Obituaries

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...

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...

Sep 30, 2025

Nadine Clue-Brown, 51, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

Visitation: Saturday, at 10:00 AM - 12:00pm at Highland Funeral Home & Memory Gardens.  Funeral Service 11:00 AM.

Graveside service for Nadine Clue-Brown will be held on Saturday, at 12:30 PM at Highland Memory Garden.

Burial: Highland Memory Gardens, Apopka, FL

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...

Sep 26, 2025

Tommy I. Parham, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work that will be remembered for generations. He was married to the love of his life, Sandy Parham, who stood faithfully by his side through every season of life. Together, they built a family that was the pride of...

Sep 17, 2025

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Ione Marriott, 102, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Belle Isle, FL.

The service for Ione Marriott will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 11:00 AM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

Visitation: Sunday, Septmeber 28th at 10:00 AM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park,Gotha, FL.

Obituary and Photograph Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2025

Perry Hampton Kirton left his earthly home and joined his Heavenly Father Tuesday, September 16th, surrounded by family and friends.

He led a life profoundly invested in people. He connected with and cared for people in a special way that was uniquely Perry. His reach was far and wide. He opened his heart to most everyone he encountered, without judgement, but...

Sep 16, 2025

Raymond Young, 85, passed away on September 16, 2025.

The service for Raymond Young will be held on Monday, 09/22 at 2:00 PM at Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.

Burial: Glen Haven Memorial Park

Sep 15, 2025

The lord Jesus Christ completed preparing a heavenly room for my mother Betty Joann (Atwell) Douglas, aged 85, of Orlando, Florida. She passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. After her long 10 year goodbye, she has finally been released from the ravages of dementia.

Born on April 28, 1940 in Meadowview, Virginia, Betty lived a...

Sep 11, 2025

Howard Van Deest Jr.

August 13, 1936 - September 11, 2025

Howard Van Deest Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Howard was raised on a family farm where he developed a lifelong respect for hard work and rural values. He attended Hartford High School in Croton, Ohio, where he was...

Sep 6, 2025

Marilyn Molesworth Cox, 97, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Marilyn grew up in upstate New York and carried with her the values of resilience, kindness, and a strong work ethic throughout her life. She dedicated much of her career to serving as a business office administrator at St. Petersburg College, where...

Sep 6, 2025

Clara (Phillips) Williamson, 94, of Orlando, passed away on Saturday 9/6/2025.

She was born on October 28, 1930, in Colquitt, GA. The daughter of Mack and Clara “Inez” Phillips. Clara accepted the Lord at a young age and as a teenager she was invited to preach revivals at several churches in Florida and Georgia. She was a wonderful mother of four...

Sep 5, 2025

Kenneth Dwayne Holshouser, 59, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Salisbury, NC, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1966, in Salisbury, the beloved son of Nellie Shue Brown and Adolphus Eugene Holshouser.

Kenneth was a man whose life reflected hard work, generosity, and love for family. He married the love of his life, Patricia...

Aug 30, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

Eleanor Jean Gavitt Stephens, 88, passed away on August 29, 2025, at her home in Orlando, FL. She was born in 1937 in Yorks Corners, NY and raised by her parents, George and Mildred Crum Gavitt. She married Walter Ronald Stephens in 1955, and they moved to Orlando in 1958, where they remained and raised three children.

Eleanor was predeceased...

Aug 19, 2025

Bernice (Wisniewski) Johnson

Formerly of Richview, Illinois

Born September 7th, 1931, in Ashley, Illinois, daughter of Nick and Maggie Wisniewski. On October 4, 1952, she married Roy Johnson of Richview, Illinois. They moved to Orlando in November 1959. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Bowen (Dan Bowen) of Orlando, FL, and Terry Simon (Robert Simon) of Hamden, CT. She has four...

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 9, 2025

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, 5:42am, Rex Richard (Rick) Veteto, a beloved husband and soulmate of Nancy Veteto, ascended into heaven to be with the Lord and end his pain and suffering on this earth. He had a very lengthy illness with asthma, COPD, AFIB, neuropathy and lots of pain having to use oxygen many times daily.

He was born...

Aug 4, 2025

Joseph Lee Tillis, Sr.

- age 82, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Deland, FL. He was born on April 18, 1943 in Orlando, FL, to Joseph W. Tillis and Audrey Cox Tillis. Joseph graduated from Boone High School in Orlando. He started his career at Sears, as Manager in the Tire Department. Then went to work for Comcar Industries...

Jul 31, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank Hon-Hing Koo, a beloved father and friend, who departed this life on July 31, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on November 2, 1928, in Shanghai, China, Frank moved to the United States where he pursued higher education and earned a Master's Degree, a testament...