Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Jimmy Phillips
Aug 15, 2025
Jimmy Allen Phillips passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Phillips. As well as his brother Billy Tindall and many friends he's lost along the way. He is survived by his 4 daughters, 2 sisters, 1 brother...
Constance V. Ottman
Jul 29, 2025
Constance V. Ottman
- age 81 of Apopka FL., passed away July 29, 2025.
The family will be having a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 6th, 10am at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. 32703. Mrs. Ottman will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens privately at the convenience of the family.
Sandra Macherone
Aug 15, 2025
Sandra Carol (Johns) Macherone, 79, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 5th, 1946, in Edgewater, Florida, to Betty (Oliver) Galloway and Donald Johns.
Sandra was the devoted mother of Michael Macherone and Dawn (Macherone) Brown. She carried the memory of her infant son, John...
Jarnell Cange' Gabriel
Aug 8, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jarnell Cange' Gabriel, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on October 20, 1950, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the public viewing on August 13, 2025, at Highland Funeral Home, which will begin at 10:00...
Rafalito "Chino" Bello
Aug 8, 2025
Rafalito "Chino" Bello, peacefully transitioned on August 8th, 2025 surrounded by his wife & children at the age of 50.
Chino was a beloved husband, father, brother, son & grandfather. A kind and loving soul, his greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband and a proud father to his four children, Daniella, Joshua, Gabriella & Mariella...
Marie M. Mitchell
Aug 4, 2025
Marie Myers Mitchell, age 103, of Maitland, Florida passed away Monday, August 4, 2025.
Born in Yadkin County, North Carolina on September 23, 1921, Marie was the daughter of the late Homer Clay Myers, Sr. and Laura Frances Hobson Myers. Marie graduated from Union Grove High School in 1939 and from Mitchell Community College in Statesville, N.C. in 1940. She was...
Cecelia Eshelman
Aug 1, 2025
Cecelia Eshelman was born in Kissimmee, Florida and was raised in Orlando, Florida. She was born April 15, 1931, and she passed away on August 1, 2025. She graduated from Orlando High School, which was established in 1892 and closed in 1952. She attended high school with John Young, the astronaut, who graduated in 1948.
Her mother was Addie Alman and...
Linda Lands
Jul 30, 2025
Ms. Linda Francis Lands (Walker) was born in Brooksville, FL to Forest T. Walker and Ila F Thomas (Mock) on February 23rd, 1957. Surrounded by family, Linda passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, peacefully in her home at the age of 68, from a rare aggressive type of cancer. Preceded in death by her mother, Ila Thomas (Mock), and...
Howard Strauss
Jul 28, 2025
Howard L. Strauss, 71 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Smyrna, Florida on July 28, 2025.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 16, 1954. As a very young man, he moved to West Virginia where he lived for many years. His dreams led him to become an incredibly successful entrepreneur and forward-thinking businessman...
Sonia Jose
Jul 19, 2025
Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán: Un Legado de Amor, Superación y FamiliaCon profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán, quien partió a los brazos de nuestro Señor Jesucristo el 19 de julio de 2025. Nació el 8 de septiembre de 1968, y su vida fue un testimonio de amor, superación, inspiración familiar y fe.
Sonia fue una querida...
Dothnie Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Dothnie Loretta Smith of Apopka passed away on July 7, 2025 at 3:55 pm.
Dothnie was born to the late Richardson Lincoln Parkinson and Lilian Parkinson in Jamaica on Feburary 28, 1930.
Grandma Dot as she was affectionately called, married Melvin Charles Smith on June 25, 1961 and from this union there were three lovely children - Joseph, Helena and Shirley.
In 1980,...
Wilfredo Colon
Jul 7, 2025
Wilfredo (Jocko) Colon was born on March 20, 1945, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Maria Luisa Rubildo and Daniel Colón. He came to the United States as a young boy, growing up in the neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. It was there that he met the love of his life, Adelaide “Dolly” Colón. Together, they built a marriage...
William Quilliam
Jul 5, 2025
William C Quilliam, PhD, passed away July 5th, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida. He was called Will by family, friends, and colleagues. Will's late mother and father were Ralph W and Myrna R and he was born in Daviess County, Indiana. He had a special place in his heart for his hometown of Washington, Indiana.
Will was a Certified...
Yolette Charlot
Jul 1, 2025
Yolette Charlot, 72, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and mother-in-law, was called to her eternal rest on July 1, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1953, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to the late Aurel Joseph and Andree Vieux.
A woman of deep faith, Yolette was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus and dedicated her life to sharing His word. She...
Aida R. Nieves
Jun 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aida Rivera Nieves, who passed peacefully on June 23, 2025 at the age of 82 years old.
Known to many as Cuty, she was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on the 15th of November 1942. In 1981 she relocated her entire family to Central Florida where she built a home...
Alexander Frank Rossi
Jun 21, 2025
Alexander Frank RossiMay 9, 1924 - June 21, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander Frank Rossi, a beloved father and grandfather. He was a dedicated firefighter, and proud veteran. Alexander was born on May 9, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 18 Alexander enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his...
Marsha Murdock
Jun 12, 2025
Marsha Murdock, 73, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend , was called home on June 12, 2025. Born February 9, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late father and mother, Cecil & Louise Wilson. Marsha retired with over 40 years of service from the State of Florida, Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her...
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