Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Kenneth George Bender, 83, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Winter Garden, FL. 

 

He was born on March 14, 1940, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Forrest and Anne Bender and grew up on the family farm in Middleville, MI. Ken met Kathleen Marie Schmidt while attending university, and they were married on August 11, 1962, in Salem, OR. Early in their marriage, they entered the ministry. For the next 40 years, Ken worked as a missionary, teacher, and pastor in...

Jan 12, 2024

Our angel, Melissa "Sissy/Sis" Kay Hewitt (37), of Ocoee, FL, passed away very unexpectedly on January 12th, 2024. Welcomed into Heaven by her beloved Granny.Melissa was born on October 6th, 1986 to Bryan and Donna Hewitt. She is survived by her parents, her soulmate- Robert Hurst, their two beautiful children, Robert "Robbie" Jr. and Brianna Hurst.  Also survived by her...

Jan 11, 2024

Jan 10, 2024

 Maged Alphonse Ghali, of Apopka, Florida, departed this world on January 10, 2024.

Maged was born on a winter day January 24, 1946 in Cairo, Egypt. Maged emerged as the eldest child of Alphonse and Matilda Ghali. His formative years unfolded as a youth growing up in Cairo where he spent his time with his closest cousins and siblings. The...

Jan 8, 2024

Nancy Lee Cordell, 78, of Venice , Florida, departed this world peacefully in Winter Garden, FL, on January 8, 2024.

Private family Graveside Service will be held 1:00pm, at Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka, FL where Nancy will be laid to rest next to her devoted mother, Lillian Lee Cordell.

Pastor Bryan Stamper of Quest Church will officiate. Arrangements are by...

Jan 8, 2024

Richard “Rich” Griglik, former resident of New York, current resident of Florida passed away very unexpectedly on January 8th, 2024 after a very short illness. Rich is survived by his wife of 39 years Andrea and his three children Stephanie, Christopher, Matthew and Christopher’s longtime girlfriend Sarah or as he would say “Sawah”.

Anyone who knew and loved him...

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Pollard Andrews III went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2024, at the age of 66.

 

Joe was born in Winter Garden, Florida to Joseph and Margaret Andrews on February 9, 1957. Joe lived in Ocoee, Florida all his life. He married Annette on June 20, 1981 in Ocoee, Florida. They went on to...

Jan 3, 2024

Con profunda tristeza en nuestro corazón despedimos a nuestro amado Juan Torres Ochoa, que falleció el 3 de Enero del 2024 a sus 51 años.  

Fue un amado esposo, padre, hermano y amigo para muchos. Juan nació el 14 de febrero de 1972, hijo de Lucila Ochoa y Juan Torres. Juan creció en el Llano Largo, Jalisco. 

Juan era un...

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

Sheila Ann Luck, 70, of Astatula, FL., passed away on December 29, 2023.

She was born on July 6, 1953 in Kissimmee, the daughter of the late Jesse and Betty Jean (Griner) Land.

Sheila was predeceased by her husband, Alfred R. Luck Jr in 2014.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Maston, her son, David Luck, her big brother...

Dec 27, 2023

Melvin G Worth (63) of Groveland, Fl, suffered from complications of Frontalobe Dementia and passed away on December 27, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Melvin, fondly known as Mel, was born to Mrytis and Marvin Worth, on May 23, 1960. Mel loved to be outside gardening, going to car races, short fishing trips and loved football. GO...

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 3, 2023

Nov 27, 2023

Robbie Lee Morris “Memaw”, 97, crossed over on November 27, 2023.

Born in Geneva County, Alabama on October 24, 1926, she was the second youngest of 10 siblings. On October 19, 1945, Robbie married the love of her life Hollis Ard Morris (deceased). Together, they lovingly raised seven wonderful children: Virginia Paice, Linda Morris, Ann Gainous, Vicki Agnew (deceased), James...

Nov 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Josiah Liam Tomlinson

April 28, 2021 – November 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our cherished Josiah Tomlinson on November 21, 2023. Josiah fought a courageous battle, his tiny heart displaying strength beyond measure.

From the moment he graced us with his presence, Josiah became a beacon of joy...

Nov 19, 2023

 

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of Linda Durrance, seventy-eight years old, of Apopka, Florida. Linda was born in Holly Hill, S.C. to Allen Platt and Laura Dangerfield Platt. She lived in Holly Hill on the farm until age nine, when the family moved to Florida. Linda was predeceased in death by her father,...

Nov 17, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

On Tuesday November 14th 2023, Julie Anne Primus, 71, passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

 

Julie was born on October 11th, 1952 to Lloyd George Rozee (1913-2001) and Mary McCorgray (1925-2008) in the London borough of Holloway, Islington. Julie and her older sister, Gina, grew up in New South Gate, settling in Cockfosters, Hertfordshire.

 

Julie...

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 11, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Silas Atilano-Batista, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Silas was born on March 27, 1940, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and peacefully entered eternal rest at the hands of her daughter in her home on November 11, 2023. She was 83 years old.Silas led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and joy. After...