Obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Clifford Deleon Martin, Jr., 78, of Montverde, Fl, passed away on Tuesday, March 9,2021.  He was born in Adel, GA and lived in Auburndale, FL.  He was a retired truck driver and proud member of Winter Garden Elks Lodge.

Clifford was reunited with his many loved ones who went before, most especially, his loving wife Clara, who...

Mar 7, 2021

Harry Bracewell, 77, of Windermere, Florida passed away on Mar 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021, 10am, at Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Garden.  Pastor Jay Knolls will officiate.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 5-7pm at the church.  Interment will follow in Winter Garden Cemetery.

He is survived by...

Mar 6, 2021

Hilliary Gerald Jowers, 73, of Winter Garden, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.  He was a well known and respected member of the Winter Garden community for many years.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Mar 4, 2021

Vivian Holtzapple of Groveland, Florida passed away on Mar 4, 2021. She is survived by her children, Terri, Donnie, Diane, Debbie, Timmy, Tommy, Patty, Jimmy, Jerry and their spouses; 22 grandchildren and their spouses; 40 great grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2 pm at West Orlando...

Feb 24, 2021

Amarie (Amy) Kennedy was born to Alfred and Goldie Thompson in Williamson, West Virginia, on January 17, 1932. She was the oldest of seven children, and the only girl.

Amarie is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Berry Kennedy, five brothers, Donald, Harold, Irvin, Lloyd, and James, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.

As a...

Feb 21, 2021

Kathy Reynolds, 69, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Tonya and Shannon; six grandchildren, Dezerae, Nathan, Jericho, Ryan, Christopher, and Justin; four great grandchildren; and two brothers, Larry and Tommy.  She was preceded in death by her son, Larry, Jr.; and her brother, Lacque.

Funeral services will...

Feb 17, 2021

Wayne Justice, 69, of Ocoee, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

He is survived by his Sons, Kenny Justice and Daryll Shires; Daughter, Michelle Bowman; Sister, Vicky White; Granddaughter, Kristy (Kevin) Creeden; Grandson, Gary Shires; Granddaughters, Katie Lynn (Aaron) Rake, Emily (Tyler) Tillman, Crystal Bowman, Monica Shires, Shauna Catoe, Baileigh Justice, and Breeleigh Justice; Grandsons, Brandon Robinson...

Feb 12, 2021

Voncile Murphy, 90 of Ocoee, FL went to her eternal home February 12, 2021. A devoted mother and grandmother. She leaves behind 2 daughters Sandra and Valerie, 6 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild and 2 on the way. She also had a son Gene Robertson, who met her at the gates of heaven.

Words can't express the...

Feb 8, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Lambert (Beth) McHaffie, 49, of Winter Garden, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home from Cardiac Sarcoma.

Beth was born April 4, 1971, in St. Augustine to Estel and Mary Lambert.  She attended Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN and American College in Atlanta, GA.  She was of the Baptist Faith and...

Feb 7, 2021

Dubby William J Hill, 57, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, 2021, from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.

The service will...

Feb 6, 2021

James A. "Jim" Nelson, 73, of Winter Garden, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Orlando VA Medical Center.  He was the widower of the late Barbara Nelson and the son of the late Walter and Genevieve Nelson.

Jim proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Air Force.

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Feb 2, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Watson Myers was born on March 10, 1943 and left this world on February 2, 2021. He was 77 years old. His love for adventure and need for discovery will never be forgotten. He worked as a union welder on the Alaskan pipeline and took his talents to the deserts of Saudi Arabia. His love of travel...

Jan 27, 2021

Shirley Mae Carver, 71, of Statenville, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Valdosta.  She was born May 21, 1949 in Baxley, GA to the late Maloy and Lona Mae Williams.  She was a retired cook who enjoyed quilting and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids.  One of her favorite things to do was to...

Jan 23, 2021

Peggy Parish Porter, 66, of Daytona Beach, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Ormond Beach. She was born February 5, 1954 in Leesburg, FL, to James C. and Hazel Louise Parish.

Growing up, she attended Winter Garden Elementary, Lakeview High, and Mid Florida Tech.  She worked at two different Daycares and was a Candy Striper in the...

Jan 23, 2021

RICHARD “DICK” FRANCIS MURPHY, age 81, of Orlando passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021.   Richard was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John J. and Mary Ann Murphy.  He was the ninth of ten children and is a proud graduate of Father Judge High School and LaSalle College.  Richard was a veteran of the United States Army. ...

Jan 22, 2021

Andres Rivera-Rios, 82, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on the 6th day of January in 1938. He met Delia Ríos, They Wed the 14th day of may 1964.  Andrés and Delia were married for 56 years The Lord blessed the with 6 offsprings, Andrés Rivera  Jr., Carmen D. Rivera, Nitza E. Flores, Diana Rivera, Elsa Rivera, and Maria...

Jan 21, 2021

Edwin Thomas of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Jan 21, 2021. He served his family as a member of the United States Navy.  Funeral services with Military Honors will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 11:30 am, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Jan 12, 2021

Jorge Eduardo Morales Carrasquillo, 85, of Windermere, Florida, retired small business owner and Walt Disney World transportation cast member, passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021 of complications following a stroke.

Jorge was born on August 22, 1935 to his parents Carmen Morales Hernandez and Eduardo Carrasquillo Vasquez in Comerio, Puerto Rico. At the age of 18,...

Jan 11, 2021

Honorio (El Morro) Hernandez, 35, of Ocoee, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Juanita Hernandez. Morro was born November 20, 1985 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Fortino and Merenciana Hernandez. Morro was an amazing father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He loved spending time with his kids, wife and loved ones. Every time you...

Jan 7, 2021

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Patricia Jeanne Weber passed peacefully at 81 years young, surrounded by love, knowing her sweetheart, "Rob, (Robert Weber) and ( Louise Foley) Weezie were waiting for her on a park bench in Heaven, talking about Delhi" (NY).

Born in Rockland County, NY on August 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the...