Obituaries

Jun 19, 2020

Carl Archie Sinnett, 71, of Orlando, Florida, passed away June 19, 2020. He was born August 21, 1948 in Binghamton, New York. Mr. Sinnett is survived by his wife of 49 years Ruth Sinnett; daughters Angie (Paul) Couvillion and Crissy (Tommy) Hubble; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; 4 grandchildren Evan, Tyler, Haleigh, and Chelsey; several nieces and nephews as well...

Jun 16, 2020

Michael Virgilio, 65, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 16, 2020.  Mr. Virgilio was born on September 24, 1954 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to the late parents Samuel and Dorothy Virgilio. He is survived by his fiancé Linda Keyworth; siblings Santina Simpson, Leta Majkrowski, Dorise Virgilio and Kevin Virgilio; along with Ashley Nelson and many nieces and nephews. He...

Jun 15, 2020

Bettie Parkman, 81, passed away on June 15, 2020.  Bettie was born in Geneva, Alabama to Kerry and Eula Mae Jones.  She grew up in Mount Dora, Florida.  Bettie married Jerry Parkman on December 9, 1957, in Hernando, Mississippi.  Bettie and Jerry lived primarily in Arkansas and Florida.  They had two daughters – Debbie (Smith) and Karen (Batts).  Bettie...

Jun 11, 2020

Edna Mae Osborne, 65, of Apopka, Florida, passed away June 11, 2020. She was born May 21, 1955 in Winter Garden, Florida. Edna was very loving mother, grandmother, and friend. There was never a stranger she didn’t meet that didn’t get along with. Ms. Osborne was a Minister for over 20 years. She was a very joyful, loving and...

Jun 8, 2020

Laron Adam Rouch, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 08, 2020.  Mr. Rouch was born on September 27, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Sue Kay Rouch; children Chad (Jennifer) Rouch, Lance Rouch and Stan Rouch; siblings Bruce Rouch and Doug Rouch; as well as Lane Rouch his grandchild. He will be...

Jun 8, 2020

Kevin Lee Hales passed away on, June 08, 2020, after complication from congestive heart failure. He was a lifelong resident of Orlando, Florida. Kevin enjoyed everything from owning his own business KLH Landscape Designs for 13 years, along with surfing, fishing and hunting. Sundays he could be found watching a NASCAR race or a football game. He was devoted...

Jun 7, 2020

James David Edwards, 36, of Apopka, Florida, went on to be with the Lord June 07, 2020. He was born August 09, 1983 in Orlando, Florida. James graduated from West Orange High School in 2001. Mr. Edwards worked at his family business where he was a Superintendent, he also held many certifications within the concrete field. James volunteered as...

Jun 6, 2020

Manetta K. Dees, 89, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away June 06, 2020. She was born February 10, 1931 in Ocoee, Florida. Mrs. Dees is preceded in death by her children Clara Geraldine Johnson and William David Dees. She was survived by her children Arlene Deverall, Jane (Vincent) Cento and Gwendolyn Brown; grandchildren Jessica Dees, Jennifer (Chad) Belton, Jaclyn Taylor,...

Jun 4, 2020

James “Ed” Edwin Phillips Sr., 83, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away June 04, 2020. He was born October 23, 1936 in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his wife Vivian Phillips; son Kelly M. Phillips; and sisters Ila Jane Wyrick and Peggy J. Cotton. He is survived by his children Debbie L. (David) Wilson, James...

Jun 3, 2020

Marion Frances (Ellis) Rice, 87, long term resident of Zellwood, Florida, passed away June 03, 2020. Mrs. Rice was born January 13, 1933 in Sedley, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Curtis Lynn Rice; son Randy Rice; brothers Tommy, Buck, Roy, James Ellis; sisters Virginia Stephenson and Pat Cash. Mrs. Rice is survived by her...

May 29, 2020

Carl Gene Lindsey, 85, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 29, 2020. He was born October 06, 1934 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Mr. Lindsey is survived by his loving wife Helen Lindsey; children Brett Lorin (Barbara Budai) Lindsey and Brenda Jean (David) Hatcher; stepchildren Mark Anthony (Joanna Merlyn) Fordelon and Ericson (Annabelle Fatima) Fordelon; and grandchildren Lindsey Jeanne...

May 25, 2020

Vasco Eugene Barrett. June 11, 1948 – May 25, 2020.

Vasco Eugene Barrett, age 71 went to be with the Lord and his wife, Nancy, on May 25, 2020. He was a loving son, father and brother. He will be dearly missed. Born in Eustis FL, he was raised in Zellwood, FL by his father, Vasco Barrett...

May 23, 2020

Richard James Mahler, 58, of Eustis, Florida passed away on May 23, 2020.  Mr. Mahler was born on May 20, 1962 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania to the late parents William and Deloros Mahler. He is survived by his loving wife Janice P. Mahler who was born and raised in Apopka, Florida; children William “Billy” Mahler and Tonya Hampton; siblings...

May 22, 2020

Teressa “Teri” Petro Davis, 65, of Apopka, Florida, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.  Born in Bloomington, IN, she moved with her family to Florida in 1968. Teri was predeceased by her parents, Jesse Basil Petro and Mable Louise Petro, her sister Betty “Sis” Clinton and her brother Daniel Petro.  Teri graduated from Apopka High School...

May 21, 2020

Carmen L. Rodriguez, 87, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 21, 2020.  Ms. Rodriguez was born on November 22, 1932 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her children Julio, Ilia, Heriberto, Jorge, Mary, Wilfredo, and Walter; also by her several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Rodriguez will be remembered as a very loving and caring person...

May 20, 2020

William “Bill” Ethier, 84, of Longwood, Florida passed away on May 20, 2020.  Mr. Ethier was born on December 10, 1935 in Staten Island, New York.  He was a retired Air Force Veteran and a longtime employee of Lockheed Martin, where he worked diligently in Aerospace Defense, before his retirement.  Mr. Ethier was preceded in death by his Wife...

May 16, 2020

Phyllis Marie Smithers, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 16, 2020.  Mrs. Smithers was born on May 13, 1941 in Pulaski, Virginia. She is survived by her loving husband Gerard C. Smithers; children Charles (Pong) Childers from Douglassville, Georgia, Jo (Mike) Trapp from Apopka, Florida, and Barbara (Grady) Conroy from Apopka, Florida; siblings Bett Stafford and James...

May 12, 2020

Willard Turner Sr., 78, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on May 12, 2020.  Mr. Turner was born on July 03, 1941 in New York City, New York.

He worked as a Land Surveyor for many years, but the job he loved the most was when he was working for the City of Apopka in the IT Department...

May 11, 2020

Ronald John Kuhn, 83, of Mount Dora, Florida, completed his worldly journey on May 11, 2020 and now stands in the hands of God. He was born September 20, 1936 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Mr. Kuhn proudly served 4 years in the Airforce and 2 in the reserves.  He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Kuhn; children Don Kuhn...

May 10, 2020

Bobby Dale Colbert, 63, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 10, 2020. He was born August 11, 1956 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Colbert is survived by his children Kyla Ann Colbert Torres, Christopher Lee Keller, David Torres Jr., Vincent Michael Torres, Angela Marie McCoy, Michael Bronson, Robert Colbert, and Clifton Colbert; siblings Joe Colbert, Shirley Edgar, Linda Holt, Alvin...