Obituaries

Mar 1, 2023

James Edward Smith, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 01, 2023.  Mr. Smith was born on February 08, 1941 in Geneva, Alabama. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary E. Smith; as well as his children Connie Carnes and James Smith. He is survived by his daughter Vicki Smith; siblings Mary Alice Busbee...

Feb 28, 2023

Jeffrey Robert Jocoy, 52, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on February 28, 2023.  Mr. Jocoy was born on February 3, 1971 to the late Mary Lynn Jocoy in Atlanta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his twin brother Jim Jocoy. He is survived by his child Jacob Jocoy; father Robert Jocoy; siblings Chris Jocoy and Matt Jocoy. As...

Feb 26, 2023

Dirk Lance Copeland (56) was born August 24th, 1966 and passed away on February 26th, 2023 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and JoAnne Copeland and his brother Shawn. Dirk is survived by his sister-in-law, niece and nephew and by countless friends that are like family. Dirk...

Feb 24, 2023

Mark David Melvin, 64, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 24, 2023.  Mr. Melvin was born on July 8, 1958 to the late Ray Melvin and Norma Heinlein in Bluefield, West Virginia.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Melvin; children Mark (Kimberly) Melvin II and Jonathan (Courtney) Melvin; sibling Kathy Holman; grandchildren John Melvin and Katelynn...

Feb 22, 2023

Kathleen T. Morgan, 67, of Eustis, Florida passed away on February 22, 2023.  Mrs. Morgan was born on March 13, 1955 in Morristown, New Jersey to the late Robert and Eileen Townsend. Mrs. Morgan is preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Edward Morgan; sister Anita Chapman; as well as her uncle Joseph Lynch. Mrs. Morgan is survived...

Feb 21, 2023

Judy Helms Miles, 71, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 21, 2023.  Mrs. Miles was born on March 07, 1951 in Slocomb, Alabama to the late William and Thelma Helms. Mrs. Miles is preceded in death by her siblings Eugene Helms and Margie Laster. She is survived by her children Joe (Kelly) Liberatore, James Liberatore, Billy (Michelle) Duncan,...

Feb 19, 2023

Our mother Beatrice Hancock passed away on February 19, 2023 and went to be with our dad Milton Hancock. They were married on December 30 th , 1950 and had 4 girls and 2 boys; as well as 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was known as Bea the bread lady at Fazoli’s. Mom was...

Feb 19, 2023

Bonnie M. Broom, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 19, 2023.  Mrs. Broom was born on July 18, 1948. Mrs. Broom is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald E. Broom Sr. She is survived by her children Donald E. (Gracie) Broom Jr and Timmothy (Crystal) Broom; partner Tom Mercer; grandchildren Stephanie, Dustin, Devin, Breeanna, Pennylayne,...

Feb 18, 2023

Jorge Velazquez Roman, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 18, 2023.  Mr. Velazquez Roman was born on December 14, 1950 to the late Antonio Velazquez and Maria Roman in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Mr. Velazquez Roman is preceded in death by his siblings Jose Antonio Velazquez and Natividad Velazquez. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Velazquez; stepdaughter...

Feb 18, 2023

Janice Augusta (nee. Bergner) Tremblay, 79, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 18, 2023. Mrs. Tremblay was born on February 8, 1944 to the late Henry and Veronica Bergner in Webster, Massachusetts. Mrs. Tremblay is survived by her loving husband Richard E. Tremblay; children Raymond Joseph (Katiana) Tremblay, Steven Louis (Kelli) Tremblay, Rose Marie Tremblay and Donna Tremblay...

Feb 17, 2023

Billy Joe Cox, 73, of Tavares, Florida passed away on February 17, 2023. Mr. Cox was born on May 16, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri. Mr. Cox is survived by his loving wife Barbara Cox; children Troy M. (Michelle) Cox, Lori C. (Ernesto) Cuevas; Laci R. (Ronald) DaSilva; and Christopher “Toby” (April) Cox; as well as 9 grandchildren and 1...

Feb 14, 2023

Frank L Anderson Jr. died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Frank was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on November 4, 1945, son of the late Frank L Anderson and Mary Aileen Anderson. Frank was a 32 degree Mason, Bahai Shriner, President of Anderson Can Line and Fabrication Equipment, Inc. for 53 years, Owner and Operator of the Florida Force...

Feb 13, 2023

Nilda G. Feliciano, 87, of Clermont, Florida passed away on February 13, 2023. Mrs. Feliciano was born on August 20, 1935 in Lares, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Feliciano is preceded in death by her loving husband Angel Feliciano; as well as her son Roberto Burgos. She is survived by her daughter Emily (Ray) Freire; daughter-in-law Linda Burgos; grandchildren Chris Freire...

Feb 8, 2023

Rick Anthony Bailey, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 08, 2023.  Mr. Bailey was born on March 17, 1951 to the late E.H. and Elaine Bailey in Natural Bridge, Virginia. Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his siblings Wanda Bell, Betty Suggs and Trip Bailey. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Bailey; children Staci...

Feb 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maryann St. John of Orlando, Florida. Maryann passed peacefully on February 07, 2023 in the care of Hospice. She is survived by her two sons Robert J. Sierra and Ronald J. Sierra; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and her husband Charles. Services will be held for Maryann at...

Feb 7, 2023

Patricia Barnes Thomas joined her heavenly Father on February 7, 2023 at the age of 83 years old.  She was born on July 30, 1939 in Pine Castle, Florida and spent most of her life between Titusville, Orlando and Cocoa.  Pat was blessed to be raised by two Godly parents.  Her father Francis Barnes (Pop Pop) was a plant...

Feb 6, 2023

Juana Nelson

Pass away February 6, 2023

Born November 8,1937In Arecibo Puerto Rico

Lived in Orlando Florida

Survive by her 6 children Ileana, William, Adela, Janet, Elizabeth and Maelis.14 grandkids and many great grandkids. She was loved by many

Jan 29, 2023

Jearold Clay Eakins, 75, died January 29 th surrounded by family at his home in Apopka, FL after a year-long battle with cancer. Jerry was born on February 7, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marion and Susan Eakins. He served in the United States Air Force as a radar repairman from 1961-1965.  He then received a Bachelor of Science...

Jan 24, 2023

Robert Clayton Allen, 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 24, 2023.  Mr. Allen was born on June 05, 1946 to the late Stephen and June Allen in Oakridge, Tennessee. He is survived by his loving wife Pam Allen; children Barbara (Willie) Richardson of North Carolina, Tony Allen, Lisa Allen and Shawn Allen; sibilings David Allen, Ricky Allen...

Jan 23, 2023

Antonio Marquez Cruz, 70, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 23, 2023.  Mr. Marquez Cruz was born on February 08, 1952 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Mr. Marquez Crus is preceded in death by his brother Jose Francisco Marquez. He is survived by his daughter Alejandra Marquez; siblings Rogelio (Aurea) Marquez and Marisol Marquez; as well as one grandchild....