Obituaries

Dec 29, 2022

Gertrude Emeline Burbank, 103, of Deland, Florida passed away on December 29, 2022.  Mrs. Burbank was born on January 14, 1919 in Eustis, Maine. Mrs. Burbank is preceded in death by her grandson Timmothy Burbank. She is survived by her son Fred Burbank; grandson Jeffrey Burbank; as well as her great grandchildren Jordan Burbank, Jacob Burbank, Jenson Burbank, Hunter...

Dec 28, 2022

Jeffery Wayne Rolling, age 41, loving father and husband, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in his home in Leesburg on December 28, 2022.  Jeff was born to Sibley & Patricia Rolling of Orlando, FL.  After graduating from high school, Jeff worked jobs in steel fabrication, as well as mobile phone sales.

He is survived...

Dec 26, 2022

Charles Dennis Durden, 61, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 26, 2022.  Mr. Durden was born on September 22, 1961 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Durden is survived by his loving mother Ann Snyder; brother Kevin Snyder; nephew Garrett Snyder; as well as his two nieces Brooke and Falon Snyder. He will be missed by his many loved ones...

Dec 26, 2022

Shane Chavis, 50, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on December 26, 2022. Mr. Chavis was born on February 2, 1972 in Deland, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Tracy Chavis; children Hunter (Fatima) Chavis and Jordan Chavis; parents Joseph and Ethel Chavis; sister Sheena (Michael) Gardner; as well as his dog and best friend Cam. He will...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Lou Starr, 88, of Deltona, Florida passes away on December 22, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1934 to the late Foster and Margaret Watts in Crescent City, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Lee Starr and son Kevin Lee Starr. She is survived by her son Michael (Toni) Starr; grandchildren Teah Lee...

Dec 20, 2022

Lowell E. Swanberg

1941 – 2022

Lowell E. Swanberg of Apopka passed away on December 20, 2022, at AdventHealth Apopka at the age of 81, with his family at his side.  He was born in 1941, in Benson, Minnesota, to Peter A. Swanberg and Margaret C. Swanberg.  Lowell had twelve brothers and sisters.  He graduated...

Dec 20, 2022

Malika Vekeysia Stevenson passed away on December 20, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1975 in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Stevenson is preceded in death by her father Artwell Matthews Jr. She is survived by her loving husband Christian M. Stevenson; children Christian D. Stevenson and Morgan C. Stevenson; mother Candace Sturdivant (Gregory); siblings Artwell Bernard Matthews and Damien...

Dec 19, 2022

Christopher Lee Roman, 63, was brought home to the Lord on December 19, 2022.

Chris, to all who knew him was an Orlando native born and raised. He was born on June 3, 1959. He is one of 13 brother and sisters. He loved nature, being outdoors, fishing, sports, and of course the Vikings.

He...

Dec 19, 2022

Hammond L Schneider, 82, of Sanford, Florida passed away on December 19, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1940 in Everett, Washington. He is preceded in death by his daughter Nannette; sibling Jane Evans; bother-in-law Bud Evans. Mr. Schneider is survived by his loving wife Judy Donovan; son Hammond Schneider Jr; siblings Kathy, Terry, and Maureen, as well...

Dec 19, 2022

Mark Anthony Fillyaw, 43, of St. Cloud, Florida passed away on December 19, 2022. Mr. Fillyaw was born on November 23, 1979 in Live Oak, Florida. He graduated from St. Cloud High School in 1998.  Always a hard worker, he was co-owner of Asphalt Paving Company and was currently employed as a Commercial Account Manager at ‘A ok Tire’. ...

Dec 18, 2022

Ramon Molina, 79, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 18, 2022. Mr. Molina was born on December 12, 1943 in Placetas, Cuba to the late Ramon and Emilia Molina. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Molina; children Ariel Molina and Hanrit Molina; grandchildren Kaylin Molina, Henry Molina, Thalia Molina and Christina Molina; siblings Nery Amado, Sara...

Dec 16, 2022

William David Waits, 66, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 16, 2022.  Mr. Waits was born on October 13, 1956 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his children Angela (Adam) Shaw, Juli (Thomas) Hobby and Micah Waits; as well as grandchildren Jacob, Parker, Emma, Thomas, Matthew, Amber, Jordan, Amelia and Rowan. He will be dearly missed by...

Dec 16, 2022

Nevaeh Renee Isham-Brown, 12, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 16, 2022.  Ms. Isham-Brown was born on February 21, 2010 in Camden, New Jersey. She is survived by her loving parents Jackie Rivera and Coco Vazquez Matos; siblings Joey Vasquez, Beba Vasquez, Carlos Robles and Jordan Isham-Brown; as well as her cherished tio, titi’s, cousins and several extended...

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph Howard Myers Jr., 66, a long time Apopka resident passed away on December 14, 2022. He was born on March 31, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Anna Marie Myers. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law James Johnston and his nephew Christopher Johnston. Mr. Myers is survived his siblings Nanci Johnston, Kathleen McCall...

Dec 14, 2022

Carolyn J. Davis, 86, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on December 14, 2022.  Mrs. Davis was born on November 15, 1936 in Ludowici, Georgia. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her loving husband; as well as two brothers. She is survived by her children Jeff “Regina” Davis, Tina “Roger” Jones and Ron Davis; two brothers Clinton “Corrie” Johnson...

Dec 13, 2022

Lisa Calhoun, 56, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 13, 2022. She was born on August 4, 1966 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her mother Patricia Posey. She will be missed by many loved ones and friends.

Dec 12, 2022

Brandon Antonio Swinton went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2022. He was born on February 15, 1984 in Orlando, Florida.

He graduated from Olympia High School in Orlando.  He later became a licensed journeyman in HVAC systems.  He enjoyed working for Qorvo, biotechnologies. He was married to Michelle Velazquez in 2014 and had a...

Dec 12, 2022

John (Jack) Alfred Bruehl, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 12, 2022. Mr. Bruehl was born on December 13, 1938 to the late John and Loretta Bruehl in Detroit, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his son Todd Bruehl and brother Chuck Bruehl. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Jean Bruehl; children Scott Bruehl...

Dec 11, 2022

Robert Martin Sodemann, 69, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on December 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Steven, Angela, and Jonathan, and siblings Tom (Ronda), Sue (Pete) Monfre, and Bill (Kay).

Bob was born in...

Dec 11, 2022

Laurie Christina Gilbert of Apopka, Florida, passed away at age 41 on December 11, 2022. She was a devoted wife and mother to Scott and their daughter Julia.

Laurie was born on May 28, 1981. She graduated from UCF in 2003 with a BA in education and taught at various elementary school levels. She loved family, traveling,...