Jane Martin Vaughan, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side.

Jane moved up to Zellwood Station after living many years in Ft. Lauderdale, where she retired from Rinker Materials. She was born November 11, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, to parents Charles and Ruth Martin. Jane was a graduate of the University of Kentucky; an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan and of course liked horses. She enjoyed playing many different card games and family time.

She is predeceased by her sister ( Nancy Jo Martin) and survived by her son Jack Humphrey (wife Deb), granddaughter Lesley Novoa (husband Lito), great-granddaughter Alyssa Novoa, and many dear friends (Diane and Leslie, Jean, Pauline and Bill).

Stanley Clayton Thompson, 70, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Stanley was born on April 5, 1953 in Ozark, Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents William and Arlene Thompson; his brothers William Douglas Thompson and Donald Thompson.

Graduate of Lakeview High School Class of ’71. Attended Trevecca Nazarene University where he made lifelong friends. Stanley was a proud veteran of the United States Marines.

Stanley worked many years in various roles for the Walt Disney Company. A man of faith he was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Everyone who knew Stanley would tell you he was a kind and helpful person, a friend you could always count on. He will be truly missed by all.

He is survived by a sister Jane Hughes (Mark) of Winter Garden and brother Jimmie Thompson (Diane) of Orlando, Florida. Nieces Amy Hughes Tiller (Robert), Katie Connors (John). Great-nieces Alina and Alice.

Jimmie Frank Whitehurst, 77, of Winter Garden, FL passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on Sunday January 7, 2024, at Orlando Health Central in Ocoee, FL.

Jimmie was born on August 6, 1946, in Enterprise, AL. He was a licensed general contractor and worked in this industry until he retired. He spent his adult life in the Orlando area where he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was very protective and proud of his two daughters who loved him dearly.

Jimmie’s favorite sports teams were the Gators and the Miami Dolphins. He liked telling jokes and making people laugh. He also had a passion for baking and enjoyed sharing good recipes. We all loved his pound cake!

Everyone who knew him knew he had a love for cars, especially Lamborghinis. His all-time favorite car was his Pontiac Trans Am with a “silver” eagle on the hood and a T-top roof, which he special ordered and then flew to Detroit to pick up. He drove straight back to Orlando, picked up his daughters and took them for a ride.

A loyal patriot, Jimmie served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the late 1960’s. He loved this country and made sure we all knew it. He collected many artifacts and historical newspapers of important events in American history. His favorite TV channels were GRIT, which aired old westerns 24/7 and The History Channel.

Besides his younger sister Glenda S Futch and husband (James), Jimmie is survived by his two daughters, Shawn M Hall and Denise R Coffey and husband (Duane), his grandchildren Tommy L Maroney, Lindsey R Coffey and husband (Andrei Lehman), Harrison D Coffey, Kayla M Hall, and Krista S Hall and his great grandchildren Finn Lehman, Josiah (Joey) Maroney and Dahlia Maroney. Preceded by his parents Grady H and Mattie B (Rushing) Whitehurst.

Our hearts ache as we continue this earthly journey without him. However, we are comforted knowing we will be reunited once again.

Elsa Rivera, 98, of Santiago, Dominican Republic peacefully passed away at her home in Kissimmee, Florida on January 12, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her son Ephraim Frank Bello.

She is survived by her loving husband Osberto Rivera; by her daughters: Diana Bello and Maritza Rivera; by 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Porta Coeli Funeral Home in Kissimmee, Florida.

Religious services will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and she will be laid to rest at Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery in Kissimmee, Florida at 2:30 p.m. Elsa lovingly named “La Niña” will forever be remembered and loved by all those who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Ismenia Suárez, born on March 28, 1918 in Charalá, Colombia, in two months she would have turned 106 years old.

She is survived by her daughters Raquel, Rosalba, Rosmira and Eddy (son, Eliecer, deceased), plus over 60 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She worked for 30 years making export tobacco, and then she dedicated her entire life to helping her daughters take care of her numerous grandchildren, giving them a lot of love, care and protection. Her favorite hobby was gardening, she was happy planting and picking flowers and fruits at her house. She also loved all the little animals, her own and those that appeared in her house, providing them with food and water. She was an incomparable human being.

God picked her up to take her to her paradise, on January 10th, 2024. Rest in peace. We will love and miss you for the rest of our lives.

Her funeral and memorial service will be held at the Orlando Memorial Gardens in 5264 Ingram Road, Apopka, FL 32703 on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 10:00am EST.

William Haynes died unexpectedly on January 10, 2024, in Sanford, FL at the age of 24.

Brennan is survived by his mother Amanda M. Haynes, his father William Robert Haynes, Stepmother Karen Mackey-Haynes, his sister Caitlyn A. Haynes, Paternal Grandmother Barbara Haynes, Maternal Grandmother Dorothy Wilson, His Aunts Tami Hays-Jones, Angela Jennings, and Linda Denson and cousins Zoe Hays and Jordan Brunsman.

He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandfather William “Bill” Haynes and maternal grandfather James Robert “Bob” Wilson.

Brennan was born on June 24, 1999, in Longwood, Florida. Those who knew Brennan knew he was quiet and kind with a depth that was beyond his years. His beautiful blue eyes and smile brought light to the darkest of times. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He left this world far too soon but will be remembered by every person whose life was changed by knowing him.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2024, at DeGusipe Funeral Home with a private family and close friends viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by an informal gathering of family and friends from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Flowers and condolences may be sent to 9001 N. Orlando Avenue Maitland, FL 32751