Obituaries

Jun 8, 2023

 

William Albert "Al" Sharp

Al Sharp was born in Orlando, Florida.  Son of William Milton and Selene Claire Sharp.  He attended Princeton Elementary school in Orlando and grew up swimming in Lake Ivanhoe.  He attended Memorial Middle School when it was still located in downtown  Orlando and then graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.  He was...

Jun 6, 2023

 

Raymond Thomas Farrell, CMSgt, USAF, RetiredSeptember 6, 1960 - June 6, 2023

Orlando, Florida - Raymond Thomas Farrell passed away peacefully in his home on June 6th, 2023, at the age of 62. After surviving throat cancer in 2019, Ray continually battled a multitude of medical issues that arose after the radiation treatment - limiting his ability to eat...

Jun 3, 2023

 

Gail R. Evans, 81, of Orlando, FL was greeted in Heaven by her son Tom on June 3, 2023. Gail was born on June 2, 1942, in Galveston, TX to Norris and Aleta Reynolds. In 1962, Gail married the love of her life and high school sweetheart (from Rival High schools) James "Jim" Evans. The two were married for 61...

May 31, 2023

Helen G. Cowan, age 84, of Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  She was born in 1938 in Red Bay, Alabama to her parents Benjamin Franklin Garrett and Emma Adline (Ridge) Garrett.  She married in 1957 and later became a single parent around 1967, raising her two sons in Orlando, FL.  Helen worked for many years prior to...

May 27, 2023

 

 

 

Patricia Wieland, 68, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt passed away on May 27, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Patricia Ann Garcia was born on April 3, 1955 in Orlando, FL, to Rubin Garcia and Alice Noel Garcia. She was one of four daughters.

Patricia attended Boone High School and went on to work in the Banking...

May 27, 2023

 

Mary Mildred "Mimi" Gillespie Miller

July 3rd 2021 - May 27th 2023

Mary Mildred was born in Muncie, Indiana to Loretta Black Gillespie and Charles Gillespie. She had one younger brother Charles Gillespie. Mary graduated from Muncie Central High School and attended Ball State Teachers College.

She had a keen interest in the Theater and drama and acted in...

May 22, 2023

 

Roger Van Dorn Phillips passed away peacefully with his family at his side on May 22nd following a brief illness from an aggressive Lymphoma at the age of 85.

Roger was born to Dr. Roger E. Phillips and Maud "Larrie Larkin Phillips on October 8, 1937 in Philipsburg, PA. After graduating from Edgewater High School in 1955 and the...

May 19, 2023

 

Patricia Anne Pedone, age 76, or Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Robert and Eileen (O'Brien) Yaste. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pedone.She is survived by her son, Paul Pedone, son,Marco Pedone; daughter, Ashley Pedone; son-in-law, Joel Beltran; granddaughters, Renita...

May 19, 2023

 

George Derrill Ballentine, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, passed away in Orlando, Florida on May 19, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1936, near White Rock, SC. He was raised in Dorchester County, SC, and graduated from Harleyville-Ridgeville High school in 1954. Through use of his keen mind and perseverance, he overcame a childhood of poverty,...

May 18, 2023

 

Robert L. Buck (aka Captain Bob), 87, of Sanford, Florida (formerly of Auburndale, FL) passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children, and close family.

Captain Bob is survived by his wife Christina (née Byrne) of 64 years, daughter Lesley Veto (David), sons Graham Buck (Cindy), David Buck (Doreen), Brian Buck (Nancy), brother Brian Buck, sister...

May 11, 2023

 

 

Lucia Isabel Mendoza-Zaubitz, de 87 años de Orlando, Florida, partió de esta vida en paz el jueves 11 de mayo de 2023 rodeada de su amada familia. Lucia nació el 8 de abril de 1936 en Perú hija de Carlos Alberto Zaubitz-Quiros y Benita Montecinos-Zapata. Lucía fue una amorosa esposa, madre y abuela a quien su familia y...

May 10, 2023

 

Jose D. Cruz, Jr., of Astatula, Florida passed away, May 10, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.  He was born October 22, 1960 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Jose & Iris Cruz.  He was a beloved Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle who will be missed dearly.

He leaves a living legacy to be followed by his sons,...

May 6, 2023

 

Susan Elizabeth Ricketson, 72, passed away on May 6, 2023, in Tallahassee, FL. Susan was born on October 2, 1950 in Orlando and lived in the same home until 2016 when she moved to Tallahassee.

Susan is survived by Madeline and Lee Hartsfield - cousins, of Tallahassee, Weston and Kathy Baker - cousins, of Lake Worth, Kylene and Tim...

May 6, 2023

 

Benjamin (Ben) Wyatt McKay Jr., 96, passed away on May 6, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Ben was born on December 5, 1926 in Brookfield, OH, to Benjamin Wyatt McKay Sr. and Marian Elizabeth Karcher McKay. Ben had 2 younger sisters, Claire and Jeanne. Growing up, Ben studied music and became quite the child prodigy. He even wrote his own...

May 5, 2023

Marsha Kay Griffin Floyd, 74, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.

Marsha was born on January 2, 1949 in Tampa, FL, to Robert and Euline Griffin. Along with her older brother Robert, Jr (Robbie) and her younger brother David, Marsha enjoyed growing up in Tampa and spending time with family and numerous cousins.

Marsha graduated from Chamberlain...

May 5, 2023

May 4, 2023

Kil Young Ku, 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on May 4, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Kil Young was born on July 11, 1942 in Jin Ju, South Korea. Kil Young graduated from Jin Ju High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Seoul National University. He...

May 2, 2023

 

Mary Anne Stone 86, of Orlando, FL, passed away on May 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Wm E Stone, daughter Dianne, and son Steve. Mary Anne is survived by her sister Margaret Veech, daughter Linda Stone, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.Mary Anne was a retired employee of CSX Railroad. In her free time,...

May 1, 2023

Betty Jean Rew was born on St. Patrick's Day 1930 to Bryant and Nell Rew. Her remaining family members are thankful for all of her sacrifices, love, support and 93 years of bravery. She had the most positive attitude and never met an enemy. She survived all four of her brothers Billy, Bobby, John, WP and her one sister, Mary....

Apr 29, 2023

Alma Mae Hooks, 97, of Orlando, FL, died April 29, 2023, Altamonte Springs, FL. She was born on January 21, 1926, to Fred and Alicia Malone in Lakeland, FL.

Alma moved to Orlando and attended Grand Avenue Elementary School and Orlando High School. She was very active in her church, Delaney Street Baptist Church.

She married Gerald S. Hooks...