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Louise Bates

Louise Bates

May 25, 2024

On Saturday May 25th, during a brief stay under the compassionate care of Grace Davis Hall Hospice House, Ocala, our precious Mother was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Louise was a born-again Christian and a member of the Baptist faith. She was 91. Louise was born and raised near Citra, Florida and spent the majority of her...

Linda Frances Fager

Linda Frances Fager

May 22, 2024

Linda Frances Fager, age 83, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024.  She was born on July 20, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama, a daughter of Ralph Ellis Gaither, Sr. and Frances Gunter Gaither. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband Edward Franklin Fager, Sr., her brother Ralph Ellis Gaither, Jr. (Bobbi) and two...

Tilla Ann Dupree

Tilla Ann Dupree

May 21, 2024

Tilla Ann Scott Dupree was born on 11 October 1946, Jacksonville, Fl. When she was about 4 years old she went to live with her grandparents Wilbur and Alice Fife who had property on her beloved Big Lake Weir. She loved fishing, playing outdoors and swimming. She looked forward to the times that she would have visits from "Aunt Molly"...

Richard Bruce Hauser

Richard Bruce Hauser

May 20, 2024

Richard Bruce Hauser, age 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 20, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Irving and Dorothy Hauser. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Maurita Hauser; sons, Richard Hauser (Donna), Glenn Hauser (Vickie), Mark Hauser (Sophie); daughter, Jeanine Giles (Hugh). He is preceded by...

Mark Daniel Rebeck

Mark Daniel Rebeck

May 18, 2024

Mark Daniel Rebeck  of Ocala, Florida passed away suddenly Saturday May 18th, 2024 he was 58 years old . Born in Yokosuka, Japan. He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife Lorine Cowick Rebeck, parents Gerald Marion and Sharon Rae Rebeck, brother Chris Rebeck, three sons - Joshua Carlton Rebeck and  wife Bedusha two daughters Evelyn and Sierra. Jacob James...

Robert Rains

Robert Rains

May 18, 2024

Robert Rains, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2024.  He was born on December 21, 1942 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a son of William and Julia Rains. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife, Martha Rains; two daughters, Kandy and Theresa; a step daughter, Jennifer Lynn; a step son, William Timothy; brothers, William Rains Jr.,...

Patricia Christine Kloss

Patricia Christine Kloss

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of Patricia Powers Kloss, age 87, of Ocala, Florida who passed away peacefully at Grace Davis Hall hospice house on May 18th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 30th, 1937 in Jamaica New York and was the daughter of Claud and Christine Powers. She was preceded in death by her...

Michael Griffin Free

Michael Griffin Free

May 18, 2024

Michael Griffin Free, age 67, of Ft.McCoy, passed away on May 18, 2024.  He was born on January 12, 1957 in Newport News, Virginia a son of Boyd and Bessie Free. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife of 26 years, Christine Free; a daughter, Amanda Jordan (Chris) and their three children, Shane, Kaylee, and Cody; a step...

Nancy Ferguson Jones

Nancy Ferguson Jones

May 18, 2024

Nancy Ferguson Jones was born July 5, 1938 in Ocala, Florida and passed away on May 18, 2024. Nancy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold B. Jones II. She is also survived by her two sisters, Effie O'Day, Martha Jean Barber (Winston) and a brother, Vance Ferguson, Jr. (Gwen). She is also survived by four generations of...

Clara Luz Salgado

Clara Luz Salgado

May 16, 2024

Clara Luz Salgado, age 90, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on May 16, 2024.  She was born on October 26, 1933, in Bogota, Colombia, the daughter of Marcos Aurelio and Hermelinda Mora Salgado. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her son, Tony Llorens and wife; sister, Flor Salgado. Nieces Maritza Rodgers and husband, Blanca Gonzales and family, Claudia...

Laura Mary Kirchhoffer-Kirby

Laura Mary Kirchhoffer-Kirby

May 16, 2024

Laura Mary Kirchhoffer-Kirby, age 93, of Silver Springs, Florida passed away on May 16, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1931 in New York, New York a son of Armannd and Lillian Fountaine. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her husband, Raymond Kirby; a son, Mark Kirby (Dawn); a daughter, Monique Stepka. There will be a Memorial service...

Casmer "Casey" Schoessow

Casmer "Casey" Schoessow

May 14, 2024

Casmer "Casey" Schoessow, age 63, of Citra, Florida passed away on May 14, 2024.  He was born on July 23, 1960 in Miami, Florida a son of Richard Schoessow and Christine Whitmore. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; two sisters, Colleen Wilber, Christi and Steve Chism. Nephew Jacob Wilber, two nieces Alexis and Allison Chism, great niece Jazlyn Wilber,...

Elizabeth A Wallace

Elizabeth A Wallace

May 14, 2024

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Wallace of Anthony entered her Lord's heavenly gates on May 14, 2024. She was born August 15, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana, the tenth of eleven children to Alexander and Helen Cholaj. Betty married William John Wallace July 14, 1951, and together they had three boys: William Jr and his wife Linda of Anthony; Robert and his...

Heather Patricia Hayes

Heather Patricia Hayes

May 13, 2024

Heather Patricia Adams, age 36, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2024.  She was born on January 22, 1988 in Ocala, Florida a daughter of Steven and Renee Adams. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; a son, Eli; and two daughters, Kendall and Bella; and sisters, Julie Foust and Charise Owens. Countryside funeral home has been...

Tammy Westcott

Tammy Westcott

May 12, 2024

Her beautiful soul left this earth on a day meant for mothers as she was a mother like no other. She leaves behind her children, Kevin, Sarah and Lena; grandchildren, Brandon, Peyton, Gavin, Reece, Russell, Ellie and Emmersen; brothers, Richard and Robert, as well as may cousins, nieces, nephews, and loved ones. Her independence, strength, stubbornness, and love has had...

Andrew Dale Thomas

Andrew Dale Thomas

May 11, 2024

Andrew Dale Thomas, age 77, of McIntosh, passed away on May 11, 2024.  He was born on December 9, 1946 in Leonardtown, Maryland a son of James and Mary Thomas. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; a wife, Violet Arlene Thomas; two daughters, Crystal ThomasBertorelli  and Gail Brack. Along with 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather (Pappy),...

Tommie Jean Jones-Whitworth

Tommie Jean Jones-Whitworth

May 11, 2024

Tommie Jean Whitworth, age 81, of Ocala, passed away on May 11, 2024.  She was born on September 17, 1942 in Live Oak, Florida a daughter of Thomas and Ada Jackson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her husband, Louie Whitworth; two daughters, Renita Jones and Paula Morton (Paul); five grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service has been scheduled...

Nathan Ferrell Johnson

Nathan Ferrell Johnson

May 9, 2024

Nathan Ferrell Johnson, 45, of Ft. McCoy, passed away on May 9, 2024.  He was born December 28th, 1978 in Orlando, Florida. He graduated in 1997 from North Marion High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and sports. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Critchfield, and his father, Doug Bostick. He leaves behind four children:  Ariana Johnson, Nathan Johnson Jr.,...

Richard W. Deen

Richard W. Deen

May 9, 2024

Richard W. “Ricky” Deen (79) of Ocala, FL, passed away on May 9, 2024, due to complications from a stroke. Ricky was born to Leon Attrice and Lossie Beach Deen on November 11, 1944, in Gainesville, FL. He graduated from Trenton High School and Central Florida Community College. After graduating, he went to work for the Florida Highway Patrol in...

Richard Joseph Topinka

Richard Joseph Topinka

May 8, 2024

Richard Joseph Topinka, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 8, 2024.  He was born on August 24, 1942 in Bronx, New York a son of Emil and Mary Topinka.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory; a wife, Diana Topinka of 40 years; a son, Brian Topinka (Hannah) and Keith Topinka (Darnel); and three grandchildren Mason, Ereka...

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