All Obituaries

James Matthew Brantly Jr 63, of Osteen, Florida, Passed away in his home on November 14, 2019. James graduated from Rollins College with a BA in Criminal Justice. He worked for both Disney and Universal Studios as a security officer before opening his own business with his Father. James loved to be out on his boat and was affectionately called Captain Matt. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his family.  James is predeceased by his father James Matthew Brantly...

Betty L. Beckey age 72, of Deltona, Florida, passed away November 8, 2019 of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She was born December 21, 1946 in Bayshore, Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Betty) Pfundstein. Prior to her retirement she was a coach cleaner for Amtrak Auto Train. Betty was predeceased in death by her parents, husband Bernard Leroy Beckey in 1988, son Jimmy Back in 1996, and grandson Shane Czajkowski in 2014.  She is survived by her loving...

Barbara Grace Stenstrom age 93, of Sanford, Florida, passed away November 4, 2019. She was born March 21, 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace Siegfried. Barbara was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church for many years. She was a wonderful, loving, selfless mother, and grandmother. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband J. Lee Stenstrom in 1999. Mrs. Stenstrom is survived by her children Ronald Paul Stenstrom, David Lee (Kathi)...

Mrs. Lora Mae Connor Sellers went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her son’s home in Sanford. Lora Mae was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 17, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Daniel D. Connor and Elizabeth Ellen Hilburn Connor.  Mrs. Sellers was a longtime and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church joining on February 10, 1963 where she served in  the choir with her beautiful voice. She served with the Order of the Eastern Star...

Tommye Methvin Johnson 87, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Tommye was a native of Sanford born on June 20, 1932 to Burke G. Methvin and Marie E. Duke Methvin. Tommye grew up in Sanford with her three Sisters Annabelle, Elizabeth, and Emma Jean. She lived three doors down from her childhood sweetheart Harold F. Johnson, and they would marry in 1960, and God would bless them in 1961 with their daughter Sharlee Marie. Tommye enjoyed keeping busy and...

Donnie Parker Jr. 80, of Lake Mary, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife and beloved dog Lady by his side on Monday, September 30, 2019. Donnie was a brave Marine fighting proudly for our country from 1956 to 1975. Donnie worked as a Letter Carrier for the Winter Park Post Office until his retirement. He loved to stay busy and enjoyed playing softball, bowling, and hunting. Donnie and his wife Beverly were long time patrons of the Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe in Sanford. If...

Angela Howell age 42, passed away September 28, 2019. She was born March 22, 1977 in Sanford, Florida to Tony Caro and Valerie McMullen Caro. Angela is survived by her parents Valerie and Tony Caro, husband of 11 years Adam Howell, sons, Jason and Jared Dodd and daughter, Kayla Howell. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Gramkow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her name can be made to the American Cancer...

Don Edgar Harper of Lake Mary, Florida passed away in Orlando, Florida on September 21, 2019 at the age of 82. Born on August 14, 1937 to Opie Harper and Virginia Wilson Harper in Boone County, West Virginia. Don enjoyed fishing, farming and real estate. He is survived by his wife Janet Harper, sons Steve (Roberta) Harper and Scott (Tracy) Harper, brother Neal F. Harper, grandchildren Lily, Cole, Melanie and nephew Lyle.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 2,...

David Bee Parks of Lake Mary Florida passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 75. Services will be held at William G. Neal funeral home in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Carl Greene Collins Jr passed away peacefully at Altamonte Springs Hospital on Friday September 20th at the age of 72. Carl was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 19, 1947. He attended North Carolina State University before bravely serving as a State Trooper. Later in life he became a business owner of a lawn care company. After moving to Florida, Carl became very active in the community and church.  Carl is preceded in death by his mother Mary Keil Winstead, father...