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Darrin Grosbusch
Feb 28, 2026
Darrin Grosbusch, age 60, of Citra, Florida, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1965 in Hennipen County Minnesota son of John Wright and Sharon Ann Richmond.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; significant other, Deanna Schultz; son, Darrin JR, Deonte; brother, Kevin Grosbusch; sister, Justine Grosbusch.
Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final...
Marilyn Mock
Feb 27, 2026
Marilyn Mock, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2026 in Ocala, Florida. She was born March 8, 1939 to Grover Kenneth Davis and Marjorie Smith in Atlanta, Georgia.
Marilyn was a wonderful homemaker, and a LOVING mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend.
She is preceded by her husband Harold Mock, parents, and her sisters. Carol Baker and Jennifer...
Farris Leonard Ivey, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Farris Leonard Ivey, age 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Farris grew up with Southern roots that stayed with him all his life. He later made his home in Geneseo, Illinois, where he worked for more than 30 years as a rural carrier with the Morrison Post Office. Rain, snow, or sunshine,...
Theresa S. Addis
Feb 21, 2026
Theresa S. Addis, 65 of Newberry, Florida passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Born September 24, 1960 in Muncie, Indiana.
Theresa had a passion for rescuing and caring for American Pitbull's.
Theresa is survived by daughter & son-in-law Misty & Bobby Gilbert. Ohio; Grandsons, Dalton Kopilec, Connor McFaddin, Brandon McFaddin and Ayden Addis....
Carroll E. Fulford
Feb 19, 2026
Carroll E Fulford, age 84, of Ocala Florida passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on September 19 , 1941 . In St. Petersburg, Florida., A son of Reverend Charles and Carrie Fulford.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Debbie Fulford, brother, Tillman Fulford, sisters Celete Willis, Dorothy Willis, and Carolyn Burnham.
He was a mechanic on the...
George Everette Stephen
Feb 18, 2026
George Everette Stephen, age 78, of Ocala, Florida passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born February 5, 1948 in Weirton, West Virginia to the late Shirl George and Martha Alice Allen Stephen Dotson. George lived a long life grounded in family, hard work and integrity. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War (12/67-7/69) where he...
Steven S Ronca
Feb 17, 2026
Steven S. Ronca, age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on October 8, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son to Silvio and Helen Ronca.
Steve was a strong and steady presence for his family; a foundation they could always rely on. His strength was quiet, his love unwavering, and his loyalty steadfast. He was preparing...
Irene Davis Aldrich
Feb 17, 2026
Irene Davis Aldrich, age 80, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1945 in Douglas, Georgia a daughter of Robert and Willie Mae Davis. She graduated from Ocala High School in 1963. Married to George Aldrich, for 58 years.
She led a life grounded by her faith. Irene enjoyed her career as an...
Lou Nesmith
Feb 16, 2026
Imo Lou Nesmith, age 75, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 16, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1951, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of William and Roseanna Rogers.
She was a dedicated RN for nearly 35 years at the former Monroe Regional Medical Center, most notably serving as the manager of the ICU. Her passions included cooking, travel,...
Reverend Daniel McDonald
Feb 14, 2026
Reverend Daniel McDonald a devoted servant of God and Army veteran went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on November 11, 1930 to Daniel B. McDonald and Francis Jane McDonald in Dothan Alabama. Daniel’s life was defined by an unwavering commitment to his calling and an immense love for his...
Anne Moll Dake
Feb 13, 2026
Anne Moll Dake, age 93, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1933 in Ashley, Pennsylvania - a daughter of John and Susanna Moll, she was the last surviving of 7 children.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene S. Dake.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory daughter, Susan Dake Woody...
Terry G Hopkins
Feb 13, 2026
Terry G Hopkins, 81, died at dawn the day before Valentine’s Day. Surrounded by family and her dog Pearl.
She was a newspaper woman and she made the world a better place because of it.
Born October 16, 1944 in Ocala, Florida to Patricia Gannett of Connor, Florida and John Gannett of Augusta, Maine.
Her father’s career in the army took them to...
Amanda Elise Dyals
Feb 12, 2026
Amanda Elise Dyals, age 48, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1978 in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of Richard and Ling Dyals.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mother, Deborah Dyals; brother, Richard Matthew Dyals; sisters, Rachel Dyals, Angela Hope Dyals; aunts and uncles, Steve and Jody Dyals, Geoff and Cathy...
Christine Elizabeth Powell
Feb 12, 2026
Christine Elizabeth Powell, age 36, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1989, in Gainesville, Florida, the beloved daughter of Christopher and Mary Powell.
Christine passed away surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. She was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Elijah Torres and Jacob Torres,...
Patricia Ann Day
Feb 11, 2026
Patricia Ann Day, 88, passed into God’s care February 11, 2026 in Ocala, Florida. She was born November 10, 1937 to William Orville Newman and Blondine Vernice Locklair in Covington, Kentucky. She worked as an auditor at St.Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach for many years before she retired to Ocala.Pat was preceded into glory by her father W.O....
Hunter Steven Connelly
Feb 11, 2026
Hunter Steven Connelly, age 17, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2026. He was born on October 22, 2008 in Ocala, Florida, a son of Matthew and Lori Connelly.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; mother and father, Lori and Matthew Connelly; sister, Izabella Connelly.
We’re going to miss you Hunter life won’t be the same without you. until...
Olyver Wayne Couch
Feb 10, 2026
Olyver Wayne Couch, age 2, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on January 23, 2024 in Silver Springs, Florida, a son of Michael and Paula Couch.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: parents, Michael and Paula Couch; brothers, Michael Couch, Jr., Gannon Couch, Paul Couch; aunt, Connie and Sissy; uncles, Larry, "Unc" Steven...
Buster Stratton
Feb 10, 2026
Shellie “Buster” Elton Stratton, 73, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Ocala, Florida. He was born October 3, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed being an airbrush artist for many years and worked for Jerry’s Indoor Archery as an instructor. He later became an author.
He is preceded by his parents, Clyde Cook...
Vera Louise Flinchum
Feb 8, 2026
Vera Louise Flinchum, age 85, of Ocala, Florida passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1940 in Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of Homer and Mabel Bishop.
She is preceded in death by; brothers, Ben, Billy Ray, Bobby, Carl, Joe and Paul Bishop.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Robert Flinchum; sons, Rickey Kelley (Donna), Tony...
Robert Ray Jones
Feb 8, 2026
Robert Ray Jones, 84, passed away on February 8, 2026 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 8, 1941, to William Henry Jones and Mary Belle Hawkins in Deland, Florida. He served in the United States Army and retired after 21 years of faithful service to his Country. Robert worked as a professional driver for Marion County Schools for 12...

