Obituaries

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

Mary Barnes

Mary Barnes

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Rose Barnes, age 83, died on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020 in the Abbey Lane, a caring and loving community at the Orlando Lutheran Towers Commons in Orlando. She was born on October 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Antonnette (Blaho) Karaka. Mary was a high school graduate from Morton High School and had a successful...

Marilyn Macfarlane

Marilyn Macfarlane

Mar 31, 2020

A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Marilyn B. MacFarlane, age 94, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, will be held Saturday, April 4, 2020 1PM at St. James Cathedral, 215 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL.  Mrs. MacFarlane was born January 26, 1926 in Alpena, Michigan and is...

Robert Angove

Robert Angove

Mar 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Angove on March 30, 2020 at Westminster Towers Orlando. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Judith Ann Fish of Toronto and Wendy Diane Harris of Bluefield Virginia as well as his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Private cremation will take place shortly....

Douglas Puckett

Douglas Puckett

Mar 27, 2020

Douglas Eugene Puckett, age 88, passed away with his family at his side on March 27, 2020.  He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Harrison Puckett and Bertie Arell Brock Puckett, and his wife, Sara Merle Puckett. Douglas is survived by his sister Susie Corley and husband John Corley; three children, Kelvin Puckett, Teresa Puckett-Barry, and Larry Puckett; daughter-in-law...

Bess Harrington Linson

Bess Harrington Linson

Mar 26, 2020

Bess Lee Harrington Linson was born In Taft, FL on August 10, 1922. She passed on March 26, 2020, at age 97, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was the youngest daughter of 7 children, a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many. Bess moved to Tennessee with family when she was 13 and later returned...

John Stratta

John Stratta

Mar 22, 2020

John Marcel Stratta , age 55, passed away on March 22, 2020, following a lengthy illness.  He is survived by his father, Julius John Stratta, sisters Gina and Marie, brother Anthony, step-father William Arnold and four nephews, who mourn his passing.

John was born in Charleston, West Virginia,  raised in Rockland County, New York, and...

Vivian Rhiner

Vivian Rhiner

Mar 21, 2020

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...

Janet Potts

Janet Potts

Mar 19, 2020

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...

Esteban Garcia

Esteban Garcia

Mar 17, 2020

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...

Frances Belvin

Frances Belvin

Mar 17, 2020

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...

John Beckman

John Beckman

Mar 12, 2020

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...

Lynne Puder

Lynne Puder

Mar 11, 2020

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...

Thomas Greene

Thomas Greene

Mar 10, 2020

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) &...

Nancy Mcewan Wilkins

Nancy Mcewan Wilkins

Mar 9, 2020

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...

James Catchings

James Catchings

Mar 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for James William Catchings. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ross Veino

Ross Veino

Feb 27, 2020

Ross James Veino a professional trumpet player and music store owner, who helped introduce thousands of Orange County students to playing in bands, died unexpectedly on February 27, 2020.  He was 73.

Ross was born February 24, 1947, to Alfred and Ruth (Dockham) Veino in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.   He spent his summers participating in state drum and...

Willie Moss

Willie Moss

Feb 25, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Willie Clyde Moss at the age of 85 on February 25 th, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.  Born in Washington County, Alabama on October 8th, 1934 to William Young Moss and Vironie O’Neal Moss, Willie was born in a cabin as 1 of 10 children and wasn’t seen by a...

Dudley Barnes

Dudley Barnes

Feb 16, 2020

Dudley Howell Barnes, 81, peacefully passed away in his home after a short illness on February 16, 2020. Dudley was born October 17, 1938 in Bowdon, Ga. to HA and Carolyn Barnes.

Dudley graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna Ga, where he was very active playing all sports. He attended North Georgia Military Academy where he...

Jose Delgado

Jose Delgado

Feb 16, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mr. Jose I. Delgado, age 37, of Deland, FL., who passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, will be held 10:30AM Thursday, October 20, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. Visitation for friends will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 6-8pm at CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME.  Arrangements entrusted...

James Buchan

James Buchan

Feb 15, 2020

A Memorial Service for Mr. James F. Buchan, age 90, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 2PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Orlando, FL.  Mr. Buchan was born May 29, 1929 in Holopaw, Florida and is survived by his wife, Lillian;  daughter, Janet (Kevin) B....