Obituaries
Victor George Johnson
Dec 1, 2024
Victor George Johnson, 40, of DeLand, Florida passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1984 in Miami Beach, Florida to Roy and Jennifer Johnson.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday December 6, 2024 at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand, Florida at 1:00 PM.
Wilda C Westervelt
Nov 20, 2024
Wilda June Westervelt, aged 94, passed away on November 20, 2024, in Ocala, FL. Born on April 13, 1930, Wilda devoted her life to her family and her faith, consistently placing them at the forefront of her priorities.
Wilda and her husband Richard were married in 1949 in Springfield, MA and moved to DeLand in 1952. They both immediately became involved...
Faye Elizabeth Stogner Gould
Nov 17, 2024
Faye Stogner Gould, 92, of DeLand Florida passed away at her home on November 17th, 2024. She was born in Wadesboro, N.C. Faye was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She attended Wadesboro High School and participated in different areas of school life to include Secretary and Treasurer of her class,...
Jules Robert Zell
Nov 17, 2024
Jules Robert Zell, affectionately known as "Bob" to those close to him, passed away at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida, on November 17, 2024, at the age of 81.
Jules lived in Ocean Park, Puerto Rico throughout his childhood, with his brother, Roger, and his father, Jules F. Zell. After graduating high school, he moved to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to...
Ronnie Thomas Wiggins, Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
Ronnie Thomas Wiggins, Sr. was born on July 21, 1941, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to parents James and Verdie Wiggins, and passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Ronnie was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, creative talents, and deep love for family and community.
Ronnie attended Gaston College, where he pursued his education and developed a passion for business and creativity....
David Beron Thompson
Nov 11, 2024
David Beron Thompson, Orange City, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 1. He was born on December 5, 1942 in DeLand, Florida.
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A visitation will be held at Lankford Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Lankford...
Elaine J March
Nov 9, 2024
Elaine J. March was born October 28, 1941, in Rochester, New York and passed away November 9, 2024 at Majestic Oaks Nursing Home in Orange City, Florida.
Born an only child to parents Joseph and Ann Matulis, Elaine grew into a creative and intelligent young woman. She achieved an associate’s degree and worked for Xerox in her younger years. She soon...
Betty Yoder
Nov 9, 2024
Betty J, affectionately called Muzz, passed away peacefully at home in DeLand, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Roman “Pop” Yoder (1997), and her eldest daughter, Mary Brown (2018).
She is survived by 8 children, Roman (Anita) Yoder, Sam (Renee) Yoder, Becky Brown, David (Carol) Yoder, Elaine (Charles) Hasty, Nancy Capparelli,...
Richard S Long
Nov 6, 2024
Richard S. Long, 99, of Orange City, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 6 with his family gathered around him.
Born in Readsboro, Vermont on May 26, 1925, Dick was the only child of John and Ruth Carpenter. He grew up on North Hill in Readsboro where he lived in a farmhouse with his maternal uncle and aunt, Lee and Gertie...
Judith Lou Christian
Nov 1, 2024
Linda Lou Christian, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2024, at her home in DeLand, Florida. Born on August 28, 1949, in Sedalia, Missouri, Linda was the daughter of Harold Frailey, a dedicated Missouri Pacific Railroad employee, and Helen Frailey, a devoted homemaker to their five children. She graduated from Smith Cotton High School in...
Eugene John Ostler, Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Eugene "Gene" John Ostler, Jr., Orange City, passed away on October 30, 2024. He was born New York on April 2, 1965 in Amityville, New York.
A visitation time will be held at Lankford Funeral Home on Saturday, November, 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Mitchell Leroy Ford
Oct 28, 2024
Mitchell Leroy Ford, 60, of North Carolina, passed away on October 28, 2024.
Mitchell was born on May 21, 1964, in Solano, California, to Nancy and Clyde Ford. He spent much of his life in DeLand, Florida, and some time in Lakeland, Florida, before settling in North Carolina. He most recently worked as a category manager at Fresh Market, where he...
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...
Elaine D Keithan
Oct 22, 2024
Elaine D. Keithan, Ormond Beach, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1955 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
A memorial service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church in Port Orange on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 12:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in Elaine's honor to:
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue...
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...
Judith Bowman Cook
Oct 7, 2024
Judith Bowman Cook, born on November 19, 1935, in Mann, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at the age of 88. She was welcomed into this world alongside her twin sister, Ardith, and shared her childhood with her siblings: her older sister, Pat, who survives her, and her brothers, Donald and Butch, who preceded her in passing,...
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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