Obituaries

Nov 21, 2019

Margaret Rogers Reed, 82, Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2019. She was born in Port Colborne, Ontario to John and Molly Rogers. Margaret was a beloved and dedicated exceptional education teacher in Orange County until the age of 71, earning Teacher of the Year in 1995 at Lake Sybelia Elementary. She was passionate about music and was...

Nov 15, 2019

Annell Graham Thomas celebrated her triumphant crossover on November 15, 2019.  She is survived by daughter, Susan Thomas Jones, husband, Donnie and her son, W. Townes (Buck) Thomas III and his wife, Sharon. Grandchildren, Stephen Birchfield, Christopher Jones, Collin Jones, Kenneth Majkut, George Pentz, Charity Rock and husband, Wally. Great grandchildren, Avery, Essence, George Jr., Ariel, Talon, Crystal and...

Nov 9, 2019

A Celebration Of Life will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 5PM-7PM in the Visitation Suite at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to  the ASPCA, The Humane...

Nov 7, 2019

Nancy Luetta Cavenaugh was born September 26, 1921, in Richlands, Onslow County, North Carolina to James and Lucinda Cavenaugh. She was the youngest of eleven children, one of whom died in infancy. There were six surviving brothers and three sisters, all of whom Nancy survived. Even as a small child, she was beautiful and smart, and her siblings took...

Nov 6, 2019

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019 1:00PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

Nov 2, 2019

On Saturday November 2, 2019 our beloved father, son, brother and uncle, John Edward Gardner III, passed away of heart failure peacefully at his home 5068 Andrea Blvd. Orlando Florida. John is survived by his two loving sons, John Edward Gardner IV (Jack) and Dane Cruz Gardner, his mother Roxanne F. Holsapple and stepfather George H. Holsapple, his father John...

Oct 25, 2019

Rausch, Roberta (Bobbie) Josephine Hartnett, 87, passed away on October 25, 2019, at The Mayflower in Winter Park, where she had been living for the past ten years. She was born to Robert D. Hartnett and Mary Gremer Hartnett in Tampa (Hillsborough Co.), Florida.

Bobbie received her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Florida in...

Oct 22, 2019

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Nancy Joan Schnell, age 71, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019 2PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

Oct 20, 2019

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Myrtle M. Reed, age 90, of Oviedo, FL., who passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11AM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow service at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL....

Oct 17, 2019

A Funeral Service for Mr. Luis R. Alvarez, age 81, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation for friends will be held from 6-8PM at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial...

Oct 11, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Frances L. McDonough Passman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 10, 2019

1937-2019

Ethna Joyce Sulmonetti Bergstrom passed from this world on October 10, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. She was born on April 12, 1937 in Jamestown, New York to Alice Eleanor Ann Duvall and Reverend Francesco Sulmonetti. Ethna was the youngest of two children, her older brother Earl remaining her close friend and confidante until his death earlier...

Oct 9, 2019

Bessie Ruth Hurley (Sally), passed away October 9, 2019 at 105 years of age. Born in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Manuel & Bessie Mae Hernandez, on August 6, 1914, she was the oldest of three children. She attended Phillips High School in Birmingham and in 1936, married Robert Alfonso “Fons” Hurley, also of Birmingham. They settled there and had...

Oct 1, 2019

Major Lawrence M. Lyon Jr., United States Air Force (Ret) was born in Orlando, Florida. He served in the Air Force from 1965 to 1985. He was a graduate of the following Orlando schools: Princeton Elementary; Robert E. Lee Junior High; and Edgewater Senior High. He then graduated from: the University of Florida with a B.S. in Management; the...

Oct 1, 2019

Tona Jennings Torrandell, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 peacefully at home in Orlando, FL.Tona, was born on September 24, 1942, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Torrandell of 48 years; her parents, Paul Martin Jennings and Una Rose Schuyler; and two brothers, Daniel Jennings (spouse Janet Jennings)...

Sep 28, 2019

On September 28, 2019,  at the age of 74 the faithful praying Matriarch of our family Dorothy Ruth Wren Brown of Orlando and Riverview, Florida entered the Gates of Heaven. Dorothy was born on September 29, 1944, in Orlando, Florida and was the first born child of Irven Christopher and Sarah Ruth Roger's Wren. Dorothy graduated from...

Sep 26, 2019

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Helen W. Mitchell, 82, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, will held Thursday, October 3, 2019 11AM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Mrs. Mitchell was born July 22, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio and is survived by her loving husband, Robert D. Mitchell Jr.; daughters, Robyn Bazemore...

Sep 26, 2019

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Jerry B. Ross, age 82, who passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 2PM in the Clubhouse at The Kove Mobile Home Park, 123 Kove Blvd. Osteen, FL 32764.  A visitation and reception will be held following the service at The Kove Clubhouse from 2-5pm.  The...

Sep 26, 2019

Joan C. Proulx, 81, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Joan was born in Providence, RI, on June 28, 1938. She was a loving wife of 62 years, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a long-time member of the Italian American Social Club. She enjoyed astrology, race cars and spending time with her two great granddaughters. Joan...

Sep 22, 2019

Jan Marie Moncrief was born on February 7, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to James and Mary Bolander. Jan was the oldest of 3 children. She was an avid reader, especially when it came to romance or murder mysteries. She also loved flamingos, Hallmark movies, and the Food network. Among her hobbies were spending time with her family any chance...