Obituaries

Frank Blackwood Dougherty

Aug 4, 2023

Frank Blackwood Dougherty

8/4/2023

Frank Blackwood Dougherty, 84, a cherished and longtime resident of DeLand, passed away on August 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was a beloved figure in the community, leaving...

Nalani Garcia

Jul 29, 2023

Nalani Garcia

7/29/2023

Nalani Garcia entered into rest on July 29th, 2023.

A visitation will be held at Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday August 10th, 2023...

Jeffrey S. Spina

Jul 26, 2023

Jeffrey S. Spina

7/26/2023

Jeffrey S. Spina, a devoted family man, beloved friend, and dedicated coach, was born on April 19, 1962, in DeLand, FL. After a life filled with joy and passion, Jeff...

Richard Olin Simpson

Jul 21, 2023

Richard Olin Simpson

07/21/2023

On July 21, Richard Olin Simpson, loving father of five, passed away at the age of 93.

Richard was predeceased 20 years...

Donald L. “Buckey” Orr

Jul 20, 2023

Donald L. “Buckey” Orr

7/20/2023

Donald L. “Buckey” Orr passed away on July 20, 2023 in DeLand, FL.

Buckey was born in Meadville, PA and grew...

Karen Deese Rando

Jul 14, 2023

Karen Deese Rando

7/14/2023

Karen Deese Rando, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2023, in DeLand, FL. She was born on September 26, 1966, in South...

Ralph Martin Ruzicka

Jul 7, 2023

Ralph Martin Ruzicka

7/7/2023

Ralph was born in the Bahamas on July 29th, 1968 and lived there all of his adult life. He met the love of his life, Sheila 33 years ago. He...

Alice O'Connell-King

Jul 4, 2023

Alice O'Connell-King

07/04/2023

Alice O’Connell-King quietly slipped away the morning of July 4th, surrounded with her family. Alice lived to a young ninety-five years old. She enjoyed her life throughout. Alice...

Timothy James Mcneeley

Jun 23, 2023

Timothy James McNeeley

6/23/2023

Timothy James McNeeley, age 31, passed away on June 23rd, 2023 in Orange City, Florida.

Tim was born September 11, 1991 in...

Mary Blount Mcmahan

Jun 23, 2023

Mary Blount McMahan

6/23/2023

Mary Blount McMahan, better known as Dinky, age 90, died peacefully on June 23 after bravely battling several illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents W. Clayton and...

Pamela Grace Johnson

Jun 22, 2023

Pamela Grace Johnson

6/22/2023

Pamela Grace Johnson, 69 years old, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 at her home.

Pam was born in Miami, Florida...

Coleen Catherine Ravenel

Jun 22, 2023

Coleen Catherine Ravenel

6/22/2023

Coleen Catherine Ravenel passed away on June 22, 2023. She was born on February 22, 1958 and raised in Orlando, FL to Teresa and George Fetter. Educated at Good Shepherd...

Kathryn Pruitt Burgess

Jun 16, 2023

Kathryn Pruitt Burgess

06/16/2023

Kathryn Pruitt “Kay” Burgess succumbed to long term illness on June 16th 2023, she was 76.

Born in Washington...

Mary Ruth Mcclain

Jun 5, 2023

Mary Ruth McClain

6/5/2023

Early morning on June 5th Mary Ruth was swept into the arms of her Lord and Savior and entered her time of glory. There is no doubt, she is now...

Dr. William Randolph "Randy" Glover

Jun 4, 2023

Dr. William Randolph Glover

06/04/2023

Dr. William Randolph "Randy" Glover, a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023. He will be remembered for his kindness, love, and the positive...

Alice Dianne Foust Mixon

Jun 3, 2023

Alice Dianne Foust Mixon

06/03/2023

Alice Dianne Foust Mixon, 79, known by her family as Dianne, died peacefully on June 3, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1943 in Miami,...

Barbara Whitley Wright

May 22, 2023

Barbara Whitley Wright

5/22/2023

Barbara Whitley Wright of DeLand Florida, 78, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born in DeLand, Florida on June 29, 1944 and was the daughter of the late...

Howard T. Leach

May 18, 2023

Howard T. Leach

5/18/2023

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Howard T. Leach, on May 18, 2023, at the age of 92, in his home surrounded by...

Steward Anthony Trotter

May 13, 2023

Steward Anthony Trotter

5/13/2023

On Saturday May 13th 2023 Steward Anthony Trotter, loving husband and father of three children, gently took his final breath and passed away from colon cancer at the young age...

Richard F. Murphy "Dickie"

May 11, 2023

Richard F. Murphy "Dickie"

5/11/2023

May 11, 2023 was a sad day for many when we lost a legend. Richard F. Murphy aka Dickie took his last breath at 420pm, and left behind his...