Obituaries

Feb 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Lait passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband off 55 years, Ray N. Lait.  She is survived by her daughter LeeAnn (John) Claflin; sons, Alan (Susan), Mike (Casey), and Jack (Cindy); grandchildren Liz, Brett, Brittany, Michael, Leah, Sarah and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Tessa, David, Charlie,...

Feb 13, 2020

Carmen Alva, 86, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.

Jan 24, 2020

Delcie Faye was born in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1932.  Her parents were Lee and Zona Jordan who raised her and her seven siblings in a rural small community. She loved working outdoors with the boys and had fond memories of their time on the family farm. She married Malcolm Timson in 1948 and they later moved to...

Jan 14, 2020

Zachariah Michael Wade, 17, played his final song on January 14th, 2020.

Born to parents Jeremy and Kelly Wade on June 6th 2002, Zachariah spent his life growing up in Ocoee and Winter Garden. He attended Citrus Elementary and Bridgewater Middle School, before going on to attend Windermere High School. His academic achievements were numerous,...

Jan 12, 2020

James Elbert Hardy, 92, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020.

James was born on November 30th, 1927 to parents Elbert Lynch Hardy and Ada Mae Hardy in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He attended Arab High School in Arab, Alabama before serving his country in the Army.

James was a devout man who...

Jan 7, 2020

Vicky Amelia (Morris) Agnew, beloved wife, daughter and sister, passed away at home on January 7th, 2020, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Orlando to parents Hollis and Robbie Morris, Vicky graduated from Lakeview High School and spent her years in Winter Garden, Jacksonville, and Ocoee. Vicky was a dedicated housewife who loved to draw in her...

Jan 1, 2020

Madhoe (John) Goseine, 71, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Advent Health Orlando of natural causes. A beloved father and devoted friend leaves behind his wife, our mom, Dhanmatee (Nantay); his son Danny and wife Sidna; his daughters, Devi [Jesh], Emma [Harry] and Seema [John]. His grandchildren: Roger, Kevin, Dylan, Anthony, Alexa, Victoria, Alyssa, Ashlyn, Christopher, Aneesa, Alex, Alexander,...

Dec 24, 2019

Ariel C. “Jane” Curl, 77, of Orange City, FL, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Halifax Health Hospice after battling advanced Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born November 4, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Curl.  Ariel was a retired Registered Nurse and teacher who attended the University of Toronto.

A beloved...

Dec 17, 2019

Amelia Egan, “Nonie” 103, of Orlando, FL died Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was Born April 14, 1916 in Chicago, IL to the late Emil and Lilian Taege.

Her hobbies included traveling, reading, collecting costume jewelry and watching her favorite TV shows.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only...

Dec 13, 2019

Maria Hernandez, born July 23, 1932, passed peacefully on December 13, 2019 at the age of 87 years.  Maria was a woman of deep faith, survived by her husband, Rafael Hernandez.  She was the cherished mother of Wendy Ramos, the late Osvaldo Hernandez (Papo), Raphael Hernandez, Jr. and mother-in-law to Donna Hernandez.  Maria will be remembered by her family...

Dec 6, 2019

Mary E. Humphrey, 90, of Ocoee, went to be in the arms of her Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late William and Clara Kerce.  Mary loved her family, genealogy and cats, especially her beloved cat, Mac.

Mary's faith was very important to her and she loved to worship at the...

Nov 17, 2019

Billie Edward Williams, Jr., of Winter Garden, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Billie attended Kenmore high school and transferred to Hower Technical school, from which he graduated in 1966 as a draftsman, a skill he used many times in his Fathers construction business. Billie had many talents and learned...

Oct 30, 2019

Louise Barnes, 100, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. She is survived by her sister, Doris Durrence of Glenville, GA; sons Davis Nevils (Wanda) of Winter Garden, FL, Raleigh Nevils (Rufina) of Inverness, FL, and Ronald Nevils (Bobbie) of Jackson, MO; as well as eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will...

Oct 29, 2019

Tabitha Dawn Tavernier passed away October 29, 2019, She was a loving mother, daughter and grand daughter.

Tabitha was born December 19, 1985 in Orlando, FL.  She attended Orlo Vista Elementary and Boone High School in Orlando.  In her free, time she enjoyed roller skating, movies, window shopping and reading.  Her favorite author was James Patterson.

Oct 22, 2019

Morgan Benjamin “Ben” Poole Sr., 85, of Astatula, Florida, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice Center on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. Ben was born to parents Andrew J. Poole and Eula Aurilla Poole on February 22nd, 1934, in Cordele, Georgia, where he lived until 1953.

After moving to Winter Garden in 1953, Ben was a loyal employee...

Oct 17, 2019

Clara Eve Martin, 83, of Montverde, FL, passed away on October 17th, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clifford Deleon Martin. Both have lived 38 years in Montverde, FL.

Preceding her in death are her son, Robert “Buddy” Bailey, and grandson, Derek Stokes. Clara is survived by five children; Joanne Stokes, Dianne Stokes, Wesley Bailey,...

Oct 14, 2019

Dorothy Elizabeth Price, 86, of Orlando, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, October 21, 2019, 1 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday from 11 am to 1 pm.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Gardens, 5264 Ingram Road, Apopka, FL.

Oct 3, 2019

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Heaven celebrated the arrival of Carl Albert Brown, a close, personal friend of Jesus Christ. Having been an active and vibrant testimony of God’s love and grace since very early in his 83 years, Carl was welcomed with open arms by his Savior and awarded a crown of righteousness for completing a well-run race....

Oct 3, 2019

William Lawrence McCook Junior, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 11th, 2019, at 10 AM in the First Baptist Church of Webster. Interment will follow at 2 PM in Florida National Cemetery.

Sep 24, 2019

Lionel Francis Yarn, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. Lionel was born in Tampa, Florida to parents Lemuel Yarn and Thelma Burt. He graduated from Pasco High School and spent most of his life in Dade City and Winter Garden, Florida.

Lionel loved listening to Motown music and cheering for his grandchildren at all their...