All Obituaries

Gloria J. Schwartz, age 70, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Davie, Florida to Elmer and Stella Norton Kirkland, her family started Kirkland Sod, a business the family ran for over 50 years.    Gloria was a lifelong resident and enjoyed traveling. She was a member of Samsula Baptist Church, a youth leader, sang in the choir and was very active in the church.    In 1969 she married her love, Brian and had three...

Kopp, Elizabeth Joslin Elizabeth Joslin Kopp, age 82, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence. Born in Amsterdam, New York to Thomas and Agnes Gayle Joslin; Elizabeth moved to this area in 1980 from Winter Park. Retired from NASCAR; she attended St. Peter the Fisherman Episcopal Church. Elizabeth volunteered with the March of Dimes and Toys for Tots; and she was a huge advocate for Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach and the Friends of Historic Canal...

Cecil Ide, age 84, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Mayville, Michigan to Ivan and Thelma Manwell Ide; Cecil moved to this area in 2004 from Winter Garden.   A retired heavy equipment mechanic at Dewitt Excavating for over 30 years; Cecil enjoyed cars, racing, sports (especially the Gators), and fishing the flats.  He loved to eat, laugh and spend time with his family. Survivors included his wife of 34 years, Delba; a son,...

Edith Sammons, age 85, of Edgewater, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. Born in Maxine, Virginia to Orville and Clois Collins Slone, Edith came to the area in 1981 from Gainesville, Florida.   A patient representative in the medical industry, Edith was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, Samsula and an avid reader. She was a caring and kindhearted person, who always brought laughter and love to all that knew her. Edith was a devoted...

Muriel Mattie Jno Baptiste, a trailblazing phenomenal woman of God, transitioned on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice Care Home. She transitioned in the care of her family after her long strong battle with different health issues. Muriel’s story starts on December 17, 1946, to the late Maybelle Campbell and Willie Davis. She was born in Manhattan, New York, where she spent her childhood and made many lifelong friends. Muriel was a wonderful woman that was loved,...

Anthony Gentile, age 81, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach. Born in Syracuse, New York to Dominic and Rosina Pullano Gentile, Anthony came to the area in 1999 from Minneapolis, Minnesota after retiring as a Branch Executive from Kemper Insurance Company.   He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of 174th fighter wing, Syracuse, NY, a volunteer at Sugar Mill Association, holding several different...

Alan J. Fabrizio, age 81, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at AdventHealth New Smyrna. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut to Ralph and Rosaria Barone Fabrizio, Alan came to the area in 2013 from Brookline, Vermont.   A tax assessor for city government, he was a United States Army veteran. Alan enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and 4 wheeling.  He loved riding with his dog, Kelly in their golf cart too. Alan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather that will be...

Eloise Newell Clark of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died peacefully on September 7, 2020 at the young age of 99. Eloise Thompson Newell was born on November 29, 1920 in Roxboro, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Hayden Wheeler Newell, Sr. and Pauline Baynes Thompson Newell. Her grandchildren and many friends fondly called her "Weezie!"   Following graduation from Roxboro High School, she attended Women's College of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC (now UNC-G). She...

Tommy Stowe, age 96, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Lula, Georgia to James and Jancey Cotton Stowe; Tommy moved to this area in 1951 from Carnesville, Georgia.   A retired sheet metal worker, Tommy served in the Army during WWII.  He placed 3rd in the Pan Am National Tour. Tommy enjoyed playing music, gardening, farming, driving his tractor and he could whittle anything.     Survivors include his wife of 63...

Edward Patrick Moore, age 97, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, he came to the area in 1987 from Longwood, Florida.   A retired New York police office of 28 years, Edward was a United States WWII Navy veteran.  He enjoyed walking on the beach and loved his dogs and his bird. Edward was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.   Survivors include his 3 sons, Tommy Moore, of Sanford; Timmy (Arlene) Moore, of Longwood, and...