Robert Lee Kelly

Robert Lee Kelly, age 60, of Sanford, FL passed away Monday, December 7th, 2015 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Sanford, he is son of the late Myrtle (Osteen) and Robert  Kelly.  Robert worked in IT Communications for Sears.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at Dobbs Funeral Home.

Cyril Rudolph White, Sr.

Cyril Rudolph White, Sr. was born in Warsop, Jamaica on April 13, 1930 to the late Samuel and Esther White.  He married the late Mattie Mae Williams on May 15, 1959 in Winter Garden, Florida. Later , he and Mattie Mae moved to Walker Quarters, and he later moved to New York in 1966.

Cyril worked over 30 years in construction in New York.  He then retired to become a farmer who loved to plant his garden and donate all the proceeds. 

On Thursday, December 3, 2015 Cyril passed away quietly at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in New York.

Cyril White, Sr.  is preceded in death by seven brothers Sylvester, Vincent, George, Charles, Milton, Clyde and Richard White and sister V. white;; and leaves to cherish his memory, seven sons, Sonny White, Cyril White, Jr. (Agnes), Wayde White, Sarasota Vincent White (Agnes), Calvin G. White (Lena), Calvin R. White (Enid), Lester White; three daughters, Cheryl White (Richard), Maxine White-Smith, Erma White; three stepchildren, Willie Allen (Janette), Joyce Sales and the late Alonzo Allen Sr.; two brothers, Felix White (Helen), Calvin White; two sisters, Ms. Iiona White; 40 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many sorrowing friends.   

NEW YORK: A funeral service was held on Friday December 11, 2015 at Metropolitan Funeral Chapel in Rochester, New York.  

FLORIDA: Public visitation will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church located at 417 Oakland Avenue, Oakland FL at 1:00 pm with Rev. Joseph L. Brooks officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery.

Randal A. Swisher

Randal A. Swisher, age 57 of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 21, 2015.  He was the son of James N. and Rosemary A. (Ziegler) Swisher and was employed as a mechanic.

Randal is preceded in death by father James N. Swisher, sister Gail R. (Swisher) Imeson, brother Kenneth Swisher, niece Jennifer Teel,nephew Joshua Swisher and leaves to cherish his memory, mother Rosemary (Ziegler) Zimmerman of Burns Harbor, IN; 3 daughters Randi, Alexandria and Carly; 2 brothers James (Lisa) Swisher  and Terry (Lisa) Swisher both of Kankakee, IL;  and sister Karen (Swisher) Dranchak of Portage, IN. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roy Lloyd Warren

Roy Lloyd Warren, age 91, of  Windermere,  FL passed away Friday, November 27th, 2015 at Health Central in Ocoee. Roy was born in Jester, TX the son of the late Daisy Catherine (Keen) and Roy M. Warren.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, was employed as a petroleum developer and was a member of Church of the Latter Day Saints in  Orlando. 

Roy leaves to cherish his memory wife Jenese (Haskell) Warren of Windermere;  daughter Melanie Ambs of Apopka;  son Lloyd D Warren of Windermere;  sister Belva Bates of Springfield, MO; brother Weldon Warren of Windermere;  10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 until 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, Orlando.  Interment will follow the funeral service at  Winter Garden Cemetery.

Dixie Simms Lyons

Dixie Simms Lyons peacefully passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 surrounded by those she loved.  She was 81 years old. Dixie was born in Charleston, WV to parents Bernard Simms and Cloda Jarrett Simms. She moved to St. Petersburg, FL in her 20s where she later married Tom Lyons and together they had 3 children Teresa, Lisa and Tom (Jr.).  

Dixie is survived by her loving husband Tom Lyons, children Teresa Lyons Aken, Lisa Lyons Hurston and Tom Lyons (Jr.), brother Robert (Bob) Simms, son-in-law Kurt Aken and five grandchildren Tommy Lyons, Eric Lyons, Ashley Aken, Alex Aken, Lindsay Hurston. 

Dixie was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend to many. She dearly loved her family and had a solid faith in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed travel, spending time with family and friends and studying scripture. She was a long time member of Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden, FL. She devoted many hours volunteering with her church, Golden Pond assisted living with her service dog Murphy, Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital and Corner Stone Hospice.

A celebration of Dixie’s life will be held on Saturday December 5 at 10:00am at Church of the Messiah Episcopal Church, 241 N. Main St., Winter Garden, FL 34787.  In lieu of flowers, Dixie’s request was for donations to be made either to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1850 Lee Rd # 111, Winter Park, FL 32789 or to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778.

Jose Felipe Torres, Jr.

Jose Felipe Torres, Jr., age 64, of Orlando, passed away Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at his residence.   He was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico,  the son of the late Adonatila (Bonilla)  and Jose Felipe Torres, Sr.  Jose served in the U.S. Army, was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and was employed as a Corrections Officer. 

Jose leaves to cherish is memory, wife Alma (Ramirez) Torres of Orlando; son Derrick Torres of Albany, New York; daughter Barbara Torres of Orlando; four step sons Pedro Gutierrez, of Haverstraw, New York,  Robert Gutierrez of Oviedo,  Richard Gutierrez of St. Petersburg, FL,  Andy Gutierrez  of Apopka;  two sisters Elizabeth Mendoza of Kissimmee, Elsa Rodriguez of New Jersey; and 14 grandchildren

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Orlando, FL, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, followed by interment at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida at 2:00 pm with military honors.

James Elsworth Snell, Jr.

James Elsworth Snell Jr., age 60, of Orlando, FL passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy,  County, OH.   James was born in Wilkesbarre, PA the son of James E. Snell Sr. and the Frances (Sobers). He was employed  as a Plastics Project Manager.

James leaves to cherish his memory, father James Elsworth Snell, Sr. of Mountain Top, PA; two daughters, Christie Greenstein, Lindsey Marie Snell, two sons James Elsworth Snell III,  and Jessie Ryan Snell all of Orlando. 

The family will be receiving friends on  Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home. The service will follow visitation at 12:00 pm with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.  Interment will follow the funeral service at Dr. P. Phillips Cemetery.

Wretha Mae Roberts Reding

Wretha Mae Roberts Reding, age 89, of  Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at Ocoee Health Care Center.  Wretha was born in Batesville, AR the daughter of the late Dovie (Sims) and Herschel  Roberts and was employed as a hospital nurse.

Wretha is  predeceased by her husband DC. Reding (1988); son Gary Reding 1950) and daughter Denise Reding (1954; and leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Sherry Holcomb (Chuck), of Clermont; two sisters Hazel Peel and Charlene Fleming both of Batesville, AR. 

The family will be receiving friends at Qualls-Batesville Funeral Home on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm.  The funeral service and interment will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, at 2:0 pm with Bro. Tommy Medley officiating. 

Ashley "Jus Com" Watson

Early one morning on October 19^th, 1958 and angel visited Olga Mitchell & Lloyd Watson’s home in New River District, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth Jamaica and delivered to them a bouncing baby boy, Ashley Watson.  He was reared by his grandparents Mr.& Mrs. Huge Tibby. Ashley was an active, smart and rambunctious child. While living with his grandparents he grew rapidly and was quick to learn.  His grandfather instilled in him the principles of moral Christian living that allowed him to develop the interpersonal skills needed to survive in the real world. He attended the Santa Cruz All Age School at the age of six.  After graduating at the age of 16, Ashley had no prospects or means of acquiring higher education so he looked for work with his only means of transportation – a bicycle.  At the age of 16 he was employed at the Shell gas station and within a short stint his work activities grew. Mr. Wilfred Nemhard noticed that Ashley was intelligent and had great potential, so he encouraged and supported him as much as he could. While admiring his eldest brother Rudolph operating heavy equipment, Ashley aspiring to become one of the D4 tractor trailer operators,  informed Mr. Wilfred Nemhard about the offer and without any question he gave him the challenge which he operated for 14 years. After Ashley’s long stint in working in the field of plowing  & bulldozing, his thirst for a deeper knowledge took him across the seas to the United States of America.  In 1988 he entered Belle Glade where he learned how to cut sugar cane and picked apples.  In 1990 he moved to Orlando where he pursued a different career as a skill code contractor with Eagle Construction Company, Ltd until the deterioration of his health.  In 2002 God had another plan.  After a visit to the doctor Dorrette was told that she was pregnant.  Dorrette gave birth to a healthy and happy baby boy Deddy.  In 2006 Ashley decided not to waste anymore time so Dorretee and him were engaged and tied the knot shortly after. Two weeks before he succumbed to his illness, Ashley called some of his family and friends into his room where they formed a circle and held hands to witness his anointment by an ordinate elder of the North Orlando S.D.A. Church on the believing of his faith, that if he forgave others the wrongs they have done unto him, his father in heaven will also forgive him and if he confessed his sins his Father is faithful and just to forgive him of his sins and cleanse him from all unrighteousness.  On October 28^th, at 7:15 pm, Ashley Watson went to be with his Lord.  Ashley leaves to cherish his memory, wife Dorrette; sons Kim & Deddy; daughter Shawn Kay; sisters Alma, Estmin;  brothers Rudolph, Roy & Clayon, grandsons, his employer John Zandan, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Public visitation was held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 4:00 until 5:00 followed by the funeral service with Pastor Lascell Henry officiating.

Margee Nansue Bowden Linton

Margee Nansue Bowden Linton, age 88, of Apopka, Florida passed away Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 at Florida Hospital Orlando.  A lifelong Florida native, she was born in Winter Garden, the daughter of the late Audrey (Carroll) and Charles W. Bowden.  

Margee was a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was married to Maurice “Sleepy” Simpson Linton, World War II 503^rd PRCT Veteran, and was a devoted and loving wife for 61 years, until his death in 2007.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter,  Nansue L. (Ron) Cowan of Athens, AL.; son, Maurice S. (Diane) Linton, II of Altamonte Springs; daughter, Catherine L. Gorman of Apopka; son, Michael Larue Linton of Apopka; son, Lenny Okrie (Lorraine) of Leonardtown, MD; sister Martha Connolly-Bridges of Ocoee; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; 7 niece’s and 5 nephew’s.

December 1945, while working at Dickson-Ives department store in Orlando, Margee was introduced to Maurice Linton by his mother.  Maurice had just returned to Orlando after the war.  Almost two months later, they became engaged at Lake Lily in Maitland and were married June 9, 1946 in Orlovista.  Maurice rejoined the U.S. Army in 1948 and Margee moved to Fort Bragg N.C. to join him with their one year daughter.  Two sons and one more daughter were born in North Carolina.  They relocated to Fort Campbell, KY and Germany before returning to Fort Bragg where Maurice retired in 1963.  They returned to Florida, settling in Altamonte Springs.  They enjoyed retirement traveling the United States and Europe visiting their many friends and relatives. They both enjoyed fishing, especially Margee.  January of 2010, she caught her first ever 10 pound wide mouth bass while visiting friends in St. Cloud, Florida.

Margee was very active with her husband in the 503^rd Parachute RCT Association World War II, the Deep South Chapter, and the Florida Chapter of the 101^st Airborne Division Association for over 30 years.  She served as the 503^rd Parachute RCT Secretary/Treasurer for many years.  She was also a member of the Orlando Old Timers Club.               

A memorial service will be held at Tuscawilla United Methodist Church in Casselberry, FL, at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 21st, 2015.  Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL, at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 25th, 2015.

Berta Jean Casimir

Berta Jean Casimir passed away peacefully in Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida on November 6, 2015.  She was surrounded by the love of her husband and four daughters when she transitioned. 

She is survived by her husband Laurent Casimir, her four daughters Laurence Casimir, Stephania Casimir, Daphne Casimir, Kimberly Jia Casimir and Grandson Kobe Laurent Moreno son of Stephania Casimir, sisters Mona Scott Prophete, Marie Nativida Dufour and brother Dieulifete Oreste. She is preceded in death by her Father Jean Baptiste Jean and her sister Floriane Legros.

She was born July 2, 1954 in Haiti to the union of Anne-Marie Oreste and Jean Baptiste Jean. Berta’s various educational pursuits were in the field of nursing. She married Laurent Casimir September 14, 1979 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.  Berta and her husband moved to New York City in 1987 where she worked 20+years in the nursing industry and where her three younger children were born. Her family then moved to Orlando, Florida in 2003 in favor of the warmer climate. She continued her career in the nursing industry until she retired in 2013 to focus on her health and family. Berta was a kind, extremely funny, and generous woman, who could always be seen with a smile and was always picture ready.

Public visitation will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10:00 until 11:30 am followed by the funeral service.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

John Michael Troilo

John Michael Troilo, age 52 of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on November 3, 2015 at his home.  John was born in Dayton, Ohio the son of Dr. Frank and Mary (Fischer) Troilo and was employed by The Stage in Bonita Springs.

A memorial service will be held  at St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church located at 4001 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 32804 on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 4:00 pm.

Thomas James Gerarde

Thomas James Gerarde, age 75, of Orlando, Florida passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at his residence.   Thomas was born in Tiona, Pennsylvania the son of Thomas and Marie (Bodner) Gerarde.  He  was employed as a construction worker for the International Labor Union and member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.  Thomas was also a soccer coach for St. Andrews Catholic School, Evans High School, Bishop Moore, and ex-professional boxer and philanthropist.  Most importantly he loved his Lord and served his church and  youth.  He was often a "resident" of the Hardee's Restaurant on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills.

Thomas leaves cherish his memory 2 sons in Pennsylvania; his St. Andrew family and many other friends and relatives.

Margaret Mary Haddix

Margaret Mary Haddix, age 79, of Hilham, TN passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville,  Tennessee.  She was born in Woodford County Galway, Ireland,   on the daughter of the late Mary (Gildea)  and James  Conroy.  Margaret was employed as a machine operator for an irrigation company.

Margaret is predeceased by sibling Bridie (Francis) Cooley and  leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters Tish Hood of Ocoee; Terry (Jerry) Sheehan of Herkimer, NY;  Kim Haddix of Hilham, TN; two sons Gary Hood of Ocoee,  Jeff Haddix of Hilham, TN;   10 siblings, Sean, Michael, Francis (Mary) Conroy, Eileen (Dan) O'Sullivan, Chrissie (Brendan) Allen, Marie, Joe (Mary) Conroy, Mary (Tony) Starr, Gerard Conroy, Teresa (Pat) Burke; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2015.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Orlando,  at 10:00 am on Friday, November 6th,  2015 with Father Leo Hodges officiating.   Interment will follow the Mass at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Post Funeral Reception Information:

The Hood's

2028 Hedgerow Circle ~ Ocoee Fl 34761

Muriel Oates Maxwell

Muriel Oates Maxwell, age 93 of Maitland, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015.  Muriel was born in York County South Carolina and graduated from Winthrop College. She moved to Orlando in 1954 and received her masters from Stetson University. She became a teacher for Orange County and for a time taught FL history on educational television. She was very active in St. Luke's Episcopal Women's Guild,the Orlando Garden Club,and the Sorosis Women's Club of Orlando.

She is survived by her daughters   Noel Barnett (Bill) and Sande Maxwell (Norm)and her daughter-in-law Titian Austin (Bob), 5 grand children and 7 great grand children. Her son Fred Maxwell predeceased her.  She touched many lives and she will be missed.

A memorial service will be held 11 am on Thursday, November 12th at ST Luke's Cathedral, 130 N. Magnolia Ave in downtown Orlando.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Sorosis Woman's Club of Orlando, St. Luke's Cathedral or Hospice of the Comforter.

Rosina Rosemarie Mannino

Rosina Rosemarie Mannino,  age 80, of Clermont, passed away Monday, October 19th, 2015 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.  Rosina was born in New York, NY the daughter of Victor and Anna (Ambrosia) Porcaro.  She was employed as a bank teller.

Rosina leaves to cherish her memory husband Milo Mannino of Clermont.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church  on Thursday,  November 5, 2015. 

Mary Louise Eggeson Wilson

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Eggeson Wilson, devoted servant of Christ and namesake of His Blessed Mother, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, gracefully and with great dignity and courage left this world and arrived in Heaven on October 28, 2015, amid the joyful celebration of the angels, as well as, many family members and friends there awaiting her. Mary Lou was born on September 20, 1930, and just recently celebrated her 85th birthday. At the time of her death, her current residence was Windermere, Florida; however, after a brief stay in Jacksonville, Illinois as a child, she lived most of her life in her birthplace of Quincy, Illinois.

Mary Lou was the daughter of William and Vera (Stratman) Eggeson, both of Quincy. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1948. She was married to Dale Kemp Wilson (also of Quincy) and was a devoted and loving wife for 54 years, until his death in 2004. Together they had eight children who adored her: Deborah K. Badamo (Gary) of Windermere, Florida; Michael Lee Wilson (Colleen) of Downs, Illinois; Mark Stephen Wilson (Beth) of Raytown, Missouri; David Kemp Wilson (deceased); Karen Denise Wieckert Purdy (Terry) of Austin, Texas; Jeffrey Dale Wilson of Bloomington, Illinois; Lori Lynn Wilson (deceased) and Timothy Shawn Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri. She was also an incredibly loving grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many, all of whom will greatly miss her beautiful smile and unconditional love. Mary Lou was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for many years, but during her most recent time in Quincy, was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She retired from Sears after 25 years of service.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia (Eggeson) Yates, daughter Lori and husband Dale. Funeral mass in Windermere, Florida will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on November 7, 2015, at 11:00 am, and in Quincy, Illinois, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 10:00 am.

Deva Deo Persad

Deva Deo Persad, age 68, of Davenport, FL passed away Saturday, October 24th, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Orange County.   Deva was born in Couva, Trinidad,  the son of the late Basdaye (Parag)  and Bharat  Persad and was employed as an electrical engineer.

Deva leaves to cherish his memory, wife Cherylann (Ramoo) Persad of Davenport; daughter Natasha Forrest of Davenport, FL; two sons Darryl Persad and Sacha Persad, both of London; grandson Marcus Forrest of Davenport;  sister Padmini Ramthal of Trinidad and others.

The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.  Interment will be in Trinidad at a later date.

Anne Mercier Herbert

Anne Mercier Herbert, age 69, of Longwood, FL passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at her residence with her husband by her side.  Anne was born in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Lang)  and George  Mercier.  She was a faithful member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando and was employed as a school teacher.

Anne is preceded in memory by her parents and sister Jeanne Halley (1998).  She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband Deacon Laurence Matthew Herbert of Longwood; and brother, George Mercier of Springfield, MA. 

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Andrew Catholic Church.  Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date.  The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Comforter or the American Cancer Society in her name.

William Allen Sorrell

William A Sorrell departed this life at the age of 93 to join his wife Mary Lucille Waters Sorrell, on Thursday, October 15, 2015.  

 Bill received an honorable discharge from the army 1946 where he served for two years as a corporal in bombsight mechanics, automatic pilot instructor and repair man.  He also received the American theater of operations service ribbon, good conduct and victory medals. Among his accomplishments in the service, Bill was also recognized for being a carbine and pistol sharpshooter.  Prior to induction, Bill was employed by G.L. Martin company at Middle River, Maryland as a Hammersmith shop supervisor for five years.

In the year 1946 at the age of 24, Bill married the love of his life Lucy. They moved from Baltimore, Maryland to Orlando, Florida where Bill was employed by Martin Marietta Aerospace Company as a mechanical engineer. He was the business manager for missile programs and missile test programs. Bill took early retirement in 1984 to care for his wife Lucy who died of cancer in 1986.

Bill enjoyed the mountains of North Carolina for years where he would go every summer.  He was a very good bowler and enjoyed watching professional bowling on TV as well as professional golf.  Bill bought a new putter every time he played golf to try to improve his game, but as he tells the story, he just ended up with a garbage can in the garage full of putters.

One of Bill's greatest joys in life was singing in the church choir. He had a great love for music.  He played the organ and taught himself how to play the guitar.  Whatever Bill did he put his whole heart and soul into it.

The things that were most important to Bill was his family, his church and his church friends, and being a good neighbor.

We will miss you Bill. May you rest in peace.

Funeral services will be held at Broadway United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida at 11 AM, on October 22, 2015. Reception to follow.