Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Louise Barnes, 100, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. She is survived by her sister, Doris Durrence of Glenville, GA; sons Davis Nevils (Wanda) of Winter Garden, FL, Raleigh Nevils (Rufina) of Inverness, FL, and Ronald Nevils (Bobbie) of Jackson, MO; as well as eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will...

Oct 29, 2019

Tabitha Dawn Tavernier passed away October 29, 2019, She was a loving mother, daughter and grand daughter.

Tabitha was born December 19, 1985 in Orlando, FL.  She attended Orlo Vista Elementary and Boone High School in Orlando.  In her free, time she enjoyed roller skating, movies, window shopping and reading.  Her favorite author was James Patterson.

Oct 22, 2019

Morgan Benjamin “Ben” Poole Sr., 85, of Astatula, Florida, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice Center on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. Ben was born to parents Andrew J. Poole and Eula Aurilla Poole on February 22nd, 1934, in Cordele, Georgia, where he lived until 1953.

After moving to Winter Garden in 1953, Ben was a loyal employee...

Oct 17, 2019

Clara Eve Martin, 83, of Montverde, FL, passed away on October 17th, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clifford Deleon Martin. Both have lived 38 years in Montverde, FL.

Preceding her in death are her son, Robert “Buddy” Bailey, and grandson, Derek Stokes. Clara is survived by five children; Joanne Stokes, Dianne Stokes, Wesley Bailey,...

Oct 14, 2019

Dorothy Elizabeth Price, 86, of Orlando, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, October 21, 2019, 1 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday from 11 am to 1 pm.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Gardens, 5264 Ingram Road, Apopka, FL.

Oct 3, 2019

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Heaven celebrated the arrival of Carl Albert Brown, a close, personal friend of Jesus Christ. Having been an active and vibrant testimony of God’s love and grace since very early in his 83 years, Carl was welcomed with open arms by his Savior and awarded a crown of righteousness for completing a well-run race....

Oct 3, 2019

William Lawrence McCook Junior, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 11th, 2019, at 10 AM in the First Baptist Church of Webster. Interment will follow at 2 PM in Florida National Cemetery.

Sep 24, 2019

Lionel Francis Yarn, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. Lionel was born in Tampa, Florida to parents Lemuel Yarn and Thelma Burt. He graduated from Pasco High School and spent most of his life in Dade City and Winter Garden, Florida.

Lionel loved listening to Motown music and cheering for his grandchildren at all their...

Sep 20, 2019

Sandra Lee Gosnell, affectionately known as "Bubbles" to those close to her, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20th, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents James and Gladys Carter.

Sandra was known for her sweet, bubbly personality. She loved cooking and crocheting, but her favorite pastime was supporting the QVC network (her grandchildren would never...

Sep 16, 2019

Rawana Papiah, 91, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2019. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 19th, 2019, at 10 AM in the Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home Chapel.

Sep 13, 2019

Helen Louise Addington Kennedy, 88, of Ocoee, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Orchard Park in the loving arms of the Singh family.  She was the wife of the late James Kennedy daughter of the late Hubert and Pearl Addington.  In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Howard Addington....

Sep 7, 2019

Jose Trinidad Valencia-Alcazar, 72, of Ocoee, passed away Saturday, September 07, 2019.  He was the son of Jose Valencia and Marina Alcazar.  He is the spouse of Marina R. Valencia.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, September 13, 1 pm at Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden.  Interment will follow in Orlando Memorial Gardens.

Aug 30, 2019

Helen Cross Manna, 87, of Clermont, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2019.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Manna.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Montverde Cemetery.

Aug 28, 2019

Cecelia Bailey, 95, of Casselberry, passed away on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2019, at 11 AM in Orlando Memorial Gardens.

Aug 26, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Horst, 56, of Montverde, Florida, passed away Monday August 26th, 2019, at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. She was the wife of Jeffrey Horst. They shared 38 years of marriage together. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Kathleen Higgins and Thomas Rakoski. She was employed at East Ridge Middle School and enjoyed...

Aug 24, 2019

Nuris Joga, 81, of Ocoee, passed away on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 28th,2019 at 11 am at Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden.

Aug 20, 2019

Denni Juan Renta-Roche, age 40, passed away on August 20, 2019.  Mr. Renta-Roche was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico and was a current resident of Ocoee, Florida.

Aug 18, 2019

Kevin Daniel White, 45, of Orlando, passed away at his home on August 18, 2019. He worked most of his years in automobile sales for dealerships throughout Central Florida and Atlanta. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with his son Ryder, who he loved more than anything. He was a kind, sensitive, and loving father, son, and brother...

Aug 15, 2019

Thomas Mabson Williams, 72, passed away on August 15, 2019 at Health Central Park in Winter Garden, FL, after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Maxwell Williams, Jr. of Tampa.

Tom is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Jane Mellott Williams, of Ocoee; two brothers and their spouses,...

Aug 8, 2019

Rev. Thomas S. Whiddon went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1931 in Long Station, Texas to Samuel Bennett and Gertrude Whiddon. Upon the death of his father, he was blessed to be raised by Gertrude and his second Dad, Chester Arthur Adams.

He served a tour in...