Obituaries

Aug 30, 2020

Linda Yvonne Guenther Pozdol, 75, of Gainesville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 30, 2020.  Born August 6, 1945 in Memphis, TN to Richard E. and Geraldine Guenther.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert A. Pozdol, her brother Richard Guenther and grand-daughter Elizabeth Rogers.

She lived most of her life...

Aug 29, 2020

Charles Madison Hodge (Chuck) passed away at Vitas Hospice Care Facility in Winter Garden on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. at the age of 84.

Charles is predeceased by his son, Charles Daniel Hodge (Taylor, AL), his parents, Willie Dae Hodge and Mary Hodge (Elba, AL). Also, his brother, Douglas Hodge (Elba AL).

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Aug 23, 2020

Joanne Elizabeth Sawyer, 73, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday August 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Emery  and Jane Jandrowitz of Passaic, New Jersey.

Mrs. Sawyer graduated from Pope Pius XII High School and William Patterson University.  She taught 3rd Grade Gifted and Talented students at Taylor Mills...

Aug 22, 2020

Joyce J. Summerall, 70, of Mascotte, passed away Saturday, August 22,2020.

Joyce was born September 21, 1949 in Samson, Alabama to parents Ruby Lee and Clarence Johnson. She resided in Alabama and Florida all her life.

Joyce is survived by her siblings Ruth and Ralph and by her children Joanna, Kimmie, Sabrina, Jody and Christofer;19 Grandchildren, 29 Great...

Aug 22, 2020

Julie Denise Crawford McWatters, 42, of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee.

Julie was born June 8, 1978 in Winter Garden, Florida to Thomas and Teresa Crawford. She attended West Orange High School, was a Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a Member of Quest Church. She spent her...

Aug 22, 2020

Lloyd Howard Peterson, 60, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence in Winter Garden, FL. Lloyd was born August 16, 1960, in Menominee, MI to Olaf and Cecelia Peterson of Marinette, WI. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and eldest sister, Julie. He is survived by eight siblings (Doris, Marie, Gayle, Karla, Peter, Celeste,...

Aug 21, 2020

William Charles "Uncle Bill" Rushforth, 83, of Winter Springs, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.  He was the widower of the late Rosemarie Rushforth who passed away in 2017.

Bill was born July 24, 1937 in Peekskill, NY to the late George and Marion Smith Rushforth.  After retiring from Sears, Bill started working in the funeral industry in...

Aug 20, 2020

Nina Rae Crawford, 76, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born October 24, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Terrance Alcott and Louise Elizabeth Wilson.

Mrs. Crawford was a retired Private Investigator and attend West Orlando Baptist Church.  Nina enjoyed dancing, walking the...

Aug 18, 2020

Ingrid L. Bickley, 78, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice of medical complications.  She was the loving wife of 53 years to John L. Bickley.  Ingrid was born July 21, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, to the late William and Elmie Johnson.  She was a retired secretary with Roger Dean Enterprises.

Ingrid enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2020

Mark Jason Parezo, 54, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 6pm on Wednesday.  A Graveside Services will be held Thursday, August 20, 12pm at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Aug 12, 2020

Theodore H. Van Deventer, a longtime attorney and Rotary Club secretary — and a self-proclaimed “grumpy old man” — died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, He was 93.

When news of Ted’s death reached the community, residents left comments on Facebook, calling him one of Winter Garden’s best citizens; a great friend who loved his city and cared...

Aug 5, 2020

Trallis Jewell Dean Williams, 83, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Born on December 5th, 1936 to Martin and Fannie Voss, Trallis lived her entire life in West Orange county.

She was a stay-at-home mother and seamstress, she also enjoyed playing darts and being with friends. She proudly held the Office of Tiler...

Aug 2, 2020

James H. (Jim) Goodwin Jr. passed Sunday, August 2nd, at the age of 73 in Winter Garden, Florida due to Covid 19 related illness.

Jim was born in Orlando, Florida to father James H Goodwin Sr., mother Helen Evans Goodwin.

Jim graduated from Colonial High School, attended the University of Florida until he was drafted...

Jul 30, 2020

Dr. Boonterm “Boon” Wibuloutai, 79, of Windermere FL, passed away peacefully at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee FL on July 30, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19.  He was born in 1940 and raised in Northeast Thailand.

He academically excelled in high school and was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang...

Jul 27, 2020

James Joseph Quispe, 40, of Orlando, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 under the care of Cornerstone Hospice.  He was the loving husband of Cary Quispe.

James was born September 12, 1979 in Providence, RI, the devoted son of Jose Quispe and Rosa Quiliche.

James attended Dr. Phillips High School and served his country as...

Jul 26, 2020

Terry Wendell Forrester, 63, of Winter Garden, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020, 11 AM at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.

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

We request that every one in attendance wear a mask and practice social...

Jul 16, 2020

Chloe Marie Thornton, known to many as “Chloe from Ocoee”, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020, at the age of 87.

Chloe Marie Thornton was born in Arab, Alabama on December 3, 1932, to Elbert and Ada Hardy. At the age of 11, Chloe and her family moved to the City of Ocoee where she attended...

Jul 15, 2020

Mark Edward Sterns, 64, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020, 11 AM at Vineland Road Fellowship Christian Church, 890 Vineland Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

Jul 10, 2020

Janet Mae VanBlarcom, 87, of Maitland, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.

Jul 7, 2020

Margie Mary Tyson, 79, of Groveland, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.