Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Sharon Irene Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 19, 2021

James Steven "Steve"  Parsons, age 48, of Orlando, FL., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Orlando, FL.  He was born January 8, 1973 in Portsmouth, Maine and is survived by his loving mother, Teresa T. Baker; son, Ethan S. Parsons; step-father, David N. Baker & step-sister, Nicole Monserrate.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Jun 19, 2021

Carol Adams Egolf, 74, born in St. Petersburg, FL, on Sept.10, 1946, passed away June 19, 2021 in Orlando, FL. She was the daughter of Dr Joy E. and Iva Adams, both deceased, and loving wife of William. She was a longtime beloved teacher at Boone High School and was named Teacher of the Year in 1999. She leaves...

Jun 16, 2021

Patricia M. Bartholow, age 71, of Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was born October 7, 1949 in New York, New York and is survived by her loving husband, Walter Bruce Bartholow; son, Darren Chase; sisters, Linda Ann Centamore, June M. (John) Gillespie, Cynthia L.(Larry) Kupski and grandson, Landon Chase.

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Jun 15, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. William Henry Faulk, age 83, of Oviedo, FL., who passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 will be held Monday, June 21, 2021 11AM in the  CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Pastor Tom Hensley officiating.  Interment, with military honors, to follow at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, FL.  Mr. Faulk...

Jun 12, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Velma Jean Hudson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2021

Carmen Martinez was born on November 11,1932 at Santiago de Cuba Oriente, Cuba. She went to be with the Lord at 10:14 A.M. on June 12, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

Carmen was a special lady who loved her Lord deeply. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 –“I can do all through Christ who strengthens me". Carmen studied Pharmaceutical Sciences...

Jun 9, 2021

John Francis Fleming, lll, 52, of Orlando, FL, passed away on June 9, 2021. John was born on January 12, 1969, in Mainz, Germany. He is survived by his parents John F. Fleming, Jr. and Karin M. Fleming, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends, in the USA and Germany.

He served in the US Army from 1990-1996 as...

Jun 9, 2021

Despite a life many would call spectacular, Leon Handley remained a humble country boy at heart.  He was born in the outskirts of Lakeland Florida on September 9, 1927 and passed away in his sleep on June 9, 2021.  In the ninety-three intervening years Leon was a football player, a campus politician, a medical officer, a law student, a...

Jun 8, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Violet May Remp, age 89, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 1PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Hensley officiating.  Mrs. Remp was born December 10, 1931 in England and was predeceased by her son, Richard...

Jun 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Dorie Martha Mendez Negron. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 28, 2021

The life of John De Forest Harris came peacefully to a close on Friday, May 28, 2021, at home with his wife and son by his side.

John was born in Berlin Germany, while his father was stationed at Templehof Air Base shortly after the close of World War II.  With them he lived across the globe,...

May 24, 2021

Elsa Chinchilla Guembes 76, of Orlando, Florida, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 24th, 2021. Elsa was born March 30th,1945 in Tiquisate, Guatemala. Elsa was a traveler and enjoyed being on the go. She recently visited Egypt and Jerusalem, which was a lifetime dream of hers. She had a “green” thumb and spent time taking care of her plants. Elsa...

May 24, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Ethel B. Knierim, age 91, of Ocoee, FL, who passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021 11AM at the Downtown Baptist Church, 120 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Free parking is available in the Downtown Baptist Church Garage, 115 East Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Interment...

May 11, 2021

Joan Loraine Cosmas, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of May 11, 2021 in the arms of her beloved husband of 68 years, Richard (Dick) Cosmas.

A native of Guttenberg, New Jersey, she married Richard on March 21,1953 at the age of 20.  They began their life journey of 68 years together. ...

May 1, 2021

Jerry J. Waterbury, 68, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on May 1, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, other family and dear friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home in Orlando.

Apr 30, 2021

Pamala Renee (Whitman) Blow passed away at the age of 57 on April 30, 2021.

Pam was a lifelong resident of Orlando, Florida, born on July 2, 1963, to Walter Ray Whitman and Marian Lois (Mintz) Whitman. She graduated from Edgewater High School in 1981 and married the love her life, Thomas Wayne Blow, on October 10...

Apr 29, 2021

Wayne Charles Sullivan was born on January 21, 1931 in Kewanee, Illinois to John and Bernadine Sullivan. He passed away on April 29th surrounded by his loved ones in his beloved home.

His priorities in life were his love for God/church and his family . He is survived by his wife Clara, of 67 years, his daughters...

Apr 27, 2021

Thelma Eagan Tice was born October 22, 1920 in Missouri and lived an active 100 years until her death April 27, 2021. She was the oldest daughter of Cloyd and Ruby Eagan and sister to Corene and Eleanor Faye. They were a farm family who worked hard to survive during the depression. She came to Orlando in 1940 for...