CLARK - Mr. Chandler Collin Clark, 17, of St. Cloud, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Chandler was born in Kissimmee, Florida on April 6, 1992, the son of Michael D. and Christina L. (Castor) Clark. He was a talented multi-sport athlete with an infectious smile and a passion for animals.  He had a carefree, fun spirit for life.
He is survived by his loving family, parents, Christina and Michael Clark of St. Cloud, FL; sisters, Jeanette M. Clark of Kissimmee, FL, Michaela C. Clark of St. Cloud, FL; grandparents, Mary E. Allen of St. Cloud, FL, Larry W. Clark of Inverness, FL, Marilyn R. Morrison (Verlin) of  N. Vernon, IN, Barbara Castor of St. Cloud, FL; aunts,  Donna M. Drake (Robbie) of Orlando, FL, Cathy S. Norton (Russell) of N. Vernon, IN, Judy A. Cooper (Don) of Butlerville, IN, Angie, D. Lamaster (Chuck)  of N. Vernon, IN, Cindy Davis of Kissimmee; uncles, Kenny W. Clark (Kristina) of Auburndale, FL, Gary W. Castor (Joanne),  Terry D. Castor (Darlene)  both of N. Vernon, IN, John Williams of Kissimmee and 26 cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 30, 2009 beginning at 1:00 PM at Cornerstone Church, 2925 Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Harmony High School Athletic Boosters in C/O Suntrust Bank, Attention: Robert, 10536 Moss Park Road, Orlando, FL 32832.
Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home 2000 13th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769. 407-957-2511 www.osceolamemgds.com

COLBY - Jessie Lou, 91,  of St. Cloud, Florida passed away on Saturday October 24, 2009 at her residence.
She was a homemaker most of her life and also in her earlier years was a telephone operator.  Jessie was born on November 20, 1917, in Sylvania, GA, the daughter of the late James  Arthur and Alma Gertrude (Sammons) Bazemore.
She is survived by her loving family, daughters, Linda Ann Starren (Jack) of Altamonte Springs, FL and Janet Marie D'Errico (Dino) of St. Cloud, FL; son, George L. Colby, III of Tallahassee, FL; brother, James A. Bazemore, Jr, of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Leslie Koontz of Altamonte Springs, FL, Julie Fernandez of Chuluota, FL, Jackie Starren  of Kissimmee, FL; great grandchildren,  Jessie Garcia of Oakland, CA, Kelly Messina of New Jersey, Mandy Hoban of Altamonte Springs, FL, Jamie Fernandez of Chuluota, FL; great great grandchildren, James, Artemis and Daphne Anderson, all of Oakland, CA and Mia Hoban of Altamonte Springs, FL.
In ieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her name to the Alzheimers  Accociation Central and N. Florida Chapter, 378 Center Pointe Circle, Suite 1280, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701.
Arrangements under the direction of Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1107 Massachusetts Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769. (407) 892-2155 www.fiskfh.com

RAPPOLD - Audrey Grace Rappold, 101, of St. Cloud, Florida,  passed away peacefully in her sleep October 22, 2009.
Born February 11, 1908, in East Point, Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph and Mollie Dingus, she and her husband moved her family to Florida in 1960. She worked as a seamstress for most of her life and attended the Church of God in St. Cloud for many years. She lived on her own into her 100th year, and her mind was sharp until the very end. A week before her death, she could still recite from memory Psalm 91.
She is survived by sons Charles Rappold and his wife Carolyn, James Rappold and his wife Patricia, Joseph Rappold and his wife Sandee; one brother, Richard Dingus, of Ontario, Canada; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leo “Lefty” Rappold; grandson, Jeffrey Rappold and 4 siblings.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Cloud Church of God, 501 Dakota Avenue in St. Cloud, FL, with Reverend Clarence Chestnutt officiating.  Interment will follow in Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery in Kissimmee.  Visitation will be held Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fisk Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

STEARNS- Theodore Franklin Stearns, known by everyone as “Ted, ” was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 1, 1937. He was the only child born to Theodore Emmons Stearns and Stella May Goheen Stearns.
His parents moved from Tuscaloosa to Rochester, NY when Ted was only 9 month old. He lived in Rochester through his teen years, attending college in the area. Ted loved sales, and spent his energy on becoming the best salesperson in his field. He loved people and people loved him. He was a great peacemaker, and he thought before he spoke. He worked himself up the ladder of success to become the Regional Vice President of Grolier Society, Inc. He was over a tri-state area. Ted had a great work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.
At the age of 36, he started his own business. He was living in the Chicago area at the time. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1979 and lived there with his wife and family for 32 years. This business of small beginnings has grown into quite a success story today. In 2001, Ted retired and sold his ownership in the company to his business partner Tom Lyons of Overland Park, KS. In 2002, he changed residence, as well as states. He moved to sunny Florida into a 55+ community of active adults, “Solivita.”
Ted loved to line dance. The electric slide was his favorite. You could always find him on the dance floor when that song was played. He was an ardent lover of all sports; football was his favorite, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved that team, but even more he loved the team of the Lord. He was a dedicated member of Living Water Fellowship for almost seven years. Ted simply loved the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. His heart was for people. He was the head coordinator of the men’s ministry “MIC” (Men in Christ) as well as coordinating the small connecting point groups.
Ted is survived by his wife of 35 years, Glenda Passmore Stearns; three sons: Craig and wife Julie, Todd and fiancé Nancy, Brian and wife Michelle; two daughters: Renee and husband George, Jalen and husband Robert; twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren and former wife Winifred Martin Stearns. No words can express our great loss or how much he is and will be missed by his family and close friends. He is dearly loved.
A viewing was held at Living Water Fellowship on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. A viewing will also be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 10:00 AM until time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Bread Basket, in memory of Ted Stearns, payable to Living Water Fellowship, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746. Arrangements entrusted to Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-313.

VANN - Mrs. Mary B. Vann, 85, of St. Cloud, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. Mary was born in  Lexington, AL on August 31, 1924. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Mary is survived by son Bubba Vann; daughter  Christine Day, Mary Jean Robertson; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A widow of Henry  G. Vann Jr., Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and “number one mother-in-law.” She was vivacious and colorful, generous, kind and gentle, a friend to all. Mary loved family get-togethers, fishing, travel and bingo.  She will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM on  Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the St. Cloud Osceola Memory Gardens. Graveside services will follow at Mount Peace Cemetery, St. Cloud.