All Obituaries

Mr. Curtis Allen Williams was born on April 20, 1952, in St. Augustine, Florida to Dolly Mae Williams and David Eddie Hamilton.   Mr. Curtis was a fun-loving guy who loved to dance and make people laugh. He was always the life of the party. Curtis transitioned from this world on June 7, 2021   Curtis was preceded in death by His Father: David Eddie Hamilton; Brother: Jerry Hamilton; and Sister: Ada M. Williams   Curtis leaves to cherish memories to Loving Mother: Dolly...

Charlie Washington departed this life on June 3rd, 2021 in Winter Garden, FL. He was the son of the late George Washington and Rebecca Green Washington.  He was a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, South Carolina.  Charlie worked the majority of his life as a construction worker in the New Jersey tri-state area where he was a proud member of Locals 3 & 4. Eventually, he opened his own business, C. Washington & Son,  alongside his late son, Charles...

Mr. Edward Richards, Jr. was born on August 2, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edward Richard, Sr. and Geneva Richards.   Mr. Richards was a member of the Armed Forces. Edward met and married the love of his life Sharlette Richards. He and his family lived in Tavares, Florida.   Edward leaves to cherish memories to Loving Wife:  Sharlette Richards; Three Daughters: Jemirah Richards, Tenesha Richards, and Shareka McQuay; One Son: Rodney Richards; One Sisters: Lana...

Brandon “Bee” Smith was born on February 6, 1985, to Sharon S. Smith and Richard A. Baker. As a child, he attended OCPS schools, Zellwood Elementary, Apopka Middle, and Apopka High. Brandon held a number of various jobs. He later decided to start his own business, Brandon Smith Lawn Service and Team Work Moving Solutions. “Bee” was dedicated in everything that he did. He was humble and was always there for family and friends, whenever they were in need. He truly had...

Willie Dashon Standley was born October 5, 1997, in Orlando, FL to Monica Pearson and Willie Standley. Willie Standley attended Lake County Public Schools. He enjoyed his many family, friends, and spending time with his son, Kacen. He grew up in the Zellwood and Lake County areas that he loved. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Benjamin T. Pearson, and aunt, Erica Pearson. Willie leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Monica Pearson and Willie Standley; grandparents,...

Mr. Calvin Bernard Mells was born on March 4, 1958, to the late Ruben Mells and Daisy Ray Johnson Mells.   Mr. Calvin grew up in Weirsdale, Florida until his late 40’s then he moved to Minnesota. While growing up Calvin joined the Military Army for four years. He loved being around his family. He also had his ups and downs. Our family will truly miss him. Calvin was preceded in death by his Mother: Daisy Ray Mells; Father: Ruben Mells; and Sister: Shirley L. Mells...

Della Will Washington January 22, 1943 - May 28, 2021 Born in: Feete, AL Resided in: Plymouth, FL Parents Willie George Washington and Pecola B. Cherry (both deceased) Survivors She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Wilma Wilson (Ralph), Shirley Ware of NC, Sharon Washington, and Delores Cameron (Keith) of Apopka, FL; three sons, Michael Washington (Tonya Bithlo), Alphonso Washington of Plymouth, FL, and Morrell Washington of NC; four brothers, Charles Cherry of Plymouth, FL,...

Reflections of Life Gregory Patterson, Jr., was born on April 13, 2000, in Orlando, Florida, to Teresa Patterson and Gregory Patterson, Sr. He was an alumnus of Apopka Senior High and attended Valenica Community College. Gregory’s demise was on May 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Betty P. Taylor, Carolyn Grimmage; grandfathers, Oras Mosley and Curtis Williams, Sr.; and uncle, Antonio Williams, Sr. He is survived by: his mother, Teresa Patterson; father,...

Lois Stephanie Jones January 13, 1948 - May 16, 2021 Born in: New Orleans, LA Resided in: Poinciana, FL Parents Mother: Lillie Mae (Braxton) Davis Father: Jessie Jones, Jr. Education John H. Martin High School, Jefferson, LA Marriage: Formerly married to Phil Henderson, Sr. Marriage Formerly married to Phil Henderson, Sr. Preceded in Death by Sisters, Irma Davis Lee and Tonya L. Davis, and brother, Theodore K. Davis. Survived by Three sons, Phil Henderson, Jr., John F. Henderson, Sr., and Si...