All Obituaries

Richard Earnest Thompson, of Orlando, Florida died in Atlanta, Georgia at age 77 on Monday, December 2, 2019.   A fourth-generation Floridian, Richard was born in Orlando on June 16, 1942 to Stephen Earnest and Helen Roberta Brooker Thompson. Raised in the College Park neighborhood of Orlando, he attended Princeton Elementary and Edgewater High School and worked in his father’s orange groves (Clifton Groves) and packing house.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in...

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Mannette Mildred Batchelor, age 94, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, will be held Thursday, December 5, 2019 11AM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Mrs. Batchelor was born March 3, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and is survived by her sons, Larry E....

Mr. John Adams Jr , 82 passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019. He was retired TSGT USAF and served 20 yrs.  After retiring from the Air Force he worked for Southland Distribution Center as a Warehouse Associate and Truck Driver. Mr. Adams also worked for Orange County as an Equipment Operator. He leaves behind his wife Francine J of 60 yrs and 2 Children. Son John D. Adams (Sharon K); Daughter Patricia Y Livingston ( Jon V), 3 grandchildren; Natalie A. Bailey (Christopher), Daniel...

Jean Tennent Hooks, age 93, passed away at home peacefully on November 27th after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.  She went to be with her Lord and savior.  She is survived by her wonderful husband of 62 years, Henry Sydney Hooks, and by her only child Susan Salter, married to Robert Salter.  Jean was born in Ithaca, NY on July 18, 1926 to Ed and Hilma Hopkins.  When she was 13 years old, she moved to western Pennsylvania then moved to Florida with her...

Christopher James Paredes "Chris", 23, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on November 21, 2019. Chris is survived by his loving family and dear friends. He will be sorely missed. A viewing will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 12pm-3pm at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando.

Margaret Rogers Reed, 82, Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2019. She was born in Port Colborne, Ontario to John and Molly Rogers. Margaret was a beloved and dedicated exceptional education teacher in Orange County until the age of 71, earning Teacher of the Year in 1995 at Lake Sybelia Elementary. She was passionate about music and was an accomplished pianist. A dedicated mother and Air Force wife, she created a warm and loving home for her family at each of their...

Annell Graham Thomas celebrated her triumphant crossover on November 15, 2019.  She is survived by daughter, Susan Thomas Jones, husband, Donnie and her son, W. Townes (Buck) Thomas III and his wife, Sharon. Grandchildren, Stephen Birchfield, Christopher Jones, Collin Jones, Kenneth Majkut, George Pentz, Charity Rock and husband, Wally. Great grandchildren, Avery, Essence, George Jr., Ariel, Talon, Crystal and Chloe. Annell was born August 9, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, daughter of...

A Celebration Of Life will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 5PM-7PM in the Visitation Suite at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806.  Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to  the ASPCA, The Humane Society, or, bring a birthday card.

Nancy Luetta Cavenaugh was born September 26, 1921, in Richlands, Onslow County, North Carolina to James and Lucinda Cavenaugh. She was the youngest of eleven children, one of whom died in infancy. There were six surviving brothers and three sisters, all of whom Nancy survived. Even as a small child, she was beautiful and smart, and her siblings took a lead role in her upbringing. This was undoubtedly helpful to her mother, who was busy raising the rest of her rambunctious brood, only one...