Obituaries

Geri Purvis

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Geri Lynn PurvisMay 7, 1980 - June 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Geri Lynn Purvis, a beautiful soul taken far too soon. Born on May 7, 1980, Geri brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew her. She passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity,...

Robert G. Weller

Jun 2, 2025

Obituary for Robert (Bob) Gordon Weller

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Gordon Weller, who departed this life on June 2  , 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 97. Born on September 30, 1927, in Mersea Island, Essex, England, Bob emigrated to New York in 1948 after serving in the Royal Air...

Linda Slayton

Jun 2, 2025

Linda Sue Slayton, of Orlando, FL, passed away the morning of June 2, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. To know her was to love her and she celebrated life daily through her faith, laughter, and the love of her family and friends.

She was a graduate of Florida State University with...

Pascual Ortiz Torres

Jun 1, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Pascual Ortiz Torres, who entered into eternal rest on June 1st, 2025, at the age of 89. He passed peacefully at home in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by love, in the care of his devoted daughter.

Pascual was born in San German, Puerto Rico, the...

Joseph McConnell

May 14, 2025

Joseph Columbus McConnell of Orlando, Florida, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Oviedo, Florida.

Joe was a native Floridian, born December 30, 1927, in Bowling Green, Florida, grew up in Avon Park, Florida with his parents, Leonidas & Lela (Bryan) McConnell along with his five siblings, Mae Grace (Correll), Leonidas John, Jr. (Junior), Ruby Etta (Lanier), Billy...

Lenor Clark

May 11, 2025

Lenor Clark, 66, Beloved Spouse, Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 11, 2025. She entered this world on February 14, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY, born to Thomas and Antoinette Giallanza . She is survived by her Spouse Ronald Clark; Sister Camille Woehrle; Sister Michelle Giallanza and Brother Anthony Giallanza.

Lenor Loved Cooking, Baking, Shopping, Animals...

Elizabeth Robinson

May 8, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Thornton Robinson died on May 8, 2025, in Orlando. Betty was born in Orlando on July 1, 1923, to Leonard Stephen Thornton and Margaret Norment Thornton, who was born in the Norment House, now part of the Courtyard on Lake Lucerne, in 1893. She was the younger sister of Margaret Thornton Petris. Betty lived her entire life in...

Carolyn Neighbors

May 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Williams Neighbors

August 27, 1936 - May 6, 2025



Carolyn Williams Neighbors, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 27, 1936, in St. Augustine, Florida, Carolyn lived a life full of joy, energy, and devotion to family.

As a child,...

Vicki Furtney

May 5, 2025

Vicki Ann Furtney age 79 of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Baroness Erlanger Hospital. She was born August 22, 1945 in Connellsville, PA.

She was an avid supporter of both St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). She spent quite a few years working for NASA building electronics and circuit boards...

Connie Kouchalakos

May 5, 2025

Constance Kouchalakos of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 05, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1943 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Her father, John T. Rousakis of Agioi Theodori, Crete, immigrated to the United States in the early part of the 20th century to work in the copper mines of Utah. Asimo Hrisanthacopoulos, her mother, left Chora, Greece, as...

Tara Hoesten

Apr 27, 2025

Tara Hoesten, 54. A beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away on April 27, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Tara was born and raised in Queens, New York. Tara attended St. Mary Gate of Heaven Elementary school and went on to graduate from Stella Maris High School. As a young adult, Tara and her family relocated to Boynton...

Carol Jacobus

Apr 26, 2025

Carol Jean Kent Jacobus, age 78 of Orlando, FL. died peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2025. Born July 31, 1946 in Winter Park, Florida, she was the daughter of John A. Kent Jr. and Harriette Ward Kent, both long time residents of Winter Park. She graduated from Winter Park High School in 1964 and continued her education at...

Nick Cominos

Apr 26, 2025

Nick Cominos

January 16, 1947 - April 26, 2025

Born on January 16, 1947, in Hempstead, New York, to John and Mary Cominos, Nick lived a full life rooted in service, family, and generosity.

From a young age, Nick loved aviation, proudly earning his private pilot's license as a teenager. His passion for service led him to a long and distinguished career in...

Freda "Yvette" Bohannon

Apr 24, 2025

Freda Yvette Bohannon, known to her family as Yvette was born July 17, 1957, in Orlando, Florida to John and Sarah Bohannon. Yvette passed away on April 24, 2025, with her family by her side. Yvette's family is at peace knowing she was a firm believer is Christ and met with open arms by her Lord and Savior. Yvette was...

Virginia "Ginny" Lenoir Wallace

Apr 12, 2025

Virginia Lenoir “Ginny” Wallace of Orlando, Florida, age 94, passed away on April 12, 2025.

Ginny was born August 17, 1930, in Staunton, Virginia, grew up in Lenoir, North Carolina with her grandparents, and was married to the love of her life, James Lewis Wallace for 65 years until his death in 2011.

Ginny enjoyed extensive travels with Jim, during his 36-year...

Col Robert Jackson Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Col Robert “Bob” Jackson Smith Sr., 81 of Saint Cloud, FL passed away on April 9, 2025, in Celebration Florida. Bob was born on April 12, 1943, in Belzoni Mississippi to Dr. James Robert and Anne (Bagwell) Jackson. Bob lost his father, James, at the age of two. A few years later Ann married William Smith. Upon graduating from Wofford...

Claude Henry Wolfe Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Claude Henry Wolfe Junior, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born on December 12, 1934, at Orange General Hospital in Orlando, Claude was a lifelong resident of the city, having been raised in Delaney Park. He attended Delaney Park Elementary and Cherokee Junior High School. He went on to Orlando High School before ultimately graduating from Riverside...

Nivaldo Diaz

Mar 28, 2025

Vivió fiel y felizmente, reverente ante Dios y amante de toda su familia. Un hombre fuerte y trabajador, bondadoso con innúmeras personas, de carácter determinado, pero corazón tan gentil y amoroso que tocaron muchas vidas de maneras profundas. Su gracia y calidez fueron un regalo para todos los que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerle. Nivaldo y sus muchas otras características...

Hugh Keal Annable

Mar 19, 2025

Hugh Annable, 68, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

Hugh is survived by his daughter Paige Vaughan (Brock) and his 3 grandchildren Parker, Audrey and Savannah, of Jacksonville, NC, His brothers Ed, Paul (Stephanie) and Chris Annable.

Hugh is preceded in death by his father Edward Annable, his mother Ann (McCarey) Annable and his son Hugh Keal Annable Jr.

Hugh...

John Sewell

Mar 16, 2025

John William Sewell of Longwood, passed away on March 16 at the age of 98.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, John moved to Orlando in 1961. John and Millie were married almost 67 years before she passed on January 13, 2019. They enjoyed traveling in their RV, square dancing, and cruising.

He will be buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery...