Obituaries
Gregory Kenneth Snyder
May 8, 2026
Gregory Kenneth Snyder passed away at his home in DeLand, Florida on May 8, 2026 at the age of 64. He was born on October 29, 1961 in Golden, Colorado to Kenneth and Janice Snyder.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Lankford Funeral Home from 1:00p - 3:00p followed immediately by a funeral service.
Marilyn Nelson
May 7, 2026
Marilyn Nelson, a gentle and whimsical soul, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at her home in DeLand, surrounded by the family and love she cherished so deeply. She was 70 years old.
Born on July 19, 1955, Marilyn spent her life generously showing up for the people around her. Those who knew her felt her kindness without her ever...
Arthur & Suzanne Rainville
May 1, 2026
Arthur J Rainville & Suzanne C Rainville, born 1935 & 1937 passed away. They were together for over 70 remarkable years. Suzanne passed away April 3, 2023 and Arthur passed away May 1, 2026. They lived a Storybook Love - having met in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where they both were born and where they met in their late teens, they...
Arlene Ruth Gall
Apr 30, 2026
Arlene Ruth Gall (Hansen), 95, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Deland, FL. She did not die, but broke of her cocoon into a new body. Now absent from that body but present with the Lord. Born on June 21, 1930, she was a proud graduate of Washington Park High School and spent her career working at Lincoln...
Arthur Depatie, Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Arthur passed away, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, independence, and a wide range of experiences.
He was a dedicated employee of Delta Airlines, where he spent many years serving in multiple roles. Over the course of his career, Arthur worked on the ground crew, at the ticket counter, and fueling aircraft - earning a reputation as someone who...
Marjorie P Duncan
Apr 27, 2026
Marjorie Pearson Duncan, a native Floridian, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Margie was born on December 31, 1938, at Orlando General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dot Pearson; her brother, Don; and her beloved husband of 62 years, Jack Duncan, who passed away in 2022.
Margie grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and...
R. Duncan MacKenzie
Apr 23, 2026
R. Duncan MacKenzie, 77 passed away April 23rd. He died close to Gloria’s heart. A Celebration of Life will be held 2pm Tuesday May 19, 2026 at Lankford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent by mail to: Lions World Vision Institute Foundation 1410 N. 21st Street Tampa, FL 33605 or online through their website: Lions World...
Donald Gooden
Apr 18, 2026
Donald T Gooden left us on April 18, 2026 after a long and winding life full of love and laughter. Don was born on July 4th 1939, in St Louis Missouri to Alfred and Grace Gooden, joining his brother Gary Gooden. He joined the navy in 1959, and married his wife Betty (Sallade). They had two children, Donald and Joyce....
Lawrence William Gilliam
Apr 16, 2026
Spiritual soul, family man, and lifelong dancer at heart
Lawrence “Bill” Gilliam, born on January 10, 1951, slipped peacefully into the next realm on April 16, 2026, guided — as he always believed — by love, energy, and the unseen connections that shape our lives. He was preceded in death by his father, Will T. Gilliam, his mother, Maxine E. Markwith,...
Ann M Drobach
Apr 14, 2026
Ann Drobach passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, peacefully in her Laurel, MD home, just shy of her 79th birthday. She moved to Laurel, to be closer to and under the care of her daughter, Sheila. For the last three years she was able to enjoy the seasons, cherry blossoms, and used her good china for her daily meals.
She is...
Priscilla May Ballasy
Apr 10, 2026
Priscilla May Ballasy, lovingly known by many as “Barny,” passed away on April 10, 2026, in DeLand, Florida. She was born on November 5, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where she attended Longmeadow High School.
Priscilla built a life centered on service, leadership, and compassion. Over the past 20 years, she served as a District Area...
Janet Louise Wegerif
Apr 9, 2026
Janet Louise (Howe) Wegerif passed peacefully at her home in Eustis, Florida, on April 9th, 2026 at the age of 86.
She was born on July 6, 1939 in Schoolcraft, Michigan to William and Minnie Howe.
She is preceded in death by her husband Andre (Andy) Wegerif, her parents William and Minnie (Shyer) Howe, her sisters, Roberta, Evelyn, Carol and brother Richard.
She...
Ronald F Zukoski
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald F. Zukoski, 87, passed away on April 7th, 2026. He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to John P. and Lucille Zukoski.
He enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school. After 4 years, he decided to transfer his services to the United States Air Force, specializing in avionics. Retiring after 20 years, Ron...
Andrea Jolly
Apr 4, 2026
It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrea Rose Jolly, who departed this life on April 4, 2026, in Deltona, Florida, at the age of 65.
Andrea Jolly was born on March 4, 1961, in Kingston, Jamaica, and was raised in Greenland, near Lucea, Hanover Parish, Jamaica. She lived a life grounded in faith,...
Linda Marie Jolman
Apr 4, 2026
Linda Marie Jolman, 84 passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Linda is survived by her daughter Terri (Mark) Eidson and her son, TJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gracie Barbee; sister, Lucille Minutole; brother, Pete Barbee and nieces Janet, Vicky and Debbie. There will be a visitation from 12-1pm, with a 1pm Funeral Service on...
Lester Ray Staton
Apr 4, 2026
Lester Ray Staton, fondly known as “Les,” a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, service, and quiet but steadfast love.
Les was born on July 4, 1951, in Gumaken, Japan, to Billie Staton, who served in the military, and Teruko “Rosie” Staton. His early years were shaped by a life of...
Judith Wilson Coleman
Apr 3, 2026
Judith “Judy” Wilson Coleman, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Coleman, who also passed on April 3 – but six years earlier, at the height of the pandemic in 2020.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Judy moved to Titusville, Florida with her family as a teenager, where...
Thomas Edward Hume
Mar 28, 2026
Thomas Edward Hume, 88, of DeLand, Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, at DeLand Advent Hospital.
Born on October 21, 1937, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Tom was the son of the late George Addison Hume and Pauline Emma (Green) Hume. He was raised in Bethlehem, where he developed the values and love for...
Barbara Blakeslee
Mar 24, 2026
Barbara (Lane) Blakeslee, 85, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in the comfort of God’s grace.
Born on September 1, 1940, to Robert and Florence Lane, she was raised in Tuckahoe, New York. There, she attended school, began her working life, and formed lifelong friendships—including Lucille and Dotty, who later became her children’s godmothers.
Barbara began her career...
Sandra Louise Wilson
Mar 23, 2026
Sandra S. Wilson, 85, passed away peacefully at home in DeLand, Florida on March 23, 2026, after a life lived with grace, warmth, and an abiding love for her family and friends.
Born November 17, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, Sandra was the daughter of Glen and Louise Slough. She pursued her education at Colorado College, where she pledged Kappa Alpha...
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