Mary Rita Conry

Mary Rita Conry, age 90, of   Winter Garden, FL, passed away  Tuesday, October 29th, 2013.   She was born in Rocky  Mountain, NC the daughter of the late Mary (Braswell)  and Charles  Clark and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

 

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Mary Eith of Kent, Washington, Kathleen Conry of Winter Garden;  two sons Thomas Conry of Ocoee;, Brian Conry of Portland, OR; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 3 until 5 pm.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection Catholic Church, Winter Garden, FL, at 10:00 am on Monday, November 4th,  with Father Kurber officiating.  Interment will be at 1:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Diana Marie Dyche

Diana Marie Dyche, age 59, of   Orlando,  passed away Wednesday, October 30th, at her residence.    Diana was born in Bronx, NY the daughter of  Josephine (Mobilio)  and Walter  France.  She was employed as a florist and was a loving mother, sister and grandmother.

 

Diana leaves to cherish her memory,  daughter Amanda Rogers of Kissimmee, FL;  son Michael Dyche of Orlando;  two sisters, Joyce Keegan of Suffern, NY.,  Florence DeStefano, of Suffern, NY.; three brothers Nick France of New York,  Walter France of North Carolina, Frank France of Suffern, NY;  2 grandchildren, Phoenix Dyche of Winter Garden and Kara Rogers of Kissimmee

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 3 until 4 pm followed by a Mass  at 4 pm . 

Anthony J. DeThomas

Anthony J. DeThomas, age 85 of  Orlando, FL passed away Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 at his residence.  He was born in Astoria, NY the son of the late Esther (Pinto)  and Frank  DeTommaso.  He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II and was employed as an accountant. 

 

Anthony is predeceased by his parents Esther and Frank DeTommaso;  wife Eileen DeThomas;  and sister Lena Pinto.  He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Mary DeThomas Maciejczyk (ex-spouse Stephen), Joan DeThomas Troche (Dr. Milton); son Bob DeThomas (Audrey); grandchildren, Mary Holaday (Matt), Amy DeThomas, Keith Troche,Christian Troche,  Frank Anthony Maciejczyk; and great-grandson Philip Holaday.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Dobbs Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor David Stephens officiating.

Joseph Andrew Dragojevich

Joseph Andrew Dragojevich, age 43, of Orlando, FL passed away Friday, October 18th, 2013 in Islamorada, Florida.  Monroe County.   Joseph was born in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Vincenta (Brazin)  and Gerald Dragojevich.  He was employed as Captain District Chief for Lake County Emergency Medical Services. 

 

Joseph leaves to cherish his memory, parents Gerald and Vincenta Dragojevich, Sr. of Pittsburgh; fiance Heather Ferrell of Orlando; daughter Allison Dragojevich of Peoria, IL; son Joseph Dragojevich, II of Orlando;  sister Teresa Dragojevich; brother Gerald Dragojevich both of Orlando; and grandchild, Caleb Dragojevich of Orlando. 

 

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL from 12:00 until 3:00P on Monday, October 28th, 2013 in the Henry Chapel followed by the service at 3:00 pm with Chaplain Bob and Deacon Larry Herbert officiating.

 

 

The family requests that donations be made to

 St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org
or the Make a Wish Foundation at www.wish.org


"We are all the sum of our choices. The fear is not of dying.... it is to not have lived."

 

Raymond Stuart Black, Jr.

Suddenly on Saturday, October 19th in Orlando, Florida.  The son of Raymond and Melvia Black, Ray grew up in Arlington, Virginia, attended Washington-Lee High, George Washington University and the Georgetown University Dental School and Medical College of Virginia.  After graduation, he served his country as a dentist in the United States Air Force in Valdosta, Georgia and following that started a long and successful practice of Orthodontics in Richmond and Midlothian, Virginia.  After retirement, he moved to Cape Coral, Florida where he was able to enjoy his passions of golf and fishing.  He very recently had moved to Orlando.

Ray is survived by his wife, Victoria of Orlando, three devoted daughters, Lisa Herbert of Chesterfield, Virginia, Deborah Gage of Sarasota, Florida, Shannon Julian of Orlando, his sister Susie Glancy of Silver Spring Maryland, six beloved grandchildren, Jacob and Nicole Herbert, Evan and Landon Gage, and Miles and Carter Julian, great-grandson, Jhase as well as countless other loving family members and friends.

Virginia - Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 20^th at 6:00pm at Salisbury Country Club in Richmond, Virginia.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Ray's name be made to First Tee, a charity for underprivileged children who are aspiring to learn to golf.    https://donate.thefirsttee.org. www.thefirstteerichmondchesterfield.org

Florida - Memorial services will be November 16^th from 2:00-6:.00pm at their home in Orlando.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Ray's name be made to Bridges of Light Foundation, a home for orphaned and rescued children in Orlando.  37 N. Orange Avenue Suite 800B Orlando, FL  32802-4417. www.Bridgesoflightfoundation.org.

Elise L. Jansen

Elise L. Jansen, 78, of Saint Cloud, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, at her residence.  She was born in Long Island, NY, the daughter of the late Lydia (Graessle)  and Carl  Schroth and was employed as a radiology technician. 

 

Elsie leaves to cherish her memory, husband Bernhard  Jansen of St. Cloud;  daughter, Susan Elise Auten of Dallas, GA;  son William K Jeffrey, of Douglasville, GA;  sister, Anita DiPrima, of Bluepoint, NY; 2 grandchildren Lauren Jeffrey of Douglasville, Ga; Erin McKey of Lithia Springs, GA; 1 great-grandchild, Macy McKey of Lithia Springs, GA.

 

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Orlando, in the Henry Chapel at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013.   The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to any of the following, First Baptist Church of Orlando, Disaster Relief and Food Service, Salvation Army, Red Cross or Dogs for the Deaf.

Barbara Rae Avis Smart

Barbara Rae Avis Smart passed away peacefully on Sunday October 20, with family at her side. She was born December 12, 1932 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of Lois Bond Avis Starke and Martin Luther (Skip) Avis, both departed.

 

 

Barbara is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Ross Smart of Orlando, and her daughters Linda Lani Kress, Bonnie Susanne Salem, Jeri Carolynn Mooney, Kristie Marie Viehman and Sandra Leigh Smart Payne.  She is also survived by her 5 sons-in-law, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons, and many valued friends and colleagues.

 

 

A Realtor in the Orlando area for 42 years, Barbara was a career agent for several Realtors until her retirement. Her family and friends will remember her as a funny, creative, beautiful, and graceful woman who excelled as an ad hoc hula instructor, swing dancing “champion”, artist, ballet costume seamstress, stylish bowler, sly Bridge partner, dance and music lesson chauffer, and fashionably late. She was active in the Women’s Council of Realtors, the Junior Women’s Club of Orlando and Beta Sigma Phi and served as a PTA president, Girl Scout, and Brownie leader. She loved warm sandy beaches, especially any place that reminded her of Hawaii, where she lived for several years. We will miss her laugh, watching her dance with Dad in the kitchen, her ability to fall asleep anywhere/anytime, and her potato salad.
 

We bid Barbara, a beloved daughter, cherished wife, and devoted mother, a fond Aloha and will honor her memory with love, laughter, dance, song, and tears: a sea of tears.
 

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 12:00 noon at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Winter Park, Florida on Wednesday, October 23.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org or to Hospice of the Comforter at www.hospiceofthecomforter.org.

Janice L. Schuck

Janice L. Schuck, age 80 of Tavares, passed away on October 15, 2013.  She was born in Hudson, FL the daughter of William and Ella Mae Conner. 

 

Janice was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband Victor; daughter Teresa Rouse; sons Gregory, Steven, Matthew; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

 

 A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am on October 31, 2013 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 801 Hastings St, Orlando FL.

Cheryl Darlene Skinner

Cheryl Darlene Skinner,  age 58, of Orlando, FL, passed away at  Saturday, October 12th, at her residence.   She was born in Clermont, FL the daughter of the late Nancy Virginia (Newman)  and Lester  A. Harville.  She served in the U.S. Army. and moved back to Central Florida from Ohio in 2001 and was employed  as a by NAPA Auto Parts as a store manager.

 

Cheryl leaves to cherish her memory;  two daughters, Carmyn Yeager of Waynesville, MO;  Sharon Overstreet of Orlando;   son Dave Overstreet (Autum) of Portland, OR; brother Terry Harville, of Little Rock, AR. and 4 grandchildren, Alexis Yeager, Joseph Coutee, Scottie Yeager, Hemi Hannah.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 pm with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.

Charline Denise Anderson

Charline Denise Anderson, age 57, of Orlando, Florida passed away Monday, September 30th, 2013.  She was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey the daughter of the late Thelma (Madden)  and Charles  Anderson.  Charline was employed as a medical assistant.  She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Lorrelle Comacho of Orlando,  Hope Marie White of Tampa; two sisters, Alise Anderson, of Plainfield, NJ,  Renee Anderson-Goins of Tampa; three brothers, Andrew  Anderson of Tampa, Ira (Lisa) Anderson of Whitehall, PA., Maurice Anderson of Whitehall, PA.; and 3 grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Dobbs Funeral Home from 10:00 until 11:00 am.  Funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 am in the Chapel with Rev. Joann Glenn officiating. 

 

Myrtle Shirley

Born in Jamaica, St. Ann West Indies to Eustace and Elizabeth Douglas.  Myrtle migrated to England in 1960 where she lived in Sheffield, St. Albans and Tooting.  Myrtle was married to Weston Shirley and they had 2 children Jean & Ted who were born in England.  After Weston's death she married Albert Wallace.  She moved to New York in 1967 and lived in Mt. Vernon and Newburgh.  She worked in Health Care until she retired. 

 

Myrtle was a people person and was the matriarch in the family.  She made sure everyone not only her immediate family was taken care of.  She was kind, compassionate, loving and courageous.  She would take the time to listen if you had a problem or not.  Her favorite word of encouragement would be "Don't Worry, Pray, God will help you."  Her door was always open to others, and she  enjoyed making big family dinners, and always cooked for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the family. 

 

Myrtle is survived by her husband Albert Wallace; son Ted (Nancy) Shirley and daughter Jean Shirley; 3 brothers, Milton, Esley, Roman; 3 sisters, Pearl, Daphney, Carmen; Aunt Inez Nelson; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at Grace Bible Church of Orlando, 801 Dorscher Rd, Orlando at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Gene Pritchard officiating.

Evelyn Lowry

On Monday September 23, 2013 at 4:52pm my mother Evelyn Lowry departed this earth to spend eternity with her Lord and savior Jesus Chris. Two weeks ago she had severe internal bleeding for three days. The doctors did not know what to do. They kept giving her blood and eventually her bleeding stopped. Her time in the hospital, due to her dementia, was very hard on her because she did not know where she was or why she was there. She went to a hospice facility that could provide nurses that were better suited for her special needs once the bleeding stopped. When she arrived there she was so happy and thought she was at a resort. We talked about my kids (who have not been kids for a long time) and that I should take them to the park while she stayed in bed and rested. She ate a meal and after making her comfortable, so she could go to sleep, I went home. However, through the night it appeared she must have had a stroke. She struggled to talk and grasp things with her hands. After a few days I believe she decided to go and be with the Lord as she had no desire to eat or drink for four days. During her last days our family was with her at her bedside talking to her, praying over her, singing songs and reading scripture. When the end was eminent, I would watch her jugular vein when she momentarily wouldn't breath to make sure she was still alive. When I was playing the song "I'll Fly Away" to her, she listened to the song while I was looking into her eyes. As the song finished, she released the last breath of air and I saw no movement in her jugular vein and knew she had left us at the end of the song and "Flew Away".

 

 The service for Evelyn Lowry will be held on Thursday October 3rd at 4pm to celebrate her life. The service will be located in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando on John Young Parkway.

 

 

William Alfred Beverly

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

WILLIAM A. BEVERLY

October 31, 1931 - September 19, 2013

 

William Alfred Beverly passed away on September 19, 2013 at age 81 in Orlando, Florida.  Bill was born in WV, and graduated from East Bank High School.  He attended Morris Harvey College, (The University of Charleston-WV) where he received a degree in Accounting.  He was in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for about 6 years.  He worked for Owens-Illinois Glass Plant for 30 years including stints in Kanawha City, WV, Circleville and Toledo, Ohio, and Orlando, FL where he spent his remainding 43 years.  He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Beverly, his son, Joseph A. Beverly, both of Orlando, FL, his sister, Carol Beverly Totten of Charleston, WV and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William Andrew Beverly and Mary Hall Beverly, and his brother, Donald R. Beverly.  Visitation will be held in the Chapel at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home in Belle, WV.  from 12:30 until 1:30 pm on Monday, September 30, 2013.  Following the Service at 1:30 pm burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Gardens in London, WV.  His nephews, Rev. Robert Beverly and Rev. Stephen Beverly will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

 

Ernest Jean-Joseph Bourdon

"Ernest Bourdon 67, retired  carpenter, died of a heart attack early in the morning of Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at his home in Orlando, Florida.  Born March 2^nd 1946, in Cornwall Ontario, Canada and married to the late Mary Gault.  He will be greatly missed. He is leaving behind his daughter Julie Landaberde (Alvado).  Wonderful grandfather to Mary, Jasmine and Tyler Landaberde. His life will be celebrated at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday September 23^rd, 2013 from 4 to 8 pm including a small service at 7 pm.  His ashes will be laid to rest with his loving wife in Canada."

Carol Ann Ord

Carol Ann Ord, age 53 of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013.  She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the daughter of Roland Paul and Janet Ladene (Curren) Hart.  Carol was employed at Walgreen's in customer service.

 

She leaves to cherish her memory, mother Janet Hart; husband Keith Taylor Ord; brother Ronald Paul Hart; nephew Jordan Tyler Hart and niece Jenna Skyler Hart. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral  Home on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 6:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Pritchard officiating.

Norma B. Green

Norma B. Green, (Nana) 95 years passed away on 09/11/2013.  Born on 01/06/1918 in New Orleans, LA.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Layton H. Green, Lt. Col, US Army (Ret).  Survived by their 7 children, Harold P. Green, Summerville, S.C., Arthur F Green (Karen), Leesburg FL, Suzanne G. Koenig, Orlando FL, Judy M Green, Orlando FL, Joyce G Bashaw (Michael), Rockwood TN, Jacquelyn G Kachurek (Terry), Marengo, OH, Janice M Green, Longmont CO, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Norma served as a 1st Lt. in the Woman's Army Air Corp before marrying and raising her family.  She served as president of the Council of Catholic Women.  She was a member of F.O.C.U.S. (the Federation of Congregations United to Serve) and volunteered at B.E.T.A. (Birth, Education, Training and Acceptance) for over 30 years.  She was given the Eckerd Award (given to the top 100 women in the nation who volunteer in their communities) and also was awarded the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service to her community.  She worked for McDonald's at the Naval Training Center as the Lobby Lady taking care of the young recruits (flirting with the sailors) and then at the International Airport well into her 80's.

Visitation will be at Dobbs Funeral Home at 430 N. Kirkman Rd, from 3 - 5 pm on  September 15, 2013.  The Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 4545 Anderson Rd, on September 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11a until 12p at the church prior to the service. We celebrate her life as she did. "Laissez Les Bon Tempes Roulez"

Kenneth Lenard Coleman

Kenneth Lenard Coleman, age 55 of Orlando passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.  He is the son of the late Willard Coleman Sr., and Lucille Horne.   Kenneth moved to Central Florida from Georgia in 1960 and was employed as a driver for United Postal Service.  He was an artist and for 37 years played the bass guitar and worked on vintage cars.  He continued to pursue a degree in the health profession at the University of South Florida until his illness.  On August 19, 2013, he was presented a  Bachelors Degree in General Studies by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Florida.  Kenneth passed away two days later.

 

He  is preceded in death by his father Willard Coleman and sisters Mildred and Louise.  Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory mother Lucille Coleman; five sisters Geraldine, Faye, Sandra Diane, Stephanie; three brothers Willie (Bill), Richard and Willard Jr.  He also leaves a host of relatives and sorrowing friends.

 

A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 11:00 am.

     

James Edward Flottman

James Edward Flottman died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2013 holding his wife's hand.  Wife, Jane Carol Flottman was happily married to Jim for 46 years.  He is survived by a wonderful son James Christian Flottman, daughter-in-law Mikael Rebecca Flottman and two grandchildren, Carson James and Jayden Mikael Flottman.  All were present to say goodbye to Jim.  He waited for his time to leave us until his son flew in from Denver.  When he heard his voice and held his hand he was at peace and he died soon after.  Jim is also survived by a son from a previous marriage, William Allen Flottman.

 

Jim was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on May 9, 1928 to Arnold and Julia Flottman.  He has one brother Arnold Flottman, Jr.  Jim went to Tulsa University on a music scholarship and then joined the Army during the Korean War.  He was sought out for his outstanding talent for playing the French horn and was sent to the Naval School of Music.  He then performed in Washington D.C. for the rest of his military career.  Jim was an executive of the Johns Manville Corporation in New York City and then Denver Colorado.  After retirement, Jim and Jane moved to the Orlando Florida area.  He worked for Publix Super Market and was written up in the local newspaper as the Ambassador of Metro West because of his outstanding and friendly personality.  He then worked for Walt Disney World for 15 years and won the prestigious award of Partners in Excellence.  Jim was very proud of being a Kentucky Colonel.  His life with Jane in Florida was enriched by seeing the world.  Jim was allowed to die peacefully at home with help from the Hospice of the Comforter.  Any donations in his honor should be made to this wonderful organization. 
 

Ineta T. Lewis

Ineta T. Lewis, age 41, of Orlando,  passed away Friday, July 26th, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side.   She was born in Antigua, West Indies the daughter of the late William and Deborah Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church in Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends at Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church, Orlando from 10:00 am until 12:00p followed by the funeral service with Pastor Herman L. Davis, Sr. officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Marcus Lamar Johnson

Marcus Lamar Johnson was called home to be with his Savior and Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.  He was born on October 21, 1973 to John W. Johnson and Edna M. Clay in Orlando, Florida.  A lifelong Floridian, he was employed as a chef and was a member of New Life Ministries.

He is predeceased by his father John Wesley Johnson Sr; grandparents Addie Lee Clay, Eddie Clay and Candacy Johnson.  Marcus leaves to cherish his memory, mother Edna M. Johnson; brothers John W. Johnson Jr, Keith Johnson; aunts and uncles Dosie Lee Weatherspoon (John), Mattie Mallett, Zedora Weatherspoon (James), Joseph B. Clay (Wanda), Irene Thomas, Lousie Smith (Leroy), Leroy Johnson (Esther) Cardell Barker (Geneva); great aunts Ann Morrison, Rosa Bowles, Rosetta Townsend, Mary Francis Clay, Calvin Jones (Jackie) William Hawkins; three lovely nieces Stephanie M. Johnson, Keitia J. Johnson, Keitresse M. Johnson; and a host of loving cousins and friends.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation with  Elder Joseph B. Clay officiating.

Twenty Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restores my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.