Obituaries

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

Michael Banks

Michael Banks

Sep 13, 2021

Michael Banks, 61, beloved husband, father, brother and son, was called by God through Jesus to heaven on September 13, 2021 where he was greeted by his mom, dad, sister Lisa and father-in-law Bobby Jim. He entered this world on August 11, 1960 in Honolulu, HI, born to Donald and Phyllis Banks. He is survived by his wife Jacquelyn...

John Caldwell

John Caldwell

Sep 11, 2021

John (Jack) Caldwell, 87, passed away on September 11, 2021, in Orlando, FL. Jack is survived by Nancy Caldwell - spouse, of Orlando, children - John Caldwell Jr., Catherine Frederick, and David Caldwell, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held for Mr. Caldwell at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made in Jack's...

Andrew Miles

Andrew Miles

Sep 10, 2021

Andrew (Andy) Simon Miles, 51, of Orlando, passed away on September 10, 2021, after a brief illness. Andy was born in Catford, London, England to Ronald Sidney and Iris Margaret Miles. He was the youngest son with two older brothers, Stephen, and David. The Miles family immigrated to the USA in 1981 as Ron and Iris wanted to give...

David Pope

David Pope

Sep 6, 2021

David Henry Pope, 72, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2021 from complications of COVID, and was fortunate to be surrounded by his children in his final moments. He was born to parents Armon David Pope and Barbara Estelle Lowe Pope, on March 18, 1949 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Dave grew up in Orlando, Florida and graduated from...

Patricia Bolen

Patricia Bolen

Sep 5, 2021

Patricia Ann McNeely Bolen passed away on September 5, 2021. Born on August 17, 1934, in Paris, Tennessee, Mrs. Bolen was a woman of deep Christian faith and strong character who devoted her life to her family and close friends. She was a prolific writer and an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho and Luna McNeely,...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Sep 4, 2021

Robert Eugene Johnson

July 6, 1941-September 4, 2021

Known as "Bob" to family and friends was called home on September 4th 2021.

Bob enlisted in the Army right after graduating from Georgia Military Academy of Boys and proudly served in the Korean War. After his service, Bob graduated from the Police Academy as...

Ted Forrest

Ted Forrest

Sep 3, 2021

Ted Moore Forrest, 79, died Friday, September 3, 2021 in the hospital. He was a native of Poquoson, VA

Mr. Forrest retired as an Accountant from the Department of the Army, Indianapolis, IN with a total of 30 years for the Federal Government.  He worked with the Wycliffe Bible Translators, Orlando, FL.  Ted served in a number...

Gregory Arnold

Gregory Arnold

Sep 3, 2021

Gregory Wayne Arnold

May 5, 1950 ~ September 3, 2021

Gregory Wayne Arnold of Oviedo Florida, formerly of Revere Massachusetts, passed away September 4 at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Providence, RI to the late Edward and Eleanor (Lake) Arnold.  Gregory is survived by his wife Linda (Aucella)...

Robert Beaty

Robert Beaty

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Douglas Beaty was born July 8th, 1953 to Elizabeth Ladd and Ronald Beaty. Doug grew up in Albany, Georgia where he spent the majority of his youth swimming at Radium springs and cruisin Slappy Blvd. His adventurous spirit, and unmatched sense of humor made him a joy to be around. He lived and loved life to its fullest. He...

Brunilda Omeara

Brunilda Omeara

Aug 30, 2021

On August 30, 2021, Brunilda, affectionately known as Bruni to family and friends, passed away.

Brunilda is survived by her siblings Florcida Garcia Vargas, Olga Garcia Ramos, Irma Garcia, Audi Garcia, Monserrate Ramos, her children, Iris Matos and Carlos Matos, her grandchildren, Shirley, Michelle, Luisa and Carlos Luis and her great grandchildren, Talia, Jacob, Finn, Taylor, Zachary,...

Lawrence Harrell Ii

Lawrence Harrell Ii

Aug 29, 2021

Lawrence W. Harrell II passed away on Sunday, August 29th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly; daughters, Mandy and Carrie; and 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Cole and Troy. Born April 21st, 1949 in Aberdeen, Maryland.He was the second oldest of ten children. His siblings are Frank (Butch), Dewey, Lynn, Vicky, Teresa, Robin, Lisa, Susan...

Richard Doan

Richard Doan

Aug 26, 2021

Richard William Doan, age 70, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Advent Health Hospice Center in Orlando, FL.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginny) Motl Howard Doan; daughter, Mallory and husband John Hardie of Asheville, NC; son, Ricky Doan of Rock Hill, NC; daughter, Tori Doan of Asheville, NC; sister, Marianne Doan of Boone, NC; brother,...

Dennis Cope

Dennis Cope

Aug 23, 2021

Dennis W. Cope, 78, retired educator and school principal, died Monday, August 23 at Orlando Regional Medical Center from COVID-19. Born April 5, 1943 in Uniontown, PA to Leonard and Minnie Cope, Dennis was a devoted father and husband. He spent his adult years in Columbia, MD, Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL. He attended California State University for his...

Teresa Bhanote

Teresa Bhanote

Aug 18, 2021

Teresa Bhanote, 83, closed her eyes and gracefully passed away into eternal paradise on August 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Ibague, Colombia with her two younger brothers, Ricardo and Hernando.

She received a diploma from the Colombian Institute of Specializations in December of 1966 for IBM in Bogota, Colombia. As the eldest in her...

James "Jim" Mallis

James "Jim" Mallis

Aug 14, 2021

James  "Jim" H. Mallis, 47, of Windermere, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2021. Jim is survived by his loving family and dear friends. He will be sorely missed.

Carol Gentry

Carol Gentry

Aug 13, 2021

God called one of His own, home, on Friday August 13, 2021. Carol Eugenia Brown Gentry, 84 of Orlando, FL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Jacksonville, FL January 9, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents William James Brown and Matilda Benetta Johnson Brown.

Carol resided in...

Kimberley Kerns-Wilcox

Kimberley Kerns-Wilcox

Aug 9, 2021

Kimberley “Kim” Dawn Kerns-Wilcox, MSN, RN, died unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 at the age of 48 in Orlando, FL.

Born August 23, 1972 in Charleston, West Virginia to Larry and Mary Kerns. Even after her family relocated in 1987 to Orlando, FL., you knew Kim was not a true “Floridian” because she still “warshed” her clothes...

John Clark

John Clark

Aug 7, 2021

Born in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 10, 1941. Graduated from Griffith High School, Griffith Indiana June 1, 1959. Graduated Purdue University,  January 22, 1966. Passed the Professional Engineer Exam on the first attempt and practiced in Illinois and Indiana. Married his wife, Sharon Y Neely on April 19, 1969. Became a licensed amateur pilot in 1974 under the instruction of...

Steven Sparks

Steven Sparks

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Steven C. Sparks, age 67, of Orlando, FL., died Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, FL.  He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and was a concrete contractor. Mr. Sparks is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; son, Joe; brother, Sam & sister, Sue.  Services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND...

Shirley Mobley

Shirley Mobley

Aug 1, 2021

Shirley A. Mobley, age 83, of Orlando, Florida, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Orlando, Florida.  She was born April 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri and is survived by her sister, Rozinia Cannady and longtime friend, Dessie A. Mills.  She will have a Private Graveside at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, Florida,  being interred next...