Obituaries

Mrs. Carolyn Bernice Hopper

Nov 25, 2020

Carolyn Bernice Hopper, age 80, completed her final journey from Mt. Dora, FL to her Heavenly home on November 25, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona and is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Dale Hopper.

Carolyn was first and foremost a Christian Wife/Mom...

James William Johnson Iii

Nov 25, 2020

James William Johnson III

“How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only for a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.”

James William Johnson III, of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 25, 2020. The baby is survived by loving parents James...

Mr. David Merritt

Nov 24, 2020

David Merritt, 52, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on November 24, 2020.  Mr. Merritt was born on August 09, 1968 in Leesburg, Florida. There will be a memorial service held on December 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM and a celebration of life will be held on March 13 th at 2:00PM .David will be missed by his many...

Mr. John Kenneth Weekley

Nov 23, 2020

John Kenneth Weekley, 53, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 23, 2020.  Mr. Weekley was born on April 20, 1967 in Silver Springs, Maryland. He is preceded in death by his loving father Robert Lee Weekley and sibling Charles Wesley Flint II .He is survived by his loving mother Judy Marie Weekley; siblings Sandra Jean Crain, Lynda Hill,...

Mr. Richard “Rick” Alan Andrews

Nov 21, 2020

Richard Alan Andrews, Sr., 73, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born August 18, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut to Evelyn Simon Andrews and J.C. Andrews, Sr., both of whom predeceased him. His family moved to Central Florida in 1952. Rick was a student at both Apopka High and Evans High School,...

Mr. Larry W. Monds

Nov 20, 2020

In loving memory of Larry Wayne Monds, a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and husband. We will miss you until we meet again. He was born on March 4, 1954 in Quincy, Florida, and entered heavenly rest on November 20, 2020 at age 66. He is survived by his loving wife Pamela Todd Monds. His daughter Desiree Rice...

Mrs. Mariella Mildred Ricketts Goodin

Nov 20, 2020

Mariella “Ricki” Goodin, 81, passed on November 20, 2020 after a winless battle with dementia.  Ricki was born in 1938 in Davenport, Iowa to deaf parents, Ira and Mildred Ricketts.  When she was seven years old her father died and Ricki was sent to live at the Lutheran Children’s Home in Waverly, Iowa.  It was there that she learned...

Ms. Jeanette Harper

Nov 20, 2020

Jeanette Harper, 96, of Maitland, Florida passed away on November 20, 2020.  Ms. Harper was born on March 28, 1924 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert W. Harper. She is survived by her loving children Stephen Harper, William Harper, and Dr. Robert Harper II; grandchildren Rachel Harper Tyson, Robert W. Harper III,...

Mr. Eddie Dean Shelley

Nov 20, 2020

Eddie Dean Shelley, 74, a longtime resident of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 20, 2020. He was born November 04, 1946 in Loris, South Carolina where he was raised. Mr. Shelley is preceded in death by his mother Ozelma Shelley who passed in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Terri Shelley; children Venus (David) Dye, Renee (Derrik)...

Ms. Anita B. Wooster

Nov 19, 2020

Anita B. Wooster, 88, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 19, 2020.  Ms. Wooster was born on March 24, 1932 in Pearl City, Illinois to the late Edward and Eleanor Block. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ray “Bud” Wooster. She is survived by her children Edward “Spence” (Kathleen) Wooster; grandchildren Casey Wooster and David...

Mr. Juan Medina

Nov 18, 2020

Juan Medina, 82, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 18, 2020. He was born August 10, 1938 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Mr. Medina is preceded in death by his son John Medina. He is survived by his loving wife Monserrate Medina; children Gladys (Chris Libreros) Medina, Iris (Miguel Diaz) Smart, Iliana Madison, Daisy (Antonio) Ramos,...

Mrs. Nancy C. Hoistion

Nov 16, 2020

Nancy C. Hoistion, 84, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away November 16, 2020. She was born December 17, 1936 in Watertown, New York. Mrs. Hoistion is preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence Hoistion Sr.; and children Paula Youngs and John Hoistion. She is survived by her children Larry (Cindy) Hoistion and Jeff (Rosie) Hoistion; brother Jerry Eamer; a...

Mr. Cecil Tolliver

Nov 16, 2020

Cecil Tolliver, 83, of Glen Rogers, West Virginia, passed away November 16, 2020. He was born September 25, 1937 in Glen Rogers, West Virginia to the late Wannie and Velva Tolliver. Mr. Tolliver is preceded in death by his siblings Jane Runyon and Shelby Arnold. He is survived by his loving wife Dorris Tolliver; children Rick (Lorri) Tolliver and...

Ms. Rebecca Ruth Sykes

Nov 15, 2020

Rebecca Ruth Sykes, 72, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 15, 2020.  Ms. Sykes was born on January 12, 1948 in Macon, North Carolina to the late George and Selma Crawford. She is survived by her children Rebecca (Csabi) Kis-Ivan, Michelle (Curt) Haskins and Taosha (Todd M.) Sykes; father of her children James Louis Sykes; siblings...

Mrs. Madeline Tona

Nov 13, 2020

Madeline Tona, 99, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away November 13, 2020. She was born September 06, 1921 in Buffalo, New York. She’ll be dearly missed by her many loved ones and friends. Mrs. Tona loved to dance it was an important part of her life. She danced with both of her life partners and continued doing so well...

Mrs. Elba F. Mattei

Nov 12, 2020

Elba F. Mattei 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away November 12, 2020. Mrs. Mattei was born on April 08, 1944 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She is preceded in death by her father Tito Feliciano, mother Josefina Gonzalez. Siblings Jovito, Miguel, and Juan Feliciano, also daughter Mildret Maldonado.  Elba is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Elieser Mattei...

Mr. Brandon C. Sokol

Nov 11, 2020

BRANDON C. Sokol, 33, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on November 11, 2020. Mr. Sokol was born on November 24, 1986 in Ramona, California. Mr Sokol is survived by his loving daughter, Savannah M. Sokol, his parents, Phillip and Sheila Sokol, Sorrento, Florida, sisters Courtney (Brian) Koster of Mt. Plymouth, Fl, Leslie Chelland of Cambs. UK, and his brother...

Mr. James Edward Prettyman

Nov 10, 2020

James Edward Prettyman, 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away November 10, 2020. He was born March 09, 1928 in McMechen, West Virginia. Mr. Prettyman is preceded in death by his son Zachary Prettyman. He is survived by his loving wife Roberta Prettyman; children Dori (Charlie) Butler, Matthew (Linda) Prettyman and Gary Prettyman; siblings Martha Lance and Mary Wilson; grandchildren...

Mrs. Deborah A. Johnson

Nov 7, 2020

Deborah A. Johnson, 59, of Ocala, Florida passed away on November 07, 2020.  Mrs. Johnson was born on December 10, 1960 in Portage, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her loving father Loren Godby; and grandparents Henry and Amy Godby, as well as Oren and Helen Miller. She is survived by her loving husband Jeff Johnson; children Jason,...

Miss. Elizabeth Ann Burke

Nov 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Burke, 37, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Elizabeth was born on August 29, 1983 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is preceded in death by her father Clarence E. Burke. She is survived by her son Christian Burke; mother Carol Burke; siblings Michelle Woods, April Burke and Erin Burke; as well as...