Obituaries

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

Sara Pulsifer

Sara Pulsifer

Nov 12, 2025

Sara Kinard Pulsifer, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born December 8, 1928, in Anthony Florida, Sara lived there until graduating from Anthony High School in 1946. Sara began college at the Florida State College for Women in 1946. The following year it was renamed Florida State University after becoming co-ed. Sara...

Elizabeth Norris

Elizabeth Norris

Nov 13, 2025

Elizabeth Moss Norris, 93, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on New Year’s Day 1932 in Danburg, Georgia, the eighth of ten children. She grew up in small farming communities of Wilkes County, Georgia during the difficult years of the Great Depression and WWII. She...

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Nov 1, 2025

Joyce Taylor, 96, of Orlando, Florida went to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late Charles Eugene Mullins and Sybil Mae Day Mullins.

She married the love of her life, Glen Dale Taylor, her husband of 60 years. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother first and foremost.

She was quick-witted and...

John Cox

John Cox

Nov 8, 2025

John Arthur Cox, 83, was welcomed into heaven on November 8, 2025. Born in Philippi, West Virginia, on January 31, 1942, John was the beloved son of Carolyn Proudfoot Cox and William (Bill) Arthur Cox. He was a devoted big brother to his two sisters, Nancy Cashio (Frank) and the late Linda Burns (Ted).When John was in elementary school, the...

Christine Anderson

Christine Anderson

Nov 20, 2025

Christine Anderson, 74, passed away on November 20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Jose Ward

Jose Ward

Nov 9, 2025

Jose Carlos Ward, born in the province of Colón in the Republic of Panama, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 95.

Jose dedicated his life to service, working as a Correctional Officer for 33 years; serving as a role model in upholding the law with integrity and being a good citizen with strong morals. He was...

Vivian McCartney

Vivian McCartney

Nov 2, 2025

Vivian Maria McCartney (Caragan)

Vivian, a radiant soul whose laughter lit up every room and whose warmth touched countless lives, passed away peacefully in Orlando, FL. on November 2, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in May 1931, in the lakefront city of Superior, Wisconsin and raised in the small town of Patzau by her loving parents Gust...

Terrance Noyes

Terrance Noyes

Oct 29, 2025

Eustis, FL, and Bangor, Maine - Terrance Thompson Noyes, 69, died October 29, 2025, after a long battle with kidney cancer. Terry was born in Bangor on September 14, 1956, the son of Lowell Gene and Frances (Currier) Noyes.

He was proudly raised by his father, Gene Noyes and the only mother he ever knew, Natalie Noyes. Terry grew up on...

Pashka Krasniqi

Pashka Krasniqi

Oct 29, 2025

Pashka Krasniqi, 82, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

Visitation: Sunday, November 9th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass: Monday, November 10th, 8:00 AM at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1525 S Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828

Entombment: Monday, November 10th, 10:00 AM at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, FL.

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Catherine Knox

Catherine Knox

Oct 26, 2025

Catherine (Cathy) Wilharm Knox was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 7th, 1963 and passed away at her long-time home in Belle Isle, Florida on October 26th, 2025. She was surrounded by her family, including her husband of 38 years Ben Knox and their three children - Parker (Morgan), Morgan (Rob Ford), and Dillon (Jessica).

Cathy grew up in a...

Carol Stay

Carol Stay

Oct 25, 2025

Carol Ann Stay, 84, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

Ron Cambra

Ron Cambra

Oct 24, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Cambra, 74, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born on June 14, 1951, in Assonet, Massachusetts, Ron lived a life defined by integrity, dedication, and love for his family

Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy before building a long and respected career as an electrician. Among his proudest accomplishments were his naval service,...

Maria Merchan De Leal

Maria Merchan De Leal

Oct 22, 2025

Maria Merchan De Leal, 86, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

The service for Maria Merchan De Leal will be held on Sunday, at 12:00 PM at Iglesia Adventista Hispana de Orlando.

Visitation: Sunday, 10/26/2025, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at Iglesia Adventista Hispana de Orlando. 455 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807

Funeral Service: Sunday, 10/26/2025 ,12:00 PM...

Harvey Hardy

Harvey Hardy

Oct 21, 2025

Harvey Boland Hardy, 75June 5, 1950 - October 21, 2025

Harvey Boland Hardy, 75, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, including the love of his life, Pam Hardy, who remained a constant presence in his heart and life despite their divorce.

Harvey was born in New York, to Harvey Boland Hardy and Alice Storm...

Carole Lloyd

Carole Lloyd

Oct 19, 2025

Carole Ann Lloyd, born on January 14th, 1957, in Bronx, NY passed away peacefully and comfortably on October 19th, 2025, in Orange City, FL after a prolonged illness. The daughter of Salvatore and Gladys Bivona, Carole was surrounded by the warmth and love of her family at the time of her passing.Carole was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

McKenzie Debardeleben

McKenzie Debardeleben

Oct 19, 2025

McKenzie Sherri Jo Debardeleben, 31, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1994, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

McKenzie attended college and later built a career with the Publix Distribution Center, where she was a dedicated and valued member of the warehouse team. She was known for her kindness, laughter, and the positive energy...

Kevin Carpenter

Kevin Carpenter

Oct 17, 2025

Kevin Walton Carpenter, of Orlando, Florida, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 51 years old. He was a very loved man, by his wife, children, family and so many friends. He will leave a void in the lives of all whom he touched. And he surely had great reach.

Kevin was born to...

Thomas Rhodes

Thomas Rhodes

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas Ernest Rhodes, passed away at the age of 76 on October 9, 2025 at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando, FL. He was born on March 29, 1949 in Gainesville, FL to the late Mary Butler Rhodes and Ernest Chason Rhodes.

He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida...

Ana Rivera

Ana Rivera

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Ana Luisa Rivera, 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, at Vitas Hospice Care Unit in Rockledge, Florida.

Ana was born on August 19, 1931 in Carolina, Puerto Rico to Santiago Pastrana and Aurea Alvarez de Pastrana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Antonio Rivera, Sr., brothers Adolfo Pastrana, Ricardo...

Pearl Gammage Johnson

Pearl Gammage Johnson

Oct 6, 2025

Pearl Gammage-Johnson, 93, of Florida, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025. Born on August 3, 1932, in Powell County, Kentucky, Pearl lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in faith, family, and kindness.

A devoted Christian, Pearl was a faithful member of Dover Shores Baptist Church in Conway, Florida, where she worshipped and served with steadfast...