Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Preston Lee Madewell, 33, of Ocoee, FL, gained his wings on December 4th 2021. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Winsalee DeLaney; Son Rowdee Lee Madewell (Laura Hurst); Sisters, Laycee DeLaney, Kaylee Briseno (Joseph), Jenna Holloway (Damian Holloway); and Brother, Jake Toland; grandparents, Vernon Madewell (Cindy); as well as 5 nephews, 3 nieces, 4 Uncles, 4 Aunts and many...

Dec 4, 2021

Ian Brent Keathley, 44 of Minneola, Florida, passed away on December 4, 2021. Ian Keathley was born April 17, 1977 in Dallas Texas to loving parents Danny and Marsha Keathley. Ian proudly served his country as a member of the United States  Army. During his time of service, he was deployed three times to Iraq.

He is survived...

Dec 2, 2021

Thelma Stokes was born Thelma Elizabeth Maloney and grew up in New York City. Both of her parents were born in the British West Indies. Her father, Arnold Maloney, immigrated from Montserrat and her mother, Gertrude Dopwell was born in St. Vincent. Her parents met and married while Gertrude was visiting friends in New York City. They had three...

Nov 29, 2021

Mary Clarissa Jensen, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 29th, 2021 in Ocoee, Florida.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1943, she was the daughter of Margaret and Joseph Hildebrand, and sissy to Andrew and Jack Hildebrand.  She graduated from Sheepshead Bay High School in 1961.

Soon after, she became a military wife, traveling around the country, living...

Nov 25, 2021

Barbara Marsh, 80, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends starting at 10am.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Cemetery.

Nov 17, 2021

Yoselyn de Ambrocio of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Nov 17, 2021. Services will be held Friday, November 19, 2021, from 6pm until 9pm at the Iglesia De Dios Comiezo, 153 Silver Star Road, Ocoee, Florida 34761.

Interment will take place at a later date in Guatemala.

Nov 6, 2021

Ruben Alexander Aguilar, 24, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born October 4, 1997, in Orlando, Florida to Ruben and Laura Aguilar.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 12 noon until 8pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home in Winter Garden.  A Funeral Mass will be held...

Nov 4, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Pitts French, 88, of Clermont, Florida passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021. She was born on October 3, 1933 in East Liverpool, Ohio to parents Howard and Louise Pitts. Pat had resided in East Liverpool, Ohio as well as in Avon Park, Winter Garden and Clermont, Florida. She also spent many happy times frequenting Lake Lure in...

Oct 31, 2021

Berry Garner Kennedy was born February 16, 1933, the second of triplets, in East Prairie, Missouri. Berry was preceded in death by Amarie, his dearly loved wife of 68 years. Berry is survived by three sisters, Jean Russell, Betty Sewell and Nancy Moore, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

When Berry was 4 years-old the family moved to...

Oct 30, 2021

E.W. (Mac, Dad, Pops) McDonald was born May 28, 1926, in Dry Prong, Louisiana, and died October 30, 2021, in Orlando, Florida at the age of 95. E.W. was known as someone who treated friends as family, and strangers as friends.

His father, Ethel Weathersby McDonald, had a stroke when he was 13, and his mother, Lonie McKay...

Oct 30, 2021

Judith Anneita Franklin, 49, of Winter Garden, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  She was born October 19, 1972, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica to Ellen Nelson and George Franklin.  She served as a Collections Officer for Internal Revenue in Jamaica.

In addition to her parents, Judith is survived by her children, Romario Salmon and...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy King of Orlando, Florida passed away on Oct 27, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Cathern “Cathy” Shelton, 81, of Gotha, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at home from cancer.  She was born February 13, 1940, in Troy, AL to the late James and Lena Audrey Howell.  She is the wife of Wayne Shelton and would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 22 of this year.

Cathy retired from Lockheed...

Oct 18, 2021

Acelia M. Gil, 91, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was born April 10, 1930, in Cuba to the late Hilario Garcia and Eufemia Morales.  She was the wife of the late Ernesto Gil who passed away in 2017.

She attended college in Santa Clara, Cuba, where she met her husband, Ernesto.  They...

Oct 16, 2021

Norma Hotaling, 89, retired nurse technician, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

She was born on September 8, 1932, in Manhattan, New York to Juan Quinones and Maria Paez. She attended Orange County Community College in New York and later moved to Florida.

Norma was a fun loving...

Oct 14, 2021

Mary Jane Neill, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was a life long member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church where she loved being involved with church work.

She is survived by her two daughters, Glenda Neill and Gaylene (Volkert) Deweijer; and her grandchildren, Robert (Jodie) Fuller, Selena...

Oct 12, 2021

Waldemar “Wally” Muñoz Jr. from Orlando, FL passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 55.

Wally was born in the Bronx, NY and attended Morris High School. He eventually moved to Orlando, FL and was employed as an electrician. Wally was a big kid at heart who enjoyed playing video games, listening to oldies...

Oct 12, 2021

Estera "Stela" Toaxen, 94, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born June 9, 1927, in Abrud, Romania, to the late Vasile and Elena Furdui. Estera "Stela" Toaxen studied at the National Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca Romania then pursuing a career as an Opera Singer.

She is survived by her loving husband Dumitru " Plinius" Toaxen, daughters Giannina Toaxen and...

Sep 25, 2021

Madison Raven Trover, age 17, passed away September 25, 2021. "Maddy" was born August 25, 2004 in Celebration, Florida and is survived by her parents, Michael Trover (Father) of Horizon's West, and Sarah Walker Trover (Mother) of Winter Garden, and two siblings, Mathew Rosenberger & Taylor Trover. She is also survived by her loving Grandparents; Phil & Sue Trover and...

Sep 24, 2021

Our sweet and smart brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, George Palmer, 52, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Health Central Park from complications of Down Syndrome.  George was born February 16, 1968, in Dover, NJ, to the late George and Mabel Palmer.  He attended the Magnolia School.

George was a Gold Medal...