Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Orlando, FL and surrounding areas.

Richard Miller Henderson

Richard Miller Henderson

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Miller Henderson, 91, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Orlando, FL, with his loving family by his side.Richard was born on October 29, 1931 in Tampa, FL as the youngest of two children to Dr. Robert P. Henderson and Julia (Miller) Henderson. Richard graduated from Seabreeze High School in Daytona FL, in 1948, and also served in the...

Betty Lou Dorsey

Betty Lou Dorsey

Sep 29, 2023

 

Betty Lou Dorsey, age 91 of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, September 29, 2023 in Orlando, Florida surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born July 16, 1932 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late William and Rosa Fleetwood Johnson.  Betty loved her family and raising her children. She and her late husband, David Dorsey worked together to...

Curtis Lawrence Hudson

Curtis Lawrence Hudson

Sep 27, 2023

 

Curtis Lawrence Hudson, born January 27, 1970 beloved son, brother, father and uncle passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Curt grew up in Conway and resided there his whole life. Immersed in everything Conway from the lake to Little League, the Hudson family was an unforgettable fixture adding passion for the community and...

Audrey Mae Pell

Audrey Mae Pell

Sep 16, 2023

 

Audrey Mae Pell, Age 82 passed away, Saturday September 16, 2023 peacefully in Orlando, Florida surrounded by her loving family.  Audrey was born October 8, 1940 in Orlando to the late Vincint and Islay Busby.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert W. Pell and her son Robert...

Soraya Rivera Blackman

Soraya Rivera Blackman

Sep 15, 2023

Soraya Blackman, beloved sister, daughter, mother, and esteemed pediatric, hospice and military nurse, departed from this world on September 15th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and kindness. Born on March 27th, 1961, in the vibrant landscapes of Puerto Rico, Soraya's journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and a profound sense of duty.

Soraya's career as a...

Jean A Bradshaw

Jean A Bradshaw

Sep 15, 2023

 

Jean Bradshaw, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee, FL. Her family is deeply saddened by her death, but so grateful for the wonderful memories they share of her love and laughter. 

Jean was born in Schaefferstown, PA on June 4, 1940 to loving parents, Jennie and Lester Becker....

Alfonso Gabbedon, Jr.

Alfonso Gabbedon, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

En memoria amorosa de Alfonso Gabbedon Jr. 2 de Septiembre de 1959 - 15 de Septiembre de 2023 Alfonso Gabbedon Jr., un querido padre, hermano y amigo, que partió de este mundo el 15 de septiembre de 2023 a la edad de 64 años. Era un cubano cuya vida estuvo llena de amor , risas y un profundo sentido del humor...

Colleen Eldredge

Colleen Eldredge

Sep 15, 2023

 

Colleen was born on Tuesday, 7 March 1933 in Key West, FL, the daughter of Thomas C. and Lauretta (Mayg) Moore. She died of heart failure on 15 September 2023.  She was a fifth generation “Conch”, the name by which native Key Westers are known.  Her entire elementary and secondary schooling was in Key West, FL. In college she...

Michael Kevin Devane

Michael Kevin Devane

Sep 13, 2023

 

Michael Devane, 56, beloved Husband, Son, and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 13, 2023. He entered this world on August 21, 1967 in Jacksonville, FL, born to Joe Michael and Joann Devane. He is survived by his wife Dee Devane; mother Joann Devane; daughter Hannah Devane; aunt and uncle William J. Fairnington, Jr. and...

Linda Dale Teague

Linda Dale Teague

Sep 13, 2023

 

Linda Teague, 84, beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Mother-in-law, was called to her eternal resting place on September 13, 2023.

She entered this world on April 25, 1939 in Monette, Arkansas born to Dale and Katherine Phareta Pate. 

Linda's passion was fishing, anytime or anywhere. She also enjoyed sewing, working in her yard and always had...

Jimmie Smith Vaught

Jimmie Smith Vaught

Sep 11, 2023

 

Jimmie Ethel Smith VaughtSep 11, 2023

Jimmie Vaught, 94, passed away in her Winter Park home and went on to her forever home in heaven, Monday, September 11, 2023. One of 10 children, Jimmie was born September 24, 1928, in Robeline, Louisiana, to James H. Smith and Mamie Loraine Stoker Smith.  She is survived by two children, Catherine Pierce of...

Aristides Lucos

Aristides Lucos

Sep 10, 2023

 

Aristides Lucos June 24, 1931 - September 10, 2023Orlando

Aristides Lucos passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday the 10th of September 2023 at the age of 92. Preceded by his parents, siblings, and wife he is survived by his children Barbara Caldwell & George Lucos their spouses Jim Caldwell & Sherrie Lucos, his four grandchildren & 8 great...

Glenn J. Waldroup

Glenn J. Waldroup

Sep 10, 2023

Glenn Waldroup, 94, beloved Father and Papa, was called to his eternal resting place on September 10, 2023. He entered this world on August 30, 1929 in McClure, VA. He was the son of Astor and Alice Waldroup. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jewell, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. 

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Francisco Alberto López Vázquez

Francisco Alberto López Vázquez

Sep 9, 2023

 

Francisco Alberto (Don Paquito) López Vázquez, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son, passed away at his residence on September 9, 2023 at the age of 90 years old. He is survived by his loving children, Sheila & Sixto and Orlando & Iris; grandchildren, Gamaliel, Dámaris, Laisa and Verónica; great grandchildren, Misael; as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Thomas Benton Smith

Thomas Benton Smith

Sep 7, 2023

 

United States Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith passed away peacefully at his home in Orlando on September 7, 2023, surrounded by those who loved him most: Jill, his wife of thirty four years; their son Sam; daughter Emily, her husband Derek  and their two children, Vivian and Robert Benton.  Tom’s determination and grace in battling cancer in the final...

Barbara May Sikora

Barbara May Sikora

Sep 1, 2023

 

Barbara May Sikora

September 2, 1929 - September 1, 2023

Sanford, Florida - Mrs. Barbara May (Brown) Sikora, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, died on September 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Hospice Care of Altamonte Springs. Mrs. Sikora was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Walter E. & Bertha Siems Brown.

Mrs. Sikora was a Seaman Apprentice...

Sharon Dean Brandenburg

Sharon Dean Brandenburg

Sep 1, 2023

 

Sharon D. Brandenburg, age 76 of Orlando, Florida, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon was born in Mobile, Alabama on August 1, 1947 to the late Ruby and Gilbert X. Barker.  As a child she lived in Alabama, Washington State and Decatur, Georgia.  Her family relocated to Orlando, Florida in 1962, where she...

James Richard Jones III

James Richard Jones III

Aug 27, 2023

 

James Richard "Rick" Jones III, age 74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 27, 2023.  He was born June 28, 1949 in Augusta, Georgia to James Richard and Allie McGreg (Singletary) Jones, Jr.  Rick graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico, and his PHD from Indiana University.  Rick...

Evelyn Austin

Evelyn Austin

Aug 27, 2023

 

Norma Evelyn Austin was born in Lone Oak, Texas.  As an infant her family relocated to Amarillo, Texas.  She grew up in Amarillo during the Great Depression and was fortunate to attend Amarillo Jr. College and Texas Technological College in Lubbock, Texas.

 

In 1947, Evelyn received Christ as Savior after attending a Bible study, taught by Bill Austin. ...

Stephen Mark Caruso

Stephen Mark Caruso

Aug 23, 2023

 

Steve passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Jill Weiss Caruso, daughters Leslie Caruso Watson (Billy) and Julie Caruso, son Stephen Caruso, Jr. (Meredith), granddaughters Caroline Watson and Elizabeth Caruso, and his brothers Austin Caruso, Jr. (Carole) and James P. Caruso (Chris).

Steve was born January 2, 1948 in Orlando, Florida to Austin...