Vernon Hatcher

May 8, 2011

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the untimely and peacefulpassing of C. Vernon Hatcher, 57, of Daytona Beach. Vernon was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 26, 1954. He worked as a welder. His family remembers his avid love for fishing, the beach and riding his motorcycle. He was a loving husband of 16 years to Pamela, son...

James R. Schoettler

May 6, 2011

James R. Schoettler, 86, of New Smyrna Beach died peacefully late Friday, May 6, 2011 with his daughter by his side.  Mr. Schoettler was born March 23, 1925 in Appleton, Wisconsin, and graduated from Appleton High School in 1943.  He served in the United States Marine Corp for many years, graduating from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1946 while...

Joseph Robert Lambert

May 5, 2011

Joseph Robert Lambert, 79, New Smyrna Beach Fl died May 5, 2011. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He served our nation in and retired from the US Coast Guard with 26 years of service. His service in the Coast Guard included a tour in Vietnam and the Korean War.  His hobbies included building model Coast Guard ships and reading....

Rae A. Ackerman

May 5, 2011

Rae A. Ackerman, 93, of Daytona Beach died Thursday, May 5, 2011 with her family by her side.  Rae was born February 11, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY.  She enjoyed playing tennis, golf and snow skiing.  Rae was also an avid reader.  She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Herb; daughter, Leslie  Eichler; three grandchildren, Christopher Eichler, Lani...

Melvin "Mel" Tippy

May 4, 2011

Melvin "Mel" Tippy, 84, passed to a better place on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 surrounded by his family.   A Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 3:00pm at Coronado Community United Methodist Church, New Smyrna Beach.  He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty; brother, Robert (Jean) Tippy; daughters, Debbie (Greg)...

Donald Allen Woods

May 4, 2011

Donald Allen Woods, 78, Edgewater FL died Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Don was born on December 11, 1932 in Bluff City, Tennessee. As a member of the United States Navy, he served our nation in the Korean War. Don worked for many years with Ward's Foods before hiring on with the Florida East Coast Railroad in 1978 retiring in 1991....

Jake Allen

May 3, 2011

"Jake gave us everything, he made us who we are today. By knowing Jake we became richer, deeper people who have a understanding of what is important in life." He was born both deaf and blind, but he dazzled his family and support staff with how he could convey his wants and needs. New Smyrna Beach was his favorite weekend...

Thomas Lee Carlisle

May 3, 2011

Life Celebration for Thomas L Carlisle, 68, New Smyrna Beach FL who died peacefully at his home May 3, 2011 will be 3:00 PM Saturday, May 7 at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until service time. Burial will be in Madisonville, Kentucky. Thomas was born in Madisonville, KY,...

Van C Martin

May 2, 2011

Van C. Martin, age 88, of  Orlando, Florida passed away Monday May 02, 2011. Born in Tarboro, North Carolina November 07, 1922 to Jason C. and Etta C. Cherry Martin, he was an Insurance Auditor. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Lucy. At his request there will be no life celebration or memorial services.