Obituaries

Joseph William Kingsley

May 2, 2024

Joseph William Kingsley passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. His loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn, and great-grandson Dominic preceded him in death.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Marla Easterling (Jim) of Franklin, Tennessee, Annie Naylor (Scott Paine) of Panama City, Florida and Lori Brown of Alta Vista, Virginia; his son, Richard (Lori) of Casselberry, Florida;...

Thi (Mai) Smallwood

May 1, 2024

Thi (Mai) Smallwood, born on October 22, 1937, in Hanoi, Vietnam, passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, love, and strength. She is survived by her son Paul, daughter-in-law Annie, grandchildren Marianne, Alexander, and Paul Jr., and great-granddaughter Beatrix Mai.

 

Ms. Mai's journey began amidst the turmoil of the Vietnam War, where she faced adversity...

Dorothy Gayen

Apr 30, 2024

Dorothy L Gayen, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on April 30, 2024, at Health Central, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on June 30, 1936 to Pastor MJ and Christina Laben in Kotarrakara, Kerala, India. She embarked on a remarkable journey of compassion and service from a young age. At just 16, she pursued...

Cecilia Allen Ratliff

Apr 29, 2024

At times a force to be reckoned with, but also mild mannered, thoughtful, giving loving, and yes, timid. Our Ceil left us on April 29, 2024 to be with the Lord and her wonderful husband Tom. Born Cecilia Mae Allen on September 9, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Maggie Edna Allen and Boyd Baker Allen. She was the third born of...

Gwendolyn Rivenbark

Apr 21, 2024

Gwendolyn Rivenbark, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, & aunt; was called to her eternal resting place on April 21, 2024. She entered this world on December 10, 1939 in Atlanta, GA., & born to Curtis and Gertrude Derrick. She moved to Orlando, Florida in 1948.

Gwen and Bob met at College Park Baptist Church where they were long...

John "Monie" Houchins

Apr 20, 2024

John (Monie) Houchins, 90, passed away April 20, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA. He was two days shy of being 91, his date of birth was April 22, 1933. He moved to Florida in 1972, opened College Park Restaurant in 1973 and sold it in 1988, he retired shortly thereafter.

He loved fishing and was able to catch a 10-pound bass...

Angel Baez

Apr 20, 2024

Angel Baez, aged 89 passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. Angel was born on December 18th, 1934 and was raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He was a proud member of the U.S. Miliary. He later met and married his wife Maria Teresa who he was married to for 65 years. He worked for over 25 years in the Brooklyn...

Diana H Huizar

Apr 18, 2024

Ruth Hathaway

Apr 14, 2024

Ruth Hathaway, 92, beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, and Grandmother, was called to Heaven on April 14, 2024. Ruth was born on April 19, 1931 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Hiram and Opal Stevens. She married Frank Hathaway and moved with their two small boys to run a farm in Sanford, FL. Ruth and Frank later moved to Maitland, FL where...

Claude B Tucker Jr

Apr 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ben Tucker:

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a remarkable man, Claude Bennett Tucker Jr., fondly known as Ben, who departed from our lives on April 14, 2024, at the age of 80. Ben's passing leaves a profound void in our lives, one that echoes with the laughter, wisdom, and love he generously shared with all...

Sandra P Becker

Apr 12, 2024

In loving memory of our mother, Sandra Payne Becker, who passed away on April 12, 2024. Sandra was the loving wife of Carl Becker and mother of Catherine Riesbeck, Carolyn Hayes, Cynthia Meyerer and Andrew Becker. Sandy will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Sandy was ever devoted to her family first and foremost, and to her friends who...

Frank D Barton

Apr 7, 2024

Francis (Frank) DeSales Barton, Sr., 90, of Zellwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024.

 

Frank was born on February 11, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland to Helen Marie and Seth Leroy Barton.  After high school, Frank enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Navy Corp between 1952 and 1956.  He was an engineer for Martin Marietta/Lockheed...

Renee B Kirwan

Mar 28, 2024

Renee Barbara Kirwan (Stanley), 58, passed away Thursday March 28th in her home due to natural causes. 

 

Born in New Brunswick, NJ, her and her family moved to Longwood, FL, in 1972. She attended Lyman High School and continued her education at the University of Central Florida. She received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration. During her time at UCF she...

Linda S Norman

Mar 18, 2024

Linda Susan Norman, 65, of Longwood, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2024.

 She was born on July 22, 1958 in Miami, Florida to Robert and Marilyn Parigian.  Linda was a loving wife, beloved mother and nana.  She had a servant’s heart with a gentle and loving spirit.  She loved to crochet and donate to those in...

Kristi Lee Wilkinson

Mar 17, 2024

Kristi was called home to her eternal resting place unexpectedly way to soon. She was born on Leap Day in South Florida and has lived in Central Florida for most of her adult life. She is survived by her Husband, “Andy” Wilkinson, her two beautiful sons David and Andrew, her parents Deborah and Jerome Kallas, her siblings Daniel Neff, Sarah...

Elizabeth Sandlak

Mar 15, 2024

Elizabeth Sandlak, 95, beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on March 15, 2024. She entered this world on November 11, 1928 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; born to John and Teresa Szozda; survived by her daughter Catherine Evans; son Robert Sandlak, Jr.; daughter Barbara Borer; daughter Lorraine Speegle; son David Sandlak; daughter Elaine Sandlak; daughter...

Muralla De Santiago

Mar 11, 2024

Muralla De Santiago, 26, beloved Daughter and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on March 11, 2024. She entered this world on June 13, 1997 in Sanford, FL, born to loving father Jose and mother Dawn.Muralla had many achievements in her time including finishing her high school education to then go onto completing her education to be an...

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...