All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Lait passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband off 55 years, Ray N. Lait.  She is survived by her daughter LeeAnn (John) Claflin; sons, Alan (Susan), Mike (Casey), and Jack (Cindy); grandchildren Liz, Brett, Brittany, Michael, Leah, Sarah and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Tessa, David, Charlie, Emma, Reese, Bodhi, Dillard and James. Shirley was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 1, 1930.  She moved with her...

Carmen Alva, 86, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.

James Ernest Strange, Jr. “Jim” of Gulf Breeze, Florida died peacefully from natural causes on February 11, 2020 at the Beacon of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Jim was born on December 1, 1926 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was raised both here as well as in Waycross, Georgia. Jim was employed in the Aviation field as a pilot as well as with the FAA. He began his career as a proud member of the USMC. He was an avid lover of nature and a world traveler. He cherished his role as a...

Alice A. Powell, age 76, of Gulf Breeze, was called home Monday, February 10, 2020.  She retired from the U.S. Navy as a Commander.  She will be missed by all she touched.

-Bhanwattee Gomes, 78, of Apopka, Florida passed Saturday, February 08, 2020. A visitation with friends and family will take place 4 PM — 8 PM Friday, February 14, 2020, at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL. Funeral service will be 7:30 AM, Saturday, February 15, 2020, also at Highland Funeral Home. Sympathies, thoughts, and special memories for the family may be left on the tribute wall for the family.

A Graveside Service for Ms. Jean S. Wright, age 89, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11AM at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ms. Wright to the charity of your choice.  Ms. Wright was born February 15, 1930 in Enid Oklahoma and is survived by her loving daughters, Donna W. (James) Cozad & Barbara Wright (David) McConnell;...

LTJG Thomas E. O’Connell, USN (Ret.), age 68, of Gulf Breeze, was called home February 06, 2020.  He was born in Hoboken, NJ on November 02, 1951, to the late Frank V. and Adeline O’Connell.  “Tom” was a proud U.S. Navy Retiree.  As a youth he excelled in swimming, earning both the All County and All State honors.  Later in life he grew into an avid golfer and played often with friends at Tiger Point.  In 1995 Tom was inducted into the Hoboken...

On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Clarence R. Carpenter beloved husband and father was called home to be with the Lord. He was born June 3,1929, in Oriskany Falls, New York, to Clarence and Carolyn Carpenter. Having graduated from UFA High School in Utica, New York, he served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War. When he returned home, he worked for his father as a painting and wallpapering contractor. He was married in 1955 to Joan Burns, and they had four children, nine...

Joffery (Van) Van Camp, age 106, passed away peacefully on Feb 6, 2020. He was born Oct 16, 1913 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Harmon and Ellen Van Camp. Joffery married the late Dorothy Paulin on Nov 26, 1937-enjoying 68 years together. Growing up in the Great Depression era, Joffery understood the value of hard work. He was a Senior Aircraft mechanic under the WW II Civil Service program at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek MI, Wright-Patterson in Dayton OH, and MacDill Field in Tampa Fl. ...