Adam Smith
, Florida
Adam Smith 26 of Port Orange passed away on Mothers Day May 10 2026 leaving behind a legacy that will live on through the many lives he touched. Adam was born in Daytona Beach on September 3 1999. As the youngest of a large and loving family Adam was known for his quiet nature patient spirit and kind heart. Though softspoken he had a steady presence that drew people to him throughout his life. As a proud Cuda Adam graduated with the Class of 2018 from New Smyrna Beach High School where he also played for the Barracudas Baseball Team before attending Daytona State College. Throughout the years Adam also played for Edgewater Little Leage and Cuda Travel Ball teams where his love for baseball continued to grow. Baseball remained on of the greatest Passions of Adams life. He found purpose friendship and joy through the sport he loved first…
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Frederick Cooper Iii
, Florida
Frederick Edmund Cooper III 94 of New Smyrna Beach Florida passed away on Friday May 8th 2026. He was born in DeLand Florida on May 20th 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents Frederick E. and Allene Cone Cooper Jr. and his wife of 66 years Karlyne E. Cooper. Frederick is survived by children Frederick E. Pamela M Cooper IV of Stafford Virginia Denise the late Richard Johns of New Smyrna Beach Florida grandchildren Benjamin Johns of New Smyrna Beach Florida Frederick E. Cooper V. of Stafford Virginia and Holly Cooper of Stafford Virginia and stepgrandchildren Richard Johns III of Edgewater Florida and Jason Johns of Edgewater Florida. During his lifetime Frederick served his country valiantly during multiple tours in the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He culminated his military career at the State Department. He honorably retired as a Colonel O6 after over 35 years…
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Michael Day
, Florida
Michael W. Day 70 of New Smyrna Beach Florida passed away on Tuesday May 12th 2026. He was born in Newport News Virginia on August 19th 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. James C. and Mary Snodgrass Day brother Clark J. Day of Pineville West Virginia sister Rowena Michael Hudson of Edgewater Florida son Nicholas Day of Edgewater Florida. Michael is survived by sister Glenna Stephen Kemp of Edgewater Florida brother Bobby Melody Day of Easley South Carolina sister Marcella Brown of Taylors South Carolina son Michael A. Stephanie Day of Glendale Arizona and grandson Henry Day of Glendale Arizona. Michael had 8 nieces and 7 nephews. Michael had a long relationship in his younger years with Publix as an employee in Edgewater Florida. When he retired he worked in prefab of boats at Boston Whaler in Edgewater Florida. He also had numerous other jobs throughout…
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Gary Breckenridge
, Florida
Gary Owen Breckenridge passed away peacefully on Sunday May 10 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by his loving family in DeLand Florida. Gary was born in Valdosta Georgia on February 6 1947. He was the son of Forrest and Mamye Breckenridge. They moved to DeLand when Gary was in the 4th grade. Gary graduated from DeLand High School in the class of 1965. He was president of his class and starting quarterback of the football team. Gary graduated from Valdosta State College with a degree in Business. After graduating he moved back to DeLand to pursue his career as a Project Control manager in the Industrial Engineering industry. Gary met the love of his life Linda in the 9th grade and were together ever since. They married in 1967 and were married for 59 years. Gary and Linda lived in Lakeland Florida for 49 years where they raised…
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