Obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

 

Debbie Caldwell, 69, passed away on August 22, 2023, in Belle Isle, Florida in her family home.

Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Caldwell, Thomas Dearnell - father, Dorothy Dearnell - mother.

Debra Ann Caldwell was born on February 19, 1954 in Paintsville, KY, to Thomas Dearnell and Dorothy Dearnell. She grew up in West Virginia...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Jose Gonzales, 76, beloved Spouse, Son, Father, Grandfather, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on August 19, 2023. He entered this world on December 24, 1946 in Bolivia, born to parents Luciano Gonzalez and Borja Ulloa. He is survived by his spouse Asteria Gonzales; daughter Janneth Gonzales de Leon; daughter Araceli Gonzales; son Giovanny Gonzales; son...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Myra Glenette Mesa, 96 of Orlando, Florida, went to her eternal rest Saturday, August 19, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Glenette was born August 9, 1927 in Madison, Georgia to Glenn and Annie Whitworth, the oldest of four children.  Glenette moved to Orlando in September 1946 and began working at Morrison’s Cafeteria where, in...

Aug 18, 2023

 

In  Loving Memory of Beryl Otterson Johnson

Jonesborough, TN - Beryl Otterson Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, dedicated Registered Nurse, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on December 6, 1940, in Muskegon, MI, Beryl had a profound impact on the lives she touched throughout her remarkable...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Alan Carl Schildwachter

May 5, 1961 – August 14, 2023

Alan Carl Schildwachter, age 62, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on August 14, 2023.  Alan entered this world on the same day history was made when Astronaut Alan Shepherd circled the Earth from space May 5, 1961. Alan was born in Orlando, Florida and grew up in College...

Aug 8, 2023

 

Jorge Eduardo Jimenez Sanchez, 86, of Orlando, FL passed away on August 8, 2023. Jorge was born on April 4, 1937, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Jorge spent the last 35 years of his life with his partner Laura Esther Rodriguez Colon and her sons. Jorge and Laura relocated to Orlando Florida where they lived with family. Jorge will be...

Aug 7, 2023

 

Joann Ellen Richards, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully August 7, 2023. She was born July 12, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Irving Felske and Regina Dwyer Felske. Joann and her family moved to Coral Gables, Florida in 1948, where she later met and married the love of her life, James F. Richards, M.D. on July...

Aug 5, 2023

"Frances Jane Shackelford, 88, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Frances was born in Louisa, Virginia to Hale & Lillian Hansen on April 26, 1935. Frances was a graduate of Louisa County High School, Class of 1954. After High School, Frances became a nurse's aide. Her responsibilities included weighing and caring for newborn babies. Frances furthered her career...

Aug 4, 2023

 

Jill Jackson, 78, passed away on August 4, 2023, in Winter Haven, FL.Jill Jackson was born on May 5, 1945 in Newport News, VA, to Aubrey W. Carter, Sr. and Belvia G. Carter. Jill graduated from Hampton High School.

She worked in many different fields including, Office Manager, Bar Owner and Cook. She also worked as an Electrician in...

Jul 28, 2023

 

John F. "Jack" Glavin, 67, of Lake Mary, FL, passed away Friday, July 28th after a short yet courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Syracuse, NY to the late James P. Glavin and Julia Capriotti. He attended St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School and was a 1974 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. He moved to Orlando, FL...

Jul 27, 2023

 

Joseph N. Lemelin, age 91, of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2023. He was born in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Sylvio and Germain Lemelin. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Leona Lemelin. 

Joseph was a true American Patriot who retired from the United...

Jul 19, 2023

 

Christopher Hernandez, 40, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Winter Park, FL.

Christopher is survived by Michelle Hernandez - spouse, of Dallas, Diogenes Hernandez - father, Josefa Martin-Ferrer - mother, Justis Palacios - son, Tatiana Hernandez - daughter, Sage Hernandez - son, Carlos Ferrer - step-father, Carmen Garcia - sister, Celines Broxton - sister, Fernando Ruperto - brother,...

Jul 17, 2023

 

Russell W Kauffman, retired Marine, volunteer for civic organizations, and a well known Santa Claus in the Orlando area, passed away on July 17 at the age of 88.  A Pennsylvania native, Russ was born August 6, 1934 to Robert and Pauline (Johnson) Kauffman in a small rural community near Allentown. He began his education in a one-room school...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Orlando Modesto Garcia, age 92 of Orlando Florida passed away on Friday, July 14. Orlando was born in Guayos, Las Villas, Cuba and immigrated to New York City at the age of 25, and married the love of his life, Irma Perez.  Orlando was employed by Fisher Body, now Chevrolet, until becoming a self-employed grocer.  In 1975, he moved his...

Jul 14, 2023

 Beverly Jane Wickwire (Osborne), age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Selma, Alabama on January 15, 1942, to Lawrence Edward (Dobbie) and Martha Jane Dobbins. Beverly's father served his country with 30 years in the Air Force retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. His time in...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Lynne Jaques Knorr, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Born in Umatilla, Florida on January 16, 1938, Lynne spent most of her life contributing to her community and uplifting the lives of those around her. She was a Devoted Mother and Grandmother. 

She was a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and later...

Jul 6, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

 

Bette Jeanne (Bee Jay) Swartz Severtson Ahrens Butterfield lived a long life–95 ½ years, to be exact. She was born in Aurora, Illinois on 11/23/1927 and she passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Her husbands, Albert Severtson, Henry Ahrens, and Earl Butterfield preceded her in death as did her father, mother, brother and sister.

 

She moved to...

Jun 25, 2023

 

Emily Barr Herrington

Born on January 17, 1931, in Leesburg, Florida, Emily entered this world with a bright smile and twinkle in her eye both of which brought great joy to others throughout her 92 years. When others would search for words to explain what Emily was like, it was often stated she exuded southern charm but almost unanimously...

Jun 24, 2023

 

Phyllis Breen Fuller of Orlando passed away on Saturday, June 24th. Phyllis was born in Irvine, Kentucky to Phillip “Kearney” and Anna Ruth Breen on January 14, 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn C. Fuller, and they moved to Orlando in 1958 when he began his engineering career with Lockheed Martin. Phyllis was a loving wife and...