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Nelrea Keel Burry
Mar 28, 2025
                                Nelrea Keel Burry, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 28,2025 in Athens TN. She was born December 2, 1932 in Cottondale, FL to parents J.B. Keel and Flossie Keel. She lived most of her life in Ocala, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Burry, and a son Tim Burry.
She is survived by a...
                                
Linda Gail Darley
Mar 28, 2025
                                Linda Gail Darley, age 80, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed into the arms of the Lord on March 28, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1944, in Ocala, Florida; daughter of Robert Goin and Edna Scroggie Goin.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Darley; son, David Eric Darley; brother Bobby Goin; sister, Betty Campbell
She is survived by...
                                
John R. Miller, Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
                                John R. Miller, Sr ( Poppy)., age 92, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1932, in Ontario Canada a son of Percy and Ellen Miller.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Janice Miller; sons, Horace (Careen) Christmas, Dale (Dora) Christmas, John (Lisa) Miller, Danny (Sue) Miller; daughters, Maryanne (Larry) Couse,...
                                
Janice Dale Nelson
Mar 27, 2025
                                Janice Dale Nelson, age 89, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1935, in Coshocton, Ohio a daughter of Raymond and Mable Roof.
She is preceded by; her husband, Dean Francis She leaves behind to cherish her memory; daughter, Kathy Nelson Crews; brother, Greg Roof; grandchildren, Richard Minor (Charlene Minor), Joseph Minor (Melinda...
                                
Gregory D. Katz
Mar 24, 2025
                                Gregory D. Katz
7/22/1981 - 3/24/2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Gregory D. Katz, who left this world far too soon at the age of 43. Though his journey was not without its many struggles, he faced every challenge with unwavering faith, resilience, and a heart full of love.
A devoted Christian, Gregory lived by his...
                                
Miriam Catherine Zimmerman
Mar 24, 2025
                                Miriam Catherine Zimmerman, age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1958, in Manhattan, New York a daughter of Richard and Ursula Koenig.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; sons, P-Jeremy Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Michael Anderson, John Anderson, Evan Zimmerman; daughter, Colleen Zimmerman; many grand children along with many other cherished family...
                                
John Luigi Taylor
Mar 24, 2025
                                John Luigi Taylor, age 94, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1930 in Tannersville, Virginia a son of John and Ella Taylor. He is preceded by; wife, Gladys Taylor who he married on April 5, 1951.
An avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He retired to Florida in 2003. Loved golf and his...
                                
John M. Carr
Mar 23, 2025
                                John M. Carr, age 83, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana a son of George and Cora Carr.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Jacqualine Carr; daughters, Jamie Roll, Debbie Henderson, Deanna Taphorn; sister, Mary Buttermore (Garee); eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Countryside Funeral Home has...
                                
Kevin Scott Morgan
Mar 22, 2025
                                Kevin Scott Morgan, age 62, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Ocala, Florida a son of Thomas and Shirley Morgan. 
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Sandra Morgan; daughter, Meghan Kevina Morgan; brothers, Johnathan "Craig", Jeff; sister, Lisa; grandson, Zachary Connor Powers.Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with...
                                
Jason Storey
Mar 19, 2025
                                Jason M. Storey, 41, passed away on March 19, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 18, 1983 in Maryville, Tennessee to Ronnie Storey and Deirdre Gore. 
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; three sons, Aiden, Adrian and Aaron; daughter, Natalie. His nephew Jalyn, nieces Nya, Lashay, Cyarra; mother, Deirdre Gore.
He is preceded in death by his father Ron Storey...
                                
Michael Edwin Knight
Mar 17, 2025
                                It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Michael Edwin Knight, age 72, of Ocala, Florida, Michael passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1953, in West Palm Beach, Florida a son of Frank and beloved mother Bobbie Knight.
He is preceded by; beloved mother Bobbie Knight and father Frank Knight
He leaves behind to...
                                
Ruth Daisy Williams
Mar 15, 2025
                                Ruth Daisy (Shipp) Williams was born April 20, 1936, in Martel, Florida, to James Monroe Boger, Sr. and Margaret (Shipp) Brotherton, she was the oldest of 8 children.
She has been a long-life resident of Marion County. Ruth worked in the Healthcare Field as a Central Supply Technician at Monroe Regional Hospital and retired from Vero Beach Medical Center in 1981.
Ruth...
                                
Dianna Lynn Helm
Mar 10, 2025
                                Dianna Lynn Helm, age 62, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1963, in Decatur, Illinois a daughter of Ernest and Marguerite Bailey.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mother, Marguerite Pennington; daughters, Elizabeth Wissinger (Shawn), Kellie Henry, Robin Parr (Michael); brother, Robert Bailey; sister, Nancy Ray; six grandchildren Dillon, Michael, Layla,...
                                
Michael Jesse Cochran
Mar 10, 2025
                                Michael Jesse Cochran "Mickey," 67, of Orange Springs, passed away on March 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 6, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Reginald and Hester Cochran.
Mickey was a truck driver by trade, spending countless hours on the road, but his heart was always in the...
                                
Diana Lori Christofori
Mar 9, 2025
Diana Lori Christofori, born on August 11, 1959, in Hialeah, Florida, went to heaven on March 9, 2025. She was the daughter of John Garcia and Esther Tsacrios Garcia, a devoted mother to Loren Gerginski (husband Bobby), and a cherished sister to Lana Cunningham (late husband, Richard), Darcie Barron, Amber Carles (husband Carlos), and Marli Glivar. She was also a...
Betty Juliana Demint
Mar 8, 2025
                                Betty Juliana Demint, age 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1938, in Union, New Jersey a daughter of John William Maclachlan and Florence G Barnbrook. 
She is preceded by; son, John Glen Juliana She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Gary Neal DeMint; daughter Jacqueline Marie Juliana,(Bruce Hague) Henry George...
                                
Josephine Hill
Mar 8, 2025
Josephine Hill, age 92, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1933, in Dublin, Ireland a daughter of Thomas and Mary Broderick.She is preceded by; husband, Thomas Hill; son, Shawn Christopher.She leaves behind to cherish her memory; sons, Thomas Lyle, Patrick Broderick (Corlis), Brian David (Alice); cousin, Carmel O'Keefe; two grandchildren, Faith...
Bobby Messer
Mar 8, 2025
                                Bobby Messer, 65, of Citra, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2025.
Born on October 4, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Rhoda Messer and the late Mart Messer Jr. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Messer.
Bobby had a passion for NASCAR, working on cars, and always finding something to fix or improve. He...
                                
Eloise Howell
Mar 5, 2025
                                Eloise Howell, age 85, of Citra, Florida, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1940 in Phil Campbell, Alabama daughter of Eldridge and Dessie Spear. 
She leaves behind to cherish her in loving memory; husband John Floyd Howell; sons Todd Victory (Candy), Scott Victory; daughter Vicki Lynn Victory, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with many...
                                
John Patrick Kegley, Sr.
Mar 5, 2025
                                It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of our beloved John Patrick Kegley, Sr. John has suffered the last 10 months with cancer. He has fought a furious fight to try and get well from this horrible disease. 
John was a highly skilled mechanical pipe fitter foreman and job site superintendent where he learned his trade...
                                

