Obituaries

Darleen Thornton Farrell Sylvester

Mar 31, 2025

Darleen rejoined her dance with Bill Sylvester on March 31, 2025. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Darleen devoted her later years to her children, grandchildren, “critter sitting”, and volunteering with the American Red Cross and at The Casements, John D. Rockefeller’s winter home in Ormond Beach. She also traveled extensively, eventually putting a pin in 43 states and...

Scott Allen Mickens

Mar 18, 2025

Scott Allen Mickens, born 01/30/1970 in Boonton, NJ, passed away on 03/18/2025 surrounded by his family. Scott was an avid motorcycle rider and huge supporter of the local live music scene. A couple of his favorite bands are Papa Wheelee and Hairborn. He did not know a stranger, and everyone who knew him would say that he loved everyone around...

Patrick William Martin

Mar 3, 2025

Patrick William Martin, a proud 10th-generation Floridian, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at Halifax Hospice in Orange City, FL. Born on January 18, 1964, in New Smyrna Beach, FL—the very city his ancestors founded in 1768—Patrick was deeply rooted in his heritage and community.

The beloved son of William “Bill” Martin and Carole Thornton Martin, Patrick was raised in...

Margaret Carol Plummer

Feb 16, 2025

Margaret "Carol" Plummer (nee Borig) passed away on February 16, 2025, in DeLand, FL. She was born to William Kenneth Borig and Audrey Virginia Borig (nee Buchanan) on December 30, 1949, in Baltimore, Md. 

Carol grew up in suburban Baltimore County, Maryland and attended Parkville High School and went on to graduate with honors from Susquehanna University where she was a...

Dale (Arthur) Brown

Jan 28, 2025

Arthur Dale Brown, 75, of Astor, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, and went home to be with our Lord. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be remembered for his deep love of family and friends, his passion for music, his kindness, and his wonderful sense of humor.

Dale served as a captain in the...

Patricia "Patsy" Peacock

Nov 25, 2024

Patricia "Patsy" Peacock of Deland, FL, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Daytona Beach, FL. She was born on February 6, 1959, in Daytona Beach to Willie P. Smith and Elizabeth Smith (Paskovitch).

Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Peacock, daughter, TIffany, and sister Lynn Smith, Patsy's love and legacy is carried...

Frank Henry Julian

Oct 15, 2024

Frank Henry Julian, beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on October 15, 2024, in DeLand, Florida, after an 11-year battle with ALS. Born on March 10, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Frank was known for his sharp intellect, deep love for family, and unwavering commitment to his career in education. His warmth and humor filled any room he entered,...

Suzanne M Akley

Oct 7, 2024

Suzanne M. Akley, 60, of Daytona Beach FL, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, after a valiant battle against metastatic cancer. Born in Springfield, MA to Eugene L. and the late Irene O. (Hoague) Akley, she was raised in Massachusetts and graduated from Millbury High School before she eventually made Florida her permanent residence.

 

After earning a bachelor’s degree in...

Jeanette Therese Harryhill

Sep 24, 2024

Jeanette Therese Harryhill, 63 of DeLand, FL passed away suddenly on September 24, 2024, at her home. 

Born January 26, 1961 in Parma, Ohio to Jack and Lei Lani Pasqualle. Jeanette lived in the Cleveland area for many years until finally moving to Florida. 

Jeanette’s passion had always been to care and help others. This passion started at a young age when...

John Henry Childress

Sep 18, 2024

John H. Childress, 82, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024. Born on May 30, 1942, in Franklin, Tennessee, John was raised on a farm. In his early twenties he developed a deep love for art and furniture. These passions would eventually shape his successful career and life’s journey.

John was a prominent furniture and bedding manufacturer's representative...

Debra Lynn Trowt

Sep 16, 2024

Debra Lynn Trowt, 69, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at Advent Health Hospital in DeLand, Florida. Born on November 20, 1954, in Long Beach, California, to Mary Elizabeth Allen Trowt and Charles Evans Trowt, Debra lived a life of kindness, love, and selfless service to others.

As a teenager, Debra moved in with her father and developed an unbreakable...

Darla Jean Schultz

Aug 11, 2024

Darla Jean Schultz

08/11/2024

It is with heavy heart’s that we announce the passing of Darla Jean Schultz, 77 of Deltona Fl.

A...

Sheldon Gordon

Jun 16, 2024

Sheldon Gordon

6/16/2024

Sheldon Gordon, 70, died on the 16th of June 2024 at his home in Deltona, FL. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Congregation...

Penny Lee Joseph Smith

Jan 22, 2024

Penny Lee Joseph Smith

1/22/2024

Penny Lee Joseph Smith (nee Greenberg) born on September 29, 1939, passed away on January 22, 2024. Originally from Lindenhurst, NY, Penny attended Highland Manor School...

David John Maclagan

Dec 14, 2023

David John MacLagan

12/14/2023

David John MacLagan, 77, of DeLand, Florida passed away December 14th, 2023. He was born June 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Park Forest, Illinois where he graduated...

Kathy Ann (Clement) Ebding

Nov 30, 2023

Kathy Ann (Clement) Ebding

11/30/2023

Kathy Ann (Clement) Ebding, age 68 of Palm Coast, FL ., died of progressive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), on November 30, 2023, at home with her soulmate by her...

Debra Lynn Byrd

Nov 27, 2023

Debra Lynn Byrd

11/27/2023

Debra Lynn Byrd, 57, went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Orange City, FL.

Grace A. (Uhrich) Sutton

Aug 26, 2023

Grace A. (Uhrich) Sutton

8/26/2023

Grace A. (Uhrich) Sutton, age 100, peacefully passed away on August 26, 2023 at home in Deland, FL. She was born October 21,1922 to Henry and Elizabeth (Volk) Uhrich...

Stacey Pamela Reich

Jul 11, 2023

Stacey Pamela Reich

7/11/2023

In Loving Memory of Stacey Pamela Reich, 58, born on December 22, 1964 and died in DeLand, FL on July 11, 2023. Stacey was a kind hearted soul with a...

Arthur H. Campbell

May 5, 2023

Arthur H. Campbell

5/5/2023

Arthur H. Campbell (Art) was born August 24th, 1945 (77) in Rochester, NY. After suffering from a long-term illness, he peacefully passed away, May 5th, 2023 surrounded by family.

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