Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Violet H. "Vi"  Burford, age 101, of Orlando FL, passed away on June 18, 2019. She was born to Oscar Lee Hambrick and Minnie Lee Mathena Hambrick on March 23, 1918, in Princeton, WVA. Violet retired from the City Of Orlando having worked over 20 years in the City Clerks Office. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ,...

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Adrian John Starkweather, age 36, of Apopka, FL., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Apopka, FL.  Adrian will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com

Jun 16, 2019

Platt, Irma Fletcher, daughter of  the late Arthur John Fletcher and Rena Catherine Fletcher, was born on Easter Sunday April 20, 1924 in Bell, FL.  The youngest of nine children.

Irma married her true love and life partner, Donald Downey Platt in 1952.  In 1955 they started working alongside each other to build the Platt's Dairy operation...

Jun 15, 2019

The Rev. Dr. Donald Turley DeBevoise died Saturday June 15, 2019. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, May 25th, 1930, the son of Turley and Audrey DeBevoise, the grandson of Florida citrus and dairy pioneers. He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Jean Haire, and the great love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Florence...

Jun 13, 2019

Dorothy Sue Kelch, 76 of Orlando, FL was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 9, 2019. She was born March 5, 1943 to Homer E. & Nan Elizabeth (Wooten) Tinklepaugh.

A woman of unwavering faith, she led a life to the benefit of all who were privileged to know her.  Broadway United...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Betty Lou Kirk, age 83, of Titusville, FL., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Winter Park,  Florida.   A Christian, Wife, Sister, Mother and Friend.  Betty was a faithful member of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Titusville, FL.  She is survived by her brother, Homer Bronson Jamerson. She was married to William Marshall Kirk (deceased, 1995).  With...

Jun 8, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Ronald Moore will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 11AM at Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 Delaney Avenue,  Orlando, FL 32806.   Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at church.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, FL .  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando,...

Jun 7, 2019

Roberta Doris Flanagan Walker, known to friends as Robbi, was born near midnight on November 26, 1943 in her Grandfather’s home on Flanigan’s Mill Pond, near Richland, Georgia.  Robbi died June 7, 2019, at home, at the end of a ten-year battle with a rare form of thyroid cancer.  Robbi was the beloved wife of William Adams “Bill” Walker...

Jun 3, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Bressi, 91 passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at home, peacefully in his sleep.

Anthony is survived by Nephew Edward and Niece-in-Law Cathy Finella, Nephew John and Niece-in-Law Cynthia Finella and two Great-Nieces, Elizabeth and Danielle Finella.

Tony was predeceased to heaven by his beloved wife Elizabeth “BeBe” Bressi, their Daughter Dorothy “Dotti”...

Jun 1, 2019

A memorial service for Mr. John "Jack" L. Moriarty, age 71, of Orlando, FL, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 11AM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL. Jack was born October 9, 1947 in Ticonderoga, New York and is survived by his brother, Patrick Moriarty of Orlando, FL; sister, Kathryn...

Jun 1, 2019

A Graveside Service for Mr. Victor Soto will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 11AM at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 2400 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817.  Mr. Soto was born December 23, 1923 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and is survived by his wife, Camelia & son, Victor Soto.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford...

Jun 1, 2019

Mrs. Corinne Marie “Kitty” Pasley, age 89, of Winter Park, FL., passed into Glory with her Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick; daughter, Cherie Lynne Slimp & son-in-law, Max E. Slimp.  Kitty was an accomplished pianist/organist who brought great blessing to numerous audiences/congregations as she traveled around the world with her...

May 28, 2019

Blanca J. Bouza, 73, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on May 28, 2019. Blanca will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida.

May 27, 2019

Easter G. Thrailkill of Orlando, FL passed away on Monday, May 27 surrounded by family in her home. She was born on April 20, 1924 in Ury, West Virginia to Solomon and Sylvia Gross. She is preceded in death by her late husband Ray Thrailkill, son Alan Kolb Sr. and son-in-law Andy Pollock. She is survived by her two...

May 22, 2019

Dr. Gordon L. Kiester, DDS, passed away May 22, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born on June 11, 1925 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. After graduation from the University of Michigan and service in the US Navy, he and his family moved to Orlando in the fifties to begin his 45 year practice. He was Orlando’s second...

May 20, 2019

Jesse Lee Jordan was born on February 16, 1961 to James L. Jordan and H. Jean Jordan in Winter Park, Florida. He married the love of his life, Michelle S. Sand on March 14, 1999. Jesse and Michelle resided in the Orlando area and most recently in New Smyrna Beach, Florida until Jesse's passing on May 20, 2019. Jesse...

May 18, 2019

Ada Figueroa, 80, of Edgewood, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She entered into this world on March 17, 1939 in El Salvador, San Salvador.  Services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2019, 7:00 PM  at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 445 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL  32807.  Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM. to 8:00 PM.  Interment will...

May 17, 2019

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Emily E. Morgan, 106, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 2PM in the Commons Chapel, 210 Lake Drive, Orlando, Florida 32801.  Mrs. Morgan was born May 16, 1913 in Orlando, FL and was survived by her step-daughter, Judith Burkett of Franklin, NC and...

May 16, 2019

Clifford R. Buhrow, 89, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on May 16, 2019. He is survived by his loving family and dear friends. A visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of Winter Park,1021 N. New York Avenue, Winter Park, FL, on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 1pm until time of funeral service at 2pm. Burial...

May 16, 2019

Thomas Lee Salter, 91, of Orlando passed away May 16, 2019.  Services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 11:00 AM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home in Orlando, Florida.  Family will receive friends starting at 10:00 AM.  Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.