Obituaries

Jerry Pace

Oct 8, 2025

Jerry Fulton Pace, 84, of Lake Helen, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1942, and grew up in Florida, where he graduated from Cocoa High School.

Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army, with assignments in Germany and Africa.

A lifelong runner, Jerry’s passion for the sport earned him countless race...

Vickie Yvonne Coleman

Sep 17, 2025

Vickie Yvonne Coleman, age 68, of Palm Coast, Fl, was peacefully called home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:23 pm surrounded by loved ones at Advent Health Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Inpatient Center after a long battle with dementia.

Vickie was born on January 11, 1957 to Lionel Avery and Betty Mullins in the bustling city of Detroit. She enjoyed...

Knox O'Neal Conklin

Sep 1, 2025

Knox O’Neal Conklin, 29, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, September 1, 2025, at his childhood home in Orlando, Florida. Born on September 28, 1995, to Michelle and Myron Conklin. Knox grew up alongside his sisters, Madison Conklin Hiller and Sophia Claire Conklin, and a home always full of beloved pets. From a young age, he showed a...

Peggy Jean Hartsook

Jun 26, 2025

Peggy Hartsook (née Gentry), age 85, of Daytona Beach, Florida

Peggy Hartsook, born in Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away peacefully. She was a proud graduate of Bluff City High School, Class of 1958.

Peggy was preceded in death by her son Richard; her sisters Minnie, Evelyn, Bertie, Carol, and Mary; and her brothers Robert and Bobby.

She is survived by her sister Hazel...

George Thomas Payne

Jun 16, 2025

George Thomas Payne, age 61, was born October 26, 1961 in Endicott, New York to Alan and Loretta Payne. He was welcomed into their family as the sixth child of ten, their third son. George’s time here on Earth ended in his DeLand, Florida home on Monday, June 16, 2025. 

George started life in small town USA and had the privilege...

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...