Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Gloria Lee Prewitt Smith
Mar 11, 2024
Gloria was born in Greenville, SC. Her mother was Ruby Mae Ballenger Prewitt and her father was Joel Arden Prewitt. She was raised in South Carolina until she was in middle school, when the family moved to Georgia then eventually Florida. She graduated high school at Miami High School in 1958, worked briefly in banking before being married to Franklin...
William "Bill" Clayton
Mar 10, 2024
William "Bill" Clayton, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, entered this world on June 15, 1962, in Houston, Texas, born to Dr. George W Clayton and Mary Jane Clayton. On March 9, 2024, in Apopka, Florida, Bill peacefully departed, leaving behind a tapestry of memories and a legacy of love.
Preceded in death by his brother, George Clayton...
Evelyn Cornwall Martin
Mar 8, 2024
Evelyn Cornwall Martin passed peacefully with family at her side on March 8, 2024, in Miramar, Florida where she found solace in the home of her son Wayne.
Evelyn was born on March 27, 1921, on Union Island, an island in the Grenadines archipelago, to Nell Decoto Cornwall and George Cornwall.
In 1968, Evelyn migrated to the United States of America, first...
Paula Wood
Feb 26, 2024
Paula Jean Wood
- age 48; passed away February 26, 2024 at the Hospice Center of Tavares, FL. in the early hours. Paula was born in Houston, Texas on November 9, 1975.
Paula attended Lake Mary High School and was a long distance truck driver for the May Trucking Company of Salem, Oregon.
Paula truly...
Arlene Dalton
Feb 24, 2024
Arlene Mary Dalton, 89 years of age, passed on February 24, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family.
Arlene was born December 6, 1934 in Derry, New Hampshire to the late Walter and Mary Putney. She had two sisters, Joann and Marleen, who preceded her in death.
Arlene dedicated her life to Christ and the Catholic Church at a young age....
Yvette Jane Mason
Feb 23, 2024
- age 58, beloved mother, daughter, and sister, was called to rest on February 23, 2024.
She was born on July 16, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY, to Carlyle and Jane Mason. She dedicated her life to her family and helped care for her mother Jane Mason. In her spare time, she loved to write stories and poems, create skits, color, and...
Edward Wischmeyer
Feb 20, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Oliver Wischmeyer. Born on August 30, 1937, in St. Louis, MI. Ed passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 86.
In Ed's own words - "I am a Christian. I am married. I am an American, a Navy Veteran who loves his country dearly and deeply...
Cuthbert Registe
Feb 20, 2024
Cuthbert Registe, "Bobby" to all who knew him, left this world behind peacefully with his family by his side on February 20th, 2024.
Born March 13, 1943, in Grandbay, Dominica. He was the son of Joseph Registe and Rosalie Registe. Bobby spent his years in St. Thomas and Alaska.

Bobby played many parts in his life: a husband, father, brother and...
Tamara Holmes
Feb 19, 2024
Tamara Jean Holmes, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was a loving mother to her three sons, Jess, Kenneth, and Kris Holmes, grandmother to Chris, Shane, Kiley and Chadwick Holmes, and cherished sister to Polly Philbrick, Sally Whitcomb, and Dewitt Lane. Tamara's warmth and kindness...
Mary Grace Bonifer
Feb 17, 2024
Mary Grace Bonifer passed away on February 17, 2024, in Jacksonville. She was born in Oxford, AL, on October 29, 1936.
Throughout her life, Mary was described as having a lovely laugh that brought joy to those around her. Her proudest accomplishments included raising her family with love and dedication.
Mary is survived by her loving daughters Pamela Colbeck and Patricia (Gary)...
Vincent C Pantaleo
Feb 6, 2024
Vincent Carmen Pantaleo, 81, passed away from a longtime illness in hospice in Orange City, FL with his loved ones by his side on February 6, 2024.
Vincent was born in Chicago, IL on July 16, 1942. In 1972 he and his family moved to Florida. He was a mechanic and truck driver. In his free time he liked to fish...
Betty Hodges
Jan 30, 2024
Betty Hodges, 86, devoted and loving mother, wife and friend, passed away January 30, 2024. Born June 9, 1937, in Wellborn, FL to parents Oliver and Alma (Cheshire) Harrell, Betty and her siblings (sisters Gladys and Sybil, brother Lee) moved to Orlando when she was very young. She attended Kaley School, Cherokee, and Boone High School.
Throughout her life, Betty's greatest...
Margaret D Jespersen
Jan 25, 2024
Margaret Dean (Watson) Jespersen, 87, went to her heavenly home on January 25, 2024 at Advent Hospice facility on Montgomery Ave in Altamonte Springs with family by her side.
She was survived by her husband, Del Jespersen of 25 years, children; Deborah (Marc) Beaulieu, Randy (Carmen) Lovings, Delora (David) Hade, David (Jennifer) Jespersen and Susan Jo Jespersen. She is also survived...
Lennock Prince
Jan 22, 2024
Lennock Prince, 74, beloved Son, Father, Grandfather, Father-in-law, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 22, 2024. He entered this world on March 22, 1949 in Freeport, Trinidad, born to Lionel and Veronica Prince. Lennock was a man with many talents. He worked making light fixtures for many years. He was also a DJ and Photographer....
Peggy Ann Moore
Jan 21, 2024
Peggy Ann Moore, age 67, passed away January 21, 2024, after courageously fighting multiple illnesses. Her personal strength and dignity were an inspiration to all of us.
She was born in Orlando, Florida. Yes, an original Floridian! After graduating from Maynard Evans High School she married Jim and became a success at her job for over 20 years. She loved...
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