Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Pitman, Christopher Lee

08/13/73 – 07/19/25

Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Lee Pitman, (Ret.) died the morning of July 19, 2025. A resident of Central Florida, LTC Pitman was born in Owensboro, KY, graduated from Murray State University, and retired from the U. S. Army a decorated war veteran. LTC Pitman worked at Walt Disney World as a Security Manager for the past eleven...

Jul 18, 2025

Betty Jo Hutton of Winter Garden Florida passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 at 91 years of age.Born in Kingsport Tennessee on June 10, 1934, she and her husband Woody Hutton moved to Florida in 1953. Woody and Betty built a long life full of family, friends and love. Her family includes 3 children Brenda Kay Turner, Debra Hutton...

Jun 29, 2025

Kathryn Geraldine Torbett (nee Priest) passed away on June 29, 2025, and has gone to be with her Lord. She was pre-deceased by her Parents, William Guy and Lydia Kate Priest (nee Brown), Brother William Priest, by her Sister, Carlene Adkins (nee Priest), and her son, Mark Shaffer.

Kathryn is survived by her sisters Dorris (Dee) Edwards (Glenn), Elouise (Ellie) Michael,...

Jun 28, 2025

William Cortes-Colon was a distinguished war veteran who served 20 years in the Army corps of Armed Forces, and another 20 years as a Federal Civilian working for Booz Allen and Northrop Grumman.

He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend – leaving behind his loving wife Buenny, his two sons William the 2nd and Richard, and his two grandchildren...

Jun 24, 2025

Abbie Jay Mathis Jr., 70, born December 16, 1954 to Abbie J Sr. and Luetta V. Cooper Mathis of Ocoee, FL where he was raised and lived before moving to Okahumpka about 30years ago to enjoy country living. He found his calling early in life as a concrete Mason. He worked for many years in the construction industry and was...

Jun 20, 2025

Samuel George Francis (Clement) was born on November 4, 1968 in Lyssons St Thomas to Ms Keziah James, a single mother. Ms James later got married on June 13, 1970 to Mr Cyril Walker who became Clement’s stepfather.

Later on, his parents had two (2) other children, Veronica (Joy) and Maxwell (Max). His parents also had other children from previous relationships...

Jun 1, 2025

Valerie Kay Kinker, at the very young age of 46, went to sleep in peace the morning of June 1, 2025. Valerie was loved by many, including her son (Ivan), Father, Michael Kinker (Ane), Mother, Carol Matthews, her sister Angelique (Giovanni), her close companion and friend Christian, as well as her aunts, uncles and many cousins. She was loved deeply...

May 26, 2025

Born in Pittsburgh PA, raised in Central Florida. Sgt. Dionne L. McKelvin, Jr. was very competitive in all things. He ran track in high school while maintaining high honor grades. He strived to be a positive influence on his brother and sister. He made every intention to work hard at his young age so later he could live life to...

May 21, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Hillson July 21, 1953 - May 21, 2025

Kathy Hillson, 71, of Winter Garden, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2025. After raising her family in Chelmsford, MA, Kathy moved to Melbourne in 2013 and then to Winter Garden in 2019 so that she could be closer to her grandchildren.

Born July 21, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio, she was the...

May 16, 2025

Emma Ruth Greene March 26, 1955 – May 16, 2025

Emma Ruth Greene, 70, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2025. Born and raised in Ocoee, Emma remained a proud member of her community throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arbin Greene; her parents, Dorothy and Elbridge Sweat; her sister, Susan...

May 13, 2025

Jorgo "George" Cama, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 18, 1940 in Albania, George brought joy and warmth to countless lives throughout his journey.

The legacy leaves behind is marked his kindness, dedication, and the profound impact he had on all who knew...

May 12, 2025

Juanita Louise McDuffie Fincher, 69, of Groveland FL, passed away in her home on May 12, 2025.Mrs. Fincher was born in Orlando, FL in 1955 to the late Lois Barbara Taft McDuffie & Hiram Norman McDuffie. She moved to Groveland in 1988.Mrs. Fincher is survived by her son Samuel ‘Bocous’ Robinson, her grand daughters Heather (Hunter) Cole, and Andrea (Wesley)...

May 2, 2025

Thu Cuc’s courageous and hard-fought battle with breast cancer ended on May 2, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home in Orlando, Florida surrounded by her family at the age of 67 years old.

Thu Cuc was born on November 8, 1957, in Vietnam and lived a life full of faith, love, and kindness. She was a loving wife, mother, sister,...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

Gerardo Acevedo Olmeda, 75, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

He was born on April 9, 1950 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Gerardo Olmeda and Salvadora Acevedo. Gerardo was a true people person and a loyal friend to many. He was a dedicated family man who had a passion for music and dancing. Gerardo will be...

Apr 20, 2025

Charlie Onex Moorefield, 100, passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in the Natal community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on January 23, 1925. He was the only son of the late Grover Talmage Moorefield and Mattie Sue Haynes. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Arthur Moorefield and an infant son, Charlie Edward...

Apr 19, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Christine H. “Chris” Durden, 89, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

She was born on October 16, 1935 in Goshen, Alabama, the daughter of the late James and Lena (Wingard) Howell. Chris worked for several years as a proof reader for a book manufacture in Orlando. She was a member of the Fellowship Bible Study Church in Ocoee and enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2025

Joseph Earl "Joe" Wolfe passed away on March 30, 2025, in Winter Garden, Florida, at the age of 92. Born on December 17, 1932, at Orlando Hospital, the son of Joseph Carlton and Edna Wolfe, Joe grew up in Umatilla and Winter Garden. Joe’s grandparents were Joseph M and Laura E Wolfe. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville...

Mar 22, 2025