Obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Levi Matthew Jimmerson, born June 30, 1990 in Orlando, Florida to Stephen C. Jimmerson and Janice F. Ferguson. Mr. Jimmerson was risen on September 20, 2020. He is survived by his brother Jacob A. Jimmerson; nieces Faith and Bridgett Jimmerson; as well as grandparents Larry and Elaine Jimmerson, Ken and Martha Doster and Ellen Ferguson.

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Sep 17, 2020

William Joseph Gates, 80, of Longwood, Florida passed away on September 17, 2020.  Mr. Gates was born on October 23, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia. He is preceded in death by his twin brothers and one sister. Mr. Gates is survived by his loving wife Pat Gates; children Mara (Steve) McDaniel, Bill Gates, Chris (Marlena) Gates and Kerry...

Sep 17, 2020

Melvin Slagter, 89 of Tavares, Florida passed away on September 17, 2020.  Melvin was born at the home of his parents, John and Anna Lousma Slagter, near Leighton, Iowa, on June 13, 1931 and was married to his loving wife, Shirley, of 66 years.  His remarkable devotion and care for his wife, Shirley until her passing was admired by...

Sep 14, 2020

Vasco Barrett, 95 of Zellwood FL went to meet Jesus on September 14, 2020.

He and his wife celebrated their 73-wedding anniversary on September 13, 2020.

He was born in Grady County, GA on October 31, 1924 to Thomas J. Barrett and Willie Gus Yawn Barrett.

They were blessed with 10 children. Vasco...

Sep 14, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family of Stephen Henderson Griffith announces his death on September 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Steve was born on February 18, 1943 and was 77 years old. Steve was the owner of a foliage nursery in the Apopka area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing on the water, snow, and scuba diving....

Sep 13, 2020

Karen L. Wallace, 61, a long time Apopka resident, passed away September 13, 2020. She was born March 13, 1959 in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Wallace is preceded in death by her father Robert F. Lewis. She is survived by her mother Billie Ann Lewis; children Meagan Wallace, Lindsey Oliveria and Lauren Wallace; siblings Kim Stallings; grandchildren MaKayla Watkins, Arabella...

Sep 13, 2020

Dustin Ray Craft, 38, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 13, 2020.  Mr. Craft was born on September 20, 1981 in Winter Park, Florida. He is survived by his wife Tara Craft; children James, Alex, Nick, Chloe and Zoey; parents Ray and Sandy Craft; siblings Lante and Jamine; grandchild Jay-Jay; as well as many loved ones and friends....

Sep 12, 2020

Norma Jean Schloot, 98, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on September 12, 2020.  Mrs. Schloot was born on September 13, 1921 in Jasonville, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter’s Joanne Drozdzik from Indiana and Diane Purdy from Indiana; as well as her 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Schloot will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Sep 12, 2020

Alfredo Cisneros was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 25, 1946 and went to be with the Lord in his home in Sorrento, Florida on September 12, 2020. He is survived by his four children Alfredo III, Rosalinda, Josephine, and Isabelle; his grandchildren Cassandra, Allyssa, Brianna, Juan Jr., Alberta, Benjamin, Pablo Jr., Jonthan, and Mercedes; and his great...

Sep 8, 2020

Judith Ann Masterson, 76, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on September 08, 2020.  Ms. Masterson was born on December 25, 1943 in New York, New York to the late parents Jackson Nicholas VanAnda and Jean McKirgan VanAnda. She is survived by her son Robert Preuitt Masterson III; siblings Jim VanAnda, Janie Garrett and Jackie VanAnda; as well as...

Sep 2, 2020

Marian M. Pagan, 72, of Ocoee, Florida, passed on September 02, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1948 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Pagan is survived by her loving husband Fulgencio “Tom” Ortega; daughter Dionne M. (Jose A. Rodriguez Jr.) Rodriguez; grandchildren Arianna L. (Clayton) Gilligan nee Martinez, Alexis R. Martinez,...

Aug 31, 2020

Virginia Rose Plant, born April 10, 1968 in Melrose, Massachusetts to the late parents John R. Plant and Helen M. Plant. Miss. Plant passed away on August 31, 2020 at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida. She is preceded in death by her brother John R. Plant Jr. Miss. Plant is survived by her significant other Stacey Smith of Eustis,...

Aug 30, 2020

Frank Allen Sheffield, 76, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on August 30, 2020.  Mr. Sheffield was born on March 31, 1944 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to the late parents Bernie and Inez Sheffield. He is preceded in death by his siblings Elaine Ranzenberger, Alice Gregory and William Sheffield. Mr. Sheffield is survived by his beloved wife Donna Sheffield;...

Aug 30, 2020

Latoya T. McKinley, 42, of Belle Isle, Florida passed away on August 30, 2020.  Mrs. McKinley was born on December 22, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her father Milton L. Bearden. Mrs. McKinley is survived by her loving husband Henry McKinley; children Jordan McKinley, Olivia McKinley and Logan McKinley; siblings Frankie Bearden-Caudle and Nicole...

Aug 26, 2020

George Edward Timmons, 63, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 26, 2020.  Mr. Timmons was born on November 21, 1956 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Timmons; children Travis Timmons and George Timmons Jr., as well as two grandchildren. Mr. Timmons will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Aug 26, 2020

Jo Anne D. Copeland, 86, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 26, 2020.  Mrs. Copeland was born on June 29, 1934 in Anawalt, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Frank J. Copeland.  Mrs. Copeland is survived by her devoted children Shawn (Barbara) Copeland and Dirk Copeland; grandchildren Alexandra Kenyon and James Copeland as...

Aug 25, 2020

Glendore Oliver Myers Jr., 82, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away August 25, 2020. He was born November 26, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Myers is survived by his nieces and nephews Debra Pierce, Cheryl Dillman, Diana Dillman, and Allen H. Dillman; great nieces and nephews Rodney A. (Michelle) Risner, James Dillman, Cassandra Risner, Coty Waddell, Erin Dillman and Jordan...

Aug 24, 2020

Eugene W. Winship, 88, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on August 24, 2020.  Mr. Winship was born on July 07, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Beverly J. Winship.  Mr. Winship is survived by his children Teresa J. Burkett, Dennis E. (Rosa) Winship, and Tracy J. (Gerald) Hardin;...

Aug 24, 2020

Claude A. Etty Jr. “Sonny” 64 of Apopka, Florida peacefully entered into his eternal home on August 24, 2020. Sonny was a lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida and graduate of Apopka High School. Sonny previously worked for Stanley Security as an Alarm Technician. He grew up with the love of hunting, fishing and boating in the local lakes and...

Aug 23, 2020

Terry Lynn Grether, 57, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away August 23, 2020. He was born May 04, 1963 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Grether is survived by his parents Thomas and Janet Grether; siblings Todd (Jill) Grether and Gaye (Jody) Bowman; nieces and nephews Tiffany (Stephen), Christina, Rachel (Carlos) and Sean; great nieces and nephews Bowman and Reese as well...