Obituaries

Oct 26, 2013

WILLIAM “BILLY RAY” MEISEL, 87, of Orange City, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. Born September 19, 1926 in Forgan, Oklahoma and moved to Central Florida in 1989. He was a Police Officer, WWII Veteran serving in the US Navy, retired from the US Coast Guard, Life Member of VFW post 10147, Life Member of BPOE # 2163 and...

Oct 23, 2013

Niobe Nayeli Roman, age 16 months, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was born on June 14, 2012 in Orlando.

Miss Roman is survived by her loving parents Nalia Oquendo and Edwin Roman, Jr; grandparents, Carlos Oquendo, Sonia Oquendo, Lydia Molina, and Edwin Roman, Sr. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from...

Oct 22, 2013

Patrick Reichel McKeeby, age 74, of Zellwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born on December 22, 1938 in Marble, MN. Mr. McKeeby served in the US Army for 26 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth McKeeby.

Oct 22, 2013

Betty Ann Haynes, age 79, of Zellwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born on July 08, 1934 in Eustis, FL to Joseph and Hazel Bransford. Miss Haynes was a member of Zellwood United Methodist Church and worked as a teacher.

Miss Haynes is survived by her loving sister, Connie Johns of Lake Coma;...

Oct 22, 2013

Odis T. Coleman, age 87, of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born on May 04, 1926 in Orlando to O.T. and Mary Alice Coleman. Mr. Coleman was a veteran of the Navy. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando, of which he was a member of the choir. Mr. Coleman...

Oct 22, 2013

William Dale Schilling, age 62, of Apopka, passed away on October 22, 2013. He was born on October 07, 1951 in Hartford City, IN. Mr. Schilling is survived by his loving mother, Helen Schilling.

Oct 19, 2013

Ethel Eloise Odom, age 89, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1924 in Holden, WV. Mrs. Odom was a member of First United Methodist Church of Apopka and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Columbus Odom.

Mrs. Odom is survived...

Oct 19, 2013

Carmen L. Novoa, 69, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born March 15, 1944 in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Novoa is survived by her loving husband, Jose Novoa; sons, Jose Anthonio Novoa and Daniel Novoa; daughter, Maritza Novoa; brothers, Frank Burgos, Ralph Burgos and Wilberto Burgos; sisters, Blanca Rodriguez and Evelyn Burgos; 7 grandchildren and 2...

Oct 19, 2013

David Fuller Newcomer, age 67, of Kissimmee, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was born on November 04, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to Charles and Caroline Newcomer. Mr. Newcomer worked as a graphic design professional in the advertisement and marketing industry. He is survived by his loving wife, Vivien Newcomer; daughters, Hillary Spear and Melissa LaFollette; siblings,...

Oct 17, 2013

Armando Borjas, Jr, 39, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was born January 31, 1974 in Orlando. Armando was a US Marine and a Firefighter for the City of Apopka Fire Department. Mr. Borjas is survived by his loving parents, Armando and Blanca G. Borjas of Orlando; daughter, Adriana M. Borjas of Orlando; son, Daniel F....

Oct 17, 2013

Gloria J. Gillespie, age 66, of Orlando, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was born on June 22, 1947 to George and Lucille Arledge. Ms. Gillespie is survived by her loving daughter, Stephanie Ciboroski.

Oct 14, 2013

Hobert F. “Hoby” Stricklin, age 73, of Winter Garden, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Born on February 28, 1940 in Oneonta, AL to Henry and Pansy Stricklin, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1984. Mr. Stricklin was a Christian and worked as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda E....

Oct 13, 2013

Conrad S. Pellegrino, age 88, of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Born on March 22, 1925 in Bronx, NY, he moved to the Central Florida area eighteen years ago. Mr. Pellegrino was a Catholic and a business owner. He served in the US Navy.

Mr. Pellegrino is survived by his loving wife, Dorothea Pellegrino;...

Oct 12, 2013

Margaret Linton, age 83, of Zellwood, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born on September 16, 1930 in Akron, OH, she moved to the Central Florida area 4 years ago. Mrs. Linton was a Catholic and was self-employed.

Mrs. Linton is survived by her loving husband, Chris H. Linton of Zellwood; children, David E. Kling of...

Oct 12, 2013

L.G. Harper, age 78, of Eustis, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born on December 28, 1934 in Chestnut, LA, he moved to the Central Florida area 75 years ago. Mr. Harper was a member of Christ Community Fellowship and worked as a supervisor in the telecommunications industry.

Mr. Harper is survived by his loving wife,...

Oct 11, 2013

JAMES “JIMMY” MONROE FERRIS, 47, of Apopka, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born July 22, 1966 in Orlando. He was a Security Guard at Florida Hospital. Mr. Ferris is survived by his mother, Darlene Ferris; daughter, Jaime Lynn Ferris; sisters, Tina Ferris and Kimberly Ewing and brother, Tim Ferris.

Oct 10, 2013

Jean N. Craig, age 86, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born on December 08, 1926 in Miami to Ingwald and Eula Newgard. Mrs. Craig is survived by her loving husband, Ralph W. Craig, Sr. and her son, Ralph W. Craig, Jr.

Oct 9, 2013

Herbert Fay Owens, 81, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013. He was born July 19, 1932 in Geneva, AL. He was a Plasterer, 50 year member of the Florida Local 1 Union and a veteran of the USMC. Mr. Owens is survived by his loving wife, Frances Owens; sons, Bo “Anna” Owens, Gary “Ilyn” Owens and Randall...

Oct 9, 2013

Rena L. Busbee, 92, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013. She was born October 20, 1920 in Hawkinsville, GA. She was a Nursery Worker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Busbee is survived by her son, Charles Edward “Mary” Busbee; grandchildren, Tina “Michael” Busbee Stanley and David Kevin Busbee; great grandchildren, Kaleigh S. Stanley, Dustin...

Oct 8, 2013

Mauricio Betancur, age 19, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2013. Born on July 01, 1994 in Paterson, NJ, he moved to the Central Florida area with his family thirteen years ago. Mr. Betancur was a Catholic and worked in sales. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Betancur.

Mr. Betancur is survived...