All Obituaries

Randy L. Baker, 68, formally of Salem, OH, currently of Edgewater, FL, passed away on April 26, 2024. Randy was born on August 19, 1955, to Wilbur and Ruth (Martig) Baker in Salem, OH. After Randy graduated from Salem High School in 1974, he went on to machinist school. After finishing school, he went on to work in some of the local businesses and machine shops, before joining the Ohio State Department of Transportation. In 1975 Randy married his high school sweetheart Donna Mix and they...

James Arlie Ogram, age 81, of Edgewater, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 at AdventHealth New Smyrna. Born in Youngstown, Ohio to Ralph and Levita Burlingham Ogram, James came to the area in 1960 from Andover, Ohio. He was an electrician and attended Coronado Community United Methodist Church. James was a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Ormond, enjoyed woodworking and watching television. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Deborah; three children, Kimberley Rodeffer (Jon); Steve Ogram;...

Donald Moyn Hastings, age 81, of New Smyrna Beach, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence. Born in Lodi, Ohio to Austin Starr and Ruth Pauline Reutter Hastings. A retired truck driver, he was an avid motorcyclist. Donald enjoyed racing motorcycles and cars. He was a devoted husband, father, and step grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Diane; son, Bradley Hastings, of Homerville, Ohio; step daughter, Shannon (Jeffrey) Barnes; step grandchildren, Norah Bacho, Sophia,...

Russell Hallie Fortney, age 72, of Edgewater, died Friday, April 19, 2024 at Advent Health Daytona Beach. Born in Dearborn, Michigan to Eleanor Marie Autio and James Leroy Fortney Sr., Russel came to the area in 2007 from Taylor, Michigan. He was a machinist for General Motors Cadillac Division; played tennis and enjoyed walking on the beach. Russell was an avid sports fan and was a devoted husband. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Barbara; brother, James (Lynn) Fortney, of Monroe,...

Darby John Shaw, age 64, of New Smyrna Beach, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at AdventHealth Daytona Beach. Born in Norfolk, Virginia to James Edmund and Katherine Frances Shanahan Shaw, Darby came to the area in 2011 from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Darby retired from the Virginia Beach Police Department after 25 years of dedicated service. He was an active member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and The Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed gathering with friends in the New Smyrna...

John McKee, age 74, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Eugene Cecil and Grace L. Houck McKee, John came to the area in 2002 from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. A United States military veteran, he was a machinist on the railroad. John was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and loved coaching and playing softball. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 55...

Charles T. Archer II, age 83 years, of Edgewater, died Monday, April 8, 2024 at Halifax Health Medical Center. Born in Miami, Florida to Charles E. and Mary R. Armfield Archer, Charles came to the area in 2020 from Ashville, North Carolina. A United States Navy veteran, he was a manager in the propane and natural gas industry. Charles  enjoyed coaching baseball and football. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that will be dearly missed by all that knew...

In the early morning of April 7, 2024, Jean Michael Cetrone passed away, peacefully, at 84 years old. She was born to Michael Klapak and Lucille Stauffer, on February 8,1940.  She graduated from Warren G. Harding, High School followed by attending business school.  Jean married Anthony C. Butch Jr. in 1957 and Vincent B. Cetrone in 1970. Shortly after coming to New Smyrna Beach, she met Raul Chavez in 1992 of whom became her lifelong partner and true love of 33 years. Her father...

The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. -Unknown Linda Ann Lindsey, age 76, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at home. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Junior LeRoy and Mary Gladys Eastman Clover, Linda came to the area in 1988 from London, Ohio. A Registered Nurse, she enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles, and coloring on her tablet. Linda especially loved spending time with her grandchildren that she dearly loved. She was a devoted mother and Nana. Survivors include her two...

Wayne A. Prickett, age78, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at AdventHealth New Smyrna. Born in Miami, Florida to Lois Annie Adams and Charles B. Prickett Jr., Wayne came to the area in May, 2006. A 1963 graduate of Miami Senior High School, he was a fire fighter for the City of Miami, and worked in Fire and Rescue since 1975. Wayne loved the outdoors and time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mildred “Pat”, and several nephews, and great nephews; all...