All Obituaries

CARL CECIL BALLARD Ballard, Carl Cecil, age 92 of Orlando passed away on May 23, 2020. Born April 7, 1928 to Fred and Edna Ballard. He was raised in Geneva, Florida, and loved living on Lake Harney which gave him fond memories of his childhood. He attended the Geneva School (grades 1-6), before moving to Orlando to stay with his Uncle Wilson. He attended 7th grade at Cherokee Junior High School. His family then moved to Maitland where he graduated from Winter Park High School, lettering in...

Helen Louise Toll, 80, passed away on May 21, 2020 at her home in Vero Beach, FL. She was born in Louisville, Ky. on October 26, 1939 to Robert Charles and Effie J. Marcum. She was the eldest of four siblings, Ruth, David and Charles. All had moved to the Apopka area. Helen married Eugene Toll and had three children Michael Toll, Kathy Toll, and Debbie Kulics. Later in her life she married Donald Rathel and relocated to Vero Beach. Helen was a long-time office manager for the Budd Mayer...

Russell Samuel Dawson - age 88, of Orlando, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Russ was a long-time resident of Orlando, moving here from New Castle, PA where he was born to Martha Bender Dawson and Samuel Dawson on March 24, 1932. Russ leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years Shirley along with many loved ones and friends that he cherished. Service will be at 12pm on Friday, May 22, followed by an entombment at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL...

MARY JOYCE JOHNSON - age 77 of Apopka, FL.; passed away May 18, 2020. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 22nd, 10am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. 32703.

It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our beloved Maria A. Herrera. She unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning May 16th, 2020, in the comfort of her home. Maria was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Mother-in-law. A joyful woman with a constant smile and contagious laugh. She always lit up a room with her positivity and hilarious jokes. She always looked on the bright side and her motivation to succeed, was an inspiration to many. Her faith in the Lord was...

Briggs, Elaine E. - age 88 of Apopka FL.; passed away May 10, 2020 in Orlando, FL. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14th, 12pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. 32703; where Funeral Services will be held beginning at 12:30pm. Mrs. Briggs will be laid to rest following in Highland Memory Gardens. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, services will have a maximum of 40 guest in the funeral home with practicing Social Distancing. Services have been...

Guillerma Rivera - age 90 of Orlando, FL.; passed away May 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 13th from 10am - 12pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. Funeral Services will be held immediately following beginning at 12pm with Burial Services to follow. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, services will have a maximum of 40 guest in the funeral home with practicing Social Distancing. Services will...

Vera Alice Youngs, 92, passed away May 2, 2020. She entered this world on January 7, 1928 in Apex, NC, born to Claude & Vera Beckwith. AKA Peggie Youngs, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Her heart was as big as all outdoors, and if you were lucky enough to know her, you will never forget the love she showed. . She loved life, even though she suffered through the loss of her beloved husband and two sons. You will be missed beyond words!...

Nancy Watts Griffin 95 died peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning April 30, 2020 and is now walking with God. She was born in Montgomery, Ala. and was lovingly married to Tom Griffin, Jr. for 70 years, and worked beside him as a commercial artist and at their photography studio in Winter Park. She will also be missed by her children Laura, Tom, David, and Julia, and many grand-children and great-grandchildren. Nancy was an active member of St. Richards Episcopal Church for 60 years. There...

MORGAN, BERYL B. - age 84 of Apopka, FL.; passed away April 22, 2020. Funeral services entrusted to Highland Funeral Home, Apopka FL.   For a recording of Mrs. Morgan's services, please visit (https://www.geminigraphicsstreaming.com/Highland/BMorgan.MOV)