March obituary 2023

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Gregory Howard Heichel, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 21, 2023. Chief Heichel was born on February 03, 1961 to the late Rupert and Betty Heichel in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.  He is survived by his siblings Neil (Lisa) Heichel of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Bill (Lori) Heichel of Gotha, Florida, Barb Heichel of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Carol Heichel of Reading, Pennsylvania; children Tara Heichel and Chloe Heichel; grandchild Christian; nephews Ryan, Jack (Chelsie), Rick (Tabitha), William (Jacquie), Jacob, and Josh as well as niece Julie (Ryan). He retired from the navy as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, friend and loved riding motorcycles. Chief Heichel was a Persian Gulf War Veteran where he served a 20 year career (1981-2002) with the Navy; he visited almost every country that touched water. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

March 24, 2023

Deborah J. Caldwell, 68, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 15, 2023.  Mrs. Caldwell was born on November 27, 1954 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Ed and Faye Pierce. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her loving husband Ralph Caldwell; children Lisa Toole, Justin Caldwell and Ronald Caldwell; siblings Dennis Pierce, Mike Pierce and Pam Stroh; as well as 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Walter Trent Jenkins 73, one time Apopka resident, passed away on March 11, 2023. Mr. Jenkins was born on February 21, 1950 in Osaka, Japan. He is survived by his loving wife Darla Jenkins; children Amanda (Bradley) Jenkins Bogle; as well as grandchildren Colton Bogle and Kennedy Bogle.

 

Nellie Ruth Wallace, born February 03, 1941 in Apopka, Florida passed away on March 17, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Wylie Wallace; as well as her son Joseph Edward Wallace. She is survived by her children Joyce (Joey) McLeod, Pat (Robert) Champion, Mary (Butch) Bruto and James (Patty) Wallace; 9 loving grandchildren and 9 loving great grandchildren. She will be forever missed by her many loved ones and friends.

 

Frank G. Juliano Jr., 26, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 18, 2023.  Mr. Juliano Jr was born on August 03, 1996 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mr. Juliano is survived by his loving parents Frank G. Juliano and Carol Ramondini- Juliano; son Nicholas Juliano; brother Joseph Anthony Juliano; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Herbert Calvin Gaddis Jr., 81, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 12, 2023.  Mr. Gaddis was born on April 18, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Gaddis is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Alice Gaddis; son Herbert Calvin Gaddis III; as well as his parents and 5 sisters. He is survived by his children Monica (Joel Brown) Gaddis and Kristina (Richard Schierer) Gaddis; grandchildren Susan (Matt), Andrew (Rianna), Tiffany (Yank), Courtney (Dan), Samantha, Timmy and Madison; great grandchildren Jeremy, Liam, Lillian, Jax, Nora, Lil Dan Dan and Baby Z; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

March 17, 2023

Marvin Elton Faircloth, long time resident of Apopka, passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 90. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Quida Mae Jordan, Juanita Smith, Robert Faircloth Jr., Ralph Faircloth Sr., Margie Gunn, Shirley Gardner and Paul Faircloth Sr., and his great-granddaughter Marin Richardson.  He is survived by his children, Rosalind Wincey (Gary), Gloria Kerlin (Mickey), Richard Faircloth (Emily), James Faircloth, Marianne Richardson (Rusty), John Faircloth (Michelle), Joseph Faircloth and Melessa Faircloth, 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

March 10, 2023

James Edward Smith, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 1, 2023.  Mr. Smith was born on February 8, 1941, in Geneva, Alabama. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary E. Smith; as well as his children Connie Carnes and James Smith. He is survived by his daughter Vicki Smith; siblings Mary Alice Busbee and Peggy Joyce Smith; many grandchildren; as well as many extended family members. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends.

March 3, 2023

Bonnie M. Broom, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 19, 2023.  Mrs. Broom was born on July 18, 1948. Mrs. Broom is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald E. Broom Sr. She is survived by her children Donald E. (Gracie) Broom Jr and Timmothy (Crystal) Broom; partner Tom Mercer; grandchildren Stephanie, Dustin, Devin, Breeanna, Pennylayne, Hazalee and Haylinn; great grandchildren Lakota, Peyton and Caroline; as well as her siblings. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Frank L Anderson died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Frank was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on November 4, 1945, son of the late Frank L Anderson and Mary Aileen Anderson. He is survived by his brother Jon Anderson, his sister Maya Coffey, his nephews Chris Vinson, Jon Anderson Jr, Steven Anderson and Mitchell Anderson, along with many other loving family members.