All Obituaries

  Mike Wilson age 74, of New Smyrna Beach, FL died suddenly on Monday June 25, 2018 while vacationing with family in Pleasant Valley, NY.  Mike was born on March 19, 1944 to James and Emma Wilson in Charlotte, NC.  He attended Paw Creek Elementary School and an Alumnus of the Asheville School, class of 1962.  He went on to study at Duke University and UNCC before a long and successful career that enabled him to travel the country and world.  Mike will be remembered...

Gerald Robert Bond, 83, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Florida Hospital New Smyrna.  Gerald was born in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. He was the son of Zenas Bond and Ethel Mooney Bond. He retired to New Smyrna Beach in 2005. Gerald was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the National Republican Organization.  He was knowledgeable in many sports, and especially enjoyed football, bowling, and baseball. Gerald played...

Jerry Cuthbertson, A.K.A. Tiny, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Halifax Health Hospice in Edgewater, Florida. Jerry was born on February 4, 1951 in Greenville, Florida. She was one of four children born to Ida Cuthbertson Woodson. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend.  Jerry was a dietary aide at Holiday Care Center for 30 years, as well as a teacher for special education for 7 years. She was a foster mother to many for 16 years. She leaves behind her...

Thomas A. McCarthy, age 61, of New Smyrna Beach, FL passed away on June 3, 2018 at his residence. Born in Ardmore, PA to Thomas and Anne Buckley McCarthy, Tom was a graduate of Archbishop John Carroll High School, Delaware Valley College and Life Chiropractic College.  Referred to as Dr. Tom by his patients at his former practice, Trexlertown Chiropractic, he loved to help others and will be greatly missed for his kind, gentle, caring nature. During his retirement in Florida, Tom...

Chris J. Walsh, age 85, of Edgewater, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at his residence.   Born in New York, New York to Frank and Mary Kiely Walsh; Chris came to this area in 1994 from Queens, New York. A former elevator mechanic, Chris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, Edgewater Landing Boat & Fish Club and the Elks Club. He delivered food from St. Gerard’s to Gifts of Love and enjoyed volunteering within Edgewater Landing...

William Henry Shutze M.D., age 84, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center. Born September 15, 1933 in Imperial, Nebraska to John Henry and Mary Ellen (Develin) Shutze. Dr. Shutze came to the area in the late 90's from Leesburg, Florida. Graduating from Creighton University, he practiced clinical pathology in the Lake county area for 40 years. He established one of the first freestanding clinical laboratories in the state of Florida. Past president of...

In loving memory of Mrs. Free Love Cutter Pride. On April 8th, 1915, Mrs. Pride was born to Frank and Ella Mae Cooper Cutter. Sister Free Love Pride was married to the Late Deacon Lester Pride, and from this union, one daughter, La Lang. In 1932 she graduated from Chisholm High. She then furthered her education, receiving a bachelor’s degree in education from Alabama State Teachers College in 1940. She was employed as Chief Aeronautic Mechanic for the Tuskegee Airmen in 1943, and...

MARY ELIZABETH NORMAN Mary Elizabeth Norman was born on April, 18, 1927, to Nellie McCall and Noble Solana.  Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Smyrna Beach, the JOY Sunday School class. During her high school days, she was an excellent basketball player. She enjoyed bowling, loved to read and crochet. She enjoyed watching for deer in her backyard and listening to blue grass music. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Survivors...

Joyce Harris Helms, age 90, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away Sunday, June 24 at Halifax Hospice Edgewater.  Born in Plymouth, North Carolina, Joyce came to this area in 1998 from Columbia, South Carolina. A retired office manager for the Student Fund Accounting Office at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, she was a member of the Beachside Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Stephen Lee Owens of Miami; two daughters, Nancy O’Connor of New Smyrna...

Harvin “Wink” Berryman, age 73, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at his residence.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Wink moved to this area in 2000 from Goodview, Virginia.  A maintenance supervisor for the Norfolk Southern Railroad, Wink served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era.  He was a member of Bella Vista Baptist Church, in Edgewater, and he enjoyed trains, camping, going to the gun range and flying.   Survivors include his wife of...