Obituaries

Hyrum "Hy" Schick, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

Hyrum "HY" Schick, Jr.

09/01/2023

Hyrum Schick, Jr. passed away peacefully and joyfully in his home in Lake Helen, Florida on September 1, 2023 at the age of 68, when he...

Deborah Ann Timlin Bluto

Aug 31, 2023

Deborah Ann Timlin Bluto

08/31/2023

Deborah Ann Timlin Bluto (Debbie), age 75, passed away on August 31, 2023. She was born August 10, 1948 in Tampa, Florida and resided in Deland, Florida for more...

Cleve Adam Kanupp, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Cleve Adam Kanupp, Jr.

"Buddy"

08/27/2023

Cleve Adam Kanupp, Jr – better known to all as Buddy, was born in...

Jose Antonio Alonso

Aug 22, 2023

Jose Antonio Alonso

8/22/2023

Jose Antonio Alonso, known affectionately as "Meme," departed this world on August 22, 2023, in Deland, Florida, at the age of 94. He was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba,...

Mary Janet "Jan" Pugh

Aug 21, 2023

Mary Janet "Jan" Pugh

8/21/2023

Mary Janet "Jan" Pugh, 84, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2023, in Edgewater, FL.

Jan Pugh was born on May...

Peter L. "Pete" Oatman

Aug 21, 2023

Peter L. "Pete" Oatman

08/21/2023

Peter L. (Pete) Oatman, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed high school principal, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, at the age of 77. His loss is deeply...

Harvey E. Wiggins

Aug 17, 2023

Harvey E. Wiggins

08/17/2023

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Harvey E. Wiggins, 76, crossed over death to life eternal with his lord and savior. His wife of fifty-six years, Shirley, remained...

Nancy L. Hitchcock Hardin

Aug 16, 2023

08/16/2023

Nancy L. Hitchcock Hardin, a beloved wife, and a cherished mother, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 84. Her life was a testament to faith, family, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be...

Gordon Fred Titus

Aug 13, 2023

Gordon Fred Titus

08/13/2023

Gordon Fred Titus, born on September 28, 1928, in Orlando, FL, left this world on August 13, 2023, at the age of 94. His passing marks the...

Amber Gabrielle Lucas

Aug 12, 2023

Amber Gabrielle Lucas

8/12/2023

Amber Gabrielle Lucas, age 38, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Born December 5, 1984 in Orlando, to...

Elizabeth "Betty" Brennan

Aug 9, 2023

08/09/2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Brennan, a cherished homemaker and devoted Catholic, passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 93, in Orange City, Florida. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion that has touched the lives of many....

Dixie Lee Nicholson

Aug 9, 2023

Dixie Lee Nicholson

8/9/2023

Dixie Lee Nicholson, a beloved presence in the hearts of many, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023. Born in Seymour, Indiana on July 2nd, 1938,...

William E. "Bill" Churms

Aug 5, 2023

08/05/2023

William E. "Bill" Churms, a beloved figure in the DeLand, FL community, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 93. Bill was a visionary entrepreneur and a dedicated family man whose impact on the local area was immeasurable. Born in DeLand,...

Abigail Brooke Clemmons

Aug 4, 2023

Abigail Brooke Clemmons

8/4/2023

Abigail Brooke Clemmons, beloved daughter, sister, and source of boundless joy, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. Born on February 10, 1997,...

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...