Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Troy Dale Mathis, 58, lifelong Ocoee resident, died January 9, 2019, at Cornerstone Hospice House surrounded by family. He was an upholsterer and custom furniture maker and loved turning Trash to Treasures as each chest he built was creative, unique, and one of a kind. Troy was the son of the late Abbie Sr. and Luetta Cooper Mathis, and...

Jan 8, 2019

Debra Lynn Nix, 36, of Mt. Dora, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Debra's life will be held Monday, January 14, 2019, 11 am at Glad Tidings Church, 2009 E. Fullers Cross Rd, Ocoee, FL.

Jan 6, 2019

Gladys Irene Bennett, beloved daughter of Jasper Newton and Naomi Woodley, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019 in Lake Jackson, TX. She was 99 years old. Her husband of 59 years, Alexander Hamilton Steven Bennett preceded her in death in 2002. Gladys was born in Leoma, TN on July 17, 1919. Her parents and 9 brothers and sisters...

Jan 1, 2019

William “Bill” Erastus Folmar passed away on April 27, 2019 peacefully in his bed in Winter Park, Florida. He obtained his wish to live to be 100 years old. Bill was born October 2, 1918 at Elam, Alabama. He was the 4th of 5 children born to father Joseph Leroy Folmar and mother Marie (Mary) Emily Jackson Folmar. Bill...

Jan 1, 2019

Danielle Candice Warner, 28, of Minneola, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.  Funeral services will be Monday, October 14, 2019, 1:30 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home in Winter Garden.  The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Orlando Memorial Gardens.

Jan 1, 2019

Chad Aaron Mickler, age 21, of Clermont, Florida died Sunday September 15, 2019. Chad is survived by his Grandmother Connie F. Pribble, sons Layne and Shawn Mickler and fiance Sarah S. Hehmann.  Services for Chad will be held Saturday September 21, 2019 at 11:00am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home Chapel, 1148 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787....

Jan 1, 2019

David Alan Clark, 52, of Winter Garden, Florida, went to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2019.

David led a successful life dedicated to the service and care of others. After graduating from West Orange High School, he went on to attend UCF, and then medical school at Nova Southeastern University. Upon graduating from medical school,...

Dec 31, 2018

Brenda Ballestero, 74, of Bay Hill, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 4, 2019, 11 am, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, 1148 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mary...

Dec 30, 2018

Marjorie Louise Bothell, 91, passed away December 30, 2018. She was born October 9, 1927 in Pennsylvania to Milo and Ruth Miller, one of nine children. She married Thomas Lawrence Bothell, a World War II veteran, in 1946. They had six children in Pennsylvania before moving to Central Florida in 1969. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 28, 2018

Joy Irene Dupree Sims Johnson, 88, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born April 12, 1930, in Albiob, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Elnora Daniels Dupree. She moved to Central Florida in 1965. She had 11 children, Jimmy Sims, Steve Sims(deceased), Nick Sims, Michael Sims (LaDora), Debra Wilson (Gray), Carol Beaver, Gary Sims (Marilyn), Donna Catterson (Ron), Wesley...

Dec 13, 2018

John Edward Stein, 43, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he is the son of Richard Cusani and Ann Atkins. He was affectionately known as "Poppy" and his CB handle, "Alabama Kid". John was a dedicated Truck Driver and won many driving awards. He attended West Orange High School...

Dec 10, 2018

Barry William Smith, 43, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on December 10,2018. Born in Winter Garden, Florida on October 24,1975. Barry worked at Universal Studios Theme Park. He is survived by his parents: William and Linda Smith, brother: Larry Smith , and many loving family members.