Dan McCutchen

Dan McCutchen, age 88, of Peachtree City, GA passed away Monday, May 6th, 2019.   He was born in Central City, Nebraska the son of the late Arta (Hansen)  and Edwin  McCutchen and was employed as an explosives technical rep.  

Dan leaves to cherish his memory, wife Diane (Walter) McCutchen of Peachtree City, Georgia;  two sons Mark McCutchen of Orlando, Tom McCutchen, of Brazil;   5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Windermere in Windermere, FL  with Pastor Ray Lloyd officiating.  Time will be announced later.

John W. Conley

John W. Conley, age 69, of Orlando, FL passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at Advent Health Hospice Care in Altamonte Springs.  He was born in Giessen, Germany the son of the late Gerda (Rebsch)  and Eugene  Conley and was employed as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.   John served in the US Army and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.  

John leaves to cherish his memory wife, Marlene  (Rajkowski) Conley of Orlando; daughter, Jennifer Roberts of Jacksonville; son Jonathan  Conley of Tallahassee; and 2 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 13th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14th at St. Andrew Catholic Church  with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will be held at 2:00 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. 

Lavonia Faye Praytor

Lavonia Faye Nettles Praytor, age 88, of Winter Garden, FL passed from this world on May 5th, 2019.  She was born in Providence, FL, the daughter of Louis and Ella (Williams) Nettles and was employed in a medical office.  

Lavonia was the youngest of 9 children and is preceded in death by her parents, ex husband Richard Lee Praytor Sr., and all of her siblings.  She leaves to cherish her memory, son Richard Lee Praytor, Jr. of Orlando; daughter-in-law Diana Lynne; two grandchildren, Jacob Lewis and Grace Anne Praytor.   She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She will be forever in our hearts.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, May 13th, 2019 at 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Providence, Florida.

Ronald Phongwan Briseno

Ronald Phongwan Briseno, age 38, of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, May 6th, 2019.   He was born in Glendale, IL the son of Vichita (Sithepubol) and the late Raul Briseno and was employed as a medical first responder.

Ronald leaves to cherish his memory, mother Vichita Briseno of Orlando; daughter Ivy V. Briseno of Tennessee;  five sisters, Linda Diaz of Miami, Elizabeth Gross of Homestead, Lisa Powell of Evans, GA, Monica Briseno of Orlando, Maria Briseno of Orlando; five brothers, Mike Briseno of Interlachen,  Richard Briseno of Modesto, CA, Danny Briseno of Melbourne, Dennis Briseno of Gainesville, Robert Briseno of Melrose, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will be receiving friends at 2:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 at Church of the Latter Day Saints, located at 3001 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando FL 32835.

Eng Seng Ng

Eng Seng Ng, age 42, of Orlando, FL, passed away Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Health.   He was born in Malaysia,  the son of Siew Kheun (Keu) and the late Soo Tat Ng and was employed as a  hospitality manager.

Eng leaves to cherish his memory, mother Siew Keu of Charlotte, NC; and brother  Eng Seong Ng, of Malaysia. 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 6th, 2019 followed by the funeral service at 7:00 pm.

Gregory Francis Dragojevich

Gregory Francis Dragojevich, age 66, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Friday, March 22nd, 2019.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Frank and Margaret (Chizmar) Dragojevich and was employed as an automobile mechanic.

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Precious Lord, take my hand. Lead me on.  Let me stand.

I am tired. I am weak. I am worn. Through the storm,
Through the night, Lead me on to the light.

Take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home.

----THOMAS A. DORSEY

Kennedy Decoursey Welch

Kennedy Decoursey Welch, age 45, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2019 at Florida Hospital Kissimmee,   He was born in Barbados, the son of the late Elsie (Welch)  and Henderson and was employed as a truck driver.

Kennedy  leaves to cherish his memory, father Rawle Jordan of Sanford; sons Anthony and Kamari Vargas, both of Orlando; brother Jason Jordan of Orlando; and uncle Oliston Welch of Winter Haven.

The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 4th at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating. 

Lillie Lebron

Lillie Lebron, age 58, of Kissimmee, FL passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at Colonial Lakes Health Rehabilitation Care in Winter Garden. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Lillian (Aponte)  and Apolinar  Roldan and was employed as a security officer.

Lillie leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Tiffany Lebron of Los Angeles, Jackie Duran of Winter Garden, Jennifer Lebron of Orlando;  two sons Michael Torres of Kissimmee, Andrew Torres of Brooklyn;  two sisters Esther Velez of New York,  Denise Torres of New York; four brothers, Robert Aponte of New York,  Ruben Vargas of New York,  Ray Vargas of New York, Paul Roldan of Orlando;  9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 until 6:00 pm, followed by the funeral service on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at the Elevated Life Church, located at 2809 N. Powers Drive in Orlando, FL  with Pastor Gabriel Padilla officiating.

Catherine Dean

Catherine Dean, age 85, of Orlando, FL passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the  daughter of the late Sylvia (Silver)  and Nicholas  Barkowsky and employed as an administrative assistant.

Catherine leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Karen Burk of Lake Mary;  two sons Paul Dean of St. Augustine and Kevin Dean, of Orlando; sister, Marcella Daugherty of Lake Mary; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren

Visitation was held  from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, followed by the funeral service at 1:30 PM with Father Matt Ainsley officiating.   Catherine was interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Gotha, FL. 

Bhowani Jagmohan

Bhowani Jagmohan, age 25, of Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, April 21st, 2019.   He was born in Georgetown, Guyana, the son of Khmattie (Ramchan)  and Bindraban Jagmohan.  Bhowani worked as a ride technician for a theme park.

Bhowani leaves to cherish his memory, parents Bindraban and Khmattie Jagmohan; sister Rohanie Persad, of Kissimmee; and brother, Ramesh Jagmohan, of Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends  from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 9:00 am until 11:30 am at the funeral home and followed by interment at Metro Crematory   in Ocoee.

Peterdoyah "Kawally" Singh

Peterdoyah Singh, age 79, Ocoee, Florida,  passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2019.  She was born in Arima, Trinidad the daughter of the late Ramoutar and Sookdayah Maharaj.  She was the forth-born out of 12 brothers and sisters.  She would later marry Ramkissoon Lakhan Singh in 1960 and was employed as an assistant technician for a hair salon.

Peterdoyah leaves to cherish her memory Mala of Switzerland, Nisha  of Orlando and Shasty Singh of Miami and two grandsons Vimal and Vijay.

A traditional Hindu service will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by interment at Metro Crematory located at 751 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee.

Marcella Marie Martin

Marcella Marie Martin, age 87 of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.  She was born in Thorp, Wisconsin the daughter of the late George H. and Kathryn (Chaplinski) Hansen.  She was employed as a library aide in the elementary school system.

Marcella is preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Terence Martin of Orlando; brother George Hansen of Salem, Wisconsin and leaves to cherish her memory, daughters Catherine Harrahill of Leesburg, Rebecca Shannon of Altamonte Springs, Holly Schumann of Orlando, Monica Ballard of Ocoee; sons Frank S. Martin of Hudson, FL, Jonathan Martin of Orlando; sisters Adeline Zobrack of MIlwaukee, Wisconsin, Karen Sommer of Missoula, Montana, Delores Kubera of Kansasville, Wisconsin; brothers Robert Hansen of Woodruff, Wisconsin and Ronald Hansen of Superior, Wisconsin; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 

A funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:00 am located at 801 N. Hastings, Orlando.

William R. Boyd

William R. Boyd, 75 of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born in Pittsburgh, Bill was the son of the late David and Irene Boyd. He served as a crew chief in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his service, he was stationed in Germany and was awarded medals for outstanding unit and good conduct. His love for airplanes and flying lead him to his career at Pan Am airlines for 25 years. Bill enjoyed traveling and exploring the world and gained extensive knowledge of the world and its rich history through his many travel experiences.  He was a sports enthusiast and adored the Miami Dolphins, the University of Miami football team and the Miami Marlins. He also loved golf and in retirement spent much of his time on the course perfecting his game.   

Bill will be remembered as the loving husband to Maureen (Costello) Boyd for 31 years, and the caring father to his children, William Boyd Jr. (Arizona), Kayleen Boyd (Orlando), and Christian Boyd (Orlando). He is loved and will be greatly missed by his sister Margaret Greathouse (California), and his mother and father-in law, (Nancy McAdams and Ray Mathieu), as well the rest of his extended family.

A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm at:

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835.

Family will receive guests from 6 pm to 6:30 pm with a service and military honors presentation to begin at 6:30 pm followed by a reception. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:

AMVETS National Service Foundation

4647 Forbes Blvd

Lanham, MD  20706

Phone: (407) 290-6003

https://amvetsnsf.org/donations/

Catherine Linton Gorman

Catherine Linton Gorman, 67, of Apopka, FL passed away March 15, 2019 at the AdventHealth Hospital, Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Catherine (Cathy) was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Gorman and her parents, Margee (Bowden) and Maurice S. Linton.

Cathy was born December 1951 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is survived by sister, Nansue L. (Ron) Cowan of Athens, Alabama; brother, Maurice S. (Diane) Linton II of Altamonte Springs; brother, Michael Larue Linton of Altamonte Springs; brother, Lenny Okrie of Seattle, Washington; aunt, Martha Connolly-Bridges of Ocoee;  mother-in-law, Harriett S. Gonzalez; father-n-law, Pablo Fred Gonzalez of Tallahassee; 5 nieces; 4 nephews; 4 grand-nieces;  3 grand-nephews and many cousins.

Growing up in army family, Cathy lived in Kentucky, Florida, Germany and back to Fort Bragg until her father’s retirement in 1963 before returning to Orlando. She graduated from Maynard Evans High School and began her first job at Disney World.  She then worked for AAA of Orlando as a travel agent and consultant for over 11 years.  Through her job she was able to travel the world.  After AAA, Cathy worked as a payroll analyst and special projects coordinator for Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc. in Orlando for 12 years.  She worked various other jobs until her retirement due to health issues.   

Cathy was very active with her parents in the 503^rd Parachute RCT Association World War II for many years.  She was a long-time member of the Apopka Elks Lodge 2422.  One of great pleasures was cooking.  And she was a good cook.  Everyone loved her banana pudding and creamed corn. 

A gathering of friends and family in celebration of her life is being planned for later this summer.

   

Jonathan Aaron Brannen

Jonathan Aaron Brannen, "Aaron" age 41, of Orlando, passed away Friday, March 29th, 2019 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee. Aaron, also affectionately referred to as "Frogleggs" by his friends, was born  in Orlando, to his parents John and Patricia Brannen. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his niece, Nikki.  He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Mercedes of Orlando; his children Grayson Brannen and Elise Brannen both of Winter Springs,  sisters Lisa, Kimberley, and Julie; 3 nieces, 4 nephews, 4 great nieces and 1 great nephew. Aaron was a dear friend to those he worked with at Lowe's.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church, located at 617 South Lakeview Avenue in Winter Garden, FL with Rev. Bill Robinson officiating.   He was deeply loved.

Amalia Shivana Narine

Amalia Shivana Narine, age 24 of Winter Springs, passed away on March 26, 2019.  She was born in New York, NY the daughter of Marlon and Mahadaie (Ramdath) Narine and was was employed in sales for a computer company.  

Amalia leaves to cherish her memory father, Marlon Narine of New York, mother Annie Byragie and; stepfather Pandit Byragie of Winter Springs; sister Derian  Dandra of Brooklyn, NY and many other relatives and friends.

A traditional Hindu service will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 9:00 am until 11:30 am at Dobbs Funeral Home, followed by the cremation at Metro Crematory located at 750 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee.

Maria L. Provine

Maria L. Provine, age 56, of Casselberry, FL passed away Thursday, March 28th, 2019.   She was born in Honduras,  the daughter of the late Maria (Parma)  and Leonardo  Licona and employed as a CNA in the health profession.  

Maria is preceded in death by her brother Mario Parma (2016) and leaves to cherish her memory husband Robert Provine of Casselberry; sister Gracie Licona of Orlando; two brothers Danny  Licona, of Orlando and Leonardo Licona of Pittsburgh.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm in the Henry Chapel of First Baptist Church of Orlando with Pastor Jeff Thompson officiating.

Enoch James Dollison

Enoch James Dollison, age 23,  of Windermere, passed away on March 20, 2019.  He was a lifelong Florida resident born in Orlando to Frank and Margaret (Peacock Dollison.  Enoch was a student. and is survived by his parents of Windermere; step brother Eric Dollison of California and step sister Valerie Dollison of Washington DC.

The family will be receiving friends at 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando.  Interment will follow the funeral service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Marcia Viola Headley

Marcia Viola Nurse Headley, 72, of Orlando Florida was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 7, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in the former Canal Zone, Republic of Panama, on January 5, 1947, she was the fifth daughter of the late Clifford A. Nurse and the late Rebecca Nurse Eastman.

She was educated in the Canal Zone schools and graduated from Paraiso High School in 1965. She migrated to the United States in 1967, where she resided in Queens Village New York. On July 17, 1967, she married James Headley and from that union they had four children.

She relocated to Orlando Florida in the late 80’s and was a communicant of St. Andrews Catholic Church where she sang in the choir.  She was an active member of the Caribbean Association and instrumental in establishing the annual Caribbean Carnival Celebration in Orlando and designed and created costumes for La Caribe band.  She held an annual school supply drive and Christmas Toy Drive for the children of the community.

Marcia was a Seamstress, an Interior Decorator, Wedding Planner who designed and created wedding gowns. She designed and created costumes from school and church plays. She loved to travel, entertain, cook, and cater for parties. She was dedicated mother and grandmother not only to her biological children but also to several others who she adopted as hers. The best way to describe her was that she was “Larger than Life” or “The Life of the Party”, when she walked into a room it lit up, a true Diva.

Pre-deceased by her son, Bryan Headley, her husband, James Headley, two sisters, Janice Parrish, and Norma Gordon. She is survived by three children, Marilyn Headley Petty, Derrick Headley, both of Orlando FL, Jennifer Pruden (spouse Scott) of Tallahassee, FL; five grandsons, Jamal Headley, Joshua Petty, Jameson Petty, Knox Pruden II, Samuel Pruden and one granddaughter Rebecca Pruden; five sisters, Diana Nurse of Panama, Leona Nurse of Chapel Hill NC, Doris Couloote of Springfield, MA, Patricia Bennett of Charlottesville, VA,  Yvette Nurse-Parrish (spouse Larry) of Chapel Hill NC; two brothers, Clifford Nurse (spouse Susan) of Springfield MA, and Guillermo Nurse (spouse Kirsa) of Oxford NC, two aunts Rita McCormack of Virginia Beach VA, and Rosa Eastman of Winter Garden, FL, one uncle Joseph Zulvalgo of Panama. She leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends to cherish her memory.

Visitation was held at 11:30a , followed by the Funeral Mass at 12:30 pm at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday, March 15, 2019 with Father Bill Gorhing officiating.

Alma A. Redman

Alma A. Redman was born on August 12, 1937 to loving parents Ira Sobers and Fredean Agard.  She was the first girl of 13 children of which 4 survived.  She attended school in Barbados, finishing High School and going on to Secondary School of shorthand and typing, while continuing her skills of sewing.  She married Neville Redman and became the mother of two children, Junior and Juanne.

Alma migrated to Canada in 1965 and remained there for 4 years.  She moved to the United States in 1970 where she worked as a domestic servant.  She relocated to New York City and began work at New York Hospital as a Diet Aide.  Alma later moved to Florida in 1988 and worked at Florida Hospital in the food service department as a Diet Aide until she retired at age 65 in 2002.

In 1989, Alma joined Central Church of God and was an active member for over 30 years.  She was a member of the choir, served as a Sunday School Assistant, Treasurer, was a member of the Prison Ministry, Prayer Ministry to name a few and was ordained as a Deacon.  She dedicated herself to the service of the church by chauffeuring others to and from church and other venues until she became extremely ill.  Everyone knew Alma as a fighter and said that she had nine lives, like a cat, except Alma had 999 lives.

On March 2, 2019, Ms. Alma left this world around 9:45 am at Health Central Hospital.  She leaves behind her son, Junior; daughter Juanne; son-in-law Junior Hall; sisters Elsie and Evadney; grandchildren Nichele and Jovon; great grandchild Carlos; nieces Gail, Tanya and Wendy;  nephews Tyrone, Antonne (Andrew), Chris, Andrew, David, Curtis, and Nigel; deceased brother Clyde; lots of cousins and a host of relatives and friends.  She will be greatly missed.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, March 8, 2019.  The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Center, located at 4425 N. Powers Drive, Orlando on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  

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