Obituaries

Thomas Anthony Gwitt, Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Thomas Anthony Gwitt, Sr., 76, of Deland, Florida passed away on October 26, 2024. He was quick to smile, crack a joke, and just be generally silly. He was kind, caring, and compassionate. He was proud of his family and reveled in his roles as husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

 

He loved the outdoors and being active. From hunting...

Zachary Tribble

Oct 16, 2024

DeLand-Zachary R. Tribble, November 17, 1941 - October 16, 2024

Zack was born in Jacksonville, FL to Dr. Charles E, Tribble, MD and Ann J. Tribble November 17, 1941, returning to DeLand 10 days later. He attended local public schools, 1-12. Participated in Football and FFA 4 years. Graduated in 1959 from DeLand High School. Attended Young Harris College, in N....

John Thurman

Oct 12, 2024

John Wayne Thurman, 53, of Pierson, Florida passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on October 29, 1970 in Hollywood, Florida. John was a man who loved his roots, hunting, fishing & most importantly the role he played as a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and friend. His adventurous spirit and passion for the outdoors left an unforgettable mark...

Inez Hall

Oct 9, 2024

Inez Hall, 98 years old, was born to parents Union and Lizzie Hall in Hackleburg, Alabama on September 20, 1926. Inez passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Inez was preceded in death by her late husband of 68 years, Irvin Hall; son, Ivan Maurice Hall; and grandson, Chad Purvis. Inez Hall was a long-time resident of Deland...

Melissa Luman

Oct 5, 2024

Melissa Lynn Luman, 47, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, in DeLand, Florida. Born on March 12, 1977, in Derby, Connecticut, Melissa’s life was filled with love, family, and a passion for caring for others.

 

Melissa was a proud Wife to her beloved husband Kurt R. Luman, Jr., who were together for over 29 year, and proud mother to her...

Dixie L Atkinson

Oct 4, 2024

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Donna Civils

Sep 23, 2024

Donna Civils was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 15,1955, to the late Bertha Shed and James Ingram. Donna graduated from Crispus Attacks and later worked for the State of Indiana until she retired in 1994.

Donna is preceded in death by her late husband, William Civils and her grandson, Timothy Barnett, Jr.

Donna enjoyed watching movies and reading. She would often...

Thomas Wilt

Sep 21, 2024

On September 21, 2024 Thomas Wilt of DeLand went to his new home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born July 20th, 1945 in Adrian Michigan. Wilt formed his Midwest work ethic over his many years on his parents farm in Blissfield, Michigan. A graduate of the University of Michigan in 1967 with further education at Western Illinois, Advanced Management,...

Marjorie Crist

Sep 17, 2024

Marjorie Edna Crist, 90, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at Halifax Health Hospice in Orange City, Florida.

Born in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 1934, Marjorie was raised in the charming town of Emmitsburg, Maryland. She also spent some years living in Cumberland, Maryland, before relocating to Florida in 1975. For the past 42 years, she called Deland home.

During...

Margery Arnheim

Sep 13, 2024

Margery DeLazzero Arnheim, beloved mother, grandmother, and artist, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at Advent Health Hospice Care Facility in Altamonte Springs, FL, at the age of 85.

Born on December 2, 1938, in New York, Margery was raised in a large, loving Italian family Scarsdale, NY. She attended Scarsdale High School, where she met and later married her...

Glenn O'Grady

Sep 9, 2024

Glenn Robert O'Grady, 68, of Deland, Florida, passed away on September 10, 2024. Born on May 28, 1956, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, Glenn grew up on the island and attended Syosset High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1974. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Bonaventure University in Olean,...

Ronald Johnson

Sep 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Lyle Johnson, Ron, 74. Born on November 21, 1949 in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin and passed away on September 7, 2024 in Deland, Florida.

Ron leaves behind his devoted wife Cheryl and his children; Colleen (Rick Alvarez) Dunlop, Melanie (David) Vargas and Stacey (Mark) Sutton. As well as his...

Philip Koan

Sep 7, 2024

Philip Goodhart Koan passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by loved ones, on September 7, 2024, at his home on the Satilla River in Woodbine Ga., He was born on April 30, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan, to the late George Harwood Koan and B. Oveta Goodhart Koan. He was the sixth of eight beloved brothers and sisters. Philip is survived by...

John Texter

Sep 7, 2024

John Christopher Texter, 55, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL at the Mayo Clinic. John fought a ferocious battle with Interstitial Lung Disease caused by an unknown autoimmune disease which resulted in pulmonary fibrosis, scarring of the lungs. He was a brave warrior, who never gave up and never lost his sense of humor.

John was born on...

David Viers

Sep 7, 2024

David C. Viers, 78, of Lake Helen, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in DeLand, Florida, David attended local schools before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. Upon returning home from the service, he worked with his family in the Viers family nursery for 20...

Richard Howe

Sep 5, 2024

Richard Howe, affectionately known as "Bud," passed away peacefully at home in Deland, Florida, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born on August 1, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, to Howard and Jetty Howe, Richard earned his beloved nickname from his mother, who called him "her little buddy." Over time, "buddy" evolved into "Bud," and the name stuck...

Jimmie Wilda Brown

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmie "Wilda" Brown, Edwards passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in DeLand, on September 2, 2024. 

 

Wilda was born on November 12, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her family relocated to Winter Haven Florida where she was raised with her brothers and sisters. She graduated highschool in Winter Haven in 1962. She was a devout Christian and member of Stetson Baptist...

Thomas Earl Umpenhour

Sep 1, 2024

Thomas Earl Umpenhour, born on March 25, 1961, passed away on September 1, 2024, at the age of 63.

 

A resident of Daytona Beach, Thomas was a man of many talents and great intelligence. He earned his associate’s degree in electrical engineering from Dutchess Community College in New York, reflecting his deep love for understanding how things work.

 

He was a force...

Leonard Klingen

Aug 29, 2024

December 17, 1953 to August 29, 2024 (70)

Leonard W. Klingen loving husband and step father passed away peacefully in hospice care. He is survived by his devoted wife Mary, step children Christian and Hayley, brother Alex Klingen (Jan), his sister Monica Gould (Mike), his mother Tine L. Klingen, brother in law Scott Hawkins, and many nieces and nephews.

Leonard had an...

Irmgard Maria "Emmy" Knuuttila

Aug 26, 2024

Emmy Knuuttila

08/26/2024

Irmgard Maria "Emmy" Knuuttila, 83, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family, on August 26, 2024, officially retiring from her life's work...