All Obituaries

George W. Madison, age 81, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away on June 27, 2019. Born in Washington, D. C. to George W. and Myrtle Reed Madison, George moved to Central Florida in 1969  and has resided in New Smyrna Beach since 1987. George was a United States Army veteran, a retired accountant for the City of New Smyrna Beach and a controller at several companies.   He enjoyed singing, playing guitar, darts, golf, Redskins football and spending time with his family and friends....

Timothy Michael Calabrese, age 43, of Edgewater, died Friday, July 12, 2019.  Born in Port Jefferson Long Island, New York to Dane and Rosemary Calabrese; Tim came to the area in 1976, from Long Island, New York.   He was self-employed in the construction field. Tim attended New Smyrna Beach High School. He loved the beach, surfing and fishing. Tim was a devoted father and loved spending time with his family and friends.    Survivors include his parents, Dane and...

Brenda Gail Oglesby, age 66, of Edgewater, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Smyrna Beach.  Born in New Smyrna Beach to William Clanton and Myra Pauline Knight Hyatt, Brenda was a lifelong resident.   A baker in the public school system, Brenda was a member of the Upper Room Chapel, Oak Hill and a devoted wife, a wonderful foster mother, and she fostered over 40 children.  Brenda enjoyed trips to the Blue Ridge mountains and...

Mary Frances McLaughlin, age 89, of New Smyrna Beach, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Leon and Grace Patterson McCluskey; Mary came to the area in 2004 from New Brunswick, New Jersey.   Mary was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and raised seven children.  She loved cooking and owned a restaurant. Mary loved long walks on the beach and had several friends at the Bahamian Club, New Smyrna...

Jeanie Anctil, age 77, of Edgewater, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.  Born in Savannah, Georgia to Eugene and Sadie Jones Toomer; Jeanie moved to this area 50 years ago.     The owner of the J Triple K horse ranch in New Smyrna Beach, she was also a member of Friendship Community Church.  Jeanie loved everything to do with her horses and mules, she spent most all of her time with them. She was also very crafty.   Survivors include a son, Kenton...

Melvin F. Bennett, greatly beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed into the keeping of his Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019.    An outgoing and gregarious man, he loved spending time with his family and friends. In turn, he was loved by everyone who knew him.    He was a golf enthusiast who played 18 holes at least three times a week - even at the age of 94.    He is survived by his daughter Tammy and son-in-law Kevin Guehne, his two grandsons Alan...

After 101 blessed years on this earth, Fanny Pavese went home to her lord on July 5, 2019.  She was born on February 16, 1918, in Morgantown, West Virginia to Andrew & Anna Constantino.  At age 22 she moved to NY, where she spent the majority of her life in Yonkers.  Finally, in 2016, she had enough of the cold NY winters - and headed south to Edgewater, FL where she enjoyed the rest of her days.   Fanny was widowed at a young age when her loving husband, Albert...

Charlene M. Driver, age 65, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away Tuesday, July 2 at Halifax Hospice Edgewater.  Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Charlene came to this area in 1991 from Winter Springs.   A graduate of University of Central Florida, she went on to be Regional Financial Aid Administrator for the university.  She was a member of Smyrna Yacht Club, the Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach Boat and Ski Club, as well as a member of many ladies social...

Nicholas ”Poppy” Rossi, 91, died on Sunday June 23, 2019 at Oceanview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Smyrna Beach surrounded by his loving family.    Born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 6, 1928, he was the son of the late Nicola and Concetta (Datillio) Rossi. He has resided in New Smyrna Beach, FL since 1981. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Rosemary (McGuire) Rossi.    He served in the US Navy during World War II. Mr....

Helen (Clayton )Norman, age 84, of New Smyrna Beach, died Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019, at Halifax Health Hospice Edgewater.   Born in Waycross, Ga to Louie Sr. and Susie (Youmans) Clayton, she was a graduate of NSB High, Class of '53. She moved to New Smyrna in her youth. She left the area for 21 years to support her husband Harold who was serving in the United States Air Force.  Returning to New Smyrna Beach in 1973, she worked as a secretary for New Smyrna Sheet Metal...