Okay, so, let’s talk about this thing I went through trying to find more about this Bobby Vernon guy, an entertainer from Orlando. I came across his name, and it just got me curious, you know? So I started digging around, hoping to find an obituary or something to piece together who this fella was.
First, I hit up the usual spots. I went on Google and typed in “Bobby Vernon Orlando entertainer obituary.” Right away, I saw some results that looked promising. I saw that an article about “Orlando Sentinel obituary and death notices in Orlando, Florida” showed up. I clicked on that, thinking it might have something.
- Found a mention from the Orlando Sentinel, but it was just a general page for obituaries.
- Checked for local Orlando newspapers online, just in case.
Then, I started checking out other sources. I found a post talking about a Bobby Van Rooy, a band member who passed away in 2021. It seemed like a long shot, but I made a note of it, just in case there was a connection. They said “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved band member, Bobby Van Rooy. He passed away January 16, 2021.” I thought maybe they were the same person or related somehow.
Next, I stumbled upon some info about a singer and guitarist from Florida, also named Bobby Vernon. This guy apparently did covers of songs like “Both Sides Now” and “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.” Sounds like the kind of entertainer I was looking for, right? This one mentioned “Singer and acoustic guitarist from Florida, only known to have released one LP. Bobby Vernon covered Both Sides Now, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, John Henry.” It was something, but still not a lot to go on.
I also tried looking on social media, you know, Facebook, maybe Twitter. No luck. It was like searching for a ghost. I found a social media comment that said “RIP. Thanks for the laughs and entertainment!! 1y. 12. Top fan. Barbara Ruebush. Bubba helped make the show. Will be missed. Please honor him in some way!” But it doesn’t tell me who he was and when he died.
Trying Library Resources
After that, I remembered that libraries sometimes have access to databases with older obituaries. There was one line that said, “There are a lot of online tools that can help you find older Texas obituaries. Some libraries offer free access to these online tools and resources.” So, I headed to my local library’s website and poked around there. I found a few databases, but nothing that specifically mentioned Bobby Vernon. They have some obituary examples, which reminded me of what I should include in my own search.
Honestly, it was a bit of a dead end. I spent hours going through different websites, databases, and even some old forum posts. I was getting kinda frustrated, to be honest. But I learned a bit about how to search for obituaries and death notices, which might come in handy later.
So, yeah, that’s my story about trying to track down information on Bobby Vernon. It wasn’t as successful as I’d hoped, but I gave it my best shot. Maybe someone else out there has more information, or maybe I’ll try again another time. Who knows?
