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West Orange Times & Observer | Obituaries

  • By Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2025
Obituary: James Wells Hayes

James Wells Hayes: Oct. 19, 1924, to June 25, 2025.

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  • June 30, 2025
Obituary: Doris Rakes Arrington

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Doris Rakes Arrington, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 77.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 12, 2025
Winter Garden community mourns Citrus titan

Jerry Chicone Jr. is remembered for the impact he had on his friends, family, Winter Garden and the citrus industry.

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  • June 2, 2025
Obituary: Jeffrey Wallace Peacock

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeff Peacock, who left this world on May 9, 2025, at the age of 47.

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  • June 2, 2025
Obituary: Timothy Alan “Timmy” Johnson

Timothy Alan “Timmy” Johnson, 60, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on May 26, 2025. Mr. Johnson was born on Jan. 26, 1965, in Orlando, Florida.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • June 2, 2025
Obituary: Theodore Hess Geltz Jr. (Ted)

Theodore Hess Geltz Jr. (Ted) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2025, while enjoying his lifelong hobby at Sebring International Raceway.

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  • May 28, 2025
Obituary: Bertha Ann (Lutes) Combs

Bertha Ann (Lutes) Combs died Sunday, May 19, 2025.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 16, 2025
1936-2025: Stan Smith placed importance on family, Elks

Stan Smith grew up in Oakland, graduated from Lakeview High School and was a member of the Winter Garden Elks Lodge for 56 years.

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  • April 11, 2025
Obituary: Celeste Moore Alligood

Obituary: Celeste Moore Alligood attended Family Church in Windermere.

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  • April 9, 2025
Obituary: Joseph Earl "Joe" Wolfe

Obituary: Joseph Earl "Joe" Wolfe, 92, died March 30, 2025.

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  • April 9, 2025
Obituary: Stanley Norman Smith

Obituary: Stanley Norman Smith, of Tavares, died April 1, 2025.

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  • April 9, 2025
Obituary: Margaret Crawford

Obituary: Margaret Crawford, 88, of Winter Garden, died March 15, 2025.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 7, 2025
Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel dies

Mr. Siegel launched his company in 1982 from his garage. He died Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • March 26, 2025
Obituary: Jodi Lynne Fulmer

Obituary: Jodi Lynne Fulmer, 54, formerly of Winter Garden, died Nov. 21, 2024.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • March 12, 2025
Obituary: Dorothy June Lynch

Obituary: Dorothy June Lynch died Feb. 22, 2025.

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