Orange City (Volusia County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Orange City ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orange City. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

George 'Little George' Amick (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Vernonia (OR) on October 24, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on April 4, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Vernonia is located in Columbia County, Oregon.
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Little George' Amick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Crown Hill Cemetery
Joe Auer (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Orange City. The cemetery is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Neil Bonnett (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Hueytown (AL) on July 30, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 11, 1994 (a Friday).
- Hueytown is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neil Bonnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Grove Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Grove Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Forest Grove Memorial Gardens
Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Dodge City (KS) on December 18, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Edgewater (FL) on November 3, 2006 (a Friday).
- Dodge City is located in Ford County, Kansas.
- Edgewater is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Alexandria National Cemetery, which is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alexandria National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alexandria National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Alexandria National Cemetery
Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
Mike Cuellar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Cuellar<1>
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Greenwood Cemetery
Rick Derringer (Singer, musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Richard Dean Zehringer
- He was born in Celina (OH) on August 5, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Ormond Beach (FL) on May 26, 2025 (a Monday).
- Celina is located in Mercer County, Ohio.
- Ormond Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Derringer<1>
Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
Hersh Freeman (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
- He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hersh Freeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Billy Henderson (Singer)
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on August 9, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 2, 2007 (a Friday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Henderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Woodlawn Cemetery
Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (Medical pioneer)
- She was born on May 18, 1874 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 10, 1941 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Arlington National Cemetery
Napoleon 'Larry' Lajoie (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woonsocket (RI) on September 5, 1874 (a Saturday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 7, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Woonsocket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Orange City. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Napoleon 'Larry' Lajoie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Daytona Memorial Park
Richard Manuel (Musician)
- He was born in Stratford (ON) on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Manuel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Avondale Cemetery
Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Watertown (WI) on December 20, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on March 2, 1956 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Orange City. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Daytona Memorial Park
Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett (Musician)
- He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
Teddy Randazzo (Musician)
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Randazzo<1>
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Tavares is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Orange City. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Daytona Memorial Park
Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross (Artist, TV personality)
- He was born in Daytona Beach (FL) on October 29, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in New Smyrna Beach (FL) on July 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Daytona Beach is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- New Smyrna Beach is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Orange City. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross<1>
Bob Saget (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
- Full name: Robert Lane Saget
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Saget<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Bobby Steel Smith (Singer)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Orange City (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Steel Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange City to Woodlawn Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.