Obituaries

Jan 28, 2014

Enes “Grandma” Bolmer, age 94, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born on March 11, 1919 in New Village, NJ. Mrs. Bolmer owned the Long Valley General Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bolmer; and siblings, Dalio Ghetti, Nelson Ghetti, Bruna Bowers, Rita Kinnaman, and Zita Beam. Mrs. Bolmer is...

Jan 27, 2014

Cory Joseph Adams, age 20, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born on June 16, 1993 in Poway, CA. Mr. Adams moved to the Central Florida area one year ago and was attending college.

Mr. Adams is survived by his loving parents, Richard and Deborah Adams; and brother, Alexander Jon (Jenni) Adams....

Jan 25, 2014

Lucille Edenfield, 80, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was born May 07, 1933 in Aline, Georgia. Lucille was a Nurse and a member of Zellwood Church of God. Mrs. Edenfield is survived by her sons, Larry, Jerry, Terry and Garry Edenfield all of Apopka; daughters, Pat Henderson of Sorrento and Kathy Coffman of Clermont; 7...

Jan 24, 2014

Catherine Estelle Rice, age 81, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. She was born on March 20, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to Frank and Ella Burns. Mrs. Rice moved to the Central Florida area 34 years ago from West Virginia. She was a Lutheran and worked in the auto auction industry.

Mrs. Rice is...

Jan 23, 2014

Lloyd Thomas Frankham, age 80, of Winter Park, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. He was born on January 12, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Herbert and Zelma Frankham. Mr. Frankham he is also survived by his daughter Jacqueline Oswald, his son Luciano Frankham and his grandchildren: Michella Oswald, Mariana Oswald, Manoela Oswald, Nicole Frankham, Serena Frankham and...

Jan 23, 2014

Murray Stanton King, 73, of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Apopka, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. He was born August 08, 1940 in Orlando, Florida. He was a Supervisor for BellSouth; member of the First Baptist Church of Blairsville as well as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Telephone Pioneers and...

Jan 21, 2014

Avastein Slater, 84, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born June 16, 1929 in Stillmore, GA and moved to Central Florida 70 years ago. He was a Master Electrician and a Christian. Mr. Slater is survived by his children, Trisha Slimon, Ronald Slater and Ava Newsome; brother, Dwight Moody Slater; six grandchildren and four great...

Jan 20, 2014

Felix R. Boria, age 63, of Orlando, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Gurabo, PR. Mr. Boria worked in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gomtee Boria.

Mr. Boria is survived by his loving children, Erica Boria, Felix Boria, William Boria, and...

Jan 18, 2014

Edna L. Smithson, 78, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born January 28, 1935 in Franklin, TN to the late Robert and Robbie (Barnes) Heithcock. Edna was a housewife. Mrs. Smithson is survived by her loving children, John (Tarinda) Smithson of Leesburg, FL, Diane (Gary) Brewer of Orlando, FL, Randy (Geri) Smithson of Clermont, FL...

Jan 17, 2014

David Keith Amato, aged 49, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home in Longwood, Florida. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and later in Brandon, Florida. David is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joni Troup Amato; his parents Brenda and Paul Amato; and brother, John. He was a graduate...

Jan 15, 2014

Micheal Daniel Freemole was born February 9, 1959 at John Burns Memorial Hospital in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He passed away at his home in Apopka, Florida after many years of illness. He was the son of Robert Edward and Blanche Marie Freemole. He lived for 18 years on Edmunds Street in Belle Fourche and he attended Belle Fourche...

Jan 14, 2014

Bradley Thomas Argo, age 27, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was born on March 10, 1986 in Orlando to Darren and Laura Argo. Mr. Argo moved back to the Central Florida area 20 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Breann Argo; parents, Darren and Laura Argo; and sisters, Ashley and Lindsey Argo.

Jan 13, 2014

Loyd Duane Stark 06/15/1941 — 01/13/2014 Duane was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He was an architect, employed by URS Corporation for over 20 years. "Papa" was a caring and very loving man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, sister, Cheryl Stark, son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and...

Jan 12, 2014

Earl J. Miller, 94, of Zellwood, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born November 18, 1919 in Jamestown, Connecticut. He was a Tractor Trailer Driver and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Miller was proceeded in death by his daughter, Darleen Miller in November 2012. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Janet Miller of Zellwood;...

Jan 10, 2014

David Walker Bray, 40, of Ellaville, GA passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. David was born in DeFuniak Springs, FL to George and Ann Bray. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Ann Bray; his children, Garret Walker Bray, Taylor William Earwood, and Amber Leigh Bray;...

Jan 10, 2014

Dean Aubrey Strickland, age 47, of Ocoee, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born on June 06, 1966 in Hardin County, KY. Mr. Strickland worked in automotive industry.

Mr. Strickland is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Strickland; parents, Irmgard and James Strickland; children, Cortney Meeks, Dean Strickland, and Paige Strickland; siblings, Kenny Strickland,...

Jan 9, 2014

Earl Richard Groover, 75, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2014. He was born February 02, 1938 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a Real Florida Cracker, a Butcher for Publix; member of Journey Christian Church, member of the Man-Up Group at Journey Christian Church; member of the Front Porch Earls Social Club. Mr. Groover is survived by...

Jan 9, 2014

Major Samuel E. Holland, 84, of Apopka passed away January 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Trenton, NJ June 6, 1929. He was a veteran of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. A proud Rakkasan. He was retired from the U.S. Army 24 years, Walt Disney World 15...

Jan 8, 2014

Franklin Delano Bell, 80, of Apopka, FL passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2014. He was born November 15, 1933 in Lee, Florida and moved to Central Florida 55 years ago. He was a Retired US Air Force Mechanic and a Baptist. Mr. Bell is survived by his children, Michelle Newton, Richard Bell, Charles Bell and Carla Kinsey; sister, Ruby...

Jan 7, 2014

Ralph Warren Craig, age 88, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 07, 2014. He was born on October 28, 1925 in Bristol, VA to Oscar and Minnie Craig. Mr. Craig served in the US Army. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathryn J. Hoover and Sharon Craig Philbrick.