All Obituaries

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, John's wishes were to be cremated.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date when the restrictions are lifted.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

Funeral Services for Mrs. Vivian B. Rhiner, age 97, of Lithia, FL., who passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 1PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sieg Hildebrandt officiating.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Mrs. Rhiner was born June 25, 1922 in Hattiesburg, MS and is survived by her loving...

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Janet R. Potts, age 82, of Orlando, Florida, who passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, will be held at a later date due to the coronavirus epidemic at this time.  Mrs. Potts is survived by her loving husband, Barry; daughters, Kerri A. Rucker & Kelly L. Stubbs; step-son, Adrian Potts; step-daughter, Kirsty Potts & her loving furry companions, Otis, Will, Bert and Amber.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811...

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Esteban Garcia, age 74, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, will be held 2PM  Sunday, March 22, 2020 in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 1-9PM at the funeral home.  Mr. Garcia was born September 12, 1945 in Carolina, Puerto Rico.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806...

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Frances Taylor Belvin, age 89, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, will be held 10:00AM Friday, March 20, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church of Orlando Marie C. Williams Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, donations my be made in memory of Mrs. Belvin to the First Baptist Church of Orlando Fund.  Arrangements entrusted to...

John Edward Beckman passed away peacefully into the gates of Heaven on Thursday March 12, 2020 at Longwood Hospice after living a full life of 100 years.  He was surrounded by his wife Jane, to whom he was married for 76 years, and by his daughter and son in law, Debbie and Jim Phillips. He was also attended by the thoughts and love of many other family and friends.  John was born in Duluth, MN on November 24, 1919 to Stella and Gustave Beckman.   After early childhood...

Lynne Batten Puder, 69, of Orlando, passed away March 11, 2020 in Houston after a three year courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Orlando, the daughter of Jack and Jean (Jarriel) Batten. Lynne was educated in Orlando where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen at Boone High School.  She was a University of Georgia Bulldog. In May 2000, Lynne married the love of her life, John N. Puder, at First Presbyterian Church, Orlando. Lynne was a real estate broker and...

Thomas J. Greene (T..J.), made his journey home to the Lord March 10th, 2020. T.J. was born in Alabama in 1937, grew up in Pinecastle, FL before moving to Winter Park, FL. He served in the US Navy, and started his life with his wife,  Betty in Orlando. They were blessed with two children, Angela and Thomas (Joe) & again throughout the years with seven grandchildren & 2 great grand children. He retired from the Orlando Sentinel after 40 years of service. T.J. was liked by all,...

Nancy McEwan Wilkins, 73, of Winter Park passed away peacefully into Heaven surrounded by family on March 9, 2020 after an extended illness. Born and raised in Orlando, Nancy attended Boone High School before graduating from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Nancy had an extended career in business owning a travel agency, being a real estate broker and retiring in 2003 as a banking executive with a CFP. Nancy married Jon S....