All Obituaries

Richard L. “Rick” Gant, age 73, of Edgewater, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at AdventHealth in Daytona Beach. Born October 23rd, 1946 at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas to Charles and Norma Toney Gant, he moved to the local area in 1990.   Rick was a Crew Chief and Instructor in the United States Air Force, retiring as a MSgt with 21 years of service. He was especially proud of his service to our country, including his time in Thailand (Vietnam Era) where...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Butler, 61, passed away March 13, 2020, from complications of liver disease.  His family is grateful for the excellent care he received from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Bob fought his illness with courage and strength showing his character and determination to never give up while his family was by his side.     Bob was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Violet and Morris Butler, who preceded him in death.  Bob was the youngest...

Gloria (Eide) Osland, 75, died on February 29, 2020, at her home in Edgewater, FL with her husband Jim by her side.  Gloria was born and raised in Portland, ND and was the youngest of 10 children.  Gloria worked as a bank teller, a manager at a convenience store and a manager at a truck stop.  The family moved several times as the years went on due to job opportunities.  Each time the family moved, Gloria would reinvent herself and find something in her sphere of...

Virginia S. Ring, age 95, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, March 9, 2020.   She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kathy Ring, of New Smyrna Beach; Theresa (John) Dyro, of Jacksonville, and Cindy (Dave) Revelle,   of New Smyrna Beach; son, Michael (Adele) Ring, of Edgewater; daughter-in-law, Karen Hrncir of Phoenix, AZ and 7 grandchildren; Jack, Madeleine, Maria, Joseph, Luke, Blake and Lauren.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent P. Ring and son,...

Judith Hawkins Parsley, 79, passed away on March 18, 2020, after a long battle with COPD, with her daughter and beloved dog, Jake, by her side. Judy was born in St. Louis, MO in 1941 and moved to Ormond Beach in 1977. Judy was a loving mother and grandmother known for her “colorful” advice and huge glass of iced tea. She was very creative and talented, using her skills of sewing and painting to create a business she loved. Her biggest passion in life was animals and she created a...

Mrs. Diane Carole Mitchell Goode, of Oak Hill; born to Lester and Ruth Mitchell on April 29, 1965 in Greensburg, Pa., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020.   In 1993 she met her adorn husband, Frank Goode.  They went on to marry in 1995, and started their lives in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1997, they welcomed the birth of their first child, daughter, Taylor. Five years later in 2002, their son Bryce was born.   In 2007 Diane, Frank and their children relocated from Cleveland...

Joe (Joseph) Edward Fongemie, age 76, died Wednesday, Febr. 26th, 2020 at Advent Health Hospice, DeLand. He was born in Frenchville, Maine to Valere und Virginie  Bard Fongemie.    While in the Army and stationed in Frankfurt, Germany he met his wife Karin. He stayed in Frankfurt for 25 years and returned to the United States in 1995 to settle in Edgewater and retire after working as a self-employed contractor remodeling his properties and others. Joe could repair anything...

Edward W. Clemens, age 64, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Edward R. And Elaine Jost Clemens, he came to the area in 1966 from his birthplace.   A United States Army veteran, Eddie was a foreman in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR and always could find the best deals on EBAY. You could say that he was addicted to EBAY.  Eddie could fix anything and was great with cars. He was a...

Jason Edward Dell “Dell”, age 38, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at AdventHealth New Smyrna.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York to Keith Edward and Tracy Nuzum Dell. “Dell” came to the area over 34 years ago.   An automotive technician, presently the Vice President of the Boozefighter Motorcycle Club and formerly the President and Charter Holder. Dell loved motorcycles, ATVs, mudding and was an avid hunter. Mostly he adored his wife,...

Helene "Vicki" Allen, 86, of Edgewater FL, formerly of East Hampton, CT, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020.   She was born in New Britain CT to Irving & Sadie (Richman) Wachtel and grew up in Coney Island NY and Manchester CT.  Starting first grade at the early age of 4 years she excelled throughout her school years.  She was involved with the drama club throughout high school and after. She worked shortly in the insurance field and then spent a number of...