Obituaries

Jun 26, 2013

Encarnacion Q. Quigley, age 86, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Born on July 02, 1926 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she moved to the Central Florida area four months ago. Ms. Quigley was Catholic and worked in the healthcare industry.

Ms. Quigley is survived by her loving children, Marina Huq and Rafael Ramos;...

Jun 25, 2013

Sue H. Hamilton, age 68, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Born on May 24, 1945 in Jackson, MS, she moved to the Central Florida area 33 years ago. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Rolling Hills Community Church and did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...

Jun 25, 2013

DOUGLAS N. IVES, age 57, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He was born September 13, 1955 in Manhattan, NY and moved to Central Florida over 25 years ago. He was a Sales Manager for Wyndam Resorts. Mr. Ives is survived by his brother Jack Ives of Winter Garden. Services Entrusted to LOOMIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 407-880-1007,...

Jun 24, 2013

Roy Dean Bridell (78) was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2013 He was born July 8, 1934, in Blowers Township, Minnesota, son of the late Earl Dean and Nina Phillips Bridell. After serving in the United States Air Force for 22 years, Roy received his Bachelors Degree in Sacred Music from The...

Jun 23, 2013

Briseias Ashlyn Velez, age 3, of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born on November 06, 2009 in Orlando.

Miss Velez is survived by her loving parents, Josean and Chrislie Velez of Apopka; and brother, Josiah Velez.

Jun 22, 2013

Gerald H. “Jerry” Hopson, Sr., age 72, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born February 09, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a Truck Driver and a member of the Pentecostals of Apopka. Mr. Hopson is survived by his loving wife, Alice F. Hopson of Apopka; son, Jerry Hopson, Jr. of Longwood; brothers, James...

Jun 21, 2013

Maybelle Meyers, age 83, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. Born on July 19, 1929 in Toomsboro, GA, she moved to the Central Florida area in 2003. Mrs. Meyers was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Meyers and son,...

Jun 20, 2013

Eugenie A. Banks, age 101, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013. She was born February 01, 1912 in St. Andrew, Jamaica and moved to Central Florida 17 years ago. She was a Retail Sales Clerk and a member of the Apopka Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ms. Banks is survived by her daughter, Hyacinth Smith of Apopka; 7...

Jun 20, 2013

RONALD R. GRAY, SR., age 57, Apopka, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born August 12, 1955 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a Self Employed Lawn Maintenance worker. Mr. Gray is survived by his mother, Bernice Gray; son, J.R. Gray; daughter, Kindal Rae Gray; brother, Wayne Gray.

Jun 18, 2013

Channell, Sr., James Charles, age 81, of Zellwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Born on July 29, 1931 in Zellwood, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Apopka. Mr. Channell, Sr., served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a Meat Cutter for Winn Dixie for 37 years. He is preceded in...

Jun 14, 2013

PAUL JOSEPH McMASTER, age 81, of Orlando, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born July 13, 1931 in New Bethlehem, PA. He was an Electronics Technician for Boeing and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. McMaster is survived by is loving wife, Sara McMaster; sons, Kevin McMaster and Kenneth McMaster; daughters, Kathy Barnett, Lori Booth and...

Jun 14, 2013

Watters, Sr., Marcus Lewis, age 83, a lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2013. Marcus was born on May 14, 1930, in Providence, Florida. He was a husband, father, grandfather, educator, businessman, builder, philanthropist, artist and humanitarian. He was also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Apopka and a strong...

Jun 13, 2013

SHARON SUE RIVERA, age 53, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born October 06, 1959 in West Palm Beach. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Rivera is survived by her loving children, Nadalie (Ben) Macaya of Apopka, Lauren Drake of Sanford, Olivia Rivera of Apopka, Micah Rivera of Apopka and Daniel Drake of Sanford; siblings, Dennis...

Jun 12, 2013

Jake Ryan Hearon, age 18, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born on April 27, 1995 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Hearon was a recent graduate of Wekiva High School.

Mr. Hearon is survived by his loving parents, Rodney and Lisa Hearon; and sister, Autumn Hearon.

Jun 11, 2013

MELVIN J. WHITE, age 79, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born October 06, 1933 in Cuba and moved to Central Florida 11 years ago from New York. He was an Operating Room Technician and worked at the Long Island College Hospital for 27 years. Mr. White is survived by his loving wife, Myrna White...

Jun 10, 2013

Danny L. Woods, age 67, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013. Born on February 21, 1946 in Muncie, IN, he served in the US Marines and worked as a truck driver.

Mr. Woods is survived by his children, Jill Woods and Kacey Woods, both of Apopka, and Lee Woods of Longwood; and three grandchildren....

Jun 10, 2013

Robert C. Demmel, age 86, of Longwood, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born on August 06, 1926 in Fremont, OH. Mr. Demmel served in the US Navy during World War II and then later retired from the textile industry.

Jun 10, 2013

CAROL ANN PAGE RHODES, age 77, of Orlando, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born November 30, 1935 in Catlettsburg, KY. She was a Sales Clerk for the Navy Exchange and a member of Grace Faulkner United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Howard Rhodes, Sr.; daughters, Deborah and Brenda....

Jun 9, 2013

Clyde A. Shields, age 78, of Zellwood, passed away on Sunday, June 09, 2013. Born on May 20, 1935 in Eden, NC, he moved to the Central Florida area 11 years ago. Mr. Shields retired from the US Air Force. He was a Baptist and a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Eastern Star.

Mr. Shields...

Jun 4, 2013

Heriberto Sierra-Castro, age 80, of Gotha, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2013. Born on July 21, 1932 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, he moved to the Central Florida area 25 years ago from New Jersey. Mr. Sierra-Castro served in the US Marines and worked as a Master Electrician/Entrepreneur.

Mr. Sierra-Castro is survived by his loving wife, Rosa...