Obituaries

Jun 12, 2020

Lucille R. Evans, affectionately known as Lucie or Momma Lu, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 61.  She was born September 4, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY to Raymond Norkus and Beryl L. Mahler.

During her life, Lucie lived in New York, Washington, Michigan and most recently, Florida.  She was a Medical Assistant with Physicians...

Jun 9, 2020

Mark Alan Cox, 52, originally of Winter Garden, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  He was the son of Shirley Fay Cox and the late Jimmy Lee Cox.   During his life, he also lived in Ocoee and Pine Hills.

Growing up, Mark attended First Baptist Church of Winter Garden and enjoyed playing baseball.  He worked in the...

Jun 1, 2020

Heaven gained a Beautiful Angel on Monday, June 1, 2020.  Trisha Lynn Fleming, 32, of Winter Garden, passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Trisha lived an adventurous and exciting life. She always tried to live each day to the fullest. She loved spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, sit by a fire,...

May 27, 2020

Thomas Pershing Griffin, 78, of Leesburg, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, after fighting a 12-year battle with cancer. Tommy was born February 11, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he met the love of his life, Virginia.  The two were married on April 24,...

May 24, 2020

Jack Roland Spradley, 80, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife Mary “Joyce”; his children: Jack, Jr. and Melanie Godsey (Larry); his grandson Corey Allen (Anastasia); his nephew Mike Hammons and niece Sherry Steagall. He was predeceased in death by his parents JP and Inez Spradley and sister, Gwen Hammons...

May 15, 2020

Helen R. Montgomery, 91, of Winter Garden, FL, and formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2020.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Allen L. Montgomery, and one daughter, Lisa Ann. Survivors include daughters Janet Haddock (Henry) and Ruth Anne Davis (Craig);...

May 14, 2020

Colleen Buescher Martin, 94, of Winter Garden passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 11am at the Funeral Home.

The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend.

May 10, 2020

Emilio Torres was born in Las Tablas, Jalisco, Mexico on November 4th, 1929.  His parents were Marciano and Josefina Torres.  He passed away on May 10th, 2020.  Emilio was a very hard working man, his entire life working in agriculture fields, plant nurseries and finally retiring from carpet mills in 2006.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years: Maura...

May 10, 2020

Tai Ngoc Nguyen, 35, of Sanford, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.  He is the son of Loc Nguyen and Anh Tran.  He was born in Saigon, Vietnam on November 28, 1984.

When not working as a Nail Technician, he enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, going to the beach, gardening and singing karaoke.

In addition...

May 3, 2020

Margaret Fay Cockrell, 62, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020.  She was born September 15, 1957, in Winter Garden, to the late Esker and Janie McPherson.

Margaret was getting ready to retire from Orange County Schools after many years as a Bookkeeper, PE Teacher, Receptionist and School Nurse at Dillard Street Elementary School.  While employed,...

Apr 29, 2020

Daniel Paul Vandestreek, 43, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  A celebration of Daniel's life will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020, 4pm at King's Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2735 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, FL  32779.

Apr 25, 2020

Dorothy L. Stauch, 100, of Winter Garden, died peacefully on April 25, 2020.  She was born in Rose, NY to the late Clarence and Ethel Converse.

Dorothy was the loving mother of Patricia Lynch and Nancy Daugherty.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael (Susan) Lynch, James (Lisa) Lynch, Kristi (Jim) Eckstenkamper, Kim (Jim) Montesano, Janet (Steve)...

Apr 21, 2020

Herman Lowery, 65, of Groveland, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  He was born June 21, 1954 in Samson, Alabama, the son of the late Curtis and Winnie Lowery.

Herman owned and operated the industrial repair business BT&J Industrial for 17 years before his retirement.  He enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar.  When not doing...

Apr 19, 2020

David P. Holcomb, 69, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.  A private funeral mass and interment is planned.

Apr 18, 2020

Dr. Milton M.S. Sankar at the age of 89 passed away peacefully in his home on his birthday April 18, 2020 in Winter Garden, Florida. He was the beloved husband of Indrani. Loving and adored father of John, Richard, and Jennifer. Father-in-law of Emran and Sharda. Grandfather of Justin, Jayden, Jordan, Juliana, and Jonathan. Brother of the late Dr....

Apr 17, 2020

Tommy Lee Smith, 74, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.  Mr. Smith proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart.  Funeral services with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 11am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Apr 15, 2020

Minnie Louise White, 82, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020.  She was a citrus grower and member of the Winter Garden Citrus Growers Association.  Minnie was actively involved with the Ocoee Little League, never missing any of her two son's games and served as President of the league.

She was a Baptist and a...

Mar 15, 2020

Anna DiSerafino, 67, passed away on March 15th in Orlando, Florida.

Anna was born in New York, New York to Connie and James Fouskas on July 11, 1952. She married Vito DiSerafino at a beautiful ceremony in Staten Island, NY on December 15, 1974. She moved to Orlando, FL with her husband and children in 1992. Anna...

Mar 14, 2020

Tarcio Constant, 57, of Winter Garden, FL (formerly of Westford, MA) passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2020. Tarcio was born in Criciuma, Santa Catarina, Brazil and immigrated to the United States in 1985. He achieved his goal of living the American dream, first working as a delivery driver for Rosie's Bakery in Boston, then working his way up...

Mar 11, 2020

Heinz-Juergen Klumb, 67, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Klumb; children, Natascha, Stefan, Nadia and Eric; mother, Anneliese; grandchildren, Luca and Dario; and siblings, Gabi and Briggette.

A Memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 2020, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.