Obituaries

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

Robert Lafayette Black

Robert Lafayette Black

Oct 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" Lafayette Black passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Winter Park, Florida on October 5, 2026. He is survived by his adoring wife, Kathy Black, ten nieces and nephews, and countless great-nieces and nephews.

He was born on October 27, 1931 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Paul and Rose Black, and spent his early years in Monterrey, Tennessee,...

Diantha June Zenrick

Diantha June Zenrick

Sep 10, 2026

Diantha "Dee" Erskine Zenrick was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1933, in Bennington, Vermont, to the late Oren and Ruth Esther Morse Burbank.Mrs. Zenrick passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey, Tennessee, at the age of 93.Interment will be at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, Florida.She is survived by,son...

Leonard James McNeill

Leonard James McNeill

May 26, 1945

**November 3, 1917 – May 26, 1945**

**Accounted For – October 2025**

With profound gratitude, enduring love, and great national pride, the family of **Sgt. Leonard James McNeill** announces his long-awaited homecoming after more than eighty years.

Leonard James McNeill was born on November 3, 1917, on Prince Edward Island, Canada, to Seymour and Margaret McNeill. He grew up with his brother, Duncan,...

Kathy Flemings

Kathy Flemings

Jul 4, 2026

Kathleen Diane Norton was born to Hilda and Stanly Norton on the evening of March 25, 1970 in Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. She passed away on July 4, 2026, at home with her loving husband, in Orlando, Florida. She was only 56 years old.

Kathy was a military child and lived in a multitude of places. She was...

Elsa Gordon

Elsa Gordon

Oct 1, 2026

Elsa Gordon, 92, passed away on October 1, 2026. A beloved mother and a woman of remarkable strength and independence, Elsa’s life was defined by perseverance, hard work, generosity, and devotion to her family.

Elsa grew up in humble circumstances and lost her father at a very young age. From childhood, she developed the strength and determination that would remain with...

Richard "Dick" Enz

Richard "Dick" Enz

Sep 23, 2026

Richard “Dick” Enz, 91, was born on April 16, 1935, in a small town in Ukraine and passed away on September 23, 2026.

Dick lived a remarkable life marked by strength, service, gratitude, and a deep love for his family. He spent part of his childhood living through World War II before eventually making his way to the United States, where...

Kenneth S. Baillargeon

Kenneth S. Baillargeon

Sep 22, 2026

Kenneth S Baillargeon (60) of Orlando, Florida, lost his battle with Cancer on September 22, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on November 11,1965 in Natick, Massachusetts to Harold and Sarah Baillargeon, Kenny lived a meaningful life. After completing school, he trained as a mechanic and spent the last 20+ years fixing industrial equipment as a Master Technician....

Margaret Lee

Margaret Lee

Sep 19, 2026

Margaret Lee, Age 79 passed away peacefully on Saturday Sept 19th, 2026, in Orlando Florida, with her husband, sisters and family by her side. She was born on August 17th, 1947, in Kingston, Jamaica to Maisie and Simon Yuen. There were 4 sisters Meiling, Mayee, Margaret and Patsy who shared the same heart. Two now rest together in God’s care....

John Joseph Kennedy

John Joseph Kennedy

Sep 19, 2026

John Joseph Kennedy, Jr. of Hunter's Creek, Florida passed away on September 19, 2026. John was born in Washington D.C., December 9, 1964. He grew up in Orlando and discovered his passion for helping others. He pursued a career in nursing as an RN at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and was known for his dedication to his patients and co-workers.

John...

Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Sep 14, 2026

Jessica Rodriguez-Roman, 48, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Orlando, FL.

Jessica is survived by Ramon Roman - spouse, Desiree Roman - daughter, Deborah Roman - daughter, Ramon Roman Jr. - son, Daisy Roman - daughter, Daniella Roman - daughter, Roberto Rodriguez - father, Carmen Menjares - mother, Maria Cruz - sister, Robert Rodriguez - brother.

The viewing and a service...

William Wilbur Wallace

William Wilbur Wallace

Sep 13, 2026

William Wilbur Wallace was born October 24th, 1930 to Dan and Dorothy Wallace in a farmhouse residence in what is now known as Black Moshannon State Park. He spent his childhood there with his 6 siblings, Sarah Jane, Kathryn, June, Paul, Jimmy, and Ethel.

William hunted game with his father as a young boy and took up various homestead skills. At...

Lewis Zia Veto

Lewis Zia Veto

Sep 10, 2026

Lewis Veto, 70, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Kirkuk, Iraq.

Lewis was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, and the kind of man who showed up. He never missed a holiday, a birthday, or a special event. For years he drove an hour each way, six days a week, to get his...

Jose Edison Chavez

Jose Edison Chavez

Sep 8, 2026

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Con profunda tristeza y el corazón acongojado, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro amado hijo, hermano y tío, José Edison Chavez, quien partió de nuestro lado el 8 de septiembre de 2026.José Edison Chavez deja un legado imborrable en nuestras vidas. Como hijo, fue un apoyo invaluable para sus padres. Como hermano mayor, fue nuestro guía, amigo y consejero.Como tío, fue...

William Junior Navarro

William Junior Navarro

Sep 7, 2026

William Navarro (Billy) nació en Lakewood, Nueva Jersey, el 19 de mayo de 1968, en una familia de 4 miembros. Él fue el mayor de los dos.

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William fue hijo único y creció junto a su difunta hermana, arraigado en una sólida fe cristiana desde temprana edad. Amaba profundamente a su familia y...

Jose Benjamin Nina Ortiz

Jose Benjamin Nina Ortiz

Sep 5, 2026

Pastor José Benjamín Nina was born on February 16, 1946, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the eldest of eight siblings. From a very early age, he understood his calling and responded to God's call to ministry.

He studied theology at Antillean College in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and later earned a master's degree from Andrews University, beginning a career that spanned more...

Mattie Neal

Mattie Neal

Sep 4, 2026

Mattie Neal, 87, Born May 13, 1939, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Orlando, FL.

Dawn Hill Bailey

Dawn Hill Bailey

Sep 1, 2026

Dawn Hill Bailey, age 61, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 1, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dawn was born February 1, 1965, in Orlando, Florida to David Brew Hill and Delene Reaves Hill.



Dawn graduated from Edgewater High School and The University of Central Florida. Her baccalaureate degree allowed her to teach briefly while...

James Matthews

James Matthews

Aug 27, 2026

James (Jim) Matthews, 72 beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and friend was called to his eternal resting place on August 27, 2026. He entered this world on October 31, 1953in Johnstown PA, born to James and Carmella Matthews. He is survived by his mother, Carmella Matthews; brother Thomas Matthews; brother Joseph Matthews; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim served in the...

Doris Hils

Doris Hils

Aug 26, 2026

Doris Hils, 100, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great, Great Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on August 26, 2026. She entered this world on July 4, 1926 in Brussels, WI, born to Frank and Victoria Englebert.

She is survived by her Daughters - Vicki Osborne and Lynne Riemer (Bob); Grandchildren - Penny Osborne (Greg) and Glenn...