All Obituaries

Mr. Steven C. Sparks, age 67, of Orlando, FL., died Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, FL.  He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and was a concrete contractor. Mr. Sparks is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; son, Joe; brother, Sam & sister, Sue.  Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL  32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

Shirley A. Mobley, age 83, of Orlando, Florida, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Orlando, Florida.  She was born April 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri and is survived by her sister, Rozinia Cannady and longtime friend, Dessie A. Mills.  She will have a Private Graveside at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, Florida,  being interred next to her two sons, Donald & Randy Mobley.   Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME,...

Jerry Keith died unexpectedly Friday July 23, 2021 in Sanford, North Carolina. Jerry was born December 25 , 1963 in Orlando, Fl. He was married to Karen Keith on April 19, 1986 and have shared their life until they were separated at his death July 23, 2021. Jerry preceded his parents in death; mother Patti Smith,  father Jerry C. Keith and step- mother Sherry Keith. Survived by his wife Karen; sons Christopher, Michael (Laura), Ryan (Danielle)  and granddaughter Wylie Ann. He is...

Ernest L. “Pete” Blake passed away peacefully into God’s hands at his home on July 22, 2021.  He was born on January 23, 1934 in Richmond, Ohio to Ernest and Mazie Blake.  He began his telephone career with Ohio Bell and retired from BellSouth in 1989.  He was a kind and caring person who helped anyone in need.  He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and fishing and was able to accomplish whatever he put his mind to.  He proudly served his country in United...

Linh Ta Thoai English was a hard worker that enjoyed her friends and family for 71 years before she departed from her earthly body on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born in Nhatrang, Vietnam to Ta Hao and Trinh Thi Hu. She was brave and left behind all she knew, friends and family, to fly to a new country, United States of America (USA), in August of 1969. Her long-term residences were in the Tulsa, OK area until 1988 and Orlando, FL until she departed from her physical body.  During...

Dianna “Carol” Merritt, 86, of Orlando FL, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, surrounded by family. Carol was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on October 13, 1934, lived in St Louis where she met her husband Ira LaDon Merritt, previously deceased, and began a life as an Air Force wife and mother. She is survived by five daughters: LaDona Merritt, Linda Merritt, Kimberly Merritt, Shelly Merritt, Karen Merritt Baker, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a sister, Ann...

James (Jim) Coplin February 6, 1932 – July 13, 2021 From Connie, oldest daughter: For JDC8 – Our DAD   A “Man among Men” with a kind heart and a quick mind. Who loved my Mom and his kids with all his heart. Who took us (and half the neighborhood kids!) sled riding after work, because the snow was perfect. Who ran the hose on our street all night, so we would have our own ice skating rink the next day after school. Who was a positive influence on all of...

Pamela Brody Dillon, 92, passed peacefully on July 11, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at St. James Cathedral Social Hall (215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando) at 1030am followed by the celebration mass at noon on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The mass will be live streamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-pamela-dillon-ecywjkdqqzeig1ykhmjw  Born in Co Longford, Southern Ireland, to Jack and Nora Briody, she was the oldest of three girls (Pam, Moyra and Jean-Ann). Pam and...

Virginia D Pasik Sunday, March 17th 1929 to Sunday July 11th, 2021   Virginia D Pasik, 92, of Orlando Florida passed away peacefully with family at her side, on July 11th, 2021.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and William Wall, of Floral City, Florida and son and daughter-in-law David and Lori Pasik of Eustis, Florida, grandsons Matthew and Andrew Pasik, and Patrick Wall, and also her loving dog Molly.  A celebration of life will be held at her home...

Carmen Maria Fontanez, 85 of Orlando, FL passed away late Monday, July 5, 2021 at home. Born in Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico, she lived and worked in Lorain, OH for many years. Carmen worked in nursing as a CNA throughout her life and maintained a love of her family until her death. After retirement, she moved to Orlando, where she has lived since 1987. In her early years in Florida she was a very active member of Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. La Dahlia. And she attended Iglesia de...