, and thanking God for her.

Charlene was a loving wife and mother and an excellent homemaker.  She was blessed with...

Feb 6, 2024

Darlene Marie Wilke, 69, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 06, 2024 from complications from a long hard battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Wilke was born on August 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Harriet Dowling in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is preceded in death by her sister Joy Pace. She is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 4, 2024

Richard McKee Jr., 85, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 04, 2024. Mr. McKee was born on May 28, 1938 in Lepanto, Arkansas. Mr. McKee is preceded in death by his brothers James McKee, Charles McKee and Billy McKee. He is survived by his children Shirley Burgess of Floyd, Virginia, Patricia Bartels of Huntingtown, Maryland, Richard McKee III...

Feb 2, 2024

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get puffed up, does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth.  It bears all things, believes all things, ...

Jan 28, 2024

Caden Tanner Dinkins, 16, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 28, 2024. Caden was born on December 03, 2007 in Clermont, Florida. He is survived by his father Christopher Dinkins of Casselberry, Florida; mother Jolene Mitchell of Lake Worth, Florida and brother Chance Dinkins of Orlando, Florida. He will be missed by his many loved ones and...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert J. Allegroe (Bob) peacefully left this world for his next adventure on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Born in October 1928, Bob was the son of the late Eric and Clara Kochanowski. While in high school Bob was a track star and the fastest sprinter in the state of Illinois. He enlisted...

Jan 26, 2024

David Earl Heard, 79, of Clermont, Florida passed away on January 26, 2024. Mr. Heard was born on April 20, 1944 to the late David Thomas Heard and Merlene Culbreath Heard in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Heard is preceded in death by his son Tracy Earl Heard. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Annie Matthews Heard;...

Jan 25, 2024

Gordon “David” Montgomery, 81, of Sorrento, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2024.

He was born on November 9, 1942, to the late Gordon and Irene Montgomery in Sarasota, Florida.

David was also affectionately known as “Macon” by many who knew and loved him. He began a career as...

Jan 22, 2024

Sylvia Eileen Bush, 56, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 22, 2024. Sylvia was born on March 14, 1967, in Orlando, Florida. She grew up in Apopka and always stayed close to her roots.

Sylvia was a country girl who enjoyed trips to Georgia to the hunt camp. She looked forward to...

Jan 21, 2024

Debra Ragins Waters, 70, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 21, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born on February 09, 1953 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her children Charles Dinkins, Paul Dinkins, William Dinkins and Tina Becerra; siblings Jerry Linton and Jeff Jones; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; as well as her Triangle Bingo Family in Mount...

Jan 19, 2024

Henry was called to his heavenly home on January 19, 2024.

Henry was born on August 4, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Helen (Berge) and William H. Steigerwald. He is preceded in death by his three siblings Howard, Joanne and Bill and his son Brian.  He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughter...

Jan 17, 2024

Our amazing baby boy Lawson James Edward Welch, tragically left us on January 17, 2024. They have left behind a loving mother Dakota Trivett, father Larry Edward Welch Jr., brother Colton Perez, sister Everleigh Trivett, brother Mason Welch and brother Weston Welch. In his short three weeks we got with him, he melted and stole our hearts. We will...

Jan 15, 2024

Virginia McKiernan “Ginny”, 85, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on January 15, 2024. Mrs. McKiernan was born on November 04, 1938 in Newberry, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

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Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth Joy Vincent Balkcom, (82) beloved Sister, Mother and Grandmother of Collierville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2024. She was born on June 6 th , 1941, in Eustis, Florida. Growing up in the small town of Zellwood, Florida in the 1940s and 50s was special. Joy’s life center around her family, the Methodist...

Jan 2, 2024

Paul S. Duren, 71, of Deltona, Florida passed away on January 02, 2024. Mr. Duren was born on October 24, 1952 to the late Samuel and Hazel Duren in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Duren is preceded in death by his sister Janet Sexton. He is survived by his loving wife Margo Duren; sister Judith Tilford; in-laws Van Tilford and Doyle...

Dec 31, 2023

Ann D. Lackey, 65, of Tavares, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mrs. Lackey was born on August 04, 1958 in North Kansas City, Missouri to the late Max and Helen Jacoby. She is preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Ann Lackey. She is survived by her loving husband Rocky Lackey; children Andria (Vance) Roberts, Justin (Brittany)...

Dec 31, 2023

Dave Matthias, 63, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mr. Matthias was born on September 04, 1960 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Mr. Matthias is preceded in death by his parents Gutliffe Cornelius Matthias and Evelyn Agatha Matthias; siblings George Matthias and John Matthias; as well as his brother in law Daniel Lake. He is survived...