All Obituaries

Dr.  Thomas Edwin "Ed" Sorrells Dr. Sorrells passed away in Orlando, Florida on July 15, 2019 at the age of 87.  A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Sorrells was born on November 4, 1932, and he was a graduate of the University of Alabama, as well as the UAB School of Dentistry. He held a private dental practice for 45 years in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Sorrells is survived by his wife Patti of 44 years, his daughter Susan Allen, his son Steven Sorrells, his step-sons Mark...

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ernest H. Berghof, age 83, of Orlando, FL who passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 will be held at Tartini Pizzeria and Spaghetteria 6321 S Orange Ave. Orlando 32809 on Sunday July 28 11:30 am- 2:30 pm.  A graveside service was held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:30AM.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com  

Embree H. Dowling, Jr, 85, of Orlando entered into rest on July 8, 2019. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 9:30 AM.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Carmen J. Jonassen, age 70, of Orlando, FL., passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Orlando, FL.  Services for Mrs. Jonassen will be in Puerto Rico and Orlando at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com

Juan Gonzalez, age 95, of Orlando, entered into rest on July 5, 2019.  Juan was born December 31, 1923 in Matanza Cuba. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 PM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.  Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Frederick W. Johnson, 76 of Belle Isle, Florida and Laconia, NH, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Orlando Health.  He was the beloved husband of Karen (Brady) Johnson with whom he had celebrated 39 years of marriage. Fred (Jack) was raised in Swampscott, Mass,  the son of the late Fred and Irene Johnson. Fred was a graduate of Swampscott High School and attended Boston University.  Fred had a long and distinguished career with New England Telephone and AT&T....

Alice G. Smith, age 98, of Orlando entered into rest on June 20, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home. 

Violet H. "Vi"  Burford, age 101, of Orlando FL, passed away on June 18, 2019. She was born to Oscar Lee Hambrick and Minnie Lee Mathena Hambrick on March 23, 1918, in Princeton, WVA. Violet retired from the City Of Orlando having worked over 20 years in the City Clerks Office. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ, her husband, sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite greeting to each was “I love you a bushel and a peck, and a hug...

Platt, Irma Fletcher, daughter of  the late Arthur John Fletcher and Rena Catherine Fletcher, was born on Easter Sunday April 20, 1924 in Bell, FL.  The youngest of nine children.  Irma married her true love and life partner, Donald Downey Platt in 1952.  In 1955 they started working alongside each other to build the Platt's Dairy operation in East Orange County, FL until his death in 1979.  She continued to live on their beloved dairy and spend countless hours...

Mr. Adrian John Starkweather, age 36, of Apopka, FL., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Apopka, FL.  Adrian will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com