All Obituaries

Charles M. Macnichol (Chuck), age 75, of Edgewater, died peacefully at home on December 1, 2020. Chuck was born in Warner Robins, Georgia, to Bruce and Elizabeth Keiser Macnichol.  He lived in Alaska for 4 years before it even became a state.  Subsequently, he spent most of his adulthood in northern Virginia and then in Florida.  Chuck served in the United States Marine Corp before becoming a distributor and then a District Sales Manager for Matco Tools. He then went on to...

Noel E. Maniere, age 92, of Edgewater, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Bronx, New York to Noel and Angelina Spero Maniere, Noel E. came to the area in 1985 from New York.   A World War II Air Force veteran, he was an electrical engineer in the radar aerospace industry. Noel helped his son run Casey’s Gas Station in New Smyrna Beach for over 40 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed being with his late wife, on cruises...

Katherine D. Parker, age 90, of Oak Hill, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.  Born to John and Nancy Osteen Dyall; Katherine has been a lifelong resident of Oak Hill.     She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Hill and her family were some of the first members of First Baptist Church of Oak Hill.  She was a charter member of the Oak Hill Garden Club and a retired beautician. Katherine enjoyed fishing, gardening, canning her own...

Barbara R. Erickson, age 87, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Waterport, New York to Sidney A. And Kathleen E. Gibson Riches, Barbara came to the area in 1980 from Medina, New York. An office manager for Bagwell Flowers, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, New Smyrna Beach, volunteered for Faith House Angel, was a member at the Quail Hollow Social Club and P.O.R.T. Inc. Travel Club in Port Orange....

Jules D. Steinberg, age 73, of DeLand, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Vitas Suites at Carlton Shores, Daytona Beach.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Hyman William and Edith Silverstein Steinberg, Jules came to the area in 1970's from Cleveland, Ohio.   An independent sales representative in the lighting industry, he loved show dogs and enjoyed going to dog shows. Jules was an animal lover and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.   Survivors include his wife of 34...

Peggy Cory Gebhardt, age 71, of New Smyrna Beach, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Halifax Health Hospice, Edgewater.  Born in Columbus, Georgia to John Milton and Doris Eloise Waldrup Cory, Peggy came to the area in 2010 from Jacksonville. Retired from the State of Florida, Peggy loved playing cards and was a great card player.  She was a devoted mother and her main focus in life was her family and crafting. Peggy always referred to her sister-in-law as her sister...

Gillian Canady, age 80, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Lexington Place Assisted Living Facility.  Born in London, England to Arthur and Lilian Harrison Adams; Gillian moved to this area in 1969.     An accountant for the New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission, Gillian retired in 2002 as the Commission’s Chief Accountant after 24 years.  Affectionately known as the “Cat Lady”; she was a longtime volunteer at the Southeast...

Adolfo Jimenez, age 72, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Guanajuato, Mexico to Camilo and Adelaida Vazquez Jimenez; Adolfo moved to this area in 1972.     Adolfo was a farmer and he loved attending his church and praising the Lord. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and eating BBQ.  He was always tinkering around his shop and loved spending time with his family.   Survivors include a son, Eric (Michelle)...

Former Sgt. Scott Chamberlin, at age 62, passed peacefully November 9th, 2020 with both his children at his side.    A lifetime resident of New Smyrna Beach and a 33 year employee of the City of Edgewater, Scott was known and loved by many.    A viewing will be open to the public on Sunday, November 15th from 3pm-6pm @ Settle-Wilder Funeral Home located at 406 S. Orange Street, New Smyrna Beach, Fl 32168. 

Mildred “Edith” Wright, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Advent Health Hospice, New Smyrna Beach. Born in Louisburg, North Carolina to Joseph and Mabel Randsel Medlin. She was an assembler in the manufacturing industry while in North Carolina.  Edith moved to New Smyrna Beach in 1967. She was a homemaker and a member of Atlantic Coast Church, New Smyrna Beach. Edith loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...