All Obituaries

Retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, Joseph "Joe" Gerard Morrissey, of Clermont Florida, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2022 after a prolonged illness. Joseph was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on March 25, 1941. He grew up in the New England area and spent most summers in Nova Scotia as a child. He joined the United States Navy in 1959 and served 22 faithful years including a tour in the Vietnam War. Joseph loved serving his country and was a very proud veteran. He...

John Sawyer of Orlando, Florida passed away on Jun 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Julián Guzmán-Madrid, un joven que brillaba en cada momento. El alma de la fiesta, el payaso de la clase. Julian tenia una alegría contagiosa y sabemos que su sonrisa seguirá siendo inigualable. Su vida siempre será admirada y valiosa por todos lo que lo rodeaban. Su personalidad extrovertida, intrépida, resistente y sin filtros representaba su carácter vibrante. El estar cerca de Julián significaba no tener momentos aburridos, ni...

Walter James Blair was born on April 18, 1923 to Edward Leslie Blair and Maude Leerdam Blair in Schuylerville, New York. Walter was the oldest of 13 children born into this family. At the beginning of the great depression, his parents moved the family from New York to St. Eustatius, commonly known as Statia, in the Netherland Antilles for a better life. Walter spent most of his formative years in Statia where he developed a strong work ethic, which he never lost, working on the family farm....

David W Rushing, age 78, of Winter Garden, FL., went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 9, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born July 5th, 1943, in Tampa, FL, the son of the late Ollie Mae "Jean" Erisman and Walton Rushing. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1967. He was a Sargent E-5 and survived two tours in Vietnam. David then went to work at Honeywell in Tampa, FL. While working there, he found out that a girl he rode...

Colie Dyke, 66, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on June 4, 2022. He entered this world on April 17, 1956 in Blossburg, PA, born to Colie and Jacqueline Dyke. He is survived by his wife Sarah Dyke; daughter Tobiann Dyke and her husband Geoff Hudson; son Colie Dyke Jr and his wife Melissa; grandson Jake Dyke; grandson Derek Crocona; grandson Tyler Dyke; granddaughter Aribella Hudson; sister Virginia Huck; brother James Dyke. Colie...

Jan Jones McClanahan, of Windermere, Florida, beloved wife and mother passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She is survived by husband of 35 years, Charlie, daughters Summer and Rachel, son Max, and one sister, JoAnn Statzer of Salem, Virginia. She was preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Annie Jones, and sisters Judy Rickman and Jean Williams. A memorial visitation will be held from 6Pm to 8Pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, 1148 E. Plant St., Winter...

John Thomas "Tom" Reeves passed away at his residence in Orlando, Florida on May 16, 2022. Tom was born in Albany, Georgia on September 19, 1955, to the late William Thomas Reeves and Mamie Shiver Reeves. He grew up in nearby Newton, Georgia and was a graduate of Baker Academy and member of Newton Baptist Church. Tom graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1978. He was employed by the Medical Center of Central Georgia for most of his career and retired as Director...

Merle Corbitt, 83, passed away on May 7, 2022, in Ocoee, FL. Merle is survived by Betty Corbitt - wife of 48 years; daughter- Leslie Fuqua and Dan Fuqua - son-in-law, grandson - Jared Fuqua and Kathy Fuqua - granddaughter-in-law; sister - Quetta Sullivan-Smith and Lon Smith - brother-in-law; brothers - Van Corbitt, Larry Corbitt, and Terry Corbitt; sister-in-laws - Pam Corbitt, Charlene Corbitt and Judy Corbitt; sister-in-law, Patsy Corbitt Hodges; along with multiple nieces and nephews. ...

Vanessa Torres, 25, passed away on May 5, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 form 11:00 AM to 6:00PM at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.