Obituaries

May 15, 2017

Peter Chapman, 87, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away May 15, 2017.  He was born September 24, 1929 in Manchester, England.  Mr. Chapman is survived by his loving wife Ruth Chapman; children Shannon Russell, Peter Chapman, and Morris Payne; sibling Jean Fitton, and Steve Chapman; 1 grandchild.

May 13, 2017

Maryann K. Ripley, 97, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 13, 2017.  She was born March 05, 1920 in Peabody, Massachusetts to Michael Cryscow, and Rosalie Durazinska.  Mrs. Ripley is survived by her children Colleen Mielke, and Kristine Ripley; siblings Vickie Szczuka, Peter Krisco, Henry Krisco, and Tommy Krisco.

May 12, 2017

Marianne M. Ryan, 74, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on May 12, 2017. Mrs. Ryan was born on October 13, 1942 in Mineola, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Ryan. Mrs. Ryan is survived by her brother Joshua Mallalieu; and many cherished loved ones and friends.

May 11, 2017

Gladys Joan Christmas, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 11, 2017.  She was born January 03, 1936 in Estill, South Carolina.  Mrs. Christmas is survived by her children Robert Christmas, Cindy Christmas, Ginger Goff, and Joan Bailey; siblings Sandra Stone, and Curtis Stone Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

May 9, 2017

James E. Starkey, 84, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 09, 2017.  He was born January 11, 1933 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Grover C. Starkey and Margaret Billingham.  Mr. Starkey is survived by his loving wife Nancye Starkey; children Kate Rodriguez; 1 grandchild.

May 8, 2017

Barry L. Brown, 61, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday, May 08, 2017, after a courageous fight with lung cancer. He was born October 13, 1955 to Joseph Brown and Louise Novotny in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Barry was a very loving and caring husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather and even more so, a best friend.

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May 8, 2017

David E. Moore, 65, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 08, 2017. He was born July 03, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio to Robert Moore Sr. and Wanda Short. Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife Christy Moore; children Elizabeth Consoliver, and David P. Moore.

May 8, 2017

Harry V. Tootle, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 08, 2017. Mr. Tootle was born on October 13, 1933 in Reidsville, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Newton Tootle; son Glenn Tootle; siblings Prentiss Tootle and Larry Tootle; grandchildren Julia Tootle, Claire Tootle, and Ross Tootle.

May 8, 2017

Martha Irene Hacker, 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away May 08, 2017.  She was born November 07, 1927 in Harrison, Tennessee to Howard Foote, and Ida Ramsey.  Mrs. Hacker is survived by her children Wendell Hacker, Dennis Hacker, and Don Hacker; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

May 7, 2017

Jimmie David Martin, 87, of Orlando, Florida passed away on May 07, 2017. Mr. Martin was born on May 10, 1929 in Coffee County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his loving wife. Mr. Martin is survived by his son David Martin; siblings Betty Swan and Joy Martin; grandchildren Melanie Martin and Megan Martin.

May 6, 2017

Born in Jacksonville, Georgia on December 29, 1948, to Eddie (Buster) and Mildred Smith.

Moved to Miami, Florida with parents in 1970, at the age of 12.

After graduating high school she worked for Florida Power and Light and later worked for her parents managing one of their laundromats.

She joined Miami-Dade Police...

May 4, 2017

Terri R. Henderson, 54, of Deltona, Florida passed away on May 04, 2017.  Mrs. Henderson was born on October 01, 1962 in Arkansas. She is survived by her loving husband Alvin Henderson; children Amber Vaughn, Shanna McFadden, and Kayla Henderson; sister Lynn Murrell; and 4 grandchildren.

May 3, 2017

Obituary bio for William F. Spivey Sr.

William F. Spivey Sr., 92, of Winter Park, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 12, 1925 in Walnut Springs, Texas to the late Clinton and Evelyn Spivey.

He was superseded by the death...

May 3, 2017

Maria D Carter, 69, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away May 03, 2017. She was born December 05, 1947 in Romita GTO, Mexico. Mrs. Carter is survived by her loving husband Miguel A Rodriguez; children Ysidro Raya, Eudelia Raya, Oliia Raya, Silvia Carter, Sonia Carter, and Kevin Carter; siblings Esther Raya, Maria Raya, and Fransisco Raya; 20 grandchildren; and 11...

May 2, 2017

Frederick Gifford Collins, 81, of Longwood, Florida passed away on May 02, 2017.  Mr. Collins was born on December 15, 1935 in Orange, New Jersey. He was employed in the Paper Industry specializing in Sales.  Mr. Collins is survived by his loving wife Jane Mensorio Collins; children Hillary McGonigle and Stirling Collins; brother Kenneth Collins; and 4 grandchildren.

May 2, 2017

Jeffrey W Ellison, 56, of Orlando, Florida, passed away May 02, 2017. He was born June 22, 1960 in Eustis, FL. Mr. Ellison is survived by his loving wife Kelley Ellison; mother Ann Stephens; children Gregory Smith, Michael Ellison, Kevin Ellison; siblings Susan Sangster Hooks, Robert Sangster, Lawrence Sangster, Anthony Sangster, Faith Brokenbrough.

May 2, 2017

Pauline W. Jenkins, 89, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 02, 2017.  She was born September 03, 1927 in New Castle, PA to Orville Williams and Laverna Worrl.  Mrs. Jenkins is survived by her loving husband David Jenkins; children Joyce Potts, and David Jenkins Jr.

May 1, 2017

Dwan Carlton, 65, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away May 01, 2017. She was born August 20, 1951 in Ocala, FL. Mrs. Carlton is survived by her loving husband Mike Carlton; children Greg Dykes; siblings Denny Shiver and Sohnie Corder; and her grandchildren Garron Dykes, Camryn Dykes and Madelyn Dykes.

Apr 28, 2017

John Lucas, 72, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 28, 2017.  He was born July 1, 1944 to Jean-Louis Burle, and Helene Fluchaire in St. Colambe, France.  Mr. Lucas worked in Technology, as a Computer Analyst.  He survived by his loving wife Mary Wittkamp.  Mr. Lucas will be missed by his loving family, and devoted friends.

Apr 28, 2017

Wanda Jo Ouder, 59, of Astatula, Florida passed away on April 28, 2017.  Mrs. Ouder was born on July 17, 1957 in Conway, South Carolina.  She is survived by her children Samantha Pyles and Joseph Z. Fowler; siblings Vickie Itson, Jewell Cribb, Sherrill McNutt; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.