Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Devin Ashford Willoughby passed away on July 27, 2024, in his hometown of Apopka, Florida, at the young age of 17. Born on May 8, 2007, in Apopka, he was the youngest of three sons of Denise Blair and Brent Willoughby Sr. Devin attended Apopka High School, where he was starting his senior year, expected to...

Jul 25, 2024

Paul O. Clemens Passed away on Thursday July 25,2024. He was born on May 21,1929 in Orlando, FL and recently celebrated his 95 th birthday. He served in the Air force for 3 years and then went on to be an owner of a successful floor covering business in Orlando and Homosassa Springs, FL. He is survived by his...

Jul 24, 2024

Bernadine Jeanette Moro, 93, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on July 24, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Mrs. Moro is preceded in death by her husband Carl William Moro of 67½ years. Mrs. Moro is survived by her children Rick (Katy) Moro of Winter Park, Florida, Randy (Ann) Moro of Apopka,...

Jul 22, 2024

Breana Nicole Upchurch was born in Longwood, Florida on October 27th, 1994.  She attended and graduated Apopka high School in 2013. She was a member of the FFA in the Apopka wranglers 4-H. She attended Seminole State college where she earned her associate’s degree in science and also her EMT and paramedic degree. Breana worked at SeaWorld Orlando as...

Jul 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Alan Halsey, 63, of Apopka, FL, passed away on July 18, 2024. Bob was born on May 16, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to Epirosa Fiatoa and Lynn Halsey. Bob is survived by his children Kia, Holly, and Wayne, his sisters Linda, Lynne, and Laura, his father, as well as his 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He...

Jul 18, 2024

Christopher Dean Vinson died on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Christopher, known by all as “Cowboy Chris”, was born in Apopka, Florida on June 11, 1968, son of Maya Coffey and Danny Vinson. He is survived by his Mother Maya Coffey, his father Danny Vinson, his life partner Janelle Hartzog, his two sons Christopher Vinson and Caiden Hartzog, his daughter,...

Jul 16, 2024

Johnnie Elton Ricketson (JR, John) passed away in Hospice care on July 16, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in Dixie Camp, a railroad camp outside of Steinhatchee, FL., on March 5, 1940, to  Monroe Ricketson and Annie Lee Cook Ricketson. He leaves behind his loving wife Eileen of 60 years , and three sons; twins Jerry,...

Jul 16, 2024

Charlene R. Cecil, 88, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on July 16, 2024. Mrs. Cecil was born on September 15, 1935 in North Adams, Massachusetts. Mrs. Cecil is preceded in death by her children Randy Dean Cecil, Sandra Cecil and Dori Cecil. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph Cecil; son Bart Cecil; as well as 9 grandchildren...

Jul 13, 2024

Deborah Ann Houston, né Croteau, 75, of Apopka Florida passed away on Saturday, July 13,2024 at home, following a valiant 10 year fight with cancer. She was born in Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina in 1949 to Andrew and Mary Croteau. She was married to, and is survived by, Mark R. Houston, her husband of 55 years. They moved...

Jul 9, 2024

Christopher Michael McGee, born on December 3, 1996, in Orlando, Florida, passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 27. Chris shared his birthday with his late father, who passed away in 2021, a bond that always held a special place in his heart.

Chris is survived by his loving wife, Darian; his mother, Angela;...

Jul 8, 2024

Dominick Allen Masciantoni, 26, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 08, 2024. He was born on September 17 th , 1997 in Eustis, Florida.

He was a very selfless person he always made sure he did at least one good deed a month for whoever he did not discriminate he had a very loving heart and...

Jul 2, 2024

Sheila Wambles Petty, 68, passed away on July 02, 2024. Born on April 26, 1956 in Elba, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her father Junior Wambles, mother Mildred Wambles, and brother Rex Wambles ( Debbie ). She is survived by her husband Larry Petty Sr , her daughter Carrie Cox ( Jim ) and son Larry Petty...

Jul 2, 2024

Eldon George Golding was born on February 14, 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. He was the 2 nd child of 6 children to Allan Golding and Sylvia Eccelston now deceased. Eldon departed this life at Cornerstone Hospice on Tuesday July 02, 2024 at 10:36PM. Eldon was educated at All Saints School and Denham Town School. After leaving school he...

Jun 30, 2024

John Randall Butler, affectionately known as Randy, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 71, in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lewis Adrian Butler, Sr. and Virginia Harris on January 30, 1953. Randy left this world leaving behind a legacy of integrity and a life rich in relationships.

At the...

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas Michael Marullo, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 28, 2024. Mr. Marullo was born on May 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. He is preceded in death by his brother Charlie Marullo. He is survived by his children Thomas (Kristen) Marullo Jr, Angela (Brian) Sorrells; grandchildren Riley, Emma, Bryson, Kasen, Rocco, and Milana: sister Maryann Schmidt...

Jun 26, 2024

Wilmar A Schultz, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 26, 2024. Mr. Schultz was born on November 03, 1950 to the late Abe and Myrtle Schultz in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Mr. Schultz is preceded in death by his siblings Bernice Schultz and Homar Schultz.  He is survived by his loving wife Paulette Schultz; son Jason (Kristyn) Schultz;...

Jun 26, 2024

Virginia H. Via, 84, of Orlando, Florida passed away on June 26, 2024. Mrs. Via was born on February 05, 1940 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Boyd and Helen Oller. Mrs. Via is preceded in death by her loving husband Arlington L. Via; as well as her siblings David Oller, Paul Oller, Janet Espenshade and Wanda Kriner. She...

Jun 21, 2024

Shirley Faye Cooper, a devoted Christian, wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 at the age of 77. Born on December 11, 1946, she touched many lives with her unwavering faith, kindness, and generosity.

Born and raised in Apopka, FL, Shirley was the daughter of Lowell E. Reed and Oma...

Jun 21, 2024

Michael Taylor Morris, 49, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 21, 2024. Mr. Morris was born on July 25, 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Morris is survived by his parents George Michael and Rosali Klara Morris; children Taylor Morris, Carleigh Morris and Raechel Morris; as well as his brother James Morris. He will be dearly missed by his...

Jun 18, 2024

Christopher “Ironman” Francis Leitch Passed away June 18 th 2024.

He was born November 11 th 1955 in Glen Cove, New York.

As a young boy he moved to Orlando Florida in 1959 with his parents and siblings.

A Giant of a Man in both stature and heart, Chris would earn the nickname...