Obituaries

Aug 6, 2019

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Jul 31, 2019

William H Garvey Jr, Age 86, Orlando, Fl passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born to the late William H and Myrtle (Van Thof) Garvey Sr. He was preceded in death by his sibling Betty Herman and survived by two siblings, Beverly Harder (Naples, FL) and Joan Rosell (Wellsville, NY)....

Jul 30, 2019

James Earl Bounds, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 following a brief illness.

Born in Bastrop, Louisiana to Ellie Ray & Lillian Bounds, the family soon moved to Fernandina Beach, FL, where Jim grew up and lived until he was drafted.  After a two-year Army stint in Germany, he came home and attended business college,...

Jul 27, 2019

Elizabeth Catherine Shields (nee Eckert), 99, passed away July 27, 2019 with family and friends by her side.  A long-time resident of Orlando, Elizabeth lived a life that was rich with love, guided by faith, and filled with laughter and adventure.

Elizabeth was born in Akron, Ohio on April 5, 1920 to Elizabeth Neidert Eckert and Frank...

Jul 25, 2019

William A. Viehman, lll, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Conway United Methodist Church, 3401 S. Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Stetson University and sent to 421 N. Woodland Boulevard,...

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph James Sharley, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon (July 23, 2019) at his home in Orlando, FL. Mr. Sharley was born in Sharon, PA, December 27, 1935, son of Joseph and Anna Sharley. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1953 and was employed by Westinghouse, Sears, then retired from Sawhill Tubular. Joseph honorably served overseas in the Army...

Jul 21, 2019

Gerald P Kushman passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019. He was the husband of the late Linda A Kushman (Corcoran). They shared 52 years of marriage together.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Peter Kushman and Ethel Hewitt. He is survived by his sister, Janet (Peter) Rizzo; daughters, Debbie (Keith) Held, and Cindy (David) McFall,...

Jul 15, 2019

Dr.  Thomas Edwin "Ed" Sorrells

Dr. Sorrells passed away in Orlando, Florida on July 15, 2019 at the age of 87.  A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Sorrells was born on November 4, 1932, and he was a graduate of the University of...

Jul 8, 2019

Embree H. Dowling, Jr, 85, of Orlando entered into rest on July 8, 2019. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 9:30 AM.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Carey Hand...

Jul 8, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ernest H. Berghof, age 83, of Orlando, FL who passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 will be held at Tartini Pizzeria and Spaghetteria 6321 S Orange Ave. Orlando 32809 on Sunday July 28 11:30 am- 2:30 pm.  A graveside service was held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL Friday, July 12, 2019 at...

Jul 6, 2019

Mrs. Carmen J. Jonassen, age 70, of Orlando, FL., passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Orlando, FL.  Services for Mrs. Jonassen will be in Puerto Rico and Orlando at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com

Jul 5, 2019

Juan Gonzalez, age 95, of Orlando, entered into rest on July 5, 2019.  Juan was born December 31, 1923 in Matanza Cuba. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 PM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.  Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. Frederick W. Johnson, 76 of Belle Isle, Florida and Laconia, NH, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Orlando Health.  He was the beloved husband of Karen (Brady) Johnson with whom he had celebrated 39 years of marriage. Fred (Jack) was raised in Swampscott, Mass,  the son of the late Fred and Irene Johnson. Fred was a graduate...

Jun 20, 2019

Alice G. Smith, age 98, of Orlando entered into rest on June 20, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

Jun 18, 2019

Violet H. "Vi"  Burford, age 101, of Orlando FL, passed away on June 18, 2019. She was born to Oscar Lee Hambrick and Minnie Lee Mathena Hambrick on March 23, 1918, in Princeton, WVA. Violet retired from the City Of Orlando having worked over 20 years in the City Clerks Office. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ,...

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Adrian John Starkweather, age 36, of Apopka, FL., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Apopka, FL.  Adrian will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com

Jun 16, 2019

Platt, Irma Fletcher, daughter of  the late Arthur John Fletcher and Rena Catherine Fletcher, was born on Easter Sunday April 20, 1924 in Bell, FL.  The youngest of nine children.

Irma married her true love and life partner, Donald Downey Platt in 1952.  In 1955 they started working alongside each other to build the Platt's Dairy operation...

Jun 15, 2019

The Rev. Dr. Donald Turley DeBevoise died Saturday June 15, 2019. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, May 25th, 1930, the son of Turley and Audrey DeBevoise, the grandson of Florida citrus and dairy pioneers. He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Jean Haire, and the great love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Florence...

Jun 13, 2019

Dorothy Sue Kelch, 76 of Orlando, FL was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 9, 2019. She was born March 5, 1943 to Homer E. & Nan Elizabeth (Wooten) Tinklepaugh.

A woman of unwavering faith, she led a life to the benefit of all who were privileged to know her.  Broadway United...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Betty Lou Kirk, age 83, of Titusville, FL., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Winter Park,  Florida.   A Christian, Wife, Sister, Mother and Friend.  Betty was a faithful member of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Titusville, FL.  She is survived by her brother, Homer Bronson Jamerson. She was married to William Marshall Kirk (deceased, 1995).  With...