All Obituaries

Shirley C. Williams age 86, of Sanford, Florida passed away January 6, 2023. She was born May 13, 1936 in Hughes, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Mon Jeu Hong and Shee Lum May Qui. Shirley came to Florida in the 1960's first settling in Jacksonville, before coming to Sanford. She was the administrative assistant for Central Florida Regional Hospital for 40 years prior to her retirement; where she was awarded the Doctor Frist Humanitarian Award. Shirley was also a faithful...

Richie Hiram Kilgore passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2023 at Winter Park Hospital. He is survived by his parents Melissa & Richard Kilgore, sister Athena Kilgore, grandparents Evelyn Cordero & Elkin Velasquez, Rosita Machado & Hiram Kilgore. Richie is also survived by his aunt Nadia Serrano, uncle Abde Benchemmar, uncle Ernest Kilgore, uncle Hiram Kilgore; two great aunts Erica Ferrer, Nancy Witt, and three cousins Serena Serrano, Isabella Kilgore, and Yaziel Perez. The...

Stephen E. Aihebhoria age 69 of Sanford, Florida, passed away unexpectedly December 24, 2022. He was born August 8, 1953 in Ekpoma, Nigeria, the son of the late Simon and Comfort (Ogdeide) Aihebhoria. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Collison-Gramkow Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Sanford, Florida.   

    Russell Scott Williams, a loving husband, father, grandfather (Pops), and avid UCF Athletics fan, passed away on December 24, 2022, in Sanford, FL, with his family by his side after his two-year battle with cancer. He was 63. Scott was born on September 11, 1959, in Hanover, PA to Russell and Carole Williams and was raised in Westminster, Maryland. He was the oldest of five children, growing up with four younger sisters – Terri, Debbie, Dee, and Dana. Scott played...

Jean Marie Wyatt age 68, of Sanford, Florida, passed away December 23, 2022. She was born May 16, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Case) Westbrook. Jean was the Manager for Electronic Fasteners Inc. for their quality control department, prior to her retirement in August of 2020. She loved shopping, cooking great meals for her family and friends, going to the beach, eating lunch out, and finding beautiful new plants for her backyard. Jean...

Victor Alexis Marquez Melendez age 33 of Ivanhoe, California, passed away unexpectedly December 17, 2022. He was born January 11, 1989 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the son of Victor Antonio Marquez and Yolanda Melendez. Victor worked in the construction industry for both residential and commercial construction. He was predeceased by his father Victor Antonio Marquez. Victor is survived by his mother Yolanda Melendez, step father Javier Ramos, three daughters (and 1 to be announced) Victoria...

Odile Josette Cummins age 94, of Sanford, Florida, passed away November 29, 2022. She was born July 13, 1928 in Paris, France. Services are being held privately.   

Catherine L. Resch age 90, of Sanford, Florida, passed away November 24, 2022. She was born October 17, 1932 in Okahumpka, Florida. There are no services planned at this time.  

Daniel George Vinson age 69, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away November 21, 2022. He was born March 1, 1953 in Diekirch, Luxembourg, Germany. There are no services planned at this time.   

Rev. George E. Hodges age 85, of Sanford, Florida, passed away November 18, 2022. He was born November 23, 1936 in Hilliard, Florida, the son of the late George Earl and Maude (Blount) Hodges. He was a faithful pastor, missionary, and evangelist. In later years, he encouraged young pastors in the ministry. As a devoted husband, father, and grandfather he enjoyed his family being near. Most of all he loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, from Psalm 119:65, "Thou hast dealt...