All Obituaries

    William Kyle “Buddy” Raines made friends wherever he went and had a joke, a smile, or a kind word for everyone he met. He was born in Columbus, Mississippi, on April 25, 1935, and passed away on April 11, 2024 in DeLand, where he moved with his family in 1982.  Buddy served in the United States Marine Corps, studied civil engineering at Mississippi State University,...

Elizabeth Anne Harvey born October 19th 1936 to Etheridge and Ruth Outlaw left her earthly home to be with her heavenly Father on April 9th 2024. She is survived by one son Jim Harvey (Kathy), two daughters Cheryl Goodman (Howell) and Mary Lambert (Bobby). Six grandchildren Stewart (Courtney) Goodman, Amber (Chris) Boggess, Justin (Mitzi) Goodman, Paige Lambert, Nicholas (Kayla) Lambert and Jaron (Rachel) Harvey. Eleven great-grandchildren, Cooper, Georgia, Hayes, Oliver, Nolan, Hope,...

Irvin Gottlieb Kettler – June 21, 1941-March 25, 2024. Son of the late Irvin G. Kettler, Sr. and Evelyn Kettler, Irv was a native of Baltimore, MD, the oldest of seven children. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Paula; 3 children-Kevin, Alicia, and Amanda; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-Victoria, Cindy, and Debbie; and many nieces and nephews.   Irv attained a BS and MBA from Washington University and Shippensburg University. He enjoyed careers as an...

John (Jay) Dwaine Collins Sr (64). Jay was born in Canton, OH to Robert Lynn Collins and Martha Elaine (Curry) Hockenberry, on June 14, 1959. Jay was called home to His Lord and Savior on March 22, 2024 at his home in DeLand, FL.   Jay served in the United States Navy, and was a long haul truck driver/owner operator before becoming disabled due to an illness in 2001. Jay loved his family most of all and spending time with them. He also loved riding his motorcycle, traveling, fishing,...

Betty Marie Clark, 80 of DeLand passed away March 19, 2024 at AdventHealth DeLand. She was born on February 22, 1944 in Newton, New Jersey. Betty was a radiologic technologist for over 50 years. She ended her career at DeLand Memorial Hospital and orthopedic doctors Huster, Griffin and Hood. She was a member of St Peter Catholic Church and she loved traveling and animals. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bill Clark and numerous friends and extended family. A memorial service will...

Jonathan Scott, 42 of DeLand passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024, at his residence. Jonathan was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 7, 1981, and is a United States Army Veteran. Jonathan had been married to the late Holly Scott and is survived by their daughter Emily. He embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, strength of spirit and an unending generosity that could be seen in his daily care for his elderly grandmother. Jonathan was curious and his inquisitiveness and keen...