Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Winter Garden, FL and surrounding areas.

Valerie Kay Kinker

Valerie Kay Kinker

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...

Dionne Lee McKelvin Jr

Dionne Lee McKelvin Jr

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...

Kathleen Hillson

Kathleen Hillson

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...

Emma Ruth Greene

Emma Ruth Greene

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...

Jorgo Cama

Jorgo Cama

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...

Juanita Louise Fincher

Juanita Louise Fincher

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)...

Thu Cuc Huynh

Thu Cuc Huynh

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,...

Gerardo Acevedo Olmeda

Gerardo Acevedo Olmeda

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...

Charlie Moorefield

Charlie Moorefield

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...

Christine H. Durden

Christine H. Durden

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...

Joe Earl Wolfe

Joe Earl Wolfe

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...

Quinton Enrique Roberts

Quinton Enrique Roberts

Mar 20, 2025

Quinton Enrique Roberts, aged 96, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born on September 7, 1928, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Quinton lived a life marked by dedication and service, most notably through his proud tenure in the United States Air Force.

Quinton's journey was one of resilience and commitment, serving his country with honor. His military...

Margaret Jane Crawford

Margaret Jane Crawford

Mar 15, 2025

Margaret Crawford, 88, of Winter Garden, FL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Margaret was born February 17, 1937 in Winter Garden to the late Otto and Ethel Hagan.

She was married to Raymond "Junior " Crawford for 65 years before his death in 2016. Together, they started Crawford Tire Service in Ocoee in 1967.

Margaret was...

Ronald Petree

Ronald Petree

Mar 1, 2025

Ronald Frances Petree, (Pete) born on November 30, 1949, in Kirksville, Missouri. After fighting cancer for the past 3+ years. passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 75.

Ron is survived by his wife Carolyn of 45 years, his daughter, Jana and Son in Law Rick Hyman: Grandchildren;...