Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Sadly, Darnelle Lorraine (Chin) Forrester left us on August 6, 2024, at 74 years old after her 19-month battle with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Not only does she leave behind many grieving loved ones, but also a whole heck of a lot of stuff that her daughter has no idea what to do with. So if you are in the market for...

Aug 2, 2024

Johnnie Dale Allen (aka J.D. or John Allen) passed away peacefully in the early morning on August 2, 2024 after months of serious health concerns. He was 81. 

Born July 27, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, Johnnie was the youngest sibling of three sisters - Dallis, Della, and Cecilia. He graduated from Central High School in 1961, playing basketball for the University...

Jul 31, 2024

Catherine passed away July 31st while in Rehab recovering from a broken leg/hip replacement surgery – she was looking forward to getting back on her feet and returning home to be with her beloved husband. Daughter of the late George and Catherine Nolen, she was born on February 22, 1940 in Charleston, SC. 

Catherine Etterlee attended Boone High School. 1958 She...

Jul 24, 2024

Jul 23, 2024

Ralph Arthur Staschke entered heaven on July 23, 2024. He was born on April 21, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Sophie Staschke. He graduated from Kelly High School, Illinois Institute of Technology and earned a master’s degree from University of Florida. Ralph married Natalie Fern in 1951, they had three children and lived in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1958,...

Jul 20, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" King passed away peacefully July 20, 2024. She was 98 years old. Born on May 10, 1926 to Joseph and Estelle Warren of Montezuma, Georgia. She and her family relocated to Orlando in 1946, where she happily stayed for the rest of her life. Jackie lived a life filled with love, laughter and warmth. Despite the challenges of...

Jul 19, 2024

Angela Miu was a very humble and caring person. She was a great daughter, sister, and wife, and an amazing mother and friend. Angela fought cancer. She was diagnosed about a year ago, and passed on July 19, 2024 at the age 41. 

She was born to Jose and Dora Miu on August 31, 1982 in Lima, Peru. After graduating from...

Jul 9, 2024

August 29, 1984- July 9, 2024

Collin passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 9th.

Collin was born in Johnstown, PA where he grew up. He attended Penn State University and at the age of 22, Collin moved to Orlando, FL and got a job working at Disney and attended Valencia College. This is where he met Kimberly, and their life together began. After...

Jun 21, 2024

Pamela Dickey Winton passed away on June 21, 2024 at the age of 79, just before her 80th birthday, in Orlando, Florida. Pamela was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Edgar Palmer Dickey and Mary Ellen Shepherd Dickey. She graduated from Forest Hill High School, West Palm Beach, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, with a Bachelor Degree...

Jun 21, 2024

David Joel Ansley, age 70, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 21, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Orlando, born November 11,1953 and attended Boone High School.

David is survived by his wife Donna of 47 years, children; Erin Ansley, Ryan Ansley (Spouse Shannon) and Ian Ansley (Spouse Andrea) along with 5 grandchildren; Kensen Calderon, Julian Ansley, Amelia Ansley,...

Jun 19, 2024

Marsha Browder Stokes, affectionately known as Shasha by family and close friends, passed away at the age of 73 on June 19, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Marsha was born in Windsor, North Carolina on October 30, 1950. She was married to Mark Stokes on July 29, 1972. Marsha worked as an engineer at Florida Power for many years. When she retired,...

Jun 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of TJ Hudson Jr., of Orlando, Florida. He passed peacefully while surrounded by his family in the early hours of June 19, 2024 at the age of 96 years. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children: Jeff and Anne; granddaughters: Ashley, Kalie, Stacey and...

Jun 8, 2024

Joyce Marshall, 77, our beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 8th, 2024. She entered this world on August 23, 1946, in Paris, France, born to John and Colette Rafferty. Joyce lived in several different states after moving from France before eventually settling in Orlando, Florida where she raised her two boys. Joyce kept her boys...

Jun 5, 2024

Joretta Anna (Kelly) Sears went peacefully to heaven on June 5, 2024. Her children were at her side. She was born on June 30, 1931, to Emmett and Lena (Chappell) Kelly in Fortville, Indiana. Joretta grew up in Fortville with her younger sister Rosalyn, doing all the typical Mid-West small town activities. As kids they attended church, enjoyed family dinners,...

May 31, 2024

Barbara "Bar" Jean Sheffield Hierholtzer passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in Orlando, FL at age 87. She was born on August 27, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the second oldest of twelve children born to Bernadette and Joseph Greis. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and then worked as a secretary at the Robert A Taft Engineering...

May 29, 2024

Carolyn “Mimi” Barrett of Winter Park, Florida passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord on May 29, 2024 while surrounded by loved ones.

Carolyn was born on March 15, 1941 to Robert and Laura in Hudsonville, Mississippi. She grew up on a Mississippi farm with her four siblings and played varsity basketball at Holly High School.  Carolyn later graduated...

May 15, 2024

Our dear mother passed into the presence of Jesus, with whom she’ll enjoy eternal life (John 5:24), on May 15, 2024. She was a much loved wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, grand-mother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend. She was a lady in an age where there seem fewer than ever. Barbara was born in St. Cloud,...

May 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Graulich

Kenneth Graulich, a cherished father, esteemed Navy veteran, and beloved member of the Orlando community, peacefully passed away on May 11th, 2024, surrounded by his loving children. He was 76 years old.

Born on July 24th, 1947, in New York, Kenneth's life was one of courage, service, and devotion. He bravely served his country during the...

May 9, 2024

William "Bill" Goucher was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 23, 1945 to Alice Louise Wiggin Goucher and Shirley Eugene Goucher. His father was in the U.S. Army/Air Force and being an "Air Force brat" lived in several different cities and states as a boy.He graduated from Bourne High School in Bourne, Massachusetts on Cape Cod in 1963. From there...