Obituaries

Aug 15, 2017

Betty Hall, nee Pettigrew, nee Hoover, passed away on August 15, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born on March 16, 1931. Mrs. Hall was an Orlando native and a lifelong resident of Florida. She was a retiree of the Orange County Public School system.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her son Michael Hoover and...

Aug 15, 2017

Betty Hall, nee Pettigrew, nee Hoover, passed away on August 15, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born on March 16, 1931. Mrs. Hall was an Orlando native and a lifelong resident of Florida. She was a retiree of the Orange County Public School system.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her son Michael Hoover and...

Aug 12, 2017

Hellen Hendley PerMar, formerly known as Hellen Rogers, passed away August 12, 2017.  She was 88 years old.  Hellen was born to Walter Fisher Hendley and Margaret Carroll Hendley on November 12, 1928 in Albemarle, N.C. and grew up in West Columbia, She and her brother, Graham, performed on the stage as children as their father, Fisher Hendley of...

Aug 11, 2017

Susan L. Sims, age 76, of Orlando, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2017 with family by her side. She was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 14, 1941. She was a charter member of Grace Bible Church of Central Florida and retired school bus driver. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Grady E. Sims....

Aug 11, 2017

Angela Anna Norris, 83, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 11, 2017. She was born August 28, 1933 in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Norris is survived by her children Paul Norris, Robert Norris; and her 3 grandchildren Maria Norris, Ally Norris and Luke Norris

Aug 10, 2017

AZ Cortez Watters "Boe"passed away in his sleep on August 10, 2017 at Wellsprings Assisted Living where he was resided since January.

Born in Brooker Florida on July 29, 1928. He moved to Apopka at a young age and spent his life as a sign painter and barber. In his spare time he was an artist,  painting...

Aug 9, 2017

Jesús Rene Acosta, 83 años de edad, de Longwood, Florida. Falleció el 9 de agosto del 2017. El señor Acosta nació el 20 de julio del 1934 en Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Es sobrevivido por su esposa Noemí Acosta; hijos Jesús (Elita) Rene Acosta Jr., Reinaldo (Evelyn) Acosta, y Reynold (Linda) Acosta; hermano Rodobaldo Acosta; nietos Rubín (Irma)...

Aug 7, 2017

Jinel Galva, 23, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 07, 2017.  Ms. Galva was born on October 09, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.  She is survived by her loving parents Nehemias Galva and Vilma Dilenia Galva; daughter Sofia Eleenah Clark; siblings Leonidias Galva and Jewel Celeste Galva; and grandparents Mircio Guerrero and Leopoldina Galva.

Aug 6, 2017

Christopher D. Montgomery, 59, of Orlando, Florida, passed away August 06, 2017. He was born January 11, 1958 in Staten Island, New York. Mr. Montgomery worked as a Sound and Light Technician in Entertainment. He enjoyed Sky Diving, Scuba Diving, Cave Diving, Skate Boarding, and a Lover of all kinds of Music. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his loving...

Aug 5, 2017

Bernice W. Gray, 87, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August 05, 2017. She was born October 20, 1929 in San Mateo, Florida. Mrs. Gray is survived by her children Wayne Gray; sibling Libby Goodwin; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Aug 1, 2017

Wannive Taylor, 92, of Zellwood, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2017.  Wannive was born in Sydney, Florida on July 04, 1925 to parents Dewey Mansell and Julia McNeil Mansell and the fireworks began.  She always said the fireworks were for her.  Easy to decorate with red, white, and blue.

Wannive married Allen Taylor on January 01,...

Jul 31, 2017

Steven R. Hager, 63, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away, July 31, 2017. Mr. Hager was born on June 28, 1954 in Winter Garden, Florida to William R. Hager and Elizabeth L. Salisbury Hager.  He worked on a Golf Course as a Landscaper.  Mr. Hager will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends.

Jul 28, 2017

Cathy Jean Barbo, 64, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on July 28, 2017. She was born on March 14, 1953 in Luddington, Michigan.  Mrs. Barbo worked in Hospitality as a Server. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Jul 27, 2017

Robert Bybee, 27, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 27, 2017.  Mr. Bybee was born on May 4, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.  Mr. Bybee is survived by his loving parents Charles Bybee, June Drew; children Jacob Bybee; siblings Bret Caldwell, Jamie Booker, Misti Drew, Brittany Drew, Jewels Booker; and Kayla Valcour.

Jul 26, 2017

Harlan Bradford Gourdie, 57, departed this life July 26, 2017.  Harlan was born September 29, 1959 in Rochester, NY to Moreen and Brad Gourdie.  Harlan graduated from ­­­­­­­Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio in 1978 and attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1983.  Harlan was Eagle Scout and proud of his years with...

Jul 25, 2017

Larry McKenney, 68, of Apopka, Florida, passed away July 25, 2017. He was born April 20, 1949 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mr. McKenney is survived by his loving wife Valerie McKenney; sibling Janice Nicola. He will be missed by his loved ones and friends.

Jul 23, 2017

Gloria F. Rice, 87, of Apopka, Florida, passed away July 23, 2017. She was born July 04, 1930 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Rice is survived by her children Charles Rice; 2 grandchildren. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Jul 19, 2017

Virginia Elizabeth Godwin was born April 04, 1936 in Alabama to Hubert and Nancy Martin. She met Robert “R.L.” Godwin and they were married November 10, 1951. Virginia was a stay at home mom and helped her husband, R.L., with the family business, Godwin’s Nursery. Virginia was a member of Pine Hills Church of God where she was a...

Jul 18, 2017

Philip Henry Boccagni, 66, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on July 18, 2017. Mr. Boccagni was born on September 27, 1950 in Stuttgart, Germany to parents Cornelius Boccagni and Simone Ducre Boccagni. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Quickenton Boccagni; and brother Paul Boccagni.

Jul 17, 2017

Raymond Edward Grant, 78, of Orlando, Florida, passed away July 17, 2017. He was born June 12, 1939 in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Mr. Grant is survived by his children Edwema Grant-Ochieng, Orethia Grant; siblings Millicent Grant, Bertran Grant; grandchildren Justin Ochieng, Ethan Ochieng.