Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" Deo Carpenter

Gerald "Jerry" Deo Carpenter

Jun 8, 2025

Gerald Deo “Jerry” Carpenter

March 23, 1948 – June 8, 2025

Gerald Deo Carpenter, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud Vietnam veteran, Jerry served his country with honor as a drill sergeant in the U.S. Army and an Airborne Ranger.

During his distinguished service, Jerry was awarded the National...

Barbara Joyce Henderson

Barbara Joyce Henderson

Jun 6, 2025

Barbara Joyce Henderson, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 6, 2025 in Silver Springs, Florida. She was born October 30, 1943 to James E. Harrelson and Martha Teague in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She worked as a long haul truck driver most of her career and was a wonderful homemaker.

She is preceded by her parents,...

Mark Allen Stewart

Mark Allen Stewart

Jun 5, 2025

Mark Stewart, 62 of Belleview, Florida passed away on June 5, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Mark was born in Ironton, Ohio to Elmer Stewart, Sr. and Barbara Aldridge Stewart on August 27, 1962.

He married Joyce Weber on August 7, 1982 in Holgate, Ohio.

He worked for Ziegenfuss Drilling for 35 years and in 2024 he started his own drilling company. Where he...

Gerald Albert Mata

Gerald Albert Mata

Jun 5, 2025

Gerald Albert Mata, 77 years old and formally from Monroe, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in Ocala, Florida on June 5, 2025.

Gerald "Jerry" was born in Monroe to Albert and Margaret Helen Mata. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University. Jerry served his country proudly by joining the US Navy and then being assigned to the aircraft...

Jaichand Persad

Jaichand Persad

Jun 5, 2025

Jaichand Persad, age 64, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1960, in Trinidad, a son of Siewharack Thakur and Parbatie Persad.

He is preceded by;

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Tara Persad; sons, Devannand J. Persad and Avinash J. Persad.

Jaichand was a loving husband, father and friend, he will be...

Rebecca Eloise Ginn

Rebecca Eloise Ginn

Jun 1, 2025

Rebecca Eloise Ginn, age 71, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1954, in Chattanooga. Tennessee a daughter of John and Mary Jones.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Vernon Ginn; son, Chris Pruitt (Melissa); brother, Sammy Jones; sister, Janice Ginn; grand children, Neil and Nicholas one great grandchild, Lela Pruitt.

Countryside...

Regina L. Stepinsky

Regina L. Stepinsky

Jun 1, 2025

Regina L. Stepinsky

October 13, 1934 - June 1, 2025

Ocala 

Regina L. Stepinsky was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania daughter of Charles Gerber and Frances Archer Gerber. Regina wed Walter Stepinsky, Jr. of Herminie, Pennsylvania where she lived and raised 9 children. Regina moved to Ocala Florida with her husband where she lived for 30 years. Regina passed away in her home surrounded...

Rebecca Eloise Ginn

Rebecca Eloise Ginn

Jun 1, 2025

Rebecca Eloise Ginn, age 71, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1954, in Chattanooga. Tennessee a daughter of John and Mary Jones.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Vernon Ginn; son, William Chris Pruitt (Melissa); brother, Sammy Jones; sister, Janice Ginn; grand children, Neil and Nicholas one great grandchild, Lela Pruitt.

Countryside...

David Allen Wilson

David Allen Wilson

May 26, 2025

David Allen Wilson, age 81, of Citra, Florida, passed away on May 26, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1943, in Exeter, New Hampshire to Stanley Woodrow and Frances Lillian (McKenzie) Wilson.

He served in the Air Force as a Aircraft Mechanic right after graduating from Sanborn Regional High School. He became a Master Electrician in 1976 and eventually started...

Albert "Dedder" Faison

Albert "Dedder" Faison

May 24, 2025

Albert "Dedder" Faison, age 53, of Ocala passed away on May 24, 2025. He was born November 22, 1971, in Ocala, Florida, a son of Albert "Buddy" and Judy Faison. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his father, Albert "Buddy" Faison, his mother; Judy Faison; his brother, Michael and his wife Lisa; niece, Delaney; daughters, Harley, Alexis and Shelby; three...

Jacob Preston Foster

Jacob Preston Foster

May 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jacob Preston Foster, who left us too soon. Born on August 28, 1993, Jacob's journey was one filled with laughter, love, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

He is preceded by; father, John Walker Foster.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; mother, Tracy Foster; brothers, Johnathan Foster,...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Randall

Robert "Bobby" Lee Randall

May 22, 2025

Robert Lee Randall, "Bobby", age 92, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1932, in Ocala, Florida to the late Oliver and Essie Randall of Lynne, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley S. Martin Randall, his brother Colin Randall, and his sister Elinor Randall.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Brian Robert Freaney

Brian Robert Freaney

May 21, 2025

Brian Robert Freaney, age 74, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1950, in Olean, New York, a son of Robert and Leona Freaney. He served his country as Vietnam Veteran.

He is preceded by; Wife, Misti Freaney and Grandson Craig Hereid

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; son, Keith Freaney (Stephanie); sister,...

William “Bill” John Del Zotto

William “Bill” John Del Zotto

May 21, 2025

William “Bill” John Del Zotto

May 21, 1942 – May 21, 2025

William “Bill” John Del Zotto, age 83, of Morriston, Florida, passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota, a son of William and Mary Del Zotto.

To know Bill was to remember him — because he never walked through a room or a...

Dewey Adolph Lewis

Dewey Adolph Lewis

May 21, 2025

Lewis, Dewey Adolph Jr.

Ocala, Florida

Dewey Adolph Lewis Jr, 89, passed away on May 21, 2025. He fought his death hard until the end, just like he lived his life. He was born May 1, 1936, in the then-town of Montague, which is today the corner of Southeast Maricamp Road and Southeast 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida. His birthplace was a rented...

Roger Lee Bailey

Roger Lee Bailey

May 17, 2025

Roger Lee Bailey, 84, passed away on May 17, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born February 24, 1941 to Wheeler Bailey and Golda Morris Bailey, in Caney, Kentucky. He drove truck for most of his life.He served in the United States Navy. He lived in Fort McCoy Florida at the Veterans Village and absolutely love it! He made so...

LaDonna Clare Lowery

LaDonna Clare Lowery

May 17, 2025

LaDonna Clare Lowery, 81, passed away peacefully May 17, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. She was born October 17, 1943 to Charles Keenan and Ruth Kuhns. She attended Ocala High School and lived the majority of her life in Ocala.

She is preceded by her parents; sons, Brian Keenan and Christopher Lowery

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Taylor; son, Roy Lowery;...

Beverly Joanne Marion (Slocum)

Beverly Joanne Marion (Slocum)

May 16, 2025

Beverly Joanne (Slocum) Marion, 91, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 16, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1933 to Walter E. Slocum and Irene W. Tufts in Portland, Maine.

She worked at several establishments throughout her lifetime including Freeport Shoe, L.L. Bean, North Pownal Store, Nappiers Store in...

Ellen Anne Harvey

Ellen Anne Harvey

May 14, 2025

On May 14 th , 2025, a beautiful soul went to be with the ancestors. Ellen Anne Harvey, also known as “NANA” and “Mother Goose”, was born on August 1 st , 1946, in North Miami Beach, FL. She goes to be with her parents, Philip and Eleanor Cooper, her husband Jon L. Harvey of 47 years, her sister Pamela...

Vickie Marie Martin

Vickie Marie Martin

May 12, 2025

Vickie Marie Martin, age 68, of Citra, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1956, in Smithfield, Virginia, a daughter of James and Eunice Knight.

She worked as a manager for 25 years at the Family Dollar Store. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Carey Martin; son, Robert C. Martin; brothers, Billy Ray Knight...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

grief-steps-logo

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.