Charles Michael Chandley

Charles Michael Chandley (Mike), age 57 of Orlando, FL, passed away on July 23, 2018.  Mike was born on December 1, 1960 in Orlando. Mike graduated from Evans High school and was employed as an engineer technician.

Mike is survived by his wife Melissa Chandley; his stepdaughter Stephanie Moss; his grandson Carter Moss; and two sisters Kathy Whittaker and Frances Anderson.

Mike was loved by many and will be deeply  missed.

We Love You Mike.

Robert Terry Perkins

Robert Terry Perkins, age 64, passed on July 12^th, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Bob was born in Mount Prospect, Illinois on June 9^th, 1954 to Martha and Joseph Perkins. He attended Harper Jr. College in Mt. Prospect before moving to Vero Beach, Florida to attend Florida International University where he earn a Degree in Construction Management. Shortly after graduation he was recruited by Blount International and worked for 5 years on the construction of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was Project Manager for Blount on the Hillsboro County Jail in Tampa, Florida before moving to Tallahassee 1989 where his children Call and Page were born. He was selected to go to Kuiwait as part of the Emergency Response after the failed invasion by Iraq. The family moved to Orlando, Florida in 2000 where Bob opened his own construction firm, Perkins Development which specialized in medical facilities including cancer centers and Nemours Children’s hospitals.

He is survived by his brothers Thomas and James Perkins and his children Call and Page Perkins.

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on July 21^st, 2018 at 1pm at Dobbs Funeral Home. Following the service will be reception hosted at the family’s home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Bob’s favorite charity: AMVETS.

Gladys Ann Gallo

On July 15, 2018, Gladys Ann Gallo went to be with our Lord after declining health. Gladys (nee Endrizal) entered our world on August 19, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio.  As a teenager, she worked in a drugstore soda fountain, enjoyed sewing, drama and was a member of the National Honor Society.  At age 18, Gladys left Ohio for the adventures of Washington D.C. and training as an R.N. at Washington General Hospital.

Gladys went on a blind date with an Army GI because she was told he was “good for a steak dinner.”  After dating a few years, many steak dinners, and attending operas, Gladys and Ralph were married in 1949.  They continued to live in Washington D.C. while he completed his engineering degree at George Washington University on the GI bill.  He would later attribute his education to Gladys since she demanded that he complete his degree.  In 1950, Gladys and Ralph moved to Wilmington Delaware for a job opportunity, later settling in Newark, Delaware where they raised a family of four children.  As the children aged, Gladys attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a degree in Home Economics and became a teacher in Wilmington-area high schools, where she taught cooking, life skills and organized a student-run restaurant.

Surviving are Gladys’ children:  Christopher Gallo of Austin, TX, Blaise Gallo of Folsom, CA, Audrey Gallo-Freas of Houston, TX, Dolores Gallo of Winter Springs, FL, and seven grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raphael Edmund Gallo, and one grandson, Victor Gallo.

She was active in her church, St. Stephens Catholic Community, on the Bereavement committee, Women’s Club and Book Club.   She was also active in many of the activities at St. Luke’s Lutheran School that required sewing skills while her granddaughter attended.  Her interests included sewing, gardening, attending theater and musical performances, and spending time with her family at the beach.

Funeral mass services will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Community Chapel, Winter Springs, Florida.  The family will receive friends at a luncheon at the church following the service.  Gladys will be interred at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery to rest eternally beside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials are made to Gladys’ favorite charity, the American Red Cross, 5 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, 32803.

Jo Ann Selvey Smith

Jo Ann Selvey Smith, age 86 of Orlando passed away July 15, 2018 at the Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida.  Born October 25,1931 in Princeton, West Virginia she was the fourth child of Basil Bryon Selvey and Nettie Blanche Rose.  Jo Ann was a graduate of  Princeton High School then went on to Concord College.  She married William H. (Tag) Smith in August 18,1951 and worked at Sterling until they moved to Orlando, Florida in the 1950’s.  She worked at Valencia Community College until she retired from there.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wm H. (Tag) Smith in 2016, son William Jeffrey Smith, brother Duke and sisters Ruby, Jackie and Patricia.

Surviving her are sons Gary Wayne Smith, Robert Brian Smith and daughter Patricia Rose Smith, also she has 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning July 20, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock at the College Park Presbyterian Church with Pastor Ryan Gaffney followed by a grave side service at Highland Cemetery.  There will be a reception at College Park Presbyterian Church following the grave side service.

Ramkissoon L. Singh

Ramkissoon L. Singh, age 80, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, July 14th, 2018.  at Florida Hospital Orlando.  He was born in Cunupaia, Trinidad,   the son of the late Dorothy (Singh)  and Ramlakhan  Singh and was employed as a financial banker.

Ramkissoon leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Mala Singh of Switzerland, Nisha Singh of Orlando, Shasty Singh of Miami;  sister Mona Singh, of Trinidad; four brothers Basdeo Singh, of England, Carl Singh of Trinidad, Pradeep Singh of St. Lucie, FL,  David Singh of Orlando; 2 grandchildren Vimal J. and Vijay H. Baksh of Orlando.

A Traditional Hindu Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 at Dobbs Funeral Home followed by cremation services at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Mary Catherine Lambert Danielson

Mary Catherine Lambert Danielson, age 94 of Winter Park  died July 4, 2018 at the Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Born March 29, 1924 in Bluestone, West Virginia she was the third of five children of the late Trula Faye Grady and Paris Harvey Lambert. Mary was a 1942 graduate of Bramwell High School, then went on to attend the Lewis Gale School of Nursing in Roanoke, Virginia. In 1943  she joined the United States Cadet Nurse Corp, and the last six months of school she was transferred to the United States Marine Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia where she worked and graduated in 1945. Mary remained at the Marine Hospital for ten years working for the U.S. Public Health Service before moving to Miami, Florida in 1955 where she joined the staff of Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables retiring with sixteen years of service in 1971.

In 1977, the Danielsons bought a retirement home in Quail Ridge in Boynton Beach and following Dr. Danielson’s retirement they made that their permanent home in 1985. They also had a home at Mountain Glen in Newland, North Carolina where they spent their summers. Where ever they were, Harry and Mary always enjoyed a round of golf, a game of bridge, and traveling.

Mary moved to the Winter Park Towers in 2002  where she enjoyed her friendships and became an active member of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry E. Danielson in 1989, a sister, Dorothy Lambert Kiser, and three brothers, Paris Harvey Lambert, Jr., James Ernest Lambert and John Grady Lambert.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Patrician and Stanley A. Dickinson of Winter Park; a grandson, Blair Dickinson of Winter Park; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Trula Dickinson Donley and Scott Donley, and Mary’s  great-granddaughter, Catherine Tate Donley of Winter Haven, Florida.  Other survivors include Pamela and Wallace Newlin of Osprey, Florida and Christine Sheppard of Alachua, Florida.

Funeral services will be held Saturday Morning, July 7, 2018 at 11 o’clock at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Walter Jackson and the Reverend Emily Wasser officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service. A family committal service will be held in the Palm Cemetery in Winter Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorials be made to the Hospice of the Comforter, 605 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, Florida 32792.

Mohini Persaud

Mohini Persaud, age 54, of Clermont, FL passed away Saturday, June 30th, 2018  at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.  She was born in Georgetown, Guyana, the daughter of the late Bhedawati (Lal)  and Jai  Lall and was employed as a nurse.

Mohini leaves to cherish her memory,  husband Kubeer Persaud; daughter, Nadiya Persaud,  two sons Ganesh Persaud, Devendra Persaud, all of Clermont;  she is also survived by two sisters, Nelly Outram and Geeta Ambedkar both of Toronto. 

Traditional Hindu services will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, FL., followed by interment at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Donald Ray Conrad II

Donald Ray Conrad II, age 55, of Ocoee passed away Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Health Central in Ocoee.   He was born in Orlando, the son of the late Donald "Ray" Conrad of Reedy, WV and Wilma "Darlene" Hudson. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Darlene Hudson of Orlando; Betty (Reese) Conrad of Orlando, his wife of 29 years; son Donald Conrad, III of Orlando, son Jay Conrad of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and daughter Marlina Conrad of Deland; sister Connie J. Kane of Ocoee; niece Candice J. Kane-Nord (Erik) of Ocoee and extended family, Marnie Sanford of Ocoee.  He is also survived by aunts and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 at The Church at Oak Level  with Associate Pastor Tyler Howell from Glad Tidings Church officiating.

Daniel Charles Rittinger

Daniel Charles Rittinger, age 81 of Orlando; passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  He was born in Wilksbarre, PA the son of Larry and Sophie (Nowowski) Rittinger.  He was employed as an industrial engineer and retired from Lockheed Martin.  Daniel loved automobiles, stock cars, racing and collecting.

He is predeceased by his sister, Sister Mary Gratian (2003) and leaves to cherish his memory wife Barbara (McGreevy) Rittinger of Orlando; daughter Mary Ellen Tiasta of Forty Fort, PA; brothers Carl of Melbourne, FL, James of Forty Fort and Lawrence of Southport, NC.; sisters Barbara Finn of Virginia, Alice Hoszody of California; grandchildren Joe Tiasta of Pittston, PA; Jacklyn Bates of Chicago; and great grandchildren Audrey and Owen Tiasta.  

Jane Therese Brockman

Jane Therese Brockman of Orlando, 71, died on Sunday at her home.  She was born to Clark and Francis Walter on June 7, 1947 in Sunnyside, WA, the third of five girls. She attended the University of Seattle with a focus on history, but her first love was fine art. On June 20, 1970, Jane married Carl Lawrence Brockman Jr. in Los Angeles, CA. The couple had five children and moved to Orlando the summer of 1984.

Jane’s first passion was her family, followed closely by her love of creativity. Whether that be a giant meal for her family and friends, a canvas painting or a huge mural, a story, a quilt, or a piece of furniture, over the course of her life, her passion for creating inspired her family and those around her.

An active and devout Catholic, Jane was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church for 34 years.  She enthusiastically served the church community as an Eucharistic Minister and Reader, organized right to live events, ran the "Helping Hands Ministry" to provide a warm meal for the Downtown Coalition for the Homeless one Sunday a Month for 4 years, and headed several sewing ministries at Holy Family, including the effort to provide white garments for Baptisms.

As much as she could, she loved visiting natural, wild places that inspired creativity and helped her feel closer to God.  She made time to bike frequently on the West Orange Trail, and visited her cottage, to paint and be peaceful, in the Great Smoking Mountains National Park.

Jane is survived by her husband, Carl and four children, John, Peter, Mary, and Kathleen, and 13 grandchildren.  Her third son, Michael, has reunited with her in heaven.

The family will be receiving friends at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 6:30 until 7:30 pm.  The funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Ennis officiating.

 

Nicole Caroll Remi DeCruise

Nicole Caroll Remi DeCruise, age 45 of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.  She was born  in St. Johns Antigua, the daughter of Eulyn (Tonge) and George DeCruise.  

Nicole leaves to cherish her memory, parents Eulyn Tonge of Orlando; father George DeCruise of New York; daughters Kai and Jade DeCruise both of Orlando; brothers Iyaba DeCruise of Woodbridge, CT, Lerone DeCruise of Norfolk, VA, George DeCruise, Jr. , and Keshewn DeCruise  both of New Jersey, Husani and Jelani DeCruise both of Long Island, NY, Tarik Griffith of Georgia; sisters Diane DeCruise of Arizona, and Kalilah DeCruise of New Jersey.

The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 12:00 until 1:30 pm, followed by the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Latonya Heyward, officiating.

Dorcas Latisha Pindar

Dorcas Letitia Pindar nee Violet Katie Dillon, age 93 of Ocoee, FL passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.  She was born on January 22, 1925 to William and Rebecca Dillon in Friendship Village on the East Coast of Demerara, Guyana.

She was affectionately known to many as Violet or Aunty Katie, and was one of seven children. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Patricia Canterbury, her grandsons, Mark, Jason and Andrew, her foster son, Linden and a great granddaughter, Cara. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Pindar.

George E. Pindar and Violet Katie DIllon were married on December 29th, 1962. They lived in Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown, before moving to the USA and spent many years together living in Brooklyn, NY.

Dorcus believed in faith and community. She was an ardent worker who had a great love for God and was a devout member of St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Friendship, Guyana. She also held regular bible study meetings at her home and gave many hours of service to charitable organizations such as the Mother’s Union which supported family life and the Women’s Institute, where she taught different skills to women such as craft, cooking, baking, knitting and crochet. She also attended the Senior Citizens' Club in New York and Florida.

She was a caterer in her community for many years and was often called upon to make cakes for weddings and specials occasions. She taught catering classes for her community. But most importantly, “Auntie Katie”  was considered a mother to all and cared deeply for everyone she knew, whether you were her family, friend, neighbor or a member of the community. She was always willing to help out someone in need. Everybody’s child was her child.

Dorcas was a people's person with a friendly personality who enjoyed a very social life and loved to laugh. Her house was always filled with family, friends and laughter. Friends who visited her house were treated as family. She was very selfless and always had time for others. She always had a good word of advice to share. She was often surrounded by her family especially her nieces & nephews. There was never a dull moment when she was around.   Her surviving family members, daughter Patricia Canterbury; foster son Linden Fung; grandsons Mark, Jason and Andrew Cyrus; great granddaughter Cara Cyrus and many nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.

We will all miss her.

May her soul rest in peace and rise in glory. 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home with Father Arthur Johnson from Orlando MetroWest of The Nazarene officiating.  Interment will be in St. Augustine's Angelican Church Cemetery, Friendship, Buxton East Coast Demerara, Guyana.

Sean Matthew Hawes

Sean Matthew Hawes, 39, passed away at home on Tuesday May 22, 2018. Sean was born on November 21, 1978 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He moved with his family and graduated from Virgil Grissom High School, Huntsville AL. From there he went to and graduated from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Sean returned to Huntsville and subsequently graduated from The University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL., with a BSN degree. After graduation Sean worked at Huntsville Hospital in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Sean was also the author and director of implementation for the Huntsville Hospital Stroke Response Program. In 2011, Sean and his best friend, Jonathan Neveu, moved to Altamonte Springs. FL., to start a new chapter in their nursing careers. Sean continued to take masters courses that would lead to receiving an MSN degree and culminate in his receipt of a Doctorate in Nursing. The end goal being a University Teaching position and eventually a tenured Professorship. Sean was the First Grandchild on both sides of the family and was unconditionally loved by all those that met him. He was a unique individual that never said a cross word about anyone, treated everyone the way he wanted to be treated and gave his friendship without conditions or strings attached. A rare person, loving Son, brother, doting uncle, cousin. nephew, teacher and a wonderful human being.

Sean is survived by his father, Samuel R Hawes Jr, mother Jacquelyn M Hawes, Sister Erin (Imran), nephew Aidan, niece Ayla, uncles Donnie, Joe (Cindy), John Curtis (Cindy), aunts Mary (Gary), Lou Ann (Jimmy), Brenda (David), Annette (Bruce), numerous cousins, co-workers and his very best friend Jonathan Neveu and brother Nick.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N Kirkman Rd., Orlando, 32811, 407-578-7720. Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday May 26^th and will begin with a Visitation from 10:30 to 11:00 with a service to follow at 11:00. All are welcome to attend this Celebration of Sean’s Life. Additional details will be available on Saturday. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Sean.

Malinda Houston

Malinda Houston, age 63, of Winter Garden, FL passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Southlake Hospital, in Clermont.  She was born in Susanville, CA the daughter of the late Lola (Marler)  and James  Jackson.    Malinda was employed as an auto auction supervisor and was a member of Temple Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Garden.

Malinda leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Glen Pennington Jr., of Eustis, Philip Pennington of Winter Garden,  Mitchell Pennington of Umatilla; and 3 grandchildren, Gavin and Sara Pennington and Dakota Kreiter.

The family will be receiving friends at 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Temple Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Garden with Pastor Jeff Shaver officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Robin Debnath

Robin Debnath, age 41, of Kissimmee, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  Robin was born in London U.K.  He grew up in London and later moved to Saudi Arabia with his parents in 1982, and to Virginia in 1990. Eventually Robin and his family moved to Richmond, Indiana and he graduated from Richmond High School in 1996. He studied in Indiana University, Bloomington.

Robin was an entrepreneur from an early age. He opened his first restaurant business in West Palm Beach, Florida as cooking was one of his passions. Later, he started a nutritional supplement manufacturing business and most recently, he opened  the "America's Escape Game" in Orlando, Florida, in 2017 to fulfill his ultimate passion in the entertainment industry. He had a vision to take this gaming business to the next level by adding virtual reality and augmented reality and he was working on it. Unfortunately he was unable to see the materialization..

Robin left behind to cherish his memory, parents Leela (Rani) and Dr. Subodh C. Debnath of Kissimmee, FL and sister Anita Dholakia and brother-in-law Utpal Dholakia of Houston, TX.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, May 21st, 2018 from 9:00 until 10:30 am.  Traditional Hindu service will follow visitation until 11:30 am at Dobbs Funeral  Home.  Interment will be at Metro Crematory in Ocoee, FL.

Robin's shradhya (prayer service) will be held on  Saturday May 26th, 2018 at 11:00 am in, Maa Durga Sri Sai Baba Temple, Address: 11414 South Apopka Vine Land Road, Orlando, Fl 32836

Another prayer service for Robin (Antim Sankskar Path Ka Bhog) will be held on Sunday,  June 3rd 2018 between 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, followed by Langar in Gurdwara Nankasar, 2840 North Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, Fl 34741

Jose Freddie Cruz

Jose Freddie Cruz, age 77, of Orlando, passed away Monday, May 14th, 2018 at Florida Hospital East Orlando.   Jose was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,  the  son of the late Epifania (Hernandez)  and Juan  Cruz and was employed as a grocer.  He was a member and deacon of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando.

Jose leaves to cherish his memory, wife Dulce (Marte') Cruz of Orlando; four sons Jose Cruz, Jr., of East Patchogue, NY,  Freddie Omar Cruz of Holbrook, NY,  Alexander Cruz of Kissimme, FL, Robert Cruz, of Eustis, FL; step daughter Marte Ivelisse Salcedo of Orlando, FL; step son Felix Marte of New York, NY. ;sister Maria Soto of New York, NY;  19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

 The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm.  The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 16th at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL  with Bishop Noonan officiating.  Interment will take place at Bohemia Union Cemetery in Bohemia, New York.

Bradley Murray Jackson

Family and friends, we are here today to celebrate the life of Bradley Murray Jackson.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey, on December 2^nd 1951 to the late Harvey and Jeanette Jackson.  Bradley was the fifth of their six children and their youngest male child.  He grew-up and was educated in Morristown where he graduated from Morristown High School in June 1970.

Upon completing high school, Bradley joined the United States Army, where he served his country for nine years.  During his tour-of-duty he was stationed in Germany for an extended period and traveled to other ports of the United States as a member of the Armed Services.  While serving in the Army he met and married Sarah Dozier on March 17, 1977.  Bradley and Sarah remained together until her passing on October 17^th, 2014.

Bradley worked for and retired from Manheim Auto Auction where he held several positions.  Always full of life and energy, he found the perfect post-retirement job, that allowed him to work with children.  He became a Crossing Guard for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.  While working there he met Rita Gustave with home he formed a new loving relationship.

Bradley was passionate and proud of his new job.  He had always loved children and guiding them safely across the busy intersections was a source of joy and pride for him.  It gave him the perfect opportunity to interact in a positive protective way with the kids who were entrusted to him.  He was also a loving brother, cousin, uncle, great-uncle and honorary uncle to the children in his own family and the family of friends and acquaintances.  They all loved being with and around him.  They looked forward to being tickled or teased or even going fishing or running errands with him.  He was fun and playful but also a staunch believer in teaching and guiding them in how to be respectful and behave properly.

Bradley will be remembered as an avid Fisherman.  He always shared his catch with family and friends, being considerate enough to clean the fish first.  He is also famous for his bear hugs and would say things that made you laugh out loud while he maintained a straight face.

He was a faithful member of CrossPointe Foursquare Church in Orlando, where he was the head Deacon.  He served the church family lending his time to helping others as needed.  He was an amazingly loving, and caring person.  While his passing will leave a tremendous void in us all, we are blessed with many precious memories.

On the morning of Saturday, April 28^th, 2018, with his family and friends at his side, God called Bradley home to be with Him.  We will all miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his father Harvey Jackson; mother Jeanette Moorer; wife Sarah; sisters Marilyn and Sarah, brother Curtis and brother-in-law James Walker.

He leaves to celebrate his life: Brother Harvey Jackson (Laura); Sister Blanche Paylor (Forrest), Sister Regina Williams; (Hiawatha) Sister In Law Shirley Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May  4th, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Dobbs  Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 3:00 pm at CrossPointe Foursquare Church, located at 1180 Woodsmere Avenue, Orlando 32839., with Bishop Larry Parks officiating.

Louvenia Barbara Shaw

Louvenia Barbara Shaw, age 82, was born in Umatilla, Florida the daughter of Bobby Holsey and Priscilla Brown.  She was an only child and was raised by her aunt Hattie Holsey in Umatilla, after the passing of her beloved mother at the age of 2.

Louvenia was the mother of seven children, Leonard Holsey, George Shaw Jr., Alvin Shaw, Timothy Shaw, Mary Shaw, Bernita Shaw and Sheila Henderson.  Even though early in her life she lost her three boys Alvin, Timothy and George Jr., and her daughters Mary and Bernita due to tragedy, unforeseen accidents and suffered many medical setbacks, she always held on to her faith in God and He showed himself mighty in her life.

Louvenia "Nanny" as we call her, loved to bake and would often make "goodies" for the family to enjoy.  She was a great cook and Thanksgiving was one of her favorite holidays.  She loved to gather the family and see all her children and grandchildren together in fellowship.

The Lord in His infinite wisdom deemed it timely to call our beloved Louvenia "Nanny" to her eternal resting place in a quiet and peaceful way on April 19, 2018.

Louvenia leaves to cherish her memory, son Leonard Holsey Sr.; daughter Sheila Henderson; grandchildren Byron Shaw, Nikita Holsey, Joseph Fudge Jr., Leon Holsey, Jr., Nashard Geather, Markice Shaw, Gloria Shaw, Timothy Holsey, Jasmine Powell, Amber Powell; great grandchildren Kiera Fudge, Byron Shaw Jr., Dolante Shaw, Dovante Shaw, Dessiah Holsey, Lauren Henderson, Teigan Holsey and other relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at El Bethel Temple @ Orlando from 10:00 am until 11:00 am followed by the funeral service with Pastor Edward Thomas Sr., officiating.  Interment will follow the 11:00 am service at Washington Park Cemetery.

Louise C. Smith

Louise C. Smith, age 92, of Orlando, passed away Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at Terra Vista Rehab & Health Center in Orlando.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA. and was employed as a hostess in the hospitality field.  Louise was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory, grandson Jeremy Smith of Apopka.  The funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 am. with Father Leo Hodges officiating.

William Duane "Billy" Scott

William Duane "Billy" Scott, age 53, of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018.  A lifelong resident of Orlando he was the son of John Bogue Scott, Jr, and Bonnie Sue Hackworth Scott.   He graduated from Maynard Evans High School in Orlando (Class of 1982).  After high school he married his childhood sweetheart Cindy Huth, but they divorced some time after his accident.  

Billy worked for the Operating Engineers, and later at Fred's Crane Service.  It was while working there, that he fell and broke his back, which left him a paraplegic and having to use a wheelchair the rest of his life.    Billy was always a very good mechanic, and loved his Harley Davidson  Motorcycles, as well as his cars.  He would help anyone he could with fixing their cars or motorcycles.   His mechanical aptitude dates back to when he was in high school where he had a Camaro, and then he built his 4 wheel drive pick-up both were his pride and joy.  His first Harley he got was after he was in a wheelchair, it came home and was a true basket case, as that is how he  brought it home.  He built it to where he could hand crank the motor and then proceeded with help of his dad to engineer the shifter to be able to ride it.  He won several awards for his bikes over the years.

Billy was preceded in death by both of his parents, a nephew Andrew Lee Scott, and step-father James Edward King.   Billy leaves to cherish his memory, brother Michael Scott (Lynn Waters-Scott) of Liberty, IL of Liberty, IL, Brother John B. Scott, III (Sandy Scott)  of West Branch, MI, a step-mother Debra Scott of Orlando, FL, and a nephew Jonathan Scott of Liberty, IL. , along with other relatives and friends.