Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Ronnie Burl Griffis, 73, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 20, 2021. He was born May 28, 1948 in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Griffis is survived by his children Ronnie Griffis Jr, Michael Griffis, Todd Griffis and Robin Caropreso; sisters Shirley Drawdy and Joyce Clemmons as well as grandchildren Justin, Jared, Colton, Jeffrey, Austin, Evan, Shelby, and Garrett.

Jun 19, 2021

In Loving Memory of Sandra Joynt

April 25, 1957 – June 19, 2021

Sandra is survived by her husband Michael Joynt, her daughter Jessica Bowen (Bobby), 2 brothers Tony Lovely (Diane) and Randy Lovely, 2 sisters Bunny Daniels and Vicky Martina, one grandson Lucas Bowen and 1 niece and 2 nephews. She will be missed...

Jun 19, 2021

Susan Ruth Padgett, 77, of Longwood, Florida, passed away June 19, 2021. She was born April 04, 1944 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Ms. Padgett was an Orange County Public School teacher for 35 years, where she taught many young children on their journey. She is survived by her children Todd (Verlina) Keener and Tony (Cindy) Keener; brother David (Karen) Fritz;...

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Karen S Archbold

Karen Sue Archbold, 81, of Apopka, Florida went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 18, 2021. Mrs. Archbold was born March 15, 1940 in Peterburg, Indiana to the late Elbert and Elsie Fox. She is survived by her loving husband, James L. “Jim” Archbold and would have...

Jun 18, 2021

Scott Goff, 35 of Sorrento, Florida, passed away June 18, 2021. Scott was born in Lake City, Florida on October 10, 1985. He graduated from Apopka High School, where after he worked as a lineman as a B.A.M.F.. He is survived by his parents John and Sharon Goff; sister Amanda Goff; nephew Levi Shires; beautiful children Taylor Goff, Austin...

Jun 15, 2021

Ida Marie Montgomery, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 15, 2021.  Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 12, 1927 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children Richard (Mel) Halter, Kimberlie Smith, and Vallerie (Ken) Hawes; her sister Betty Forosisky; her grandchildren Lawren (Chris) Shaw, Christen (Zac) McCamie, Taylor (Travis) Murray, Nick (Lauren) Nesta, Logan (Tess...

Jun 15, 2021

Diane Margaret Ryals, 79, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away June 15, 2021. She was born January 19, 1942 in Franklin, Los Angeles. Mrs. Ryals is survived by her children Robyn Kulics, and Jeffery Ryals; siblings Larry Guillotte, Lois Powell, Norma Prince, Fay Coots, Lori Scelfo, and Emily Luvarie; grandchildren; Kaitlyn Kulics, Shelby Ryals, and Devin Rabenald and great-grandchild...

Jun 13, 2021

Robb Ashton Robinson, 43, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 13, 2021. He was born September 29, 1977 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Robinson is preceded in death by his mother Sandy Ellis, paternal grandparents Bud and Jeanette Robinson, as well as maternal grandparents Tommy and Verlie Ellis. He is survived by his brother Kyle Robinson, as well as cherished...

Jun 13, 2021

Leonard Frank Swalina, 84, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 13, 2021.  Mr. Swalina was born on October 02, 1936 in Plains, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Lorene E. Swalina.  He is survived by his children Debra Lynn Ellison and her husband Richard of Trussville, Alabama, Karen Elaine Rogers and her husband Timothy...

Jun 13, 2021

Charles Robert McDonie, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 13, 2021.  Mr. McDonie was born on February 13, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Edith Bliss. He is preceded in death by his sibling Jim McDonie and grandson Charles E. Walsingham. He is survived by his children Bridget McDonie, Michelle Walsingham, Brent McDonie,...

Jun 11, 2021

Blanche Martine Lynch, 88, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 11, 2021. She was born April 28, 1933 in Grayville, Illinois. Mrs. Lynch is survived by her many loved ones and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Jun 10, 2021

Roberta Lynn (Noah) Rowe, 68, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on June 10, 2021.  Mrs. Rowe was born on September 24, 1952 in Kenai, Alaska. She is survived by loving husband Charles C. Rowe III; her sisters Madeline S. Ryan, Carol A. Noah, and Juel Endres; 4 step-children; 12 step- grandchildren. She will be missed by her many loved...

Jun 10, 2021

Joe Luis Gaston

January 3, 1965 – June 10, 2021

Apopka – Joe Luis Gaston, age 56, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his home in Apopka, after a valiant battle with cancer, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Joe was born on January 3, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York...

Jun 9, 2021

Ramona- Cardona – Rivera (Monchy) went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021. She was 87 years old. She was a residence of Apopka Florida for seven years. She was born in 1934 in San German, Puerto Rico to Parents Jose Cardona and Alida Rivera.  Monchy’s surviving sister Mercedes Cardona (Chele) resident of Ohio. Her siblings who...

Jun 8, 2021

Mark Allen Hensel fondly known as “Papa Bear”, 58, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home on June 8, 2021 in Apopka, Florida with his wife by his side. Mark valiantly fought Stage 4 cancer metastasized to the brain.

Celebration of Life services will be held 12 noon on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at...

Jun 4, 2021

Garret Alan Carter, 21, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 04, 2021. He was born November 18, 1999 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Carter is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Jun 4, 2021

Rita Ann Esther Augustine, 80, of Zellwood, Florida went home to be with her Lord on June 04, 2021. Mrs. Augustine was born on January 16, 1941 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She loved butterflies, anything purple, spending time with family & friends, and especially her Lord. She also loved her hats and had them in every color. She was...

Jun 3, 2021

Jose Ramon Fuentes, 69, of Clermont, Florida, passed away June 03, 2021. He was born October 08, 1951 in Bronx, New York. Mr. Fuentes is preceded in death by his mother Carmen Perez and brother Edgar Fuentes. He is survived by his wife Stella King Fuentes; children Tiffany Fuentes, Jose Fuentes Jr. and Melinda Garcia; his sister Annie Cooper;...

Jun 2, 2021

Dwight A. Doggett, 95, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 02, 2021. He was born August 28, 1925 in Ashland, Ohio. Mr. Doggett is preceded in death by his beloved wife and mother of his children Treva Grace McQuillen Doggett; son Dwight Edward Doggett and granddaughter Denise Dowdy. He is survived by his wife Mabel Doggett; children Julie (Phillip)...

Jun 2, 2021

Ceanna Morgan, 69, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 02, 2021. She was born December 30, 1951 in Jeanerette, Louisiana to the late Irene Skinner-Latigue. Mrs. Morgan is preceded in death by her husband Willie Morgan and great granddaughter Karleigh Ware. She is survived by her children Rosanna Ware and Keith Skinner; siblings Johnny Skinner, Winneybell Baptiste, Dorothy Skinner,...