Oct 1, 2025

Tommasina Miano Franco

May 21, 1928 – October 1, 2025

Mrs. Tommasina Miano Franco of Daytona Beach, FL, was born Tommasina Barbieri on May 21, 1928, to Italian immigrants in Bronx, NY. Her parents came to the USA in search of a better life. Her father Vincenzo Hugo Barbieri...

Oct 1, 2025

Evangeline "Vange" Johnson, 94, of Deltona, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. Vange was born on April 1, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, the first child of Jose Nicholas and Delores (Rios) Robles, and the eldest of four siblings, Miriam, Ferdinand, and Ceasar. As an infant, her family moved to Puerto Rico due to health issues. At...

Sep 30, 2025

Chief Hospital Corpsman Charles E. Browder, Jr. USN (Ret.) died peacefully at the age of 95 on September 30th, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in DeLand, Florida, where he received warm, loving care during his stay.

Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1930, he resided there prior to joining the United States Navy in 1947 at the age...

Sep 28, 2025

Gwendolyn J. McCormick-Minner , age 66, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joanne Mier. Gwendolyn is survived by  her loving family which includes her husband, Earl Raymond Minner; her daughter, Nichol, and son-in-law,...

Sep 28, 2025

It is with heartfelt  sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Paul Watkins, 79, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of East Hampton, CT. Bob passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Bob was born in Middletown, CT on 9/9/1946. He was the son to the late Quentin Watkins and Lucy...

Sep 27, 2025

Dorma Stanley was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 2nd, 1932, to Earl Ross and Helen (Boggess) Ross. Dorma worked for 20 years for the Federal Government. Most of her career was at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio as a secretary to General officers in the Plans and Programs area. The last three years she transferred to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma where...

Sep 26, 2025

Charles (Chick) William Lowry

Ormond Beach

Chick Lowry, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Ormond Beach, FL, on September 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Hogansville, GA, to the late J.W. and Beatrice Lowry. Chick lived a long and eventful life.

After...

Sep 26, 2025

Sergio N. Alcivar of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away at home on September 26, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1947, in New York City, the only child of Pedro and Zenaida (Foretich) Alcivar. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife, Nina L. Alcivar (d. 2023).

He is survived by...

Sep 24, 2025

Carolyn Ferguson, age 89, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. Born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Carolyn lived a life marked by love, kindness and dedication to others.

She married her high school sweetheart, David (Fergie) and together they shared a beautiful marriage that spanned 60 years. Their bond was a true testament...

Sep 23, 2025

Vale Darrowood Dorsey Jr., the beloved son of the late Vale Dorsey and Geraldine Dorsey, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1948, The family relocated to Brooklyn, New York. Vale Attended the New York City school system; he Graduated from George Westinghouse Career and Technical High School. Upon graduating, Vale entered the United States Air Force. Vale's military career...