Obituaries

Aug 23, 2021

Dennis W. Cope, 78, retired educator and school principal, died Monday, August 23 at Orlando Regional Medical Center from COVID-19. Born April 5, 1943 in Uniontown, PA to Leonard and Minnie Cope, Dennis was a devoted father and husband. He spent his adult years in Columbia, MD, Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL. He attended California State University for his...

Aug 18, 2021

Teresa Bhanote, 83, closed her eyes and gracefully passed away into eternal paradise on August 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Ibague, Colombia with her two younger brothers, Ricardo and Hernando.

She received a diploma from the Colombian Institute of Specializations in December of 1966 for IBM in Bogota, Colombia. As the eldest in her...

Aug 14, 2021

James  "Jim" H. Mallis, 47, of Windermere, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2021. Jim is survived by his loving family and dear friends. He will be sorely missed.

Aug 13, 2021

God called one of His own, home, on Friday August 13, 2021. Carol Eugenia Brown Gentry, 84 of Orlando, FL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Jacksonville, FL January 9, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents William James Brown and Matilda Benetta Johnson Brown.

Carol resided in...

Aug 9, 2021

Kimberley “Kim” Dawn Kerns-Wilcox, MSN, RN, died unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 at the age of 48 in Orlando, FL.

Born August 23, 1972 in Charleston, West Virginia to Larry and Mary Kerns. Even after her family relocated in 1987 to Orlando, FL., you knew Kim was not a true “Floridian” because she still “warshed” her clothes...

Aug 7, 2021

Born in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 10, 1941. Graduated from Griffith High School, Griffith Indiana June 1, 1959. Graduated Purdue University,  January 22, 1966. Passed the Professional Engineer Exam on the first attempt and practiced in Illinois and Indiana. Married his wife, Sharon Y Neely on April 19, 1969. Became a licensed amateur pilot in 1974 under the instruction of...

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Steven C. Sparks, age 67, of Orlando, FL., died Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, FL.  He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and was a concrete contractor. Mr. Sparks is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; son, Joe; brother, Sam & sister, Sue.  Services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND...

Aug 1, 2021

Shirley A. Mobley, age 83, of Orlando, Florida, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Orlando, Florida.  She was born April 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri and is survived by her sister, Rozinia Cannady and longtime friend, Dessie A. Mills.  She will have a Private Graveside at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, Florida,  being interred next...

Jul 30, 2021

Look for me In Rainbows

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye:

Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,

Just look for me...

Jul 23, 2021

Jerry Keith died unexpectedly Friday July 23, 2021 in Sanford, North Carolina. Jerry was born December 25 , 1963 in Orlando, Fl. He was married to Karen Keith on April 19, 1986 and have shared their life until they were separated at his death July 23, 2021. Jerry preceded his parents in death; mother Patti Smith,  father Jerry C....

Jul 22, 2021

Ernest L. “Pete” Blake passed away peacefully into God’s hands at his home on July 22, 2021.  He was born on January 23, 1934 in Richmond, Ohio to Ernest and Mazie Blake.  He began his telephone career with Ohio Bell and retired from BellSouth in 1989.  He was a kind and caring person who helped anyone in need.  He...

Jul 19, 2021

Linh Ta Thoai English was a hard worker that enjoyed her friends and family for 71 years before she departed from her earthly body on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born in Nhatrang, Vietnam to Ta Hao and Trinh Thi Hu. She was brave and left behind all she knew, friends and family, to fly to a new...

Jul 15, 2021

Dianna “Carol” Merritt, 86, of Orlando FL, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, surrounded by family. Carol was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on October 13, 1934, lived in St Louis where she met her husband Ira LaDon Merritt, previously deceased, and began a life as an Air Force wife and mother. She is survived by five daughters:...

Jul 13, 2021

James (Jim) Coplin

February 6, 1932 – July 13, 2021

From Connie, oldest daughter:

For JDC8 – Our DAD

A “Man among Men” with a kind heart and a quick mind.

Who loved my Mom and his kids with all his...

Jul 12, 2021

Pamela Brody Dillon, 92, passed peacefully on July 11, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at St. James Cathedral Social Hall (215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando) at 1030am followed by the celebration mass at noon on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The mass will be live streamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-pamela-dillon-ecywjkdqqzeig1ykhmjw

Born in Co Longford, Southern Ireland,...

Jul 11, 2021

Virginia D Pasik

Sunday, March 17th 1929 to Sunday July 11th, 2021

Virginia D Pasik, 92, of Orlando Florida passed away peacefully with family at her side, on July 11th, 2021.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and William Wall, of Floral City, Florida and son and daughter-in-law David and...

Jul 5, 2021

Carmen Maria Fontanez, 85 of Orlando, FL passed away late Monday, July 5, 2021 at home. Born in Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico, she lived and worked in Lorain, OH for many years.

Carmen worked in nursing as a CNA throughout her life and maintained a love of her family until her death. After retirement, she moved to...

Jul 5, 2021

Glen Anthony Mazza born in Long Branch, NJ to Michael Fredrick and Mary Stricklin Mazza on November 27, 1951.  Grew up in Orlando and attended Como Elementary, Howard Jr High, Boone and Jones High Schools.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Salvatore & Teresa Gagliari Mazza and Charles & Mary Rebecca Stricklin, aunts &...

Jun 23, 2021

Frances Faye Mashburn Jenkins, age 78 of Orlando, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Advent Health Hospice Care, Altamonte Springs. She was born in Tampa, Florida to Albert Lee and Carol Eunice(Stover) Mashburn.

Frances was raised in Orlando and graduated from Colonial High School. She was retired from Orange County Public Schools.

She is survived...

Jun 22, 2021

Hiram Coleman Grant III

Hiram Coleman Grant III passed away quietly in his home of 50 years in Orlando, FL in the company of close family. He was known as Coleman or Bob to his family, friends, and co-workers in the financial community. He was born April 12, 1938 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to...