May 31, 2024
Billy Dean Byrd, 75, died on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5 p.m. in the evening in the presence of his God and his loving wife Beverly at their new home in New Port, Tennessee. He was born to Oma and Floyd Byrd on the 4th of October 1948 in Purcell, McLain, Oklahoma.
May 24, 2024
Eddranna A. Mason, 90, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Eddranna, also called “Addie” and known as Granny, was born January 22, 1934 in Montserrat, West Indies. She is survived by: her children, Garfield Bloodman (Suzette), Eunice Tyson, St. Clair Bloodman, and Fitzroy Blake (Martha); 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; 2 sisters; and host of nieces, nephews and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Brenda Ann Smith Ryan, 66, was a cherished mother, grandmother, partner, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evon and Oliver Smith of Camilla, GA. Brenda is survived by her loving partner, Rich Clark; her son, Timothy Mark Ryan (Randy); her daughter, Ashley Ann Caballero (Richard); her granddaughter, Summer Riddell; her step daughter, Allison Clark (Cedric); her three sisters, Debra (Jack) Mellon, Beverly (Jimmy) Cutchens, and A Briggs; and countless friends she considered family. Also, her dog, Finn
May 17, 2024
Norma J Marcolini Ryan, 92, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Apopka. Born on October 19,1931 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to Giovanna “Jane” Persello Marcolini and Attilio Giacamo Marcolini. She was predeceased by brothers; A. Robert “Porky” Marcolini (spouse, Dorothy Marcolini), John W. Marcolini; husband, Thomas P. Ryan, Jr.; 1 niece; 1 son-in-law, 1 grandson-in-law. She is survived by her children, Kent Thomas Ryan (wife Maureen), Kevin Lee Ryan (wife Susan), Maureen Ann Landers; 5 grandchildren; 1 grandson-in-law; 1 great grandson-in-law. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Alwilda “Gator” Smith Bankston, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on April 2, 2024, in Winter Park. She was born on February 19, 1932, in Frostproof, to her parents, Alex Wesley Smith and Gladys Dossey Smith. In 1959, she married Chester W. Bankston. Gator is survived by her children, Cindy, Jim (wife Barbie), and 1 grandson.
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Sara F. Kelly, 91, of Championsgate passed away on April 23, 2024. Born on October 6, 1932 in Sweetwater, TX to Henry Vernon & Lillie Mae Dickinson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wayne Kelly; son, Douglas Wayne Kelly; sister, Sister Margaret Elizabeth. Sara is survived by Doris Jayne Wasson (husband Mike); 3 grandchildren; Tina (Chris) Nichols, Tony (Kate) Wasson, Joseph Morrow; 1 great-grandson, Austin Kacey Nichols, Carol Ann Kelly, John Vernon Kelly.
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May 10, 2024
Bronson Collins, 90, of Apopka, passed away on April 30, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth, and their son Bronson.
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LOCH NORRIS WILLIAMSON, 93, of Sorrento, passed away on April 28, 2024. Mr. Williamson was born on January 8, 1931 in Carroll County, Georgia. He is survived by his children: Ann Bever, Robbie (Judy) Williamson, and David Williamson; siblings: W.H. Williamson, Jesse Williamson, Lynell Huggins, Cloma Chandler, Garland Williamson and Billy Williamson. He will be dearly missed.