All Obituaries

Douglas Batten October 4, 1929 - February 28, 2021   Douglas Batten, 91, died peacefully on February 28, 2021 following a month of suffering with COVID-19.  He was surrounded by his family and welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven.  Doug was born in Pierce, Florida and was the youngest of eight children. When Doug was in high school, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan where he met Doris Marion Franz and married her shortly after...

Dec. 13, 1944-Feb. 26, 2021 Julie Livesay was an educator, artist, golfer, tennis player, nature lover, game player, bird watcher, friend to animals and avid traveler. Most of all, she was a cherished wife, beloved stepmother, fun-loving Grandma and devoted friend. Julie passed away at the age of 76 on February 26, 2021, following several years of decline from dementia. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to Frank and Julia Sellers and was the oldest of five children. She attended Ohio...

Henry A. Gonzalez left us far too soon on February 20,2021. He was born and raised in New Jersey. In high school he met his soulmate and love, Annie. During their forty six year marriage they were blessed with two amazing sons, Ryan and Patrick. Henry’s career began as a locksmith. His switch to logistics was made to provide for his family.  In the early 1980’s the family moved to Orlando, FL. Working in Orlando he became known as Hank. Until his health forced him to retire in...

A Funeral Service for Nilda Lopez, age 80, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:30PM at Winter Park Spanish SDA Church, 3700 Dike Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8PM at the church.  A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 11AM at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789.  Mrs. Lopez was born May 3, 1940  in Juncos,...

Mr. George Valentin Fernandez of Waterbury, CT passed away on February 19, 2021. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL .  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561...

Mr. Joseph W. Gilbert Jr., age 88, of Orlando, Florida passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  He was born August 16, 1932 in Abington, Massachusetts and is survived by his loving wife, Louise and just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past summer.  Mr. Gilbert loved his family and is also survived by his daughter, Joanne Gilbert of Oakdale, CT; sons, Joseph and John Gilbert, both of East Lyme, CT and granddaughter, Chelsea Gilbert of...

Sam Jones died Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021 in Orlando, FL. Sam was born November 15, 1937 in Jamestown, AL. He was married to Joyce Heard on August 15, 1958 and they shared their lives until they were separated on her death November 2017. Sam is survived by his sister Dora and his brother Joe; his sons Glenn and Mike and Daughter In-Law Denise; grandsons Josh and his Wife Jenna and Justin and his Girlfriend Kelly Sloan; and great grandchildren Kaycee and Tucker. Sam served in the...

Dr. Joseph Charles Flynn, Jr., Orlando, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2021. (If you’re wondering, it wasn’t COVID-19) Joe was a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon at the Spine and Scoliosis Center. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 26, 1956, and grew up in Orlando where he attended Bishop Moore High School. After graduating in 1974 he attended Georgia Southern University and graduated with a BS in Biology in 1979. After college he pursued a...

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL. Mr. Larry Brown, age 78, of Riverview, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ruth Brown in 2019 and his granddaughter, Jessica Ashleyruth Johnson in 2013.  He is survived by his loving...

Alda M. Wade of Orlando, Florida, passed peacefully on February 3, 2021, at home with family.  She was born May 28, 1923, to Procopio and Maria (Abbondanzieri) Montali in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.  Alda is survived by her daughters, Gail Wade and Linda Wright (Don), and son, James Wade (Fonda), her three grandchildren, Edward Wade (Victoria), Jay Wade (Megan), and Jessica Cooper (Eric), and seven great grandchildren, Emma, Charlie,...