Obituaries

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...

May 7, 2024

Dorothy Loughran, a cherished matriarch, devoted wife, and beloved grandmother, passed away on May 7th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched the lives of all who knew her. Dorothy was born on February 19th, 1929, in Providence, Rhode Island, to her loving parents Joseph and Isabella Glowacki, who have since passed.

On June 6,1948, Dorothy exchanged...

May 7, 2024

Donald Van Scoyoc, age 94, passed away May 7, 2024 in Orlando, FL. He was born on July 3, 1929, into a military family and lived in Galveston, Texas, the Panama Canal Zone, and Hull, Massachusetts before settling in Orlando during his high school years. After graduating from Orlando High School in 1948, he married his high school sweetheart, Lynda...

Apr 19, 2024

      Natalie Louise Fern Staschke went to heaven April 19,2024. She was born on January 24, 1931, to Raymond L Fern and J. Elizabeth Fern in Chicago. Illinois. Natalie grew up in Chicago with her four sisters, Penny, Crystal, Leslie and Judi. The sisters enjoyed adventures in the summertime at their family vacation home in Lakeside, Michigan. Natalie...

Apr 18, 2024

Reba Ingram Johnson------------------------Reba Johnson, 93, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Orlando, FL.Reba Johnson was born on January 26, 1931, in Wallace, AL, to Ollie and Johnnie Ingram.Reba graduated from Flomaton High School. She started her career as a Telephone Operator in Flomaton and continued when she moved to Orlando. Reba married Jimmy Johnson Sr. on January 20, 1957, in...

Apr 17, 2024

Barbara Jean (Kinlaw) Pirie, born April 26, 1939, in Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024.  Family and friends were at her side. 

 

Barbara grew up in Jackson, MI, and graduated Redford Union High School in Detroit, MI. Following graduation, her father retired and moved the family to Orlando in 1956.  

 

After High School, Barbara began her career working...

Apr 14, 2024

To Nana (we love you)

A life full of faith, family, and love, Barbara Marie Johnson passed away in her longtime Orlando home just as she wanted on April 14, 2024.

Barbara Johnson (VanHeirseele) was born in Waukegan, Illinois on July 11, 1936.  The only girl with four brothers she was doted on by a large, loud Catholic extended family.  Her parents...

Apr 12, 2024

Gladys A. Bond

 

Gladys Alvarine Anderson Bond was born on January 10th, 1923, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Beulah Lewis Anderson and William Hobart Anderson. Gladys passed away on April 12th, 2024, at the Orlando Lutheran Towers. She was married to her beloved and late husband, Neal Bond, who passed away on December 31st, 2016. Gladys was one of six siblings:...

Apr 4, 2024

Patricia Lynn Archambault

August 11, 1961 - April 4, 2024

 

Patricia Lynn Archambault, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 4th surrounded by loved ones. She was 62 years old and best known as “Miss Patty '' and beloved in her role as a preschool teacher for 35 years at St. James Cathedral School in Orlando. Patty is survived by her daughter Nicole...

Mar 31, 2024

Dora M. Rowland was promoted to glory on March 31, 2024. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on June 20, 1936. Her family moved to Tampa, Florida in 1949. In 1958 the family moved to Orlando. Dora loved Jesus and served Him at the Orlando Salvation Army as a Preschool Sunday School teacher for many years and later on...

Mar 28, 2024