Obituaries

May 4, 2014

Sharyn Anne Pierce, 67, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, May 04, 2014. She was born August 16, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey. She was a graduate of New York University and a Tech Writer in the computer industry. She struggled for six years with the very rare brain disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Sharyn’s husband recently started the Central...

May 4, 2014

Terry J. Butler, 63, of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, May 04, 2014. He was born December 07, 1950 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Butler was a Superintendent in Construction. He is survived by his loving wife Angela Tianne Butler of Apopka; son Thomas Butler of Apopka; and brother Jerry Butler of Clermont, Florida.

May 4, 2014

Mr. Francis DeWitt May, 89, of Orlando, FL, passed away May 04, 2014. He was born July 30, 1924 in Cortez, Colorado. He was retired from the Air Force. Mr. May is survived by his loving wife Josephine of Orlando and daughter JoAnna Levinson from Santa Clarita, California.

May 3, 2014

Donarene Mae VanIerland, 68, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, May 03, 2014. She was born January 26, 1946 in Wayne, Michigan. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. VanIerland is survived by her daughter, Lori Lara and son, Paul.

May 1, 2014

Olive Madge Subanney, 74, passed away Thursday, May 01, 2014. She was born June 11, 1939 in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to Central Florida 27 years ago. She was a Telephone Operator and a Seventh Day Adventist. Ms. Subanney is survived by her children, Carla Owens of Gainesville, FL, Althea Subanney of Orlando, FL, Lydia Subanney of Sorrento, FL,...

May 1, 2014

Arlene Myrtle Gibbs, 77, of Zellwood, passed away Thursday, May 01, 2014. She was born August 05, 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was an Administrative Assistant in the Education Industry. Mrs. Gibbs was preceded in death by her husband. Donald Gibbs. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her children, Donald Gibbs, Jr of Milwaukee, WI, Cheryl Worsman of New Hampshire...

Apr 30, 2014

Robert “Bobby” Edgar DuRant, age 81, passed on April 30, 2014. Bobby was also known affectionately as “Paps” to family members and close friends. Born August 24, 1932 in Orlando, FL, Bobby graduated from Orlando High School in 1951. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1951 and served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea where he did a six...

Apr 30, 2014

Mr. Vladimir “Vladi" Cuesta, 24, of Apopka, FL, passed away April 30, 2014. He was born October 10, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York. He was an Auto Mechanic. Mr. Cuesta is survived by his loving parents Guillermo and Elena Cuesta and sister Elaine of Apopka, FL. Flowers accepted.

Apr 29, 2014

Bobby Lee Horne, 80, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was born July 16, 1933 in Bay Ridge, Florida. He was a Lineman for Orlando Utilities; a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Dale Earnhardt Fan Club. Horne is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Horne; sons Ronnie of Tennessee and Mark...

Apr 29, 2014

Virginia Iona Hill, 83, of Orlando, passed way Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born March 21, 1931 in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Hill is survived by her loving husband, Ernest William Hill; daughters, Darlene (Wayne) Stone, Sandi Allen and Donna (Garry) Phillips; sons, Ernie and Jon Hill; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Apr 28, 2014

Marshall George May, 86, of Apopka, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born November 08, 1927 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was a Retired Business Owner, owning and operating May Landscaping. Mr. May was one of the original founders of Word of Life Church, where he faithfully served the Lord there since 1984. He was affectionately known...

Apr 27, 2014

Ronald Acree, 75, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was born December 01, 1938 in Bartow, FL. He was an Assistant Principal for the Orange County School Board for 38 years. Mr. Acree is survived by his loving wife, Bunny Acree of Apopka; son, Rick Acree; daughter, Teri Acree; three grandchildren, Hannah Acree, Coleson Acree and...

Apr 24, 2014

Samuel Wesley Hancock, Sr., age 91, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. He was born on April 06, 1923 in Brook, Indiana. Mr. Hancock, Sr. moved to the Central Florida area 50 years ago from Tennessee. He was a Baptist and worked in the construction industry.

Mr. Hancock, Sr. is survived by his loving...

Apr 24, 2014

Mr. Wen P. Shen, 91, of Apopka, FL, passed away April 24, 2014. He was born December 14, 1922 in Wuxing, China. He was a News Operator in Television. Mr. Shen is survived by his loving wife Chien Shen; children Steve (Lulu) Shen, Earnest (Chunhen) Shen, Pearly Chen; Grandchildren Marilyn (Wyndsor) DePetro, Howard (Emily) Shen, Joseph Shen, Alice Shen,...

Apr 23, 2014

Wayne Nesmith, 64, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born September 12, 1949 in Metter, Georgia. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic. Mr. Nesmith was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kicklighter. Mr. Nesmith is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Faye Nesmith; parents, James Edward and Wylan Yvonne Nesmith; children, Ashley Chalker, Sasha...

Apr 20, 2014

Marvin Thomas Hodge, age 86, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on August 18, 1927 in Ocoee. Mr. Hodge was a member of Plymouth Baptist Church and worked as a manager in the citrus industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Hodge and son, Marvin Louis Hodge.

Apr 19, 2014

Billy Charles “Bill” Millam, 85, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born May 27, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and moved to Central Florida 52 years ago. He was a Truck Driver and a Veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Millam is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Millam of Apopka; children, Kathi (David)...

Apr 19, 2014

Miss Jamie Lynette Maynard, 41, of Apopka, FL, passed away April 19, 2014. She was born June 16, 1972 in Detroit Michigan. She was a homemaker. Miss Maynard is survived by her loving companion Nick Peterson of Apopka; sons Timmy of Apopka and Logan of Apopka.

Apr 19, 2014

Priscilla Leigh Graham, 78, of Gotha, FL, passed away April 19, 2014. She was born June 23, 1935 in Conway, SC. She was a Housewife. Mrs. Graham was preceded by her son Anthony Carl Graham. She is survived by her loving husband Waterman "Carl" Graham; son Randy Graham (Joyce) of Howie in the Hills, FL; siblings, Geneva Seymour of...

Apr 18, 2014

James Everett Taylor, Jr., age 69, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was born on October 07, 1944 to Martha and James Taylor in Lakeland. Mr. Taylor, Jr. moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago. He served in the US Army and worked as an attorney. Mr. Taylor, Jr. was a Christian and...