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 HALL,
Polly Elizabeth Gouck of Marietta, GA passed away January
13, 2012 at the age of 69. Polly enjoyed cooking, bowling, creating
art and above all else, she loved her family and friends the
most. She always put others ahead of herself. She is survived
by loving son Liam Munroe, daughter in-law Tracy Snell and her
precious felines, Daisy and Fishbone. Donations in her honor
accepted at Good Mews no kill shelter, www.goodmews.org. Memorial
pending. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial
Centers in Marietta (770) 420-5557. |
 CHACE,
DR. RICHARD passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2011,
at the age of 96. Born on March 21, 1915 at John Hopkins University
in Baltimore, Maryland to Dr. and Mrs. James Edward Chace, he
was raised in Ocala, FL. He attended the University of Florida
where he was a Chi Phi, sang in the Glee Club and played varsity
tennis. He graduated from Northwestern University Dental School
in 1938, and returned to Ocala to practice general dentistry
with his father. In 1939, he married Frances Lowe, creating
a lovely, happy union, lasting 65 years until her death in 2004.
Enlisting as a dental officer in the Army Air Corps in 1941,
he served for four years, attaining the rank of Major, eventually
heading the Periodontal Dental Department at Drew Field in Tampa.
Moving to Orlando in 1945, Dr. Chace started the first dental
practice limited to the treatment of periodontal disease in
Florida. He served organized dentistry as Editor of the Florida
Dental Journal from 1949-1953, as a member of the State Board
of Dental Examiners from 1953-1957, which he chaired, as President
of the Southern Academy of Periodontology in 1958, later inducted
as a Fellow, and as first President of the Florida Society of
Periodontists in 1960. In 1963, he was the third generation
of his family elected as president of the Florida Dental Association,
after his grandfather James Chace, who in 1884 served as its
first president, and his father, who served in 1904. His son,
Richard Chace, Jr., and grandson, Richard Chace Caven both became
dentists, making five generations of Florida dentists, a first
in the United States. He was a member of the original planning
committee for the University of Florida, School of Dentistry
and for many years served as a clinical professor. Nationally,
he was a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, was a Director
of the American Board of Periodontology, and 1995 was awarded
the Academy's highest honor, the Gold Medal Award, presented
annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to the
field of Periodontists. The author of over twenty scientific
articles, he lectured widely both here and abroad. Dr. Chace
was active in Project Hope, teaching as a rotator on three voyages
aboard the Hope Ship in Peru, Nicaragua, and Colombia, for which
he received the Cervantes Medal from the Hispanic Institute
of Florida. He was a Rotarian for thirty years, served on the
Board of the Orlando Symphony Orchestra and for 56 years attended
and was former Trustee of the United Methodist Church of Winter
Park. He belonged to the Country Club of Orlando and the University
Club of Winter Park. All of his life Dick enjoyed fishing, photography
and especially the game of tennis. He loved music, often playing
the piano, and sang in the chorus at the Bach Festival Society
of Winter Park. Graced with a remarkable mind, which well served
his professional and intellectual activities, he could talk
about the latest book, great philosophical ideas or discuss
the game on Saturday. An avid historian and scholar, he had
a special passion for the American Civil War and the Napoleonic
era. His unique breadth and depth of interests, remarkable memory
and sharp sense of humor made him a delightful and fascinating
companion. Always a gentleman, Dick was kind and thoughtful
to all, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He
is survived by his daughter, Susan Chace
Caven (John) and son Richard Chace Jr. (Carolyn);
six grandchildren, John W. Caven, III (Rose), Richard Chace
Caven (Deborah), Elizabeth Chace Caven and Matthew Michael Caven,
Kathryn Patricia Chace, Richard Chace III (Leah); and four great-grandchildren,
Blake Caven, Chace Caven, Claire Caven and Luke Caven; and devoted
nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Frances,
his parents and brothers, James Edward Chace, Robert Thompson
Chace, Hugh Ross Chace and sister, Margaret Chace Cole. A memorial
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at
the United Methodist Church of Winter Park. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to the Winter Park Public Library. Please
view and sign family guest book at . |
 PRINKEY,
STANLEY WARREN, 71, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.
Born Mar. 8, 1940 in Fayette City, PA. Stan's family moved to
Winter Park, FL in 1958. He served in the U. S. Army, active
and reserves, and graduated from Jones Business College in Orlando.
Called "Stan the Man" most of his adult life, he was
an avid golfer, and his love of saltwater fishing led him to
relocate to Port Orange later in life. Stan is preceded in death
by his father, V. Stanley Prinkey. He is survived by his mother,
Margaret Sethman Prinkey; son, Todd Prinkey (Barbara); daughter,
Allison Coats; grandson, Roman; granddaughter, Beatrice; sister,
Margaret Ann Vann (Ray); brother, Gary
Prinkey (Pat); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins,
extended family members, and friends. Thanks to Gary and Sharon
Mattingly for their friendship over the past years. A memorial
will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at Central Christian
Church, 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Comforter,
605 Montgomery Rd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. |
| WENTWORTH,
BECKY G., born in Jacksonville, Fla., March 29, 1954,
to C.E. and Carolyn M. Wentworth, who preceded her in death,
passed away September 24, 2011. Longtime resident who worked
at Cox Radio. She is survived by Linda
Wentworth Winegard, Tony and Jane Wentworth; plus
several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held
6 p.m. Thursday, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. |
 PEACOCK,
JOHN, worked as a painting contractor
in Winter Park and Orlando for the past 40 years. He was an
avid outdoorsman and wood worker. John was a loving husband,
father and grandfather who will be missed dearly. John was preceded
in death by his father Tom Peacock. He is survived by his devoted
wife of 46 years, Jo Ellen Age Peacock; mother, Grace Lawrence
Peacock, of Blue Ridge Ga; son, Joel and wife Song Jin Peacock
of Viera, Fl; brother, Dr. Ron
and wife Toni Peacock of
Augusta, Ga; sister Jackie Cobb of Morganton, Ga; sister Harriett
and husband Richard Bryant of McCaysville, Ga; three grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews. |
TURNER, ELLEN
S., 86, of Winter Park, passed away Tuesday May 31,
2011. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Debbie) Turner VI;
granddaughters, Morgan Turner and Christina (Pato) Risco; great-granddaughter,
Amaya Risco; sister, Bessie Surlinger; brother, Stanley Surlinga.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of
your choice in her name.
Published in the June 8, 2011 Orlando Sentinel |
| WENTWORTH,
CAROLYN M., 91, Bartlett was born July 14, 1919 in
Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles H. Mylander
and Florence R. Dittmer. She passed away May 24, 2011 after
a long illness. She is survived by two daughters, Linda
Wentworth Winegard of Bartlett and Becky Wentworth
of Richmond, VA. Also surviving is a son A.E. Wentworth of Charlotte,
NC; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ms. Wentworth
was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Jane M. Silbernagel,
her husband Charles E. Wentworth and a grandson Michael G. Wentworth.
Memorial Services are pending but will be announced at a later
date. Arrangements entrusted to: High Point Funeral Home &
Crematorium www.highpointchapel.com 901-454-5795 |
 GARTSIDE,
VIVIAN LONG, always smiling and going out of her way
to make other people happy, died on Friday, May 27th, at the
age of 90 and is now in the arms of her loving Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. She left her earthly pain-riddled body while encircled
by family members in prayer at her bedside. Born in Reading,
PA, on February 24, 1921, she attended Albright College. The
family moved to Winter Park in 1946. She was an active member
of First United Methodist Church of Winter Park for 50 years
where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. Due to
failing health, she had to move across town and transferred
her membership to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church where
she sang in the choir. She began her career in investments in
1949, later becoming Vice-President of her firm. In 1968 she
joined Barnett Bank in the Trust Department, and then in the
Investment Division as an Assistant Trust Officer until her
retirement in 1983. Vivian was a past President of the Pilot
Club, past President of PEO Sisterhood, Chapter BZ, past President
of the Lions Club Auxiliary and a member of the United Methodist
Women. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, entertaining, singing
and found joy and happiness in her spiritual life. She was the
wife of Paul Gartside, who died in 1980 and is survived by her
son, Lee Gartside and daughter-in-love Tanna of Deland; son,
Terry Gartside and daughter-in-love Margie of
Orlando; and granddaughter, Tammi and grandson-in-love Edward
Stossel of Deland. For the past 10 years,
Vivian has resided at The Westchester assisted living facility
in Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent
to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 100 St. Andrew's Blvd.,
Winter Park, FL 32792 Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31st at
10 am at Collison Family Funeral Home Howell Branch Chapel.
Funeral services will follow at 11 am. Arrangements entrusted
to COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 3806 Howell
Branch Rd., Winter Park, Fl. 32792 (407-678-4500). Published
in the Orlando Sentinel on May 29, 2011 |
 STEWARD,
JOAN BLEDSOE, of Ocoee, born January 12, 1932, died
May 17, 2011 of complications of pneumonia. She was born at
St. Anne's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Central
Florida at the age of 9 months. She attended Hillcrest Elementary
School, and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1950.
Joan furthered her education by attending Florida Southern College,
and received her Master's Degree from Stetson University. She
was an educator, dear sister, and mother. She taught school
in Orange County for 22 years, having taught at Killarney, Lakemont,
Park Avenue , and Dillard Street Elementary Schools. She was
active with the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park
and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. She was an active member
of Loch Haven Art Center's Council of 101, being president for
a short time. She was a Real-Estate Broker-Salesman with Don
Saunders Realtor,Inc. for eight years. She loved to travel with
her family and friend's through most of the United States ,
and made several trips to Europe. In 1962, Joan married Harrison
B. Steward III. They had two sons Harrison B. Steward IV( of
Windermere), and John Clay Steward (of Winter Garden) . She
had seven grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Harrison V, Savannah, Donald,
Michael, John Clay and Abbigail. She loved spending time with
her family, and photographing her memories. She was proceeded
in death by her husband and parents John D. and Georgia Bledsoe
, and her brother David. She is survived by both of her sons,
the seven grandchildren, her brother Tom
Bledsoe and wife Carol; sister-in-law Sue Steward;
and David, Stacey, Emily, Georgia, and Carter Bledsoe; Steven
Steward and Betsy Eveland and family; and many dear friends.
Joan loved her family, her friends, and her Lord. God is good!
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 20 at 6 p.m.
at Carey Hand Cox- Parker Funeral Home at 1350 West Fairbanks
Avenue in Winter Park. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday
May 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church
of Winter Park, at 125 North Interlachen Avenue, in Winter Park.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Florida
Hospital Foundation in her name. |
  TURK,
KAREN KANE, beloved wife, mother and grandmother,
passed away peacefully at home in Charlotte, Thursday morning
April 21st, 2011, following a long, valiant struggle with
Multiple Sclerosis. Karen was born September 17, 1943, in
Miami, FL, to the late Jack Dare and Barbara Beckstrom Kane.
She graduated from Winter Park High School in Winter Park,
Florida in 1961. She attended Stetson University in Deland,
Florida and graduated in 1965 with a degree in American Studies.
Always devoted to her family and friends, she relished the
opportunity to serve as Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, or
by volunteering in her children's schools. She never passed
up the opportunity to read a good book or participate in an
engaging conversation. Although Karen faced many health problems,
she approached each day with a relentlessly positive attitude
that consistently impressed everyone who knew her. Her joyfulness
and zeal for life left a lasting impression on everyone she
knew. Her gentle spirit and joyful presence will be greatly
missed. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Bill; their
children, William Turk of Charlotte, NC, and Elizabeth Purdie
and husband, Matthew, of Charlotte, NC; their grandchildren,
William and Kathryn Turk of Hickory, NC, and Caroline, Sarah,
and Hannah Purdie of Charlotte, NC; sister, Kris Crosby and
husband, Wayne, of Winter Park, FL; aunt, Millie Hendrick
of Vero Beach, FL; cousins, Bunny Frey and husband, Bill,
of Vero Beach, FL, and David Hendrick of Micco, FL; mother-in-law,
Joan Turk of Charlotte, NC. Friends and family are invited
to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at
10:00 am at Matthews Presbyterian Church, 207 West John St.,
Matthews, NC, 28105. The family will receive friends in the
Fellowship Hall following the memorial service. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Harry and Bryant Company
is serving the family. Published in Charlotte Observer
from April 23 to April 24, 2011
|
 SHELDON,
MARTHA BAGGETT, passed away on Sunday, February 27,
2011. She and her identical twin sister were born on January
16, 1916 to Joseph A. and Savannah J. Baggett. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Harrison William "Bill" Sheldon;
her sisters, Zula Baggett, Jeanette B. Clarke, Mary B. Smith,
and Betty B. Dickinson; brothers, Joseph A. Baggett. Jr. and
Elbert J. Baggett. She is survived by her daughters, Mary,
S. Craft and Dorothy S. Williams and son-in-law,
Russell Kenneth Williams; granddaughters Shelly C. Andes and
her husband, Paul Andes, Sarah S. Northrop and her husband Michael
S. Northrop; and great grandchildren, Tiffany and Paul Andes
and Charlotte Lily Northrop; and sisters-in-law Mildred and
Martha Baggett. In addition, she is survived by many nieces
and nephews and their families. Martha graduated from Tampa
Memorial General Hospital as a registered nurse prior to joining
the Army Nurse Corp. She and her sister Mary were the first
set of identical twins to join the US Army. While stationed
at Ft. Bliss, Texas, she met her husband of 56 years, Bill who
was serving with the 7th Calvary. She enjoyed and loved her
husband and family. She owned and ran with her husband Sheldon's
Launderette for many years before returning to nursing. A wonderful
cook and seamstress, she was also an avid bridge player after
her retirement and enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was
known for her friendly, open and frank quick wit. She was a
resident of Winter Park, Florida for over 61 years and lived
the last 20 years of her life at the Winter Park Towers. Her
daughters are especially grateful for the loving care provided
by the two Sheila's in her life - Parbattie "Sheila"
Somwar who cared for her as she would for her own mother and
the visits and love given by her "dear one", niece,
Sheila Clarke. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 3 at
11AM at Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks
Ave., Winter Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in her memory to First United Methodist Church, 125 N.
Interlachen Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. |
STROUPE, STANLEY,
70 of Maitland, passed away peacefully with family on January
24, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
Mary Ellen Stroupe; his brother, Frank Stroupe; and son, Robert
Blankenship. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Scott
O'Brien; his brother, Doug Stroupe; nine grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. Stan "Papa" is deeply loved
and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service at 11 a.m., Jan.
28 at Baldwin-Fairchild, 994 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs,
FL 32701. |
 BERGEN,
SHEILA MCNALLY 92, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed
away on January 7, 2011. She lived in Winter Park from 1959
through 2005 and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic
Church, a retired member of the American Business Women's Association,
the American Records Management Association, the National Secretaries
Association, and Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Fraternity. She
retired as Medical Records Director at Winter Park Memorial
Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 64
years, Richard S. Bergen Sr. and seven brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her son, Richard
S. (Marianne) Bergen Jr.; grandsons James
(Sabrina) R. Bergen, Michael S. Bergen; and great-grandsons
Ethan Bergen and Colin Bergen; and brother Walter McNally. There
will be a visitation on Tuesday, January 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.
at Carey Hand - Cox Parker Funeral Home at 1350 West Fairbanks
Avenue, Winter Park (407) 647-1942. A Celebration of Life Mass
will be held on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret
Mary Catholic Church, Winter Park in the chapel. Interment will
follow at Palm Cemetery. Friends are invited to offer on-line
condolences at www.carey-handcox.com |
 FARR,
JR., THEODORE HARVEY was born to T.H. Farr Sr. and
Pearl Millington Farr on September 28, 1917 in Tyler, TX. He
went to meet his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2010 in Winter
Park, FL of complications from Alzheimer's. He was a Mason,
a retired State Farm agent and a member of First Baptist Church
of Winter Park. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister
Wilma, and his wife of 68 years Dallas Partin Farr. He is survived
by four loving sons, David
(Joyce), Robert (Linda), Jim, and Mark (Carla) Farr. He also
leaves behind nine adored grandchildren, nine amazing great-grandchildren,
and two sweet great-great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial
reception on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. until
1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 3101 W. SR 46, Sanford, FL.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in his memory
to either the Alzheimer's Foundation or to Hospice of the Comforter.
Please visit www.carey-handcox.com to sign the online guest
book, directions to the service, or just to share your condolences
with Mr. Farr's family. |
 GOINS,
JERRY PHILL, age 68, was born on October 13, 1942 in
Banner Elk, NC to the late Ira Goins and Fannie Buchanan Goins.
He passed away peacefully on October 27, 2010. Mr. Goins brought
joy and laughter to all his family and many friends. Beloved
by all who knew him, he always shared with others the pleasure
he took in life's simpler things, especially the personal relationships
that he treasured above all else. Mr. Goins' love touched so
many lives and he inspired everyone with his hard work, loyalty
and mischievous wit. His big grin and twinkling eyes could light
up the darkest of rooms. Raised in the mountains of North Carolina,
Mr. Goins spent most of his adult life in Orlando, Florida.
He recently moved to Denver, NC to be closer to his family.
Mr. Goins is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon
Hayes Goins of Denver, NC; his sons, Phil Goins and
wife Beverley of Huntersville, NC, Alan Goins and wife Natasha
of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren, Zachary, Kiele, Cade, Kyra
and Spenser; sisters, Lou Ellen, Louise and Lou Ann; brothers,
Sanford and Edward, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded
in death by his cherished daughter, Angela Goins and his sisters,
Lucille and Loraine. Memorial Services will be conducted 11
a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 in the Chapel of Raymer Funeral
Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from
10 to 11 a.m., at the Funeral Home. Arrangements by Raymer Funeral
Home Huntersville, NC. |
 SCHRICKER,
ROBERT L.A., age 68, passed away on October 6, 2010,
after a long battle with cancer. Born to John and Cecelia Schricker
in St. Paul, MN. Moved to Florida at the age of 14. Graduated
Winter Park High School in 1960. Joined the U.S. Air Force and
married Betty in 1963. After his tour of duty in Fairbanks,
Alaska, he graduated from University of Florida in 1968 with
a degree in Physics. He worked for Corning Glass Works in Corning,
NY, before returning to Florida in 1975. He was Vice President
of Sales at Lee Laser in Orlando. Survived by his wife Betty
Jane Chambers Schricker of 47 years; sons Robert
(Laura), Stephen (Carolyn), and Brad (Erica); brother John;
grandchildren Cecelia, Magdalena, Nicole, Emily, Hannah, and
Ethan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to Hospice
of the Comforter. Family plans remembrance at a later date. |
| VARDELL, ROSE,
of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010. She was
born on April 26, 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee daughter of
the late Roxie and Wylie Reid. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She expressed her great joy of children through many years of
teaching kindergarten and the time she spent with her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She was a life-long, faithful member
of the Church of Christ where she visited and cared for members
of the congregation. She will be remembered for her gentle and
loving spirit and creating a welcoming home of warmth and beauty
for family and friends. Rose Vardell is survived by her children,
Rosemarie Vardell and Deb
Cassidy of Greensboro and Terry Vardell and Guyla Vardell of
Charlotte; her grandson Randy Seals of Greensboro, her granddaughter
Elizabeth Vardell Brame and husband Rick of Chapel Hill, her
granddaughter Amy Vardell of Charlotte, her granddaughter Sarah
Vardell Wilson and husband Brian of Charlotte; great-grandsons
Elliot Seals of Greensboro and Reid Wilson of Charlotte and
great-granddaughter Vivian Wilson of Charlotte. Mrs. Vardell
was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Elmer
Vardell. A private funeral service will be held on Sunday, August
29, 2010. J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is assisting the family. |
| VARDELL, ELMER MARVIN
of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at his
home. Mr. Vardell was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late
Russell Carlyle Vardell and the late Maude Binkley Vardell on
June 7, 1923. He served as a bomber pilot in World War II. Mr.
Vardell graduated from the Southern College of Pharmacy and
worked in Florida as a pharmacist for 45 years. He was a faithful
member of the Church of Christ, where he served as deacon. Mr.
Vardell's greatest joys were his church and his family. His
love and affection for his wife were evident to all. He was
a devoted family man as well as a loyal friend to many. He is
remembered for his keen mind, sense of humor, and gracious manner.
Mr. Vardell is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Rose;
his daughter, Rosemarie Vardell
and Deb Cassidy of Greensboro; his son, Terry Vardell and Guyla
Vardell of Charlotte; his grandson, Randy Seals of Greensboro;
his granddaughter, Elizabeth Vardell Brame and Rick Brame of
Chapel Hill; his granddaughter, Amy Vardell of Charlotte; granddaughter,
Sarah Vardell Wilson and Brian Wilson of Charlotte; great-grandsons,
Elliot Seals of Greensboro and Reid Wilson of Charlotte and
great-granddaughter, Vivian Wilson of Charlotte. A private funeral
service will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010. J.B. Tallent
Funeral Service is assisting the family. Published in the
Orlando Sentinel on August 8, 2010 |
| DAVIS, EUGENE BAKER
65, passed away on July 2, 2010. Eugene was born in Winter Park,
FL on May 3, 1945 to Berneice and Aubrey Davis. He relocated
from Orlando to Jacksonville in 1977. He is preceded in death
by his parents and brother, Richard Davis. He is survived by
his devoted wife, Phyllis McCullough Davis; son and daughter-in-law,
Brandon R. and Racheal Howell Davis; daughter, Courtney D. Davis;
mother-in-law, June McCullough; brother, Bobby Davis; sisters,
Claudia (Davis) Dodd, Fleedia
Nazworth and Gail Roy; grandchildren, Fayth, Shyanne, and Parker;
many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many
beloved friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 6th in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home in Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223.
Please Sign the |
| HAVENICK, ELIZABETH ESTES
HALE 93, went to be with our Lord on June 14, 2010.
Elizabeth was born in Somerset, KY, and has been a resident
of Winter Park, FL since 1956. Sons, R. Jeffrey Hale and Fred
A Hale, Sr., their spouses and families survive her.
Her oldest son, Ralph W. Hale; her husband Col. Nathaniel M.
Havenick and sisters Ursula, Chloe and Marjorie, predeceased
her. Elizabeth was the beloved grandmother of eight, great-grandmother
of 18 and great-great-grandmother of one. Elizabeth was a devoted
mother, grandmother and aunt and a blessing to all who knew
her. Her family and friends will dearly miss her. A memorial
service will be held June 21 at 2 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal
Church, 338 E Lyman Avenue, Winter Park. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. |
 REUSSOW,
CAROLE ANNE (REID) 67, died peacefully at home on June
13 of complications related to a long struggle with multiple
sclerosis. She was born in Muskogee, OK to the late Virginia
Bowers Koffman of New Smyrna Beach and the late John C. Reid
of Jackson, TN. She was the step-daughter of the late Harold
Koffman of New Smyrna Beach. She was a graduate of Winter Park
High School and Florida State University. She and her husband
Dennis were married in Tallahassee in 1964. They had three children.
For several years, Carole taught in Orange County, at both Chickasaw
and Hidden Oaks Elementary Schools. In 1993, she was Hidden
Oaks Elementary Teacher of the Year, and one of five finalists
for the Teacher of the Year in Orange County. For several years
prior to her disability retirement in 1998, she managed her
classroom from a wheel chair. Carole was a member of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church in Orlando, active in many areas including
serving two terms on the vestry and was one of the first lay-Eucharistic
ministers at Emmanuel. For several years, she was also active
in the Episcopal cursillo community. In addition to her husband,
she is survived by a daughter, Michelle (John) Schmidt; sons
Jim (Michele) and David (Betzy) all of Orlando, and seven grandchildren
all of Orlando, David, Carly-Reid, Sarah, Jack, Dean, Ethan
and Sam. Other survivors include step-mother Alma Reid; sister
Debbie Elvington; brother John Reid all of Jackson, TN, and
sister Beth Fisher of Slidell, LA. During the course of her
life, Carole enjoyed relationships with a wide assortment of
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Many of the older
have died, most of the younger still live -- all are remembered.
The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the care giving
provided by Pat, Nathada, Gabby, and most recently by Sindy
Long. The kindness and compassion they provided to Carole daily
for several years added greatly to the quality of her life.
We are also grateful to the physicians and staff at the Maitland
Family Practice, especially to Dr. James Louttit for the many
years during which he shepherded Carole through her illness.
A funeral service celebrating Carole's life will be held at
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1603 E. Winter Park Rd., Orlando
June 17 at 1 p.m. The family will receive visitors at Emmanuel
Episcopal Church on June 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Mid-Florida Chapter of the
National MS Society, to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, or to Orlando's
Hospice of the Comforter. |
 REHMUND,
JOHN CHARLES went home to be with the Lord on May 25,
2010. He was born on October 30, 1914 in Dayton Ohio, graduated
from Stivers High School in Dayton Ohio and went on to attend
the University of Dayton. He received a Bachelor of Science
in Education in 1941 and a Master of Arts in 1949, both from
the University of Dayton. In 1949 he moved to Haines City FL
to begin a teaching career at Haines City High School where
he was the Junior Class advisor, Key Club advisor, taught Science,
Chemistry, Physics, Sociology, History, Social Studies, Diversified
Cooperative Education Program and was the local representative
for the Adult Education Program for Veterans Education.
In 1953 he moved to Winter Park FL to teach at Winter Park High
School as the coordinator for the Diversified Cooperative Education
Program and was Junior Class Sponsor at various times.
In 1967, he was appointed as Assistant Director of the Evening
Division of The Orange County Vocational School. During the
time from 1953 to 1967 he attended various classes during the
summer months at Florida State University. He served on the
board and was treasurer of the Florida Cooperative Education
Association, member Orange County Classroom Teachers Association
and Kiwanis Club He was one of the first 100 members of the
Central Florida Educators Credit Union. After retiring in 1975,
he was a member of the Orange County Retired Educators Association
where he was Legislative Chairman for the association and was
also a member of the Florida Retired Educators Association.
He was a Little League Baseball coach when the Winter Park Little
League baseball was first started around the mid 1950's. He
had the nickname of "The Colonel" from friends and
associates. He also served as assistant treasurer for St. Richards
Episcopal Church for 10 years. After his wife Dorothy passed
away in 1985, he chose to live in the same home that they shared
until his heart attack in 2008. After that he came to live with
his son Chuck, wife Pam and son Craig until he became ill in
October 2009. He made the most of his time with the family,
never complained and was blessed by the family and caregiver
that took care of him. John is survived by his son Charles;
three grandchildren, Chris, Anthony and Craig; four great grandchildren,
Christine, Ellie, Shelby and Cameron. Funeral services will
be held Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Richards Episcopal
Church 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to the American Cancer Society of the
American Heart Association . Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home
Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Avenue Winter Park, FL 32792 -
407-677-5091 |
| HAGER, BETTY SALISBURY
age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Born on February
20, 1923 in Odenton, MD, she was a lifelong resident of Ocoee
and worked as a School Teacher. Mrs. Hager was preceded in death
by her husband, William R. Hager; son, Jimmy
Fleming; and brother, Bob Salisbury. Mrs. Hager is
survived by her son, Steve Hager; daughter, Beth Boileau; sister,
Marion Francis (Dr. Gordon) Davis; three grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, June 5 at
2 p.m. with Services following at 3p.m. Both will be held at
Ocoee Christian Church, 15 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee, FL 34761.
Services entrusted to Loomis Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Service, 420 West Main Street, Apopka, FL. 32712; 407-880-1007.
Please visit www.loomisfuneralhomes.com to sign the online guest
book. |
| HALL, HERBERT
L., 93, of Winter Park, FL, passed away on Feb. 23,
2010. He is survived by his sons: Peter Hall and Stephen
Toothaker, daughters, Candace Mann, Sandra Richardson,
and Sally Meader; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted
on Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Winter
Park. Family will receive friends on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma
Ave., Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. central Parkway,
Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714. Please view and sign guestbook
at www.baldwinfairchild.com. |
 MILLER,
CAROLYN JEANNE RAYBURN, 66, of Ironton, passed away
unexpectedly January 14, 2010, in Winter Park, Fla. She was
born in Ironton, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Wilma Carman
Rayburn. She graduated from Winter Park High School and the
University of Florida. In 1976, she moved to Wilmington, Del.,
where she worked at a successful career until she returned to
Winter Park to live with her mother and be near her aunt, Betty
Whitley. Carolyn had a wonderful heart and a special kindness
about her that will be missed by friends and family. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra
Michelle; and her stepfather, Michael Callahan. She is survived
by a son, Troy (Amy) Miller; grandchildren, Zach, Jake, Leah
and Ava of Northfield, Ohio; two brothers, Stephen Callahan
of Fla. and Charles (Cindy) Callahan of N.C.; ex-husband, Michael
Miller, of Ky.; and aunts and uncles, Ray Duerk of Va., Pat
Rayburn and Charles (Ramona) Rayburn of Ga. and Joyce (Jack)
Riggs of Russell, Ky. A memorial service was held Sunday the
31st at Union Christian Church, Orlando and Palm Cemetery, Winter
Park, by minister Tom Hensley. |
  FERGUSON,
CHARLES W. passed away January 29 after a long battle
with Alzheimer's. He was born in French Lick, Indiana. After
graduation he worked in Monticello, Indiana where he met and
married his wife Leota "Lee". He joined the Navy and
served in WWII and Korea. After WWII they stayed in Miami where
he was discharged. They lived in Miami for 16 years before moving
to Winter Park in 1959 transferring their membership from South
Miami Methodist to Winter Park First Methodist. He served in
several capacities at the church, the last as usher. He was
active in the Winter Park Lion's Club and in their annual fish
fry. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, active in the
Winter Park YMCA and was a charter member of the Winter Park
Pines golf club. He is survived by his wife Lee and his three
sons, James and wife Sandy
of West Palm Beach, Phillip and wife Patricia of Maitland, and
Blake and wife Patricia of Critz, VA. Also surviving are 10
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and three brothers,
"Bud" of Monticello, Indiana, James of Logansport,
Indiana and Wayne of French Lick, Indiana. A memorial service
will be held on Monday February 1st at 2:00PM at Winter Park
United Methodist Chapel with minister Garry Rideout. In lieu
of flowers contributions can be made to Hospice of the
Comforter, 480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
or to the Winter Park Methodist Church, 125 N Interlachen Ave.
Winter Park FL 32789. |
 MARWICK,
ROBERT LOCKWOOD, "Bob", March 6, 1921 to
December 1, 2009. Robert "Bob" Marwick, 88, of Winter
Park FL passed away December 1, 2009 at his home surrounded
by those who loved him. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
to Lawrence and Thirza Marwick. Bob enlisted in the Royal Canadian
Air Force during WWII where he was commissioned as a Flying
Officer. During his service as a fighter pilot, he shared tea
with members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle. After WWII,
He graduated from the University of Toronto. Bob and his wife,
Marion moved to Winter Park, FL in 1951. He retired from Hollar
Chevrolet in 1973. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59
years, Marion; sister Bernice; and brother David. He is survived
by his five children, Heather
(Don) Griffin, Marnie (Michael)
Connor, Robert (Gloria) Marwick, Elizabeth(Bert) Hathaway, and
Mary Cosper; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Bob
was committed to his wife, children, and grandchildren. While
Bob enjoyed many accomplishments, his greatest legacy is the
family he raised, the love he had for them, and the people he
helped them become. Words cannot adequately convey the sadness
with which we say goodbye to our Dad, our Grandpa and our "Big
Grandpa". In honor of his life, a family celebration will
be held December 12, 2009. In lieu of flowers, contributions
to Hospice of the Comforter is requested. |
| ABBOTTS, EVELYN (LEE)
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend,
Evelyn Lee Abbotts, died November 30, 2009, of a major stroke,
at 88 years "young." Her husband Lloyd and their daughter
Lesa Tripp predeceased Evelyn, both in 2009. Surviving are Lesa's
children, Stacy & Jeff, and Lloyd & Evelyn's daughter
Loni, her husband John and their four children: John, Jr. &
his wife Valery, Kassey & her daughter Mikenzie, Jed, and
Eve & her husband Brad and their sons Brooks & Greyson.Evelyn's
survivors also include her siblings: Ruth, Jean & her husband
Bob, and John & his wife Avis; as well ascountless relatives,
dear friends whom she considered "family," and her
devoted little dog, Taffie.Evelyn had taken such joy in being
a homemaker and caring for her family. Additionally, she delighted
in being with friends, playing bridge, gardening, sewing and
watching ice-skating performances and competitions on television.
Always keeping up with the recent times, she also enjoyed working
Sudoku puzzles.Everyone lovingly knew Evelyn for her gentle
ways, her positive attitude, her quiet strength, and her welcoming
smile. Whose lives Evelyn touched, endeared her to all.Evelyn's
family has planned a "memory hour" at Crowder's Funeral
Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, Texas on Sunday,
February 28th, from 11-12 a.m. Will you please join Evelyn's
family in sharing fond memories of her.In lieu of flowers, donations
in Evelyn's name to Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box
827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182 (Please write "Brooks Aronstam"
on the memo line so your donation can be directly routed to
the kidney center of the hospital.) Evelyn's great- grandson,
Brooks, was born with a constellation of rare urologic findings.
At eight months old, doctors at Children"s Hospital of
Philadelphia successfully operated on him. Evelyn was ever so
grateful and thankful that C.H.O.P. gave her precious little
Brooks this gift of a healthy childhood. Published in the
Houston Chronicle on 2/24/2010 |
| BARKSDALE,
EDNA H., died peacefully on Oct. 17, 2009, surrounded
by her family. She was 91 years old. The cause of death was
complications from pneumonia. Edna Laughton Howell was born
Aug. 1, 1918, in East Orange, NJ to Harry Aaron and Bertha Jones
Howell. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in
1939 with majors in math and history. Active in campus life,
she captained the debate team (never losing a debate) and served
as president of her dorm and her sorority. While at William
and Mary, Frances Barksdale introduced her engaging college
roommate (Edna) to her handsome pilot brother Lt. William Sydnor
Barksdale, Jr. Edna and Bill were married May 11, 1940. Together
they had four children, Virginia Laughton and William
Sydnor III, born in Long Beach, CA, Evelyn Lovelace
in Washington, DC, and John Howell in Dayton, OH. Edna maintained
the family spirit of adventure during the course of her husband's
30 year military career. While her husband served in India during
WWII, Edna lived with her parents and first two children in
New Jersey. Venturing out on their own from bases in Germany
and France, Edna and Bill often packed up the family to travel.
From a fishing village in Portugal to the salt mines of Germany;
from a Mediterranean cruise to a camel yard in Libya, Edna and
Bill embraced the opportunity to travel and explore. The family
moved to Winter Park, FL in 1958 upon Col. Barksdale's assignment
to Orlando AFB, where Edna and Bill lived among dear friends
until her husband's death in 1999. A natural leader, Edna was
active in Girl Scouts for 20 years both overseas and here in
the states. She served as North Atlantic Girl Scout Commissioner
on the international level, as well as being a troop leader
for her daughters and president of the Orange County Girl Scout
Council. She served several stints as president of the Officer's
Wives Club, entertaining and hosting events with enjoyment and
ease. Edna was an accomplished seamstress with a sense of design,
making clothing for her entire family. From 2001 until her death,
Edna lived with her children, first in Vermont and then in Washington
State. Edna is greatly missed by her four children; fourteen
grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. |
 LARSON,
LUBON BRIDGES, died Oct. 7 after a valiant fight with
Alzheimers. She was born Sept. 16, 1925 in West Plains, MO,
to Earl (Derb) and Sadie McCallon. She attended Drury College
in Springfield, MO, where she became a member of the Delta Delta
Delta sorority. It was at Drury that she met her future husband
and father of her children, Ken Bridges. LuBon became an English
teacher and although she taught at several schools, her
name became synonymous with Glenridge
Junior High in Winter Park, FL. For more than 30 years,
she made ninth grade English a joy, even if that did include
grammar and classical literature. She taught generations of
families and it was the rare outing to a restaurant or store
where some did not yell out, "Hi Mrs. Bridges!" Well,
Mrs. Bridges could not always remember the name of her student
but she could tell you where they sat! While teaching she found
time to get her Masters Degree at Stetson University in literature.
Lubon enjoyed life. She loved her family, her friends, bridge
and she especially loved to be on stage, whether in the classroom,
in a fashion show or at the talent presentations at Rio Pinar
Country Club. She was truly a kick in the pants!!! She was preceded
in death by her parents; her brother James N. McCallon; husband
Ken Bridges; long-time companion Desi Serrabella; and husband
Les Larson; she leaves to cherish her memory her brother Earl
McCallon; son Gary Bridges (Linda); daughter Pat (Sissy) Mignacca
(Gerry); grandchildren Jenks Wheless, Danni Dotson (Devin),
Carson Bridges (Ashley); and great-grandchildren Eric and Nacole.
A private ceremony will be held in the future when she is reunited
with her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations or memorials
the family asks that you celebrate her life the way she would
have wanted... at a fine restaurant, dressed to the nines and
your glass raised for a toast! |
 CAMPBELL,
BROADUS EZELL, passed away on
October 10, 2009. He was born June 30, 1921. He joined the Navy
in 1938 where he spent 22 years and rose to the rank of Senior
Chief Petty Officer. Broadus saw extensive service in World
War II and served on numerous ships in the South Pacific where
he participated in extensive combat campaigns. After retiring
from the Navy in 1960, Broadus took up residence in Winter Park,
FL. He joined the Sears Company in their Repair Division and
moved into their Sales and Fencing Division. In 1965 Broadus
became the owner and operator of the Shell station at Aloma
and Hwy. 436 in Winter Park. He successfully operated his auto
service station until 1980. At that time Broadus and his wife,
Gladys, moved to Greer, SC, where they opened a restaurant and
operated it until 1994. He then retired and he and his wife
returned to their home in Winter Park. Broadus was a member
of Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church and a member of the Shriner's
and the American Legion. Broadus is survived by Gladys Jo Campbell,
his wife of 68 years, his sons and their wives, Bob
and Sandra Campbell, Sanford,
FL; Mike and Ann Campbell, Cashiers, NC, and St. Augustine,
FL; Don and Shelley Campbell, Valrico, FL; Scott and Lori Campbell,
Winter Park, FL; and Rick Campbell (deceased); his 11 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. A public viewing will be Wednesday
at 10 a.m., October 14, at the Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church
on Aloma Avenue in Winter Park, followed by the funeral service
at 11 a.m. and a graveside service at Glen Haven Memorial Park
on Temple Drive in Winter Park. Following the services there
will be a reception at the Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church. |
|
 LOEB,
MARK GORDON, Rabbi Emeritus, 65, died Wednesday,
October 7th, while serving in Milan, Italy. He served as a
senior rabbi at Beth El Congregation from 1976 until May 2008.
A Boston native, he served on the board of many organizations
in the local Jewish community and was chairman of the Board
of Baltimore Hebrew University. Beth El released a statement
Thursday that said: "It is with a profound sense of loss
and sadness that we share with you the following news. Our
Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Mark Loeb, died Wednesday night in Milan,
Italy. He was there serving a congregation as its interim
rabbi enjoying Milan's culture, opera, and the many other
things that he loved. We mourn his loss as a congregation
and a community, and offer our sincerest sympathies to his
family." Sen. Barbara Mikulski called Loeb a man of "warmth
and wit." "He had a great sense of humor. He loved
everything from opera to wrestling -– which may explain
his love of politics," she said. "He was a champion
of social justice -– and loved to wade into the thorniest
situations." Never married, Loeb leaves two sisters,
Carol Francis of Orlando, Fla., and Judy Kaplan of Lake Worth,
Fla., and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Officials at Beth El were expecting a funeral next week, after
his body is returned from Italy. He is to be buried at Beth
El Memorial Park in Randallstown. Click
to read more in The Baltimore Sun.
|
 TURNER
V., THOMAS M., 66, of Winter Park passed away Wednesday,
Oct. 7, 2009, he is survived by his daughter, Christina (Patricio)
Risco-Turner; step-children Jennifer (Wayne) Roberts and Jamie
(Jan) Boynton; grandchildren Amaya, Jordan, Tanner, Danielle,
and Lindsay; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Shea, Susan Toepel; brother,
Thomas (Debbie) Turner VI. He graduated from Florida State University
and attended Stetson School of Law. He began his career in business
and became involved in the civic community as a member and later
President of the Meridian Club of Central Florida and as a long
standing member of the Winter Park Rotary. Early in his career
Tom worked for what is today Morgan Stanley. Tom later co-founded
and became President of a corporate travel service company.
He spent his remaining career in real estate sales. He is predeceased
by his loving wife Marilyn. Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 10, at Carey Hand Cox Parker Funeral Home, Winter
Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions
be made to the Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte Springs,
FL or the National Marfan Foundation, www.marfan.org |
| TRAPNELL,
BARNEY LEON, born Oct. 30, 1919, in Covington, Ga.,
passed away Sept. 29, 2009. He was called from a peaceful sleep
with family by his side. A longtime resident of Virginia Beach,
he moved with his wife of Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 2006, to be
near family. He was the loving and devoted husband of 68 years
to Frances Trapnell who preceded him in death. Also preceding
him were parents, Jessie Barrett Trapnell, Barney Leon Trapnell
Sr.; sister, Edith Trapnell Marks; son, Walter L. Trapnell;
and granddaughter, Julia L. Heyward. He is survived by daughter,
Sue Trapnell (Heyward) (Emory);
sister, Laura Jean Trapnell Freeman; grandchildren, Emory (Bo)
Heyward, Janet L. Heyward, Barrett Trapnell and Margaret Trapnell.
He cherished his friends and leaves behind many who loved him.
Many thanks to his secret angel from church who visited each
month. Donations may be made to Baylake Methodist Church, Virginia
Beach. |
 WISE,
ROBERT IRWIN, age 96, went home to be with his Lord
Jesus on Sept. 28, 2009. Born of Harry and Bertha Wise in 1913
in Wayzata, Minnesota, Robert married the Love of his Life Evelyn
N. Donley in 1935 and the couple moved to Mt Dora, Florida.
Robert started his own company, Wise Marine Construction, in
the early 1940's, building docks, seawalls, and boathouses;
including the public marina in Mt. Dora and the sea walls along
the canals connecting the Chain of Lakes in Winter Park. In
1954 Robert and Evelyn started building a permanent home for
the family in Maitland on Minnehaha Rd. The couple raised their
four children in the Community of Christ Church in Winter Park.
Robert is survived by his children: Dennis Wise (wife Jaye),
Irene Stoffer (husband Jerry), Donna Olavarria (husband Pete);
15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren- the most recent
great-grandson Holden Wise England was born on Sept. 25, 2009.
Robert was predeseased by his son Warren
Wise. Visitation will be held in the Baldwin-Fairchild
Funeral Home, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804 on Thursday,
Oct. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.. A graveside memorial service will
be held on Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. at Glen Haven Memorial
Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789. Flowers are
welcome; or remembrance donations can be made to Hospice of
the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Sp., Fl 32714
or to the DePugh Nursing Center, 550 W. Morse Blvd., Winter
Park, FL 32789. The family appreciates the comfort and excellent
care from Hospice and the DePugh Nursing Center. |
| CULBERHOUSE,
EDWARD H., 48, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sept.
24, 2009. He retired from Orange County Fire Department, and
is survived by "the boys" Eddie and Jake; mother,
Kathy (Zorian); and his sisters.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Greenwood
Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando. The family will receive
friends at the gravesite beginning at 1:30 p.m. with services
at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a trust has been set up at Seaside
National Bank & Trust for his sons. Deposits can be made
at any local Seaside National Bank & Trust Branch or mailed
to Seaside National Bank & Trust, FBO Edward H. Culberhouse
Benefit Trust, 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1350, Orlando,
FL, 32801. Published in Orlando Sentinel on September 30, 2009. |
| TRAPNELL,
FRANCES LAYFIELD, born Dec. 13, 1919, in Chipley, Ga.,
passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2009, with family by her side.
A longtime resident of Virginia Beach, she and her husband moved
to Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 2006, to be near family. Preceded
in death by mother, Sue Hill Layfield; father, Pearce Hudson
Layfield; brothers, Charles A. Layfield, Pearce H. Layfield
Jr.; son, Walter L. Trapnell; and granddaughter, Julia L. Heyward.
She leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 68 years,
Barney Leon Trapnell ; daughter, Sue
Trapnell (Heyward) (Emory), and grandchildren, Emory
"Bo" Heyward, Janet L. Heyward, Barrett Trapnell and
Margaret Trapnell . Her spirit and beliefs were strong. Unable
to attend church services for several years, she was a student
of the Bible. Donations may be to Baylake Methodist Church,
Virginia Beach. |
 SEVCECH,
ALBERT B., was born Aug. 2, 1927 and ascended into
the Kingdom of Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
Al is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathy
(Zorian); his children; grandchildren; and friends.
His life will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. |
 MAIRS,
MARJORIE MULLER known to all as "Jorie",
ended her journey on June 28, 2009. She was embraced by her
family at home in Tangerine, Florida. Her love knew no bounds.
Jorie and her husband Jim raised six children: Peter, Jeff,
Sally Dugan, Kiki Donofrio, Robb and John. There are also six
spouses, and eleven grandchildren [soon to be thirteen] and
Mort. She is also survived by her two brothers, Dr. Joseph Muller
and Chandler Muller. She
graduated from Winter Park High School and Agnes Scott College.
Jorie was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Junior League,
and bridge club. Her career included teaching, Young Life, and
real estate, but her first love was her family. There will be
a memorial service held on Friday July 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
at All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 E. Lyman Avenue, Winter
Park, Florida 32789 with a reception immediately following at
the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
to be made in Jorie's memory to Young Life in Orlando. Donations
should be mailed to Young Life, PO Box 2289, Winter Park, FL
32790. |
| MYERS,
W. VERNON, passed away at the
age of 92 on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Titusville, Florida
of throat and esophagus cancer. He is survived by his second
wife, Elizabeth, a brother Bucky, his son, Raymond, daughter,
Dolores, two grandchildren, Stacy and Shandy and four great
grandchildren. A small graveside service was held on Tuesday
at the gravesite in Palm Cemetery of Winter Park next to Margaret,
his first wife. May he build fine places in heaven just as he
built fine homes during his lifetime. |
MILLER, HERBERT
ELLSWORTH (HERB), died May 23, 2009, at the age of
95. He was born October 4, 1913, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the
late Gray Elliott and Edna Ament Miller. He was graduated from
the University of Pittsburgh in 1935 where he had been a member
of Pi Kappa Alpha and Omicron Delta Kappa. Following his graduation
he moved to Dayton, Ohio, where he worked for Delco Products
Division of General Motors before going with Aeroproducts Division
of General Motors. He later accepted a position as a Management
Consultant with the Toledo Pipe Threading Machine Company before
becoming Manager of Purchasing and Material Control with Martin
Marietta in Orlando, Florida. On June 28, 1941, he married Helen
Elizabeth Bruun of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and they began
their married life in Dayton, Ohio, moving next to Sylvania,
Ohio, and in 1959 to Winter Park, Florida. While in Dayton,
he was very active in Westminster Presbyterian Church, including
beginning a singles' group which evolved into a married couples'
group, and he was the youngest person ever
ordained as an Elder in that church. While in Ohio, he served
as the bass soloist in various churches in the Dayton and Sylvania
area. He also coached a Little League team, in addition to being
involved in other church, school and civic organizations, including
the Masons. After the family moved to Winter Park he served
in many volunteer capacities at the First Presbyterian Church
of Orlando where he also sang in the choir and again was a bass
soloist. He was active in other civic activities in the Winter
Park area including the Lords & Ladies Garden Club, The
Men's Chorus, The University Club, and The Stag Club. He was
most recently a member of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
beloved wife of 61 years, Helen Elizabeth Bruun Miller, his
brother, Gray Elliott Miller, Jr. and his granddaughter, Sarah
Margaret Wagstaff of Hollywood, Florida. He is survived by his
two daughters, Margaret Anne (Peggy)
Miller Schuckers of Corning, New York, and Mary Lou
Miller Wagstaff of Clearwater, Florida; and his grandson, John
Miller (Jay) Wagstaff of Seminole, Florida; his brother-in-law
and sister-in-law George T. & Sally Bruun, Jr. of Dover,
Ohio and his sister-in-law, Agnes Bruun Evans, of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, four nephews and three nieces. Contributions in
his memory may be made to The University Club, 841 North Park
Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. Graveside services will be held
at the Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Carey Hand
Cox-Parker of Winter Park is handling the arrangements. |
| ROSS, JOSEPHINE
TRANTHAM, 1916-2009, a longtime resident of Winter
Park and Maitland, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Winter Park
at the age of 92. Josephine, known to her friends and family
as "Dodo" or Jo, was born in Ocala, Florida in 1916.
She was raised in Ocala and Lakeland, attended Florida State
College for Women in Tallahassee, and upon graduation from college,
became a social worker. Josephine married Thomas Carson Ross
of Leesburg, Florida. During the years of World War II, Jo and
Tom lived at various Army posts in the South, and in Lakeland
when Tom served overseas. Tom and Jo had four children during
this period. After the War they lived in several Florida towns
until settling in the Winter Park and Maitland area in 1952.
When Jo's children started leaving home for college, and military
service, she had another child and became guardian of her niece.
Also at that time, Jo started a second career as a Seminole
County elementary teacher, later specializing in reading, until
her retirement in 1986. During their long life in the Winter
Park area, Jo and Tom Ross were parishioners at both Church
of the Good Shepherd, Maitland and St Richard's Episcopal, Winter
Park. Jo was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy,
Grand Slam Investment Club, Altar Guild of St. Richard's, and
several bridge clubs. She volunteered in giving care to AIDS
sufferers, and gave supplemental education forums in elementary
schools on Florida history. For many years Jo was active in
the Florida Citrus Council of Girl Scouts and on one occasion
served as director of Camp Ticochee, Barberville, Florida. "Dodo"
supported various nonprofit organizations such as the Center
for Grieving Children in Maitland, Southern Poverty Law Center,
Light House for the Blind, and The General Theological Seminary.
Jo's artistic abilities were evident in her prolific needlework.
She studied appliqué in Portugal, producing different
quilt designs for many of her grandchildren. In retirement Jo
enjoyed travel to Scotland, Portugal, Italy and England. Jo
is survived by six children, Thomas Trantham Ross, Josephine
Ross Giannini, Robert Bowes Ross, William Carson
Ross, Margaret Ellen Ross Boone, and Lucy l'Herminez Lefler;
ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. |
 SPELZHAUSEN,
JEAN N., Jean Naomi Spelzhausen, 89, passed away peacefully
of natural causes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Goldenrod
in 1950. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando,
Central Florida Rose Society and the Goldenrod Garden Club.
She is predeceased by her husband, Fred Spelzhausen. She is
survived by her daughters Sharon Bozarth
and Susan Everhart, three grandsons and three great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral
Home Lake Ivanhoe Chapel on Friday, May 8, 2009 between the
hours of 1:30-2PM with funeral services at 2PM. A reception
to follow service. |
| KIMBER, JAMES
IRVING 97, of Orlando, FL, died Wednesday, April 22,
2009. He was born in Los Angeles, CA. He moved from New York
State in 1950. He was a member of Florida Home Builders Association.
He was a custom home builder and real estate broker in the Orlando
area. He is survived by sons, Richard I. Kimber of Manlius,
NY, James W. Kimber of Tavares, FL, Thomas W. Kimber of Sanford,
FL, daughter, Nancy Caskey
of Tallahassee, FL, 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren,
22 great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 4PM
at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tavares with Elder Thomas
Reynolds officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral
Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL |
 VERMILLION,
BETTY R., 89, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, March
29, 2009. Mrs. Vermillion was born September 14, 1919 in Newark,
Ohio and was a life long member of Eastern Star. She was also
a long time member of the Orlando Officer's Wives Club and
was affiliated for many years with the Sojourners. Betty grew
up in Columbus, Ohio, attended Ohio State University where
she met her future husband, Earl E. Vermillion who preceded
her in death in 1993. Through life's journey together, they
lived in numerous locales as the result of her husband being
a career Air Force officer. Upon settling down in Orlando
in the 1954, she enjoyed the peace and tranquility of having
a permanent home of her own which brought her much pleasure
and serenity. She will be remembered as always having a warm
heart and pleasant word for whomever she met. Her manner and
courtesy was to be envied by all. She is survived by her son,
Victor Vermillion
of Orlando, and two grandchildren, Daniel and Christina
Vermillion of San Francisco, California. Viewing Services
will be held at 5-7PM, Thursday, April 2nd, at Carey Hand
Funeral Home. Church services will be held at 2PM, Friday,
April 3rd at St. John's Lutheran Church, Winter Park. In lieu
of flowers, donations to St. John's Lutheran Church in Winter
Park. Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 DOSCHER,
ROBERT "BIG BOB" JOHN, 70, of Orlando passed
away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Bob was born February 14, 1939
in New York and has lived in Winter Park since his childhood.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gloria.
Daughter Darlene, daughter Catherine (Cappy), son-in-law Joe
Foley, and granddaughter Jensa, daughter Summer Lynn, and
son-in-law Brad Barnard and a baby girl due next month. Visitation
will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 5-8PM at the Carey
Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter
Park. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2,
2009 at 11AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Winter Park.
Memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to St. John's
Lutheran Church or Ronald McDonald House. Carey Hand Cox-Parker
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 DALLAS,
FRANCES E., 91, passed away February 22, 2009, under
the care of Hospice. Frances was the widow of Robert E. Dallas
Sr. and the mother of son, Robert
Jr. and daughter, the late Susan Poskey. She also
leaves behind a sister, Margaret Louise Whitaker, of Inverness,
FL; two nieces, Fay Dallas of Orlando, FL, and Shirley Hardy
of Franklin, NC, as well as five grandchildren, six great
grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside
services will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple
Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789, Thursday, February 26th at 10AM.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donation
be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5151 Adanson Street,
Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804.
 EDDY,
HARVEY BURNELL 89, of Blairsville, GA, went to be
with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Harvey was born
in Eagle Bridge, NY. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,
Allian Eddy (Brenenstuhl); sons, Carson (Melody), Ronnie,
Brian (Caroline), Wayne and daughter, Melodee
Eddy Hoeltke (Carlton); 14 grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Other surviving relatives are brothers,
Walton (Margaret) and Raymond; sisters, Lois Eddy Brown (Floyd),
Janet Eddy Moses (Roy) and Marjorie Eddy Sweet. He was a machinist
for American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY during
WWII, later working for Culligan before moving to Winter Park
in 1956. He worked for the Martin Company for 28 years before
retiring in 1986. His later years were spent in his mountain
home in Blairsville, GA. He was a member of Winter Park Masonic
Lodge #239, serving as its Worshipful Master in 1962. In 1982
he became Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida. He was
also active in the Scottish Rite (Valley of Orlando) 33rd
degree, York Rite, Grotto, and Eastern Star. For many years
he worked with the DeMolay, Rainbow, and Jobs Daughters of
Orlando. He was president of the Masonic Youth Association
for 10 years. He was author of the Masonic Education Program
that was not only used in the United States but also in Scotland.
His slogan was "Today's Youth, Tomorrows Future",
reflecting his dedication and involvement to the Masonic Youth
and other youth organizations. He was a past deacon and elder
in the Maitland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Antioch
Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA. He was an avid golfer,
learning to play golf at the age of 65 and made two holes
in one, occurring at age 76 and 80. Funeral Services will
be performed at the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of
Orlando, Thursday, February 5th at 1PM. Interment and Masonic
Grave Site Services will follow at 3PM at Glen Haven Cemetery,
Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater,
FL 33760.
|
| NEWTON, TROY
ALLEN, 36, Clermont, passed away January 8, 2009. The
memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, January 11,
2009, in the Becker Chapel. The family suggests that in lieu
of flowers memorial contributions be directed to National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
or Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, 3180 Enterprise Road E, Safety
Harbor, FL 34695. Becker Family Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola
Ave, Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. |
| RICE, CHARLES
E., 73, died as a result of an accident in his swimming
pool. Charles E. Rice, who ran Jacksonville-based Barnett Banks
Inc. for two decades as it grew into Florida's largest bank,
died Monday at his home in Boca Grande. During his tenure as
chief executive officer from 1979 to 1998, when it was acquired
by NationsBank (now Bank of America), Barnett grew from about
$3 billion in assets to $43 billion in assets. "Charlie
presided over a major expansion of Barnett, which obviously
worked out well," said former Federal Reserve Board Vice
Chairman Frederick Schultz, who sat on Barnett's board of directors
with Mr. Rice. "He created huge value for the shareholders
of Barnett," said banking analyst Ben Bishop of Allen C.
Ewing & Co. His impact on local banking went beyond Barnett.
First Guaranty Bank Chairman Julian "Hickory" Fant
said he considered Mr. Rice a mentor. "Charlie was always
gracious to me. Anytime I was around him, I listened very closely,"
Fant said. Bishop said Mr. Rice's predecessor as CEO, Guy Botts,
had a vision of building Barnett into a major banking institution
in the Southeast. And Botts left it to Mr. Rice to implement
that vision. "It took a disciplinarian to do that and Charlie
was a disciplinarian," Bishop said. Schultz's wife, Nancy,
a close friend of Mr. Rice's wife, Dianne, said Mr. Rice spent
all his time either at the bank or with his family. "Charlie
was hard-working and absolutely devoted to his family,"
she said. "That's the No. 1 thing I think of when I think
about him." Mr. Rice moved to Boca Grande after Barnett
was acquired and had been spending his time fishing and playing
tennis. But he also was involved in operating a Jacksonville
investment company called Mayport Venture Partners with his
son, Dan. "He was a wonderful person and a great father
and he'll be missed by everyone," Dan Rice said. Mr. Rice
was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., but spent much of his life in
Florida. He received a bachelor's degree from the University
of Miami and a master's in business administration from Rollins
College in Winter Park. He first joined Barnett at its Winter
Park bank in 1965 and became president of that bank in 1967.
He moved to Jacksonville in 1972, when he became executive vice
president of the Barnett Banks Inc. holding company. He became
president of the holding company a year later (he gave up that
title in 1988), CEO in 1979 and chairman in 1984. He also served
on the board of directors of several other companies, including
CSX Corp. and Sprint Corp. Mr. Rice was a member and former
chairman of the Florida Council of 100 and a past chairman of
the Board of Trustees at Rollins. He received the Champion of
Higher Independent Education in Florida award from the Presidents
of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida for his
lifetime of service to higher independent education. Mr. Rice
is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne; children Dan, Celeste
Donovan and Michelle Mitchell; sisters Charlyne Bragg and Barbara
Wright; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in
Jacksonville, with the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment
will be at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family requests donations to
Guardian Catholic Schools, Rollins College, or the St. Vincent's
Foundation. (Jacksonville Times-Union - 12/11/2008) |
| ABBOTTS, LLOYD F.,
90, after a long and wonderful life, passed away on Monday,
November 10th, 2008, with loving family by his side. In his
earlier years, Lloyd was a career Air Force pilot. With military
base assignments changing every few years, Lloyd and his family
traveled extensively throughout the world. His retirement years
were spent here working for Lockheed and H&R Block, and
Lloyd considered Texas his home. Lloyd was preceded in death
by his beloved daughter, Lesa Tripp, only two weeks ago. Lloyd
leaves behind Evelyn, his cherished and devoted wife of 66 years.
Survivors also include Lesa's children, Stacy and Jeff, and
Lloyd and Evelyn's older daughter Loni
and her husband John, their four children and spouses, John
Jr. and Valery, Kassandra, Jered, Loneve and Bradley. Additionally,
Lloyd had two great-grandchildren, Mikenzie and Brooks. And,
needless to say, Lloyd has many dear friends in the vicinity
that will always miss him as well. There will be a memorial
service for Lloyd on Sunday, November 16th, 2 p.m. at Crowder
Funeral Home - Webster, TX, to share special memories together.
In lieu of flowers, Lloyd's family is certain that he would
deeply appreciate donations, in his name, being sent to: Reflex
Sympathetic Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 502, Milford, CT
06460 or www.rsds.org |
|   WILBERDING,
ANN "STEVIE" SPAULDING, 64, died November
1st after a courageous two-year battle against cholangiocarcinoma,
cancer of the bile duct, in her 64th year. A nine year resident
of Casey Key in Nokomis, Florida she lived for extended periods
in Tokyo, London, Riyadh and Mumbai. Her career was fragmented
due to living and finding opportunities in many diverse environments
while raising a family, but she is known as a world traveler,
art historian, collector, philanthropist and author. Stevie
travelled to some 200 countries, including fifteen trips to
diverse parts of Africa, and to little known parts of the
Middle East and central Asia, usually in pursuit of knowledge
of diverse cultures. She travelled in Eastern Europe in the
early 1990’s in her role as Director of Women’s
Program for International Executive Service Corps which provides
experience and know-how to private sector organizations in
developing countries. She attended the Chrystie’s Fine
Arts course in London in 1978 and worked at the Tate Gallery,
subsequently becoming an active collector and philanthropist.
She was also Curator of Fine Arts at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich
for several years. She has been a major donor and/or fund
raiser for the Tate Gallery and the British Museum, both in
London, for the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, for the Al
Nahda Princesses charity in Saudi Arabia, for the Ringling
Museum in Sarasota, FL, for Historic Spanish Point in Osprey,
FL, as well as for the Office of the Anglican Observer to
the United Nations, among others. Collections include Ming
porcelain, Turkomen tribal jewelry (exhibited at the Bruce
Museum in Greenwich, CT), contemporary Indian art (exhibited
at the National Gallery in Bombay, India), and contemporary
American art, as well as art of the Adirondacks. While living
in Saudi Arabia, Stevie wrote and published a “Guidebook
to the Ruins of Dir’aiyah”, the mud-brick citadel
which was the seat of the House of Saud. Stevie has also published
“The Master of North Point”, the edited diaries
of and commentaries about Robert W. Gibson, her husband’s
maternal great grandfather, who emigrated from England as
a young architect and designed many cathedrals and important
public buildings in New York. Soon to be released is “Bloom
Where You Are Planted”, a book of her life co-authored
with her son Beau Wilberding, with assistance from Meg Bertini.
Stevie was a Director of Historic Spanish Point until her
death and was involved with fund raising or directorship of
numerous local organizations. She was a member of The Oaks
Club in Osprey, the Bath Club of Nokomis, and the Ausable
Club in St.Huberts, NY. She was a life-long Episcopalian and
a parishioner of St. Mark’s Church, Venice where she
and her husband were married 39 years ago. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Historic Spanish Point, 337 Tamiami
Trail N., Osprey, FL34229 or St. Mark’s Church, 508
Riviera, Venice, FL 34285. A memorial service will be held
at St. Marks Church Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m.,
to be followed by a reception at Historic Spanish Point. Stevie
is survived by her mother, Ann Spaulding, of Sarasota, by
her husband, Stephen Van Cortlandt Wilberding, of Nokomis,
FL, by her three children Van, Ashley (now Mrs. Olivier Balavoine)
and Beau and six grandchildren.
|
| TRIPP,
LESA L., passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at 7:00
p.m. She was the most giving, kind and beautiful person we
knew. She is leaving behind: a son, Jeff; daughter, Stacy;
parents, Evelyn and Lloyd Abbotts; sister, Loni
Humbert and many animals that called her Mom. A
Memorial Service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home ~ Webster
on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers
please make a donation to: Second Chance Pets, P.O. Box 1216,
League City, TX 77574. |
 TURNER,
MARILYN F., 66, passed away, October 3, 2008. She was
born February 28, 1942 to Frances W. and John B Fisher in Boston.
After growing up in the Northeast, Marilyn graduated from Rollins
College and settled in Winter Park. She was a member of many
civic and social groups in the Orlando Area. The long time Winter
Park Resident enjoyed spending time on Park Avenue, traveling
abroad, going to the theatre and relaxing at New Smyrna Beach.
She was recently retired from CNL where she was VP of Marketing
and was one of the original employees. She is survived by her
husband, Thomas M. Turner,
her son James B. Boynton, III and his wife Jan, her daughter
Jennifer B. Roberts and her husband Wayne, and her step daughter
Christy Risco-Turner and her husband Pato. She also was blessed
with 5 grandchildren; Danielle, Lindsay, Jordan, Tanner and
Amaya, amongst other extended family and many wonderful friends.
Memorial Services will be held at the Knowles Chapel at Rollins
College, 1000 Holt Ave. Winter Park on October 9, 2008 at 12:00pm.
Marilyn has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made
to , or Rollins College. |
 ALBIN
(FOUT), BETTY E., 88, born Aug. 31, 1920 passed away
Thursday, September 18th, 2008. Betty was born and raised in
Corning, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1958. She is predeceased
by her great-grandson, Lance Barnhill of Kentucky. She is survived
by her loving husband, Dale. She was also a loving mother to
Charles (Betty) Fout
of Casselberry, Dianne (Larry) Cox of Winter Park, and David
(Kathy) Fout of Cocoa Beach. A loving grandmother of Dianna
Barnhill of Kentucky, Elizabeth Austin of Oviedo, Larry (Tara)
Tyler, and Bradley Cox all of Winter Park, Aeron and Kelsey
Fout of Cocoa Beach. A loving great-grandmother, Elizabeth Barnhill
of Kentucky and Kiya Cox of Winter Park. Betty enjoyed spending
time with her family, she will always be remembered for the
love that she demonstrated towards family and friends. She is
loved and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dale,
family, friends, and relatives. On Thursday, September 18, 2008,
the angel whispered to her, "things are going to be alright."
May you find comfort in knowing that our beloved mother has
been guided gently home to be with our Lord. Family will receive
friends on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the National
Cremation Society, 7565 Red Bug Lake Rd., Oviedo, FL 32765.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
at 9:30 AM at the Aloma Methodist Church. Internment will be
at Glen Haven, Winter Park. |
| EATON, FRANK
CHAPMAN, 94, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, September
9, 2008. Born April 20, 1914 in Orlando, FL. Frank is survived
by daughter Demetria Coleman,
son Frank Watson Eaton, grandchildren, Frank "Scooter"
Eaton, Douglas Coleman, and Gregory Coleman, and four great
grandchildren. Frank was born and raised in Orlando, FL. He
traveled the states with his lovely wife and family. He never
knew a stranger and always found a friend where ever he visited.
Visitation will be held Monday September 15th from 6-8PM. Services
will be Tuesday September 16th at 10AM. Both will be held at
Carey Hand Cox Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Avenue,
Winter Park, FL 32789. |
  RAMSBY,
DEWEY D., 65, passed away peacefully at his home on
Tuesday, September 2 in Winter Park, FL. Dewey was born on February
25, 1943, the son of Verbie and Gerald L. Ramsby. Dewey had
a big smile and an even bigger heart. He was a fun-loving, hard-working
family man who spent all but the first two years of his life
in and around Winter Park. He lettered in three sports as a
1961 graduate of Winter Park High School and will be inducted
into the school's Sports Hall of Fame in November. He was a
graduate of Florida State University and a CPA for 40 years.
He was a proud son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and
friend. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Tricia;
son, Matthew and wife, Kathryn of Columbia, SC; son, Greg and
wife, Lisa of Orlando; daughter, Lauren of New York City; son,
Blake of Winter Park; sister, Lora Quincy of Beaufort, SC; and
grandchildren: Will, Bailey, Sabrina, Macy and Owen. The family
will receive friends at the Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home
at 1350 West Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park on Friday, September
5 from 6-8PM. A funeral service will be held at St. Margaret
Mary's Church at 526 N. Park Avenue in Winter Park at 9:30 AM,
on Saturday, September 6. In lieu of flowers, friends may send
memorials to the . |
 FARR,
DALLAS PARTIN, Winter Park, passed away on Monday,
September 1, 2008. She was born on January 28, 1917, in Fernandina
Beach, FL, and was raised in Deland, FL. She was married to
T. H. Farr, Jr., who survives her, on October 11, 1940. She
is also survived by her sons David
(Joyce), Robert (Linda), Jim and Mark (Carla), nine grandchildren,
nine great-granchildren, one great-great-grandchild and three
sisters: Eloise Rogers, Florence Mierzejewski and Mary Allen
Thweatt. Dallas truly loved her Lord and family. She was a member
of First Baptist Church of Winter Park where visitation will
be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 5, with a memorial service
to follow at 11 AM. The family requests donations to the library
at the Winter Park Towers or Hospice of the Comforter in lieu
of flowers. Arrangements by CAREY HAND COX PARKER. |
  VAN
ORE, STEVAN MICHAEL (DR.), 64, of Springdale died Aug.
31, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Seneca Falls,
N.Y., to Lawrence William and Josephine Caparelli Van Ore.He
was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He
graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. He then
graduated with his medical degree from the University of Miami.
He practiced in Maitland, Fla., until 1992. He moved to Cherokee
Village in January 1993 and practiced there until 1994. In 1994,
he moved to Harrison where he practiced until 2005. He then
moved to Springdale and continued his practice here until his
death. He is survived by his wife, Mary
Ann Banks-Van Ore, to whom he was married June 19,
1965; Dr. Van Ore is also survived by the following: one son,
Stevan Michael Van Ore Jr. of Fayetteville; two daughters, Lisa
Marie Van Ore-Crowe of Maumelle and Anna Theresa Van Ore-Kahn
and husband Shaun Jonathan Kahn of Harrison; and one brother,
Lawrence Van Ore of Winter Springs, Fla. Dr. Van Ore's four
grandchildren are, Ivy Elizabeth Crowe, Courtney Michelle Crowe,
Evan Nicole Kahn and Stephen Anthony Kahn. Rosary will be at
6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Sisco Chapel in Springdale. Mass
of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael's
Catholic Church in Springdale with the Rev. John K. Antony officiating.
Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4
p.m. to rosary time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson,
Suite D104, Springdale, 72764. |
 MAY,
GRACE HENDERSHOT, 88, of Winter Park, and formerly
of Lakeland, died on July 17, 2008 from heart failure. She was
88. Grace was born on April 11, 1920 in Wilson, PA, and grew
up in the town of Clairton, just outside Pittsburgh. She graduated
from Penn State University in 1941 with a B.A. Degree in Music
Education. Grace was an active member and alumna of the Kappa
Kappa Gamma Sorority. After teaching music at Montgomery Blair
High School in Washington, D.C., Grace moved to Florida in 1946
where she taught in the Public Schools of Winter Haven, Winter
Park and Lakeland. An accomplished musician, Grace taught private
piano and violin lessons for over 30 years. In addition to playing
violin in both the Florida Symphony Orchestra in Orlando and
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, Grace also sang in the Winter Park
and Polk County Bach Festivals. She was an active member of
Winter Park Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church
of Lakeland, where she was president of the Women of the Church,
a Circle and Bible Study Leader, and Choir Member. Grace was
pre-deceased in March of this year by her loving husband of
66 years, Richard W. May. She is survived by daughter, Sharon
M. Austin (Lynn) of Dallas, TX; son, Bruce W. May
(Barbara) of Maitland, FL; granddaughters, Melissa M. Hartsgrove
(Tony) of Maitland; Marcee A. Taylor (Gary) of Dallas; and Julie
M. Tyler (Josh) of San Antonio, TX; two grandsons, Matthew S.
Austin (Karen) of Dallas; and Steven T. May (Hillary) of Atlanta,
GA; and ten great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held
at the Orangewood Presbyterian Church in Maitland at 10:30AM
on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Heath Funeral Chapel of Lakeland
(www.heathfuneralchapel.com) will be handling final arrangements.
|
| Callahan, Wilma Jeanne
Carman Rayburn, 85, of Winter Park, Fla., formerly
of Russell, died July 13, 2008 in Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit
of Winter Park. She was born July 17, 1922, in Ironton, Ohio.
She was the daughter of J. Stewart and M. Blanche Lyons Carman.
She was a graduate of Russell High School in 1940 where she
was valedictorian and prom queen. She was preceded in death
by Edward Callahan Rayburn (Battle of the Bulge-1944) and Michael
James Callahan (1982).Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn
Rayburn Miller; sons, Stephen Michael Callahan and
Charles “Chuck” Lee Callahan and wife Cindy; and
three grandchildren, Troy C. Miller, Kacey C. Harlan and Chase
M. Callahan. She is also survived by a sister, Joyce C. (Jack)
Riggs. |
 SMITH,
MARTHA GAINES CASH, 95, died peacefully at home on
July 4, 2008. Born January 6, 1913, to Sidney A. Gaines and
Laura Lee Gaines, Martha grew up in Elberton, GA She graduated
from Wesleyan College and supported her beloved alma mater all
of her life. After college she married John Thornton Cash, and
they moved to Thomson, GA, to raise their family. In 1955, Martha
and John moved to Orlando. An active and energetic member of
the community, Martha was a past president of the Orlando day
Nursery, a member of the Rosalind Club, and a former member
of the Orlando Country Club. Martha taught English at Glenridge
Junior High School, enriching the young lives she touched. A
faithful follower of Christ all her life, she was a member of
the First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of
55 years in 1993, Martha's children and grandchildren were her
greatest blessings. "Mimi" enjoyed a full and busy
life as the matriarch of a large, close-knit family. In 1995,
Martha married Benjamin Smith, a former high school classmate,
and moved with him to Elberton, GA, where they lived for six
years. After Mr. Smith's death, Martha returned to Orlando.
Martha was best known as a vivacious and loving friend. Her
circle of friends included high school and college classmates,
and generations in Orlando who knew and loved her as "Mimi".
An avid bridge player, Martha cherished the special company
of her bridge club friends for over 50 years. Music was another
passion of Martha's, and she enjoyed playing piano for parties
and Sunday school classes. She is survived by family who will
miss her greatly. Her children are Lauranne Cash McCraw (Jack),
John Thornton Cash, Jr. (Anna),
Mary Cash Anthony (Em), and Sidney Gaines Cash (Linda). Her
grandchildren include Laurie McCraw Stephens (Trip), Mellie
McCraw O'Keefe (Dan), Genie McCraw Hooper (Bill), John Thornton
Cash, III (Laurin), Leigh Ann Cash Horton (Vince), Carol Cash
Giardi (Tom), Bo Anthony (Kelly), Jack Anthony (Beth), Jimmy
Anthony (Shelley), Lyles Anthony Downs (Dan), Sid Cash, Jr.
(Michelle), and Lisa Cash Fleming (Brant); and 29 great-granchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Sydney Gaines Lanier; and
three nephews, all of West Point, GA. She leaves us a legacy
of love. A memorial service for Martha Cash Smith will be held
on Monday, July 7th, at 11 aM at the First Baptist Church of
Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to the First Baptist Church of Winter Park, 1021 N.
New York Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, to Orangewood Presbyterian
Church, 875 Concourse Parkway, S.,, Suite 220, Maitland, FL
32751 or to Samaritan Care Hospice, 4111 Metric Drive, Suite
4, Winter Park, FL 32792. |
 FLEMING,
JAMES ROBERT, SR., 65, of Ocoee, passed away on June
11, 2008, at Health Central in Ocoee. He was born June 9, 1943,
the son of Elizabeth Lee Salisbury and Leo Russell Fleming.
He attended Ocoee Elementary, Ocoee Middle, Robert E Lee Jr.
High, Edgewater High and graduated from Winter Park High School,
Class of '61. Jim went to work in September 1967 with the Orlando
Fire Department. After two serious accidents, and because of
failing health, he retired with a medical disability in November
1980. He worked as a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of
St. Cloud, FL and retired from the Florida Army National Guard,
Second Battalion Unit. This is the same unit of which his grandfather,
Lt. Col. Sam T. Salisbury, and his uncle, Major George Robert
"Bob" Salisbury II, were members. Jim was Second Vice
Commander of American Legion Post 109 of Ocoee and belonged
to the Veterans of Foreign War Post 4305 of Ocoee/Winter Garden.
Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret Odom Fleming of Pocatello,
Idaho; sons, James Robert Jr., of Pocatello, Idaho, and Joseph
Randolf Fleming, Anthony, FL; mother, Betty S. Hager, of Ocoee;
sister, Elizabeth F. Boileau, of Melbourne, Sonya Fleming Yost,
of Winter Garden; brothers, Steven Hager, Ocoee, LaWayne and
Loran Fleming; and 7 grandchildren. Jim's health had been failing
for a number of years, suffering with COPD, recently overcoming
a MRSA infection at Shands Hospital. He was a champion of causes
for Americans with Disabilities, of which he could repeat the
Act word for word. His wish is to have his cremains interred
at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. A memorial
service is to be held on October 11, 2008, at the American Legion
Post 109 in Ocoee. Friends are invited. |
| DITTMER,
JOSEPHINE ANN (NEE CAYLL), age 73,
of Longwood, died April 17, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. Husband,
Theodore Dittmer and sister Barbara
Jean Cayll (McKenna) predeceased her. She was born
in Winter Park to Richard and Florence Cayll, where she was
a graduate of Winter Park High School and Rollins College. She
is survived by daughters Kaija Dittmer and Ivee Dittmer and
brothers William Cayll and Philip Cayll (wife Ruth). She was
involved with the arts all her life, being most interested in
watercolor painting and sculpture. After graduating from college,
she worked as a schoolteacher, bookkeeper and co-owner of several
businesses with her husband. Josephine was active in her Winter
Park High School alumni association, her condominium association
and her artistic pursuits. Her ashes will be interred at Palm
Cemetery in Winter Park on May 3, 2008 at 11AM, open to all.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Josephine ("Jo")
Dittmer may be made to the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park. |
 MERHILL,
HARRIETTE D., a longtime resident of Orlando, passed
away on April 16, 2008. She was born in New York City on April
3, 1919. Her daughter Linda Kay Mayo
preceded her in death and she is survived by her son-in-law
George E. Mayo; her grandchildren, Frances (Francie) K. Strong,
and Scott A. Mayo; her great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Zachary,
Samantha, Rebecca; and her loving poodle-companion, Ellie. She
received her M.A. in Guidance Counseling from Stetson University
and was an A.C.E.I. fellow. She was an educator and guidance
counselor for Orange County Public Schools for over 30 years.
She developed many programs and curriculums and published numerous
child development articles throughout her career and was a past
President of Orange County Counselors, Educators, and Supervisors.
She was a breeder and owner of miniature poodles. She was actively
involved in the Orlando Poodle Club and a founding member of
the Orlando Dog Training Club. She brought smiles and love into
the lives of others with both Project Pet Luv, a volunteer visiting
program for people and dogs who are willing to share some of
their time and love with others not so fortunate and her volunteer
work with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). The memorial
service will be on Sunday, April 20 at 1:30 PM at the First
Unitarian Church, 1901 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canine Companions
For Independence, 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402,
online at
or Florida Poodle Rescue, PO Box 7336, St. Petersburg, FL 33734,
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 4/19/2008... |
 MAY,
RICHARD WILLIAM, of Lakeland died on March 18, 2008
from heart failure. He was 89. Richard was born on January 8,
1919 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Shaker Heights. He graduated
from Penn State University in 1941 with a B.S. Degree in Commerce
and Finance. Richard served as a Captain in the United States
Army during World War II and received the Bronze Star during
the Battle of the Bulge. After working for Minute Maid Corporation
as Director of Accounting for 18 years in the Orlando area,
Richard moved to Lakeland in 1968 where he was appointed Comptroller
and Director of Finance for the Florida Department of Citrus,
from which he retired in 1983. Richard served as an active Elder
for over 30 years in the Winter Park and Lakeland Presbyterian
Churches. He was currently a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Lakeland and regularly attended Chapel Services at
Carpenter's Estates, where he and his wife have been long-time
residents. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,
Grace H. May of Lakeland; daughter, Sharon
M. Austin (Lynn) of Dallas, TX; son, Bruce W. May
(Barbara) of Maitland, FL; granddaughters, Melissa M. Hartsgrove
(Tony) of Maitland, Marcee A. Taylor (Gary) of Dallas, and Julie
M. Tyler (Josh) of San Antonio, TX; two grandsons, Matthew S.
Austin (Karen) of Dallas and Steven T. May (Hillary) of Atlanta,
GA; ten great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held
at the Carpenter's Estates Chapel in Lakeland at 10:30AM on
Saturday, March 22, 2008. Condolences may be sent to the family
at: heathfuneralchapel.com. |
 MAYO,
COLONEL BOB, U.S. Air Force retired, flew west on his
last flight on Jan. 29, 2008, with his destination, Heaven.
He was born in Washington D.C. to Ed and Elva Mayo on June 8,
1935. Bob graduated from The Citadel as an electrical engineer
in 1957 and was commissioned in the Air Force. On Christmas
Eve of that year, Bob married the love of his life, Glenda.
Bob completed his fixed wing training and then helicopter pilot
training in 1959. Bob served as a pilot instructor for the South
Vietnam Air Force in the early 1960s. Subsequent assignments
included Korea; the Pentagon; Quantico, Va.; Tactical Air Command
(now Air Combat Command) at Langley, Va.; with additional assignments
in Reno, Nev.; Selma, Ala.; Pennsylvania and Fort Walton Beach,
Fla. Bob was selected as the first commander of the reconstituted
20th. Special Operations Squadron in 1976. During that time,
Bob was instrumental in forming the policies, procedures and
training for the crews of that famous squadron. Bob retired
as Vice Wing Commander at the 1st. Special Operations Wing,
Hurlburt Field, Fla., on Nov. 30, 1983, after 26 years, 6 months
service. Much of Bob's service was spent in Special Operations
where he held leadership positions at several levels. His numerous
awards and decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal,
Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding
Unit award and a Vietnam Service award, to name just a few.
After retirement, Bob worked for Connelly Engineering of Raleigh,
N.C., and then the Eglin Air Force Base engineering support
companies of VSE, Inc., RMS Technologies, Semcor Inc. and Titan
Corporation. While his career revolved around the helicopter
world and contributions to combat rescue and special operations
missions, his life revolved around his family. Bob is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Glenda of Fort Walton Beach and his
children and grandchildren. His legacy includes his son, David
Mayo and wife Lauri and their sons, Drew and Jared as well as
his daughter Elizabeth Ann and her husband Bill Tasillo and
their daughter Lauren and son William. He is also survived by
a brother, George Mayo, of
California and a sister, Camille Mentzer, of Orlando and numerous
nieces and nephews. Bob was a life-long Methodist and member
of the Shalimar United Methodist Church. Bob's contributions
to his faith include roles as chairman of the Pastor Parish
Relationship Committee, Church Council and Finance and Visitation
Committee. Services will be with full military honors at the
Shalimar United Methodist Church on Feb. 2, 2008, at 3 p.m.
with Pastor Dr. Larry Bryars officiating. A reception in the
church will follow the ceremony. Emerald Coast Funeral Home
is entrusted with the arrangements. |
|  ELAM,
LAWRENCE "LARRY" JOEL,
64. Larry was killed in a single car accident on his way to
a 'gig' in Hamburg, Germany on January 30th. His official
funeral was in Hamburg February 7th, but there will also be
a celebration of his life in Hamburg on March 1st. It was
originally intended to celebrate his 65th birthday on March
2nd. Larry is survived by his mother Dorothy of Olympia, WA,
his sister, Carol Mattix of Dallas, TX, his children Debbie
and Bruno who both live in Hamburg, and his much-loved girlfriend
Klaudia Meyer. There are two nieces and one nephew in Dallas,
their children and many cousins.
From:
aigi hurn
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 9:18 PM
Subject: death of Larry Elam...............class of 1961
Dear
Bill,
I found your email on the obituraries
page of your highschool website. I write to inform you of
the recent death of Larry Elam whom I believe was from your
highschool. Here is a link from your website with a photo
of Larry: http://www.wphsalumni-1961.com/larry_elam_10ofthebest.html
I played in the Hamburg Opera
with Larry back in 1992 and just recently received an email
from a mutual friend and musician, as well, in Hamburg that
Larry has just passed away at 64 yrs of age. I will forward
you his email as well. I don´t know the exact date but
it was just a couple of days ago. Larry was a great guy, great
trumpet player and person and will be dearly missed in the
music world.
Regards,
John Aigi Hurn
Principal Trumpet, Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia
SPAIN |
|
  COLLIER,
MICHAEL G., 64, resident of Arlington
for 40 years, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Memorial service:
2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church Arlington.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, American Cancer Society, 3301
West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Michael attended the
University of Texas at Arlington. He was a Vietnam veteran and
served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Southwestern Bell
for 25 years. Survivors: Son, Steve Collier; daughter, Sandra
Presley and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Hailey Collier, Parker
and Brandon Presley; brothers, David, Chris and Gordon Collier;
sisters, Janet Wilder, Linda McFarlane, Judy Mayne and Holly
Mullins; stepmother, Leslie Collier. Published in the Star-Telegram
on 1/3/2008. |
|
  NIDY,
MARGARET R., 86, passed away
from cancer on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Margaret, "Peggy",
was born on October 2, 1921 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was married
to Robert K. Nidy for the past 66 years. Peggy is survived by
her husband, Robert Nidy; her son, Lynn
Nidy; her daughter, Roxanne Hinkle; her sister, Dorothy
Marconi; her brother, Richard Willis; her granddaughter, Kathryn
Cukier; her grandson, William Nidy; and her great-grandchildren,
Ariana and Alexander Cukier. Peggy lived in Florida throughout
her entire life. She began a career in fashion modeling in Central
Florida in the 1950's which she continued to enjoy and participate
in for well over three decades. Peggy volunteered many thousands
of hours of her time working as a "Pink Lady" at Florida
Hospital in Orlando, and during that time became the president
of the hospital's auxiliary. After her years of volunteer work
with Florida Hospital she became a hostess, and traveling companion
to the contestants for the Miss Florida Pageant. She went on
to become one of the judges for the Miss Florida competition.
Peggy loved to travel extensively throughout her life, and visited
numerous foreign countries during her many travels. Although
she spoke only the English language, her bright smile and gentle
laughter made it possible for her to develop wonderful friendships
with people throughout the world. She was a lifetime member
of the National Wildlife Federation, as well as the ASPCA (The
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Peggy made friends easily throughout her lifetime, because her
warmth and vitality made everyone feel immediately at ease when
they were in her presence. She would want us to thank the entire
staff of Regent's Park for her care. Their devotion was focused
on helping her be as comfortable as possible, and to maintain
her courage and dignity throughout her remaining days with her
loved ones. Peggy's life will be celebrated in a memorial service
at 4PM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Newcomer Family Funeral
Homes, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, 407-277-4227. Life is
Short, Love is Long. In lieu of flowers, Peggy requested that
donations be made to the National Wildlife Fund (www.nwf.org)
or the ASPCA (www.aspca.org). |
 SPELZHAUSEN,
FREDERICK "FRIENDLY FRED, FREDDIE, 88,
Passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007. Born October 19,
1919, in Brooklyn, NY. Married to Jean N. (Woodworth) Spelzhausen
on August 16, 1941, Married 66 years. Survived by: Jean N. Spelzhausen,
wife, Walter Spelzhausen, brother; Sharon
Bozarth and Susan Everhart, Daughters; Stephen Bozarth, Ross
Bozarth, and Ray Mehaffey, grandsons; Alex and Joshua Bozarth
and Chelsea Mehaffey, grandchildren; and nieces and nephew.
Fred moved to Cleveland, OH, from Brooklyn, NY, at the age of
six. He worked a dairy route for Glenville Dairy while he was
a student and after getting out of high school. He was the class
President his junior and senior year at Mayfield High where
he met his wife, Jean in homeroom. He was in the US Army serving
his country in New Guinea and Australia during World War II
as Staff Sergeant in charge of mess hall cooks. In 1950 he moved
his family from Cleveland to Goldenrod, FL, joining his father
and mother and his brother's families. His father, who had always
been in the grocery business moved to Goldenrod in 1943 and
purchased a grocery store at the corner of Aloma and 15A (now
551) 40+ years ago. The family operated the store, Goldenrod
SuperX Market until its sale in 1986. During that time Fred
primarily ran the meat department as a butcher and in the later
years the catering and deli department. "Friendly Fred
" was very community minded being instrumental in the formation
of Goldenrod Civic Club, serving as its President and the Goldenrod
Volunteer Fire Department. He helped raise the funds for the
first fire truck and served as a volunteer firefighter. Fred
taught Sunday School for many years at First United Methodist
Church in Winter Park, later moved to Aloma United Methodist
Church. Presently he is a member of First Presbyterian Church
of Orlando. He was an active member of The Gathering of Men
until 2006. Fred also worked with Central Florida Helpline for
nine years as a phone counselor. He and his wife, Jean, have
lived at Winter Park Towers since April 1998. In lieu of flowers.
please send donations to Hospice of the Comforter 480 W. Central
Parke way Altamonte Spgs, Florida 32714 or Central Florida Helpline
P O Box 952182 Lake Mary, FL 32795, 407-333-9220. Baldwin Fairchild
are in charge of the funeral arrangements. "I never had
so much and needed so little." |
 SPENCER,
OLGA FAY passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. She was born August 30, 1916
in Fillmore, KY. She lived in the Winter Park area since 1947.
She was predeceased by her husband Lonnie Spencer with whom
she shared a wonderful marriage of 72 years. She was also predeceased
by her eldest daughter Anna Hjort of Cerro Gordo, IL and an
infant son, John Mark. She was highly esteemed and greatly admired
by all her family and friends, both for her kind words and thoughtful
deeds. She leaves behind five chilldren: Donald (Miriam) Spencer,
Rosemary Newton, Judy (Richie)
Braga, Kathy Buffaloe, and
Jimmy Spencer, all of the Orlando area. She is and will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held
Monday, December 17, 2007 at Winter Park First Christian Church,
1140 S. Lakemont Avenue, at 10 AM, Minister Jim Book officiating. |
 VANWORMER,
LEE of Winter Spring, passed
away Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born March 31, 1944.
Lee was the daughter of the late Mrs. Olive S. VanWormer. Lee
graduated from FSU with a B.S. in Social Studies education and
from UCF with a master's degree in School Library Media. She
worked for 32 years in the Orange County School System as a
teacher of the gifted and then as a media specialist. Lee was
elected Teacher of the Year for her school in 1987. After 12
years of teaching, Lee took a 2-year break to work in Colorado
on a guest ranch. During that time Lee tried white-water rafting,
mountain and rock climbing and horseback riding. When her mother
became ill, Lee moved back to the area and finished out her
teaching career. In 2000, just before retiring, Lee purchased
a home in the Tuskawilla area where she spent her time working
on the house and yard while taking breaks to read, take walks,
visit the malls, work at the church, and take an occasional
trip. Lee will be missed by many as she was loved by all who
knew her. Lee is survived by her sister, Sandra. |
| CARTER,
JOYCE STANBRA of Winter Park,
passed away Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born in Livermore,
Iowa, on August 16, 1916, to Susan Soppeland Stanbra and William
H. Stanbra. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband John
E. Carter, Jr. in 1990. The Carters owned Carter's Gifts and
Luggage on Park Avenue in Winter Park for 40 Years. She is survived
by daughters Susan Carter Ricks,
Tucker, GA, and Mary Carter Pottinger, Orlando; grandchildren
Mary James-Ricks, Carter Ricks, Katie Pottinger Fallon, Virginia
Pottinger Trabold, and Kristin Pottinger; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 27, 6-8PM at Carey
Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held
Wednesday November 28, 2007, 11AM, at Park Lake Presbyterian
Church, 309 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Comforter,
480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Services
entrusted to CAREY HAND COX-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 1350 W. Fairbanks
Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. 407-647-1942 |
 LAVALLE,
LAWRENCE L. of Boca Raton died
October 4, 2007 following a battle with lung cancer. He was
born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, graduated from Rollins College
in Winter Park and Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg.
Larry practiced law in Boca Raton for 27 years, served as Chairman
of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the South Palm Beach
County Bar Association. Larry is survived by his wife of 45
years, Mary Carter LaValle,
daughter Julie (Kevin) Kern, son Carter (Wendy) Lavalle, daughter
Maria Lavalle and granddaughters Sarah and Carter Anne Kern.
He is also survived by his sisters Susan Fabbricatore, Donna
Lavalle and Nancy Quantz. A memorial mass will be held Thursday,
October 11, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Boca Raton at 11am.
Remembrances may be sent to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto
Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 or The Haven, 21441 Boca Rio
Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
To express condolences and/or make donations visit .
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/7/2007. |
 GOINS,
ANGELA "ANGEL" KRISTINE,
37, of Orlando, FL, died unexpectedly on August 23, 2007 in
Charlotte, NC. She was a computer software consultant with Sungard
Higher Education. She graduated with a degree in psychology
from the University of Central Florida and received Masters
degrees from both the University of Central Florida and Rollins
College. Angel overcame many obstacles created by her physical
disability, inspiring everyone who knew her. Although her congenital
bone disease left her confined to a wheelchair from an early
age, she never allowed her disease to limit her throughout her
education and career. Angel loved to travel, and her outgoing
personality enabled her to develop friendships wherever she
went. Angel was a very creative woman with many talents. She
was an accomplished artist whose many paintings and crafts filled
the homes of those she loved. Her singing voice was beautiful
and it gave expression to her lifelong love of music. Angel
also entertained family and friends with her sharp wit and lively
sense of humor that could fill any room with laughter. Angel's
greatest love in life was her family, especially her nieces
and nephews. They were drawn to her imagination, warmth, and
endless sense of fun. She was in the process of relocating to
Charlotte, NC to be closer to her brothers and their families
at the time of her death. Survivors include Angel's parents,
Jerry and Sharon (Hayes) Goins
of Orlando, FL; brother, Phillip Goins and his wife, Beverley
of Charlotte, NC; brother, Dr. Alan Goins and his wife, Natasha
of Charlotte, NC; nephews, Zachary, Cade, and Spenser; nieces,
Kiele and Kyra, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She will be deeply missed by all who love her. The funeral service
will be 11AM, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in the Chapel at Raymer
Funeral Home (www.raymerfuneralhome.org) in Huntersville, NC.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30PM, Monday, August 27,
2007 at Raymer Funeral Home. A memorial service will be scheduled
at a later date in Orlando, FL. |
| COTTRELL,
EMMA MAE, age 89, of Orlando,
passed away Monday, June 18, 2007. Born in New Brunswick, NJ,
February 25, 1918, she moved to Maitland from Falls Church,
VA in 1960. Mrs. Cottrell was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Maitland, the Marlando Club, and the Maitland Women's
Club. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous
bridge clubs. Known for her charitable spirit, she spent hours
crocheting lap robes for wheel chair bound children and adults.
Most recently she knitted baby hats for BETA House. She volunteered
her time at the Cottage Thrift Shop for many years and afterward
at Orlando Lutheran Towers where she lived since 2004. An excellent
cook, Emma enjoyed cooking for family and friends, never idle,
slow to anger, quick to laugh and love. We will miss her dearly.
Mrs. Cottrell is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline
"Jackie" and Vincent Hughes, Orlando, Stacy
J. and Carl Carden, Chuluota; son, Edward J. "Ward"
Cottrell III, Winter Park; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was predeceased
by her husband of 64 years, Edward J. Cottrell. The family will
receive friends Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 4-6:30PM at the
Lake Ivanhoe Chapel of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, 301 NE
Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously
suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 1601 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL, 32804 or
to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte
Springs, FL, 32714. |
 STRICKLAND,
LEE PATTERSON ("Lee Pat"),
age 66, whose first retirement was from Eckerd Drugs as a register
pharmacist and his second from Omni Care as a consultant pharmacist,
died Saturday, June 9, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 44
years, Susan Keller Strickland.
The service will be at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Thomasville Road
Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Thomasville Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 3131
Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Culley's MeadowWood
Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191) is handling
arrangements. Lee Pat was born in Cuthbert, Ga., and was a longtime
resident of Tallahassee. He was a graduate of Auburn University
and a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association, the Sons of
Confederate Veterans and Thomasville Road Baptist Church. Lee
Pat is also survived by two daughters and their husbands, Heather
S. and Brian Murphy and Holly S. and Doug Dickinson; four grandchildren,
Sarah Jane Murphy, Emily Anne Murphy, Kyndall Macey Dickinson
and Kole Dickinson; and his mother, Eulelia P. Strickland. All
are of Tallahassee. Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on
6/12/2007. |
 KELLY,
STELLA EILEEN, (“Kelly”) passed away in
her home, the Shamrock Chateau in Gainesville, GA on Sunday,
March 25, 2007. Kelly was born in Orlando on July 24, 1947 to
Homer and Carinel Kelly who predeceased her. She graduated from
Winter Park High School, Winter Park, FL and Jones Business
College in Jacksonville, FL, and returned to Orlando to work
for Martin Marietta. Fulfilling a need to expand her horizons,
she began a 33-year career with Delta Airlines as a flight attendant.
During those years, Kelly traveled the world while living in
both San Francisco and Atlanta. In 1980, she bought a structure
built in 1945 that had once been a general store, gas station
and beauty parlor. She enjoyed renovating it into the Shamrock
Chateau, both her home and a bed and breakfast inn located at
Lake Sidney Lanier. She met her husband Ray in 1990, and together
they continued to renovate the Shamrock Chateau and to travel
the waters of the Southeast in their boat, Panfilo. Kelly was
diagnosed with a very invasive breast cancer in 1993, and she
was an inspiration to her family and friends by continuing on
with her very active life, despite the difficulties imposed
by the disease. Kelly is survived by her husband Ray Stang and
his son Christopher Stang, her sister Susan
Kelly Simasek and her husband Regis Simasek, her
niece Karen Simasek-Santos and her husband Alex Santos, her
nephew Regis Martin Simasek, her sister-in-law Susan Caspar,
her five great nieces and nephews, and her many friends who
she loved and cherished. Kelly's body will be cremated. The
date of her wake and a celebration of her life will be announced
later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you remember
Kelly with donations to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical
Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501
or a charity of your choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home of Gainesville,
GA.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 3/27/2007.
|
| SPENCER,
LONNIE, age 91, of Winter Park, passed away February
16, 2007. Born July 31, 1915 in Stanton, KY. He moved to Florida
in 1948, working first for the Florida Times-Union then 30-years
for the Orlando Sentinel before retiring in 1881. He was a founding
member of the Central Florida Classical Guitar Society. He is
survived by his wife, Fay, with whom he shared a wonderful marriage
of 72 years; sons, Donald and James; daughters, Rosemary, Judy
and Kathy; sister, Lorene; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren
and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His eldest
daughter, Anna, preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 24th at 11
AM at the First Christian Church of Winter Park. |
| BOHANNON,
KATHARINE USSERY, 87, a resident of Orlando since 1956,
died in Ocala, FL on February 15, 2007. She was born to William
Thomas and Odessa McManus Ussery in Red Springs, NC, and lived
there until entering nurses' training and receiving her R.N.
at Thompson Memorial Hospital in Lumberton, NC, subsequent to
her attending Flora MacDonald College. Katharine married E.L.
(Roy) Bohannon, a professional baseball player and, later, restaurateur,
a marriage of 56 years. She relished her role as mother of their
three children and also enjoyed a personally rewarding professional
career in nursing. Mrs. Bohannon is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. Martha B. Williams of Ocala, FL; sons, Mr. William C. Bohannon
of Tarpon Springs, FL and Dr. E. Lee
Bohannon of Naples, FL; her sisters Mrs. Mildred
U. Wilson and Miss Joan Ussery, both of Laurinburg, NC; her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family graveside ceremony
will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando with Robert
Bryant Funeral Home providing services. |
|  MASON,
GEORGE WILLIAM, 65, of Honolulu,
a meteorologist, died in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born in
Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by brother J.
Cheney and sister Jean C. Ferguson. Mr. Mason was
a longtime Hawaii surf forecaster and Honolulu resident. George
Mason, missing since the first week of November, has been
found dead according to Highsurfwarning.com, his place of
employment. According to his blog, Mr. Mason published the
first regular surf forecast in the Honolulu Advertiser in
1975, and subsquently had a lasting and versatile career as
a surf forecaster. Working first as a television and radio
meteorologist, he went on to forecast for Surfline.com in
Hawaii for over 12 years. Mr. Mason has also done weather
consulting for films like Point Break, Jurassic Park, Waterworld
and 6 Days 7 Nights.
|
SHOUP, JR., RICHARD C.,
age 98, of Langholm Drive, Winter Park, died January 28, 2007,
in Commerce, Georgia. Mr. Shoup was born in Manhatten Island,
New York, New York, to the late Richard C. and Pearl Peck Shoup.
Mr. Shoup was a member of The First Church of Christ Scientist,
Winter Park. Mr. Shoup was a graduate of Georgia Tech and played
in the band. As a teenager he was asked to play in the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra. He was an accomplished pianist. Mr. Shoup
relocated to Winter Park 50 years ago and was very active in
his church. As a member of The First Church of Christ Scientist,
Winter Park, he held many positions including First Reader,
Superintendent of the Sunday School and Chairman of the Board.
He was a manufacturer's representative for several major toy
companies. Mr. Shoup's hobbies were bridge, rummy and golf.
He played golf until the age of 94. His strength was his ability
to never worry about the past, present or future and to enjoy
life each and every day and to “never harbor a negative
thought.” In addition to his parents, Mr. Shoup is preceded
in death by wife, Virginia Phillips Shoup. Mr. Shoup is survived
by his son, William D. Shoup of Winter Park; daughter, Constance
S. Hudson of Braselton, GA; grandchildren, Virginia
A. Borsavage of Spring Hill, TN, Mary A. Love of DeBary, Jody
E. Hudson of Bethlehem, GA, and Jonathan W. Hudson of New Haven,
CT. Memorial services will be held February 17, 2007, graveside,
from the Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, at 11AM. The family, along
with Marilyn Patterson, a close friend from church, will be
officiating the services. Interment will be in the PaIm Cemetery.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 2/16/2007.
|
|  BIRKENMEYER,
CLARE CURRIE MARTIN, 62, began her life on December
11, 1943 in Bradenton, Fla. She grew up in Winter Park and
graduated from Winter Park High School. After marrying, she
lived in Africa for six years, where her two daughters were
born. This was a journey she deeply treasured. She then moved
to Fargo, ND where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from NDSU.
There, she was an active member of the community by serving
as President of the United Way and also participated in the
Meals on Wheels program. In 1988, Clare moved back to Florida,
establishing herself in the Daytona Beach area. Here she served
as Benefits Director of DBCC, then as Director of member Acquisitions
for Florida Health Care Plans. She was closely involved with
the Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce and the
Volusia Manufacturer's Association. She is survived by daughters
Michelle Birkenmeyer of Port Orange and Lisa Birkenmeyer Horn
of Clermont; grandson, Tyler Horn; and sister, Anne Stone,
of Ormond Beach. Clare was a mentor to many and a loyal friend.
She always had a smile on her face, and above all, she was
a fiercely devoted, loving mother. Though Clare may no longer
be with us, the warmth and joy she bestowed will be cherished
always. Everyone whose heart has been touched by Clare is
invited to attend a celebration of her life. The remembrance
will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 10th, 2007 at the top
of The Caribbean, 2425 South Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores,
FL 32118. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clare's name can
be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.
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