Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Grace Brenda Ellen Mosier, age 54, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee, Florida. She was born in November 5th, 1966, in Johnson City, Tennessee to Florence McPhee and Haskell Mosier. She was a 1985 graduate of Glen Rose High School in Arkansas.

She married Mason Havener on October 11th, 1994...

Mar 23, 2021

Eleanor (Bunny) Brown, 76, a retired Administrative Assistant at Kennedy Space Center, passed away on March 23, 2021 at the William Childs Hospice House.  She was born in Massachusetts to Noel and Sarah Peters.  The youngest of five sisters.

Through her life she raised two children and attended Antioch College where she earned a Master’s Degree.

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Oliverio Carrera, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 69.

Oliverio was born on April 26, 1951 in Sanarate, Guatemala to Pablo and Fermina Carrera. At the age of 22, Oliverio immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts in 1973. On October 27, 1977, he married Angela Cruz Carrera and raised one...

Mar 21, 2021

Alexander Ossip, 70, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held Friday, March 26, 2021, 2pm, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Mar 19, 2021

John R. Grogan, 86, of Winter Garden, FL passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice on March 19, 2021. John was born May 22, 1934 in Warren Michigan, a son of Charles Grogan and Katherine Quinn. He attended Warren High School and graduated class of 1954. After serving in the US Army he married Irene Farineau of Fitchburg, MA on...

Mar 19, 2021

Mary Esther Blair, 84, of Apopka Florida passed away on March 19, 2021.

Mary Esther McKinnon was born on November 18, 1936 in Wagram, North Carolina to Sarah J. Ross. She attended Shaw High School, graduating in 1954. Mary had 6 siblings, Lula Mae Covington, Patricia Stewart, James McKinnon, Martha McNeil, Louise Williamson and Charles “Matley” Mckinnon....

Mar 12, 2021

William Roger Dale Duffey II, 49, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021.  He was born August 5, 1971 in Orlando, FL to Dale and Kathleen Duffey.

Dale grew up in the Winter Garden area attending Windermere Elementary School, Lakeview Middle School and West Orange High School.  He played Pop Warner football in Middle School...

Mar 10, 2021

Lidia Aponte, 79, of Gotha, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2021 at Health Central Hospital.  She was born March 26, 1942 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to Regino Velez and Rosa Sola.

She is survived by her children, John, Jacqui, and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jason, Christina, Tricia, Ivan, Brian, Timothy, Justine, Brandon, Elianna, John, and Jesus; great grandchildren, Elisia, Angel,...

Mar 9, 2021

Clifford Deleon Martin, Jr., 78, of Montverde, Fl, passed away on Tuesday, March 9,2021.  He was born in Adel, GA and lived in Auburndale, FL.  He was a retired truck driver and proud member of Winter Garden Elks Lodge.

Clifford was reunited with his many loved ones who went before, most especially, his loving wife Clara, who...

Mar 7, 2021

Harry Bracewell, 77, of Windermere, Florida passed away on Mar 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021, 10am, at Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Garden.  Pastor Jay Knolls will officiate.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 5-7pm at the church.  Interment will follow in Winter Garden Cemetery.

He is survived by...

Mar 6, 2021

Hilliary Gerald Jowers, 73, of Winter Garden, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.  He was a well known and respected member of the Winter Garden community for many years.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Mar 4, 2021

Vivian Holtzapple of Groveland, Florida passed away on Mar 4, 2021. She is survived by her children, Terri, Donnie, Diane, Debbie, Timmy, Tommy, Patty, Jimmy, Jerry and their spouses; 22 grandchildren and their spouses; 40 great grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2 pm at West Orlando...

Feb 24, 2021

Amarie (Amy) Kennedy was born to Alfred and Goldie Thompson in Williamson, West Virginia, on January 17, 1932. She was the oldest of seven children, and the only girl.

Amarie is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Berry Kennedy, five brothers, Donald, Harold, Irvin, Lloyd, and James, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.

As a...

Feb 21, 2021

Kathy Reynolds, 69, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Tonya and Shannon; six grandchildren, Dezerae, Nathan, Jericho, Ryan, Christopher, and Justin; four great grandchildren; and two brothers, Larry and Tommy.  She was preceded in death by her son, Larry, Jr.; and her brother, Lacque.

Funeral services will...

Feb 17, 2021

Wayne Justice, 69, of Ocoee, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

He is survived by his Sons, Kenny Justice and Daryll Shires; Daughter, Michelle Bowman; Sister, Vicky White; Granddaughter, Kristy (Kevin) Creeden; Grandson, Gary Shires; Granddaughters, Katie Lynn (Aaron) Rake, Emily (Tyler) Tillman, Crystal Bowman, Monica Shires, Shauna Catoe, Baileigh Justice, and Breeleigh Justice; Grandsons, Brandon Robinson...

Feb 12, 2021

Voncile Murphy, 90 of Ocoee, FL went to her eternal home February 12, 2021. A devoted mother and grandmother. She leaves behind 2 daughters Sandra and Valerie, 6 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild and 2 on the way. She also had a son Gene Robertson, who met her at the gates of heaven.

Words can't express the...

Feb 8, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Lambert (Beth) McHaffie, 49, of Winter Garden, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home from Cardiac Sarcoma.

Beth was born April 4, 1971, in St. Augustine to Estel and Mary Lambert.  She attended Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN and American College in Atlanta, GA.  She was of the Baptist Faith and...

Feb 7, 2021

Dubby William J Hill, 57, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, 2021, from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.

The service will...

Feb 6, 2021

James A. "Jim" Nelson, 73, of Winter Garden, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Orlando VA Medical Center.  He was the widower of the late Barbara Nelson and the son of the late Walter and Genevieve Nelson.

Jim proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Air Force.

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Feb 2, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Watson Myers was born on March 10, 1943 and left this world on February 2, 2021. He was 77 years old. His love for adventure and need for discovery will never be forgotten. He worked as a union welder on the Alaskan pipeline and took his talents to the deserts of Saudi Arabia. His love of travel...