Key West Mortuary & Cremation

Annette (Russell) McCook's Earthside suffering ended on December 3, 2023, with her beloved Buddy and Sonny by her side until the end. She was 79. At long last, she is reunited with the love of her life, Dr. Walter McCook, her husband since 1986 and her guardian angel since 1997. Annette was born in Key West on October 21, 1944 to Vendaline (Watkins) Russell and Reginald R. Russell. She graduated from Key West High School in 1962 and resided in Key West for most of her life. Over the years, she worked at City Electric, Naval Air Station Boca Chica, J. Byrons, and took over Russell Monuments after her mother's passing. She enjoyed participating in Fleming Street Methodist Church, which...

Oleksandr P. Mushtakov, 86 passed away on October 12, 2023 at his home. A celebration of life service will take place on Tuesday October 17th at 3:00pm at the Basilica of St. Mary's Star of the sea church all arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Roosevelt Charles Sands, Jr. passed away on October 9, 2023, eight days following his 93rd birthday. The family will receive those wishing to express condolences at a viewing on Friday, October 20, from 5 - 7 pm at the Key West Mortuary located at 328 Truman Avenue. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 21, at 11 am, at the Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church, 702 Whitehead Street, with Reverend Rochelle McEntyre, Pastor, presiding. Burial will follow in the Key West City Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Key West Mortuary. A guestbook will be available at the viewing and at www.keywestmortuaryc.com.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, who left this world on September 30, 2023. Born in Havana, Cuba on September 9, 1940, she was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness throughout her life. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, she peacefully departed her earthly existence at home, surrounded by her loving family. Our mother served our school district for 30 years. She worked at Harris School and Glynn Archer Elementary as an ESOL teacher, where she helped many children to read and learn the English language. She truly enjoyed her job and each of her students. Our mother was a remarkable woman, known for her boundless love, unwavering...

Ernestine Curry, lovingly known as "Mama Stina" 95 passed away on September 26, 2023. The family will receive friends for a viewing and rosary service done by The Catholic Daughters of America on Friday Oct. 13th from 6-8pm in the funeral chapel. Funeral services will take place Saturday Oct. 14th at 11am at the Basilica of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery all arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Family and Friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Jerard D. Duggans, 46, former resident of Key West, Fl passed away September 13, 2023 in Jacksonville, Fl. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 21, 2023 at 2pm at Key West Mortuary Chapel.

Bertha Harris Miller passed away on September 8, 2023 at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York. The family will receive friends for a viewing on Friday September 22nd from 5-7pm at St. James First Missionary Baptist Church 312 Olivia St. Celebration of Life Homegoing services will take place Saturday Sept 23rd at 11:00am at Bethel AME Church 223 Truman Ave Bishop Derrick Anderson officiating burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery all arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Leo Rudolph Rivas Sr., 88 passed away on September 4, 2023 in Key West Florida. The family will receive friends for a viewing Friday September 15th from 6-8pm in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will take place on Saturday September 16th at 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 1117 White St. Key West, FL. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

In loving memory-Gerald Franklin Billingsley August 20, 1957 - August 25, 2023 Gerald Franklin Billingsley was born on August 20, 1957 in Brunswick,GA to The late Carrie Bell Reynolds Gerald attended Brunswick Highschool and relocated to Key West, FL. There he met and married Jacqueline Mae Dean Gerald was preceded in death by his mother Carrie Bell Reynolds, brother Joseph E Reynolds Jr. And sister Annie Bell Reynolds. He was employed by the Key West Housing Authority. He fell in love with his two cats, and he loved gardening. On August 25, 2023, the Lord called him home to eternal rest He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife Jacqueline Mae Dean; Two sons Gerald...

It is with great sorrow that the Carey Family announces the passing of our beloved "Nathan" Carey, sunset August 14, 2023 As a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, god-father and friend, he will always be remembered for his humor and gracious spirit. Please join us for the Celebration of Life In Honor of Donald Nathan Carey At Newman United Methodist Church 410 Truman Ave Key West Florida 33040 Public Viewing Friday?September 8, 2023 6:00PM to 8:00PM Funeral Service Saturday?September 9, 2023 11:00AM All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary family and friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

It is with great sorrow that the Carey Family announces the passing of our beloved "Nathan" Carey, sunset August 14, 2023 As a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, god-father and friend, he will always be remembered for his humor and gracious spirit. Please join us for the Celebration of Life In Honor of Donald Nathan Carey At Newman United Methodist Church 410 Truman Ave Key West Florida 33040 Public Viewing Friday?September 8, 2023 6:00PM to 8:00PM Funeral Service Saturday?September 9, 2023 11:00AM All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary, friends and family members are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Denny O. Clark, Jr., a native son of Key West, Florida, passed away in Tallahassee, Florida on August 7, 2023, at the age of 62. Denny was born to Barbara Ann Suarez and Denny O. Clark, Sr. on March 22, 1961. Denny's mother having passed away at a young age, he was raised by his grandmother Grace "Nana" Butler, herself a revered and proud Key West citizen, who nurtured Denny alongside his brother, Larry Bass and his sisters, Cheryl Robinson and Dennise Grace Parker. Denny established himself as both a brilliant student and one of Key West, Florida's great athletic products. He was a member of the championship-winning 1973 Little Major League baseball team. A plaque commemorating...

Arthur Rahming, affectionately known as "Buzzard" passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023. The family will receive friends for a viewing Friday August 18th from 6-8pm at Newman United Methodist Church. Funeral services will take place Saturday August 19th at 11:00am at Newman United Methodist Church. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary please feel free to sign the guestbook at keywestmortuaryc.com

Rodolfo Roque Corona, 52 passed away on July 12th at Jackson North Medical center. Funeral services will take place Saturday July 29th at 1:00 pm at the Basilica of St Mary's Star of the sea Church. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Irving Bruce Rivas, 75 passed away on July 8, 2023 surrounded by loving family and friends in his own home. The family will receive friends for a viewing on Friday July 21, 2023 at Bethel AME Church from 6-8pm. Home going services will take place on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Bethel AME Church at 11:00am Pastor Mildred Roscoe officiating. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to Key West Mortuary. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the guestbook at our website www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Julia Augusta Lang, 86 passed away on Saturday May 27th, 2023. The family will receive friends for a viewing on Friday June 9th from 6-8pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Funeral services will take place Saturday June 10, 2023 at 11:00 am at St Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements entrusted to Key West Mortuary Inc. friends and loved ones are encouraged to sign the guestbook on the funeral home web page www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Joy S. Rodriguez passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1938 in Key West, FL. Joy was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Jose Rodriguez, Jr., her parents, Frank and Violet (Pierce) Stickney, and her brothers, Frank, Jr. (Mary) and Clyde (Mildred) Stickney. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews across the US. A graduate of Key West High School, Joy was active in the Key West Association of Realtors and the Key West Women's Club and served as an officer in both organizations. In her professional life, she was a vice president at First Federal Savings and Loan Association and she was also a Realtor...

Mrs Thelma G Hall -Smith, 87 passed away on March 22, 2023 . The family will receive friends for a viewing Friday March 31, 2023 from 6-8pm in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will take place Saturday April 1, 2023 at 2:00pm at Bethel AME Church. Burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery. All arrangements entrusted to Key West Mortuary Inc. Family, friends and loved ones are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

It is with great sorrow that the Carey Family announces the passing of our beloved Isabelle Graves. As a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, she will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and gracious spirit. A viewing will be held between 6-8pm on Friday, March 31st at Newman United Methodist Church. Funeral services will take place on Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11AM at Newman United Methodist Church 410 Truman Ave burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery all arrangements entrusted to Key West Mortuary Inc. friends and loved ones are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.keywestmortuaryc.com

Franklin Carey Sr. Aka Pint, 78 passed away on March 1, 2023 the family will receive friends for a viewing Friday March 10th from 6-8pm in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will take place Saturday March 11th at Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church at 1:00 pm burial to follow in the family plot of the Key West City Cemetery all arrangements have been entrusted to Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center Inc.

Dennis Nilo Salinero, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 17, 2023. He is survived by his daughters Dana Salinero and Lisa McElhiney (Tim), his grandchildren Dennis Gardiner, Mya Gardiner, Amy Gardiner, Marisa McElhiney and Sean McElhiney, brother Fred Salinero, nephew Chad Salinero, and numerous cousins and lifelong friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Salinero, his beloved mother, Zelia Carmona Salinero, and his niece Lori Salinero Highsmith. Dennis "Happy" Salinero was born on October 31, 1942 and raised in Key West. He was captain of the Key West High School football team in 1960 and graduated from KWHS in 1961. He...