Obituaries

Jan 16, 2017

Timothy Fordham, 58, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 16, 2017. Mr. Fordham was born on May 08, 1958 in Trenton, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife Katherine Fordham of Apopka; children Melinda (Jon-Paul) Motherway of Apopka and Matt (Jackie) Fordham of Cape Coral; brother Keith Fordham of California; 4 grandchildren.

Jan 16, 2017

Betty Jean "BJ" (Sims) Alexander, 65, of Orlando, FL.  joined the angels on January 16, 2017, at 2:45am. She was surrounded by loved ones.  BJ was born May 22, 1951 to The late Charlie D Sims and Juanita (Holton) Sims. Sister of the late Brenda S (Sims) Cotton. Survived by loving Husband Alan R Alexander of Orlando; Son Brian...

Jan 16, 2017

Christopher Lamar Holmes, Also known as Daddy, Chris, Jesse, and Bubba , was born in Orlando Florida August 17, 1982.

Chris was the son of Frankie and Lamar Holmes.  He was also loved by  his step dad Mike Stephens and his sister Shannon Holmes  all whom he was reunited with in heaven. He was a loving father...

Jan 16, 2017

Betty Jean Morris, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 16, 2017. Mrs. Morris was born April 27, 1943 in Libby Montana. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Morris; children Troy Morris, Heather Rodriguez and Megan Montagano; sister Patty Jo Vincent; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Jan 16, 2017

Cindy Sabrina Johnson, 36, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 16, 2017. Ms. Johnson was born August 19, 1980 in Orlando, FL. She is preceded in death by her sister Michelle Davis and father Ronald Johnson. Ms. Johnson is survived by her mother Carolyn Sothen and step father Ray Sothen of Apopka; son Keith Johnson; and brother Rowdy Johnson....

Jan 15, 2017

Butch Holmes, 59, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on January 15, 2017. Mr. Holmes was born on November 15, 1957 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his loving mother Mary E. Holmes of Orlando and loyal K9 companion Bandit Holmes of Ocoee; children Dorothy (Jeremy) Scala of Eustis, Susan (Andrew) Duncan of Apopka, Joey Henderson of Mount Dora...

Jan 14, 2017

Leroy Raymond Kemp, 85, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away January 14, 2017. Mr. Kemp was born March 13, 1931 in Martinsville, IN. He is preceded in death by his son Roger Kemp. Mr. Kemp is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Joan Guthrie of Zellwood and daughter Diane Ponto. Services will be held at Costin Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, IN....

Jan 14, 2017

Rosa “Lydia” Rodriguez Montesino, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to join her beloved Father Jesus Christ on January 14, 2017.  She was born to Maria Ocasio and Tiburcio Montesino in Corozal, Puerto Rico on March 26, 1936.  Lydia was one of 13 children, Iris Montesino, Maria Isabel Montesino, Rafael Montesino, Hilda Esther Montesino, Edna Montesino,  Mirta Montesino,  Rosaura...

Jan 14, 2017

Paul E. Ussery, 69, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 14, 2017. Mr. Ussery was born October 12, 1947 in Orlando, FL. He is survived by his brother John Ussery of Altamonte Springs; newphews DeWayne Ussery of Orlando and Michael Ussery of Deltona; great niece Risa Lee Zira of Tampa and great great nephew Parker Zira of Tampa.

Jan 12, 2017

Bobby W. Beverly, 80, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 12, 2017. Mr. Beverly was born April 12, 1936 in Homerville, GA. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris J. Beverly. Mr. Beverly is survived by his children Johny of Apopka, Donnie of GA, Jo Ann of Orlando, Janie of TN, Kathy of Leesburg, Nancy of GA,...

Jan 10, 2017

Margaret A. Grimes, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 10, 2017. Mrs. Grimes was born May 25, 1935 in Lynch, KY. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph Grimes of Apopka; children Diana Patterson, Larry Schnell and Ronnie Schnell; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Jan 9, 2017

Myron Brill Crowl, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 09, 2017. Mr. Crowl was born on March 23, 1933 in Staten Island, New York. He is survived by his former wife Georgianna Ziel of Illinois; daughters Darlene D. Crowl of Apopka, Florida and Dorene Lowenstein of California; 6 grandchildren.

Jan 9, 2017

David Harvey Trembley, 67, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 09, 2017. Dave Trembley was born November 05, 1949 in Colfax, IL. He is preceded in death by his father La Rue Trembley and mother Mildred Trembley. Dave Trembley is survived by his loving wife Lynda “Lynn” Trembley of Apopka; children Michael Trembley and Marc Trembley both of IL;...

Jan 8, 2017

Robert R. Gorby, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 08, 2017. Mr. Gorby was born on December 29, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Shelva Gorby; son Adam Mark Gorby; sisters Jean Warner and Pat Thomas; grandchild Wyatt John Gorby.

Jan 8, 2017

Adassa Ianthe Tucker, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 08, 2017. Mrs. Tucker was born on October 21, 1921 in St Johns, Antigua. She is survived by her children Reverend Malcolm (Theresa) Harris of Miami, Earl Harris of Apopka, Orel (Sandra) Cephas of Virginia, and Michael (Vesta) Tucker of Apopka; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

Jan 6, 2017

Janice J. Parham, 60, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 06, 2017. Mrs. Parham was born April 02, 1956 in Sanford, FL. She is survived by her son Ben (Chasity) Parham of Apopka; siblings Juanita Reinhardt of Apopka, Mable Denmark of GA, Monroe Livings of GA and Calvin Livings of Apopka; 4 grandchildren Courtney Yawn of GA, Makenzie Parham,...

Jan 6, 2017

Reverend Neil R. Backus, 87, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away January 06, 2017. Mr. Backus was born July 22, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He is survived by his loving wife Pearl Backus; sons Keith Backus of Jacksonville and Robert (Shan) Backus of Apopka; siblings Dick Backus of FL and Larry Backus of TX; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.....

Jan 5, 2017

Jon Paul Graham, 76, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with COPD, on January 5, 2017 with loved ones at his side.  Born March 13, 1940 in Ontario, Canada he came to the USA at age twenty to make his mark.  Paul was a Green Beret, proudly serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a car salesman extraordinaire,...

Jan 5, 2017

Christine Hurst Riggall, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 05, 2017. Mrs. Riggall was born on April 10, 1935 in Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband Vern Riggall Sr. Mrs. Riggall is survived by her children Jean Hollar, Jerry Riddell, Joe Riddell, Norman Riddell, and Debbie Miller; step-children Kathy Ray, Vern Riggall Jr,...

Jan 3, 2017

Jean Claire Vehorn, 96, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 03, 2017. Mrs. Vehorn was born on February 22, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vehorn and her sister Carol Joy Brooks. Mrs. Vehorn is survived by her daughter Sandra Davis; sibling Merton Hubert Brooks; grandchild Stacy Davis.