Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Winter Garden, FL and surrounding areas.

Shirley Lacey Turner

Shirley Lacey Turner

Nov 10, 2024

Shirley Lacey (Martin) Turner, 76, passed away on November 10, 2024 in North Carolina.

A long time resident of Ocoee, she is survived by her son Jeff Walker, daughter Stacy Edmiston, granddaughter Kayla and sister Joyce Bosher.

Mary Benedict

Mary Benedict

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Ann Benedict, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2024. Born on May 26, 1955, in Troy, Alabama, Mary Ann lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering faith, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

For 29 years, she shared a...

Joseph Rodney Keck

Joseph Rodney Keck

Oct 24, 2024

Joseph Rodney Keck passed away in Dallas, TX on October 24, 2024 after a short illness. Joe, affectionately known as “Papa Joe” lived a beautiful life. He was born in Rantoul, IL and was raised in the Alvordton/Pioneer area of Ohio. Joe graduated from North Central High School, Pioneer, Ohio in 1970. He was the first number from his town...

Nancy Ousley

Nancy Ousley

Oct 21, 2024

Nancy Ann Ousley, longtime Shelby, OH resident and currently of Winter Garden, FL, passed away late Monday night, October 21, 2024 at her home. Although Nancy struggled with various health issues, her peaceful death was unexpected. She was 77.

Born April 10, 1947 in Shelby, OH to the late Raymond Dean and Marjorie (James) Dawson, Nancy was a graduate of the...

Tyrone Llewelyn Thompson

Tyrone Llewelyn Thompson

Oct 11, 2024

Tyrone L. Thompson, 76, passed away in Davenport, FL on October 11th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 7th, 1947 in Panama City, Panama to Victor and Maud Thompson. Ty, as his friends and family affectionately called him, moved to Brooklyn, New York where he lived for most of his life before retiring in Florida.

Tyrone proudly...

Eduardo "Edward" Rosado

Eduardo "Edward" Rosado

Oct 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, Eduardo Rosado AKA Edward “Tato” Rosado, who left us on October 9, 2024, at the age of 72. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. A pillar...

Harry James Mancia

Harry James Mancia

Oct 2, 2024

Harry James Mancia passed away on October 2, 2024 in Ocoee, Florida. He was born on May 28, 1931, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Enrico and Frances (Micelli) Mancia.

Harry was an avid musician in life and was a member of the United States Army.

Harry leaves behind his life partner Elizabeth Gmazel, Children: Mark Mancia, Steven Mancia (spouse - Jill), and Lisa...

Marc H. Young

Marc H. Young

Sep 26, 2024

Marc H. Young, 71 passed away after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc is survived by his wife, Marita of 50 years, his daughters Amy Schuemann (Joe), Erin Ferrell (Ryan), his precious 5 grandchildren, Riley, Grant, Ella, Ansley and Luke. 

His brothers Kim (Tina), Tod (Don Hergenrather) of Dayton, his sisters-in-law, Kathy (Tim), Colleen (Gary) and Maureen and so...

Maria Olmeda

Maria Olmeda

Sep 15, 2024

Maria Migdalia Olmeda, 70, of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on April 25, 1954 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Fernando and Aida Luz (Alicea) Rodriguez. Maria was a person whose family was her world.

She is survived by her...

Judith Abigail Joyner Moss

Judith Abigail Joyner Moss

Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Judith Abigail Joyner Moss, D.O. was born August 5, 1953 in Terrell Texas, to James Albert Joyner Sr and Frances Marie Cook (Marks). After spending her younger years in Texas, Gail later relocated with the family to Shreveport, Louisiana. While working at Sears at the age of 19, she met Bill Moss, and after a short 6 weeks, the...

Gonzalo Perez Nieves

Gonzalo Perez Nieves

Sep 6, 2024

Gonzalo Perez Nieves passed away at 2:00 am on September 6th, 2024, in his home in Winter Garden, FL at the age of 86. He was surrounded by family at the time of passing. 

Gonzalo was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on April 2nd, 1938, to Rosendo Perez and Quintina Sarraga. He came from a united family of five siblings.

Gonzalo was...

Carol J. Fullerton

Carol J. Fullerton

Sep 4, 2024

Carol Josephine (Keeney) Fullerton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2024. Carol was born in Lucas County, Iowa, on November 26, 1925, to Harley V. Keeney and Anna V. (Woods) Keeney, and was raised in Chariton, Iowa. She graduated Charitan High School in 1945, then continued her education...

Sabita Kandasami

Sabita Kandasami

Aug 29, 2024

Sabita Kandasami, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug 28 2024 at the age of 63. Born on Sept 29, 1960 in Berbice Guyana. Sabita was a devoted mother and a pillar of strength and love for her family.

Sabita was known for her kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and her unwavering love for her family. She...

Daniel Miles Minor Sr

Daniel Miles Minor Sr

Aug 15, 2024

Danny Minor Sr., born October 8, 1956, in Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Ocoee-Winter Garden area, Danny was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He was known for his deep love of music and his passion for bringing people together. Danny’s home was often the heart of joyful...

Marie Alice Joseph

Marie Alice Joseph

Aug 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marie Alice Joseph, on 12 August, 2024 at the age of 83. Her departure leaves a great emptiness in our hearts, but we find comfort in the knowledge that she is resting in the arms of our Savior.

Born in Marchand Dessalines, Haiti, on 12 March 1941,...

Russell Jay Alcott Jr.

Russell Jay Alcott Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

 Russell Jay Alcott, Jr. was born on June 13, 1951 in Biloxi, MS to Lois and Russell Alcott.

Russell grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, graduating from Huntsville High and later from the University of Alabama. His blood ran crimson. He watched every Bama game and was so proud of his team.

He lived in Houston, Texas for 30 years and after retirement...

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