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Marilyn “Lyn” Siegel Bimonte

Marilyn “Lyn” Siegel Bimonte

Oct 29, 2024

Marilyn “Lyn” Siegel Bimonte, age 75, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 29, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1949, in Miami, Florida to Harold and Rita Siegel.

 

After graduating from the University of Florida, Lyn began her career as a lifelong educator. She was a classroom teacher for 15 years and continued her support of students as an...

Patricia F. Lumpkin

Patricia F. Lumpkin

Oct 28, 2024

Patricia F. Lumpkin, "Patti", age 81, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on October 28, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Joseph and Mildred Lumpkin. 

She is preceded by; her parents Joseph and Mildred , her sisters Joan and Barbara, brothers Joe, James “Jimmy” and Michael.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; four sister-in-laws...

Connie McConnell

Connie McConnell

Oct 24, 2024

Connie McConnell, age 78, of Ft. McCoy, Florida, passed away on October 24, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Clearwater, Florida, a daughter of Ray and Ruby Overcash. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Larry McConnell; daughters, Theresa Jankovic (Bryan), Michelle McConnell (Ron); and her dear fur baby, Puppy. 

Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the...

Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara Jean Smith

Oct 23, 2024

Barbara was born on May 22,1948 in Ocala to Mildred Lillian Lumpkin and Joseph Lumpkin SrShe suddenly passed away on October 23, 2024.

Barbara lived in Anthony the majority of her life. She attended the old Anthony elementary school and graduated from North Marion High School.She worked at Childhood Development Services until she suffered a stroke in 2011.Barbara was a kind...

Jason E Groover

Jason E Groover

Oct 20, 2024

Jason E. Groover, age 48, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on October 20, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1975, in Ocala, Florida, a son of James and Cynthia Groover. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Belinda Groover; sons, Austin Groover, Riley Groover; daughters, Felicity Groover, Brooke Groover; brother, Steven Groover; sisters, Janet Groover, Jennifer Groover; seven...

Martin A Richards

Martin A Richards

Oct 19, 2024

Citra, Florida — Martin A. Richards, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Florida on Saturday, October 19, 2024.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane (Lemay) Richards; his daughter, Judy Provencher and her family; his son, Jeff Richards and his family; and his son, Jeremy Richards and his family. He is also survived...

Stephen William Peterson

Stephen William Peterson

Oct 19, 2024

Stephen William Peterson, age 60, of Citra, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was born on October 13, 1964, in Manchester, New Hampshire, a son of Robert and Eva Peterson.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Wendi Peterson; daughter, Ashley Pate; step son, Jeff Wolgast; brothers, Bob Peterson, Michael Peterson; sisters, Diane and Patricia; four grandchildren. 

A Celebration...

Catherine Harpe Hartsfield

Catherine Harpe Hartsfield

Oct 17, 2024

Catherine Harpe Hartsfield, 87, of Ocala, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Catherine was born on August 29, 1937, in Clarkston, Georgia to the late Florence and Luther Harpe. She was a loving and faithful servant of God, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Catherine was a wonderful cook, talented seamstress, and avid gardener at her...

John Gerald Marren

John Gerald Marren

Oct 16, 2024

Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, and printer, John Gerald Marren was born on August 8, 1933 in the Bronx, NYC to Irish Immigrants Margaret Fitzgerald and Thomas Marren. John grew up Catholic, but attended any church that struck his father’s fancy on a given Sunday.

At the age of 12, the family moved to “the country,” Stanford, Connecticut. After graduating...

Nelda Mae Francis

Nelda Mae Francis

Oct 9, 2024

Nelda Mae Francis, age 95, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. surrounded by her family. She was born on December 29, 1928 in Alton, Illinois, daughter of Claude and Julia Filkins. 

She was preceded in death by her husband William Francis and sisters, Joyce Todd and Patricia Hutchins

She leaves behind...

William Henry Puckett

William Henry Puckett

Oct 9, 2024

William Henry Puckett, age 82, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, a son of Robert and Emma Puckett. 

An Inurnment is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Highland Memorial Park. 

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted with Countryside Funeral Home. 

Judith Middleton Clark

Judith Middleton Clark

Oct 9, 2024

Judith Middleton Clark, 85, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the oldest of three sisters: Nancy Middleton Elliott and Susan Middleton Sexsmith. Most importantly she was a faithful Christian. 

Judy was born in Montgomery, AL to Joseph Carl Middleton and Cleo Landers...

Pandora Tabitha Bush

Pandora Tabitha Bush

Oct 8, 2024

Pandora Tabitha Bush, age 56, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1968, in Jupiter, Florida, a daughter of George and Pamela Chadwick. 

She is preceded by; her father, George Chadwick and her husband, Bobby Bush. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mom, Pamela Chadwick; brother, John Boy Chadwick; children, Dreama, Theresa,...

Helmut F Lekschas

Helmut F Lekschas

Oct 6, 2024

In loving memory of Helmut F. Lekschas of Reddick, Florida who passed away on Sunday October 6, 2024 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Kurt and Marta Lekschas, and sister-in-laws: Patty Grabow and Nancy O’Brien. 

Born in Lithuania and raised in Germany, Helmut was adopted by his grandparents and brought to the United...

BeWye Delos Carr

BeWye Delos Carr

Oct 3, 2024

BeWye Delos Carr, a resident of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1947, in Spring Valley, New York. He was the eldest son of Charles M. Carr and Isobel Carr.

BeWye enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 and served until his honorable discharge in 1969. During his military service, he was...

Jeffrey Steven James

Jeffrey Steven James

Oct 2, 2024

Jeffrey Steven James, age 57, of Reddick, Florida, passed away on October 2, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1967, in Gainesville, Florida; a son of Danny and Janice James. He is preceded by; Son, Kyle James He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Tammy James; daughter, Casey James; mother, Janice James; father, Danny James Sr.; brothers, Larry...

Martin Luther Beaver III

Martin Luther Beaver III

Sep 27, 2024

Martin Luther Beaver III, age 57, of Ocala, Florida, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 27, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1966, in Neübrucke, Germany, a son of Martin Luther Beaver Jr and Linda Weinheimer Beaver.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; mother, Linda Peet; sisters, Ann Mathis, Tammitha Lynn Wilson, Faith Peet; aunts...

Roy Price

Roy Price

Sep 27, 2024

Roy Price has gone to our heavenly home. He passed away September 27, 2024 at 6:02 in the evening due to complications associated with dementia. He was born on March 8, 1946 to George Dewey Price and Evelyn Ruth Spivey. 

Roy had five siblings; Bobby, Johnny, Libby, Jimmy, and Gary. 

Raised in the south, Roy was a quiet, well mannered man with...

Betty Jean Hanna

Betty Jean Hanna

Sep 27, 2024

Betty Jean Hanna, age 79, of Bronson, Florida, passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1945, in Miley, South Carolina, a daughter of Floyd and Mildred Hanna.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, James Sweet; daughters, Sheila Rodgers, Barbara Sweet; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 

The cremation arrangements have been entrusted with Countryside Funeral...

Philip Gregor Fanelli

Philip Gregor Fanelli

Sep 23, 2024

Philip Gregor Fanelli, affectionately known as Big, Big Bubby, and Gregor, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 88. Born in Reddick, Florida, on December 14, 1935, Philip was a lifelong resident of Marion County, Florida and a beloved member of his community.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Alice...

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