All Obituaries

Click Here to View Video Tribute Ivan Earle Carr, age 80, of New Smyrna Beach, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Halifax Health Hospice Edgewater Care Center. Born in Brownsville, New York, Mr. Carr came to this area in 1978 from Watertown, New York. Retired from the United States Army, he previously served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Bridget; a son, the Reverend Danny Carr and wife, Hazel of Morganton, North Carolina; three...

Click Here to View Video Tribute Helen Roehrig Lee, 65, of New Smyrna Beach, died in her sleep Wednesday morning, May 25, 2016 at her home. Holly was born in Elwood, Indiana, daughter of Caleb and Frances Roehrig. Her family lived in Wayland, MA, before moving down to Quito, Ecuador and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with her family for the Peace Corps. Holly graduated from Carol Morgan High School in Santo Domingo, and attended Bradford College. She was with her family in Washington,...

Frances Cole Hebert, age 89, of Lafayette, Louisiana, and a former resident of this area, died Wednesday in Lafayette. Born December 15, 1926 in Cobb County, Georgia to the late P. P. And Myrtle Cole, Mrs. Hebert was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. She also enjoyed doing needlepoint. Survivors include her son, Charles Douglas Hebert and wife, Carol, of Lafayette; a granddaughter, Tracy Lee Bouy and husband, Kenny of Youngsville, Louisiana; and a great-granddaughter, Charlie Grace...

Click Here to View Video Tribute Robert Donald Ashe, age 86, of Edgewater, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Halifax Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Edgewater Care Center. Born in Augusta, Georgia, to Lester and Ethel McCardle Ashe, Donald moved to this area in 1963 from Augusta. A very patriotic man, Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1948 through 1952 and then he served in the National Guard for almost 4 years. After his service, he owned many restaurants in...

Ruth E. Relyea, age 99, of New Smyrna Beach, died on Friday, May 6, 2016 at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ruth moved to this area in 1968 from Queens, New York. An assistant public relations director for the United Methodist Church, New York Conference; she was a member of the Edgewater United Methodist Church, AARP Chapter 3037, TOPS Florida Chapter #511, Monarch Travel Club, Woman's Club, Seaside Strokers, P.O.R.T. Travel Club, Women of the Moose and the Country Crafters, all...

Jace Michael Hovencamp, only 26 weeks old, left us all to be with Jesus, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Florida Hospital Orlando. Baby Jace, our little booger butt, overflowed our hearts with joy with his contagious smiles and pouty faces. He experienced so much happiness and love from everyone who was lucky enough to have met him. The hugs, kisses, hand-holding and tickle time, were moments forever cherished by us, his mommy and daddy. We are thankful that Jace had the chance to see things,...

Maria Batalha Pereira, age 92, former resident of Boca Raton, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Smyrna Beach. Born in Maranhao, Brazil, Mrs. Pereira left her native country in 1970, relocating to Virginia; and later, to Boca Raton in 1995. She was a member, and her husband was former Vice-President, of Assembleia De Deus-Ministerio Belem in Lighthouse Point. Maria was a phenomenal cook, loved her family and cherished her time with her...

Click Here to View Video Tribute Bryon R. Dickerson, 53, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2016, in Suwannee, Florida from a tragic accident. He was born at the original Bert Fish Hospital in New Smyrna Beach and graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School, and had been a lifelong resident of Florida. Mr. Dickerson was predeceased by his parents Mr. Robert & Edna Mae Dickerson, a brother-in-law, John Barlow. He is survived by his son Bryon Cole (Danielle) Dickerson, of Jasper FL,...

Nathan C. Maier, age 78, of Edgewater, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised Lutheran, Mr. Maier enjoyed sports and music. He was a devoted family-man, who loved his family and adored his grandchildren. Nathan was survived by his son, Nathan C. Maier, III of Edgewater; daughters, Rita (Randy) Bailey and Debra Maier (James White), both of Edgewater; grandson, Nicholas Bailey of Edgewater; three granddaughters, Ashley Tougas (Robert...

Bernadette A. Plourde, 72, of Edgewater, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Halifax Health Hospice Southeast Volusia Care Center. Born in Caribou, Maine, Bernadette came to this area in 2005 from South Windsor, CT. She worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, was a member of NARFE (National Association of Federal Retired Employers, treasurer and secretary for Break-A-Way Camping Club, and member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #285. Mrs. Plourde...