Obituaries

Mr. George Nolen Knox Iii

Sep 17, 2022

GEORGE NOLEN KNOX III

George passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2022.  He was born August 28, 1926 in West Des Moines, IA to George Jr. and Evelyn Knox, the second of eight children. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 – 1946.  George was employed by Peter Kiewit Sons construction company based in...

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Hastings

Sep 15, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Hastings, 48, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on September 15, 2022.  Mrs. Hastings was born on July 08, 1974 Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Hastings is preceded in death by her loving husband Jason Dean Hastings; as well as her mother Patricia Ann Guthrie. She is survived by her children Zeth Guthrie, Autumn Hastings and Caleb Hastings; as well...

Mrs. Nancy Colton Platt

Sep 15, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Nancy Colton Platt of Apopka, Florida at the age of 86 on September 15, 2022.

Nancy was born Nancy Ann Thrush in Peru, Indiana on February 22, 1936, the youngest of the three children of Hazel Laudenbarger and Marquis Thrush.  Her brothers Mark and Robert Thrush predeceased her. Nancy...

Rev. Joe H. Harrod

Sep 12, 2022

Rev. Joe H. Harrod, 90, of Tangerine, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2022. Rev. Harrod was born on September 16, 1931, in Altus, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by son Dennis Harrod; grandson, Blake Harrod; parents, John and Hazel Harrod; brothers, Richard, Willie, Willis, and Donald Harrod. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Deloris...

Mr. Kevin Bertlaney

Sep 11, 2022

Kevin Bertlaney, 78, of Orlando, Florida passed away on September 11, 2022.  Mr. Bertlaney was born on August 07, 1944 in Peekskill, New York.  In 1950 Mr. Bertlaney’s father, Fred started a business in the restaurant industry, a family diner in Montrose, NY, called Hen Hud where Kevin worked with his family.  After his years at the family restaurant...

Mr. Brian N. Merritt

Sep 10, 2022

Brian N. Merritt, 45, Apopka, passed away on September 10, 2022. He was born to parents Aubrey and Janet Merritt and he had two brothers, David and Eric. Brian married Aimee Merritt. He is preceded in death by his father Aubrey Merritt and brother David Merritt. Survivors are his wife, Aimee Merritt; step-son Cameron Coker; mother Janet Merritt, as...

Mr. Daniel Hohler

Sep 9, 2022

Daniel Hohler, 53, passed away comfortably in Ocoee, FL, September 9th, 2022. He was born and raised in Apopka, FL. He was a loving son, brother, nephew and husband. Daniel spent a majority of his career as a boatbuilder. His passion was animals, fast boats and fast cars and NASCAR. He enjoyed his childhood growing up fishing and riding...

Mrs. Mary Ann Lockeby

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Ann Lockeby, 90, passed away on September 6, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1932, in Montezuma, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Ed Lockeby, to whom she was married for 70 years. She is also survived by her sons, Warren Lockeby and his wife, Paige Blackwelder, and Greg Lockeby and Anne Reynolds; and, many other...

Ms. Jennifer Leigh Hardee

Sep 3, 2022

Jennifer Leigh Hardee, of Zellwood, Florida died on September 03, 2022. Jennifer was born on October 01, 1980. She was raised in Apopka, Florida and attended Apopka High School. Jennifer was talented in art and loved animals. She had a witty personality and when you were around her, you were guaranteed a laugh. She had an adventurous spirit and...

Mr. Jimmie Messer Jr.

Sep 2, 2022

Jimmie Messer Jr., 42, of Orlando, Florida passed away on September 02, 2022.  Mr. Messer was born on June 27, 1980 in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by his mother Angela Messer and his father Jimmie Messer Sr., as well as his sister Natasha Messer. He is survived by his sister Crystal Messer, older brother Peter Messer,...

Mrs. Joyce Linda Newberry

Aug 25, 2022

Joyce Linda Newberry was born on February 22nd 1946 in Florala Alabama and entered eternal rest on August 25th 2022 in Tavares, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Loie B and Mattie Lou Lolley, her loving husband Elmer Newberry and their beautiful daughter Wanda Michelle Newberry. Joyce is survived by her...

Mr. Ronald Bruce Munger

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald Bruce Munger, 80, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on August 24, 2022.  Mr. Munger was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Alfred and Elizabeth Munger in Worchester, Massachusetts. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Munger; children Margery Nelson and Ronald (Gina) Bruce Munger II; brother Robert Munger; grandchildren Emily Nelson, Julia Nelson and Michelle...

Mr. Carmen George Paris

Aug 23, 2022

Carmen George Paris – dedicated father, son, grandfather, brother and friend – passed away in his sleep at the age of 51 at home in Apopka, FL on August 23,2022.

Carmen is survived by his children Jacob, Nicholas, Emily and Dominick his four grandchildren, Marleigh, Bryson, Jaxon and Braxton; His mother Sharon, his brother James, his sister...

Mr. Robert Craig Baxter

Aug 22, 2022

Robert Craig Baxter, 49, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022, following his courageous 18-month battle with Glioblastoma. Robert was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Florida at the age of three. He graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 1991. Robert received a Bachelor’s degree in criminology from USF. He then attended Lively Criminal...

Mrs. Lara Ann Esterson

Aug 21, 2022

Lara Ann Esterson, 43, of Sanford, Florida passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 from complications of a long-term autoimmune condition. She was born September 13, 1978 in Orlando, Florida to Heinz Linser and Rhonda Sleister. She married Kris Esterson, February 12, 2011. She is survived by her husband, her mother, her sister Cara Morris, her in-laws, her uncles and...

Mr. Leonard Dale Priest

Aug 20, 2022

Leonard Dale Priest, 71, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on August 20, 2022.  Mr. Priest was born on May 22, 1951 to the late Dale and Mary Priest in Mount Clemons, Michigan. Mr. Priest is preceded in death by his sister Shirley. He is survived by his loving wife Doris Marie Priest; children Amy (Johnnie), Mindy (Jeremy), Jennifer (Robert),...

Mrs. Minnie Belle Campbell

Aug 19, 2022

Minnie Belle Campbell, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Belle was born in Spout Springs, Virginia, daughter of Alfred and Mary Higginbotham.

In 1952 she married Roy C. Campbell and being a military spouse traveled with him and their children to his deployments which included Texas, Alaska,...

Mr. Donald Alfred Wheeler

Aug 18, 2022

Donald Alfred Wheeler, 87, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on August 18, 2022.  Mr. Wheeler was born on November 26, 1934 to the late Linwood and Esther Wheeler in Calais, Maine. Mr. Wheeler is preceded in death by his siblings Beverly MacArthur and Everlyn Cotton. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanette Wheeler; children Stanley (Janet) Wheeler,...

Mrs. Kathy Diane Davis Waters

Aug 17, 2022

Kathy Diane Davis Waters, 62, left her earthly body and stepped right into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Kathy was born on May 24, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, grew up in Pine Hills, Florida, and made her home in Eustis, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Steve Waters, stepchildren Josh and Sarah, her father...

Rev. Robert Lewis And Mrs. Karen Cox Cook

Aug 17, 2022

Rev. Robert Lewis Cook, 82, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2022, with his beloved wife Karen Cox Cook, 82, to join him just thirty hours later on August 19. They both grew up in West Virginia and attended Trevecca Nazarene College. They were married over sixty years and served in ministry together for 50...