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Danny Ray James, Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
Danny Ray James, Sr., age 81, of Fairfield, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1944, in Live Oak, Florida, a son of George and Milfred James.
Danny was self-employed as a refrigeration and air conditioning technician for over 65 years, a trade he took great pride in and one through which he faithfully served...
Sharon Ruth Dion
Jan 14, 2026
Sharon Ruth Dion, age 74, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1951, in Ocala, Florida, the beloved daughter of Thomas and Florence Russell.
Born and raised in Ocala, Sharon remained deeply rooted in the community she proudly called home. She dedicated more than 44 years of service as a librarian at...
James Alexander Aguda
Jan 11, 2026
James Alexander Aguda, 43, of Ocala, Florida passed away January 11, 2026. He was born February 24, 1982, in Gainesville Florida.
He attended Dunnellon high school. He was a security guard at target for 15 years. James had a passion for life and helping people. James loved cats, fishing and anything to do with water, four wheeling and collected action figures...
Thomas Michael Godley
Jan 10, 2026
Thomas Michael Godley, age 86, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on January, 10 2026. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a son of James and Ruth Godley.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Gloria Godley; sister, Mary Walsh.
Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Fernando Cruz Chico
Jan 9, 2026
Fernando Cruz Chico, age 77, of Citra, Florida, passed away on January, 9 2026. He was born on December 19, 1948 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, a son of Felix Cruz and Ramona Chico.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Doris Pagan, sons, Fernando Cruz Pagan, Fernando Cruz Olivares, preceded by; son, Luis Reyes Pagan; daughters, Elizabeth Cruz Galleano, Leonor...
Donald Eugene Kimbrel
Jan 9, 2026
Donald Eugene Kimbrel, age 88, of Loudon, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. He was born on November 3, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Phoebe Kimbrel. He was raised in Winter, Wisconsin, spent his adult life in Elmhurst, Illinois, and later retired to Tellico Village in Loudon, Tennessee.
Donald was preceded in death...
Barbara Jayne Lott
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Jayne Lott, age 74, of Ft. McCoy, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1951 in Tarpon Springs, Florid, a daughter of Manning and Voncille Severance.
She is preceded by; brothers, Johnny Severance, Twin, Wayne Severance; sister, Joyce Underwood.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Phillip Lott; son, Phillip Lott, Jr.; daughters, Vivian...
Jack Williams
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Jackson Williams, most knew him simply as Jack, was a devoted friend, a brother in Christ, and a pillar of his community. Jack was proud to be known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
After 84 years of hard work, faith, and quiet service, Jack passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....
Allen Stevic
Jan 4, 2026
Allen Stevic, age 89, of Citra, Florida, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, a son of Royce Robert and Mary Stevic.
He is preceded by; sisters, Joy Gearhart and Penny Stevic.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; daughters, Margaret Stevic, Charlene Stevic, Katherine Schwartz (Stephen); sisters, Lynn Stine, Janet Burns and...
Peggy Jo Muniz
Jan 2, 2026
Peggy Jo Muniz, age 81, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2026.
She was born on April 30, 1944 in Wolfpen, West Virginia, a daughter of Herbert and Sarah Morgan.
She was preceded in death by her only son Johnny Morgan Miller. Also preceded in death by loving brothers Thomas “Tom” Morgan and Buford Hawkins
She leaves behind to cherish her memory: Daughter:...
Dennis Franklin Darnell
Jan 2, 2026
Dennis F. Darnell, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born December 30, 1942 in Madisonville, Kentucky.
He started his business D & D Towing in Ocala, Florida in 1967.
He enjoyed fishing, old cars and meeting friends at restaurants.
He is survived by; Mary Cassidy and sister; Juanita Carter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Dennis...
Michael Jack Schroeder
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Jack Schroeder, 76, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Patricia and Jack Schroeder.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later continued his service as a reservist with the U.S. Navy Seabees in Sheboygan and the...
Ana Leticia Stable
Dec 30, 2025
Ana Leticia Stable, age 80, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at Grace Davis Hall House in Ocala on December 31, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1945 in Santiago de Cuba, daughter of Dr. Arturo and Leticia Stable.
Arriving in 1962 from Cuba, Ocala became home for the rest of her life and was a proud resident. She retired...
Nancy Lou Venditto
Dec 30, 2025
Nancy Lou Venditto, 81, of Ocala, Florida, and formerly of Diamond Point, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Born in Glens Falls, NY, in 1944, Nancy was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Cameron) Reed of Lake George, New York. A proud member of the Warrensburg Central School Class of 1962, she went on to...
Linda Faye Crabtree
Dec 30, 2025
Linda Faye Crabtree, age 67, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1958 in Pikeville, Tennessee, a daughter of Virginia Sweat.
She is preceded by; daughter; Lindsey Crabtree
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Robert W. Crabtree, daughter; Kelly Crabtree. As well as many loved ones in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and New...
Virgil Loius Briggs, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Virgil L Briggs, Jr., age 80, went to see Jesus on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2 a.m. at the Villages Hospice Hospital in Florida.
He was born on July 18, 1945 in Ohio, son of Virgil, Sr. and Josephine Briggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Bob and Jake, sisters; Phyllis and Penny.
He served in the Air...
Frank Joseph Zito
Dec 28, 2025
Frank Joseph Zito, age 74, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025. He was born to Frank and Marie Zito on January 19, 1951 in Utica, New York.
He is preceded by; Father, Frank Zito; Mother, Marie Zito; and sister, Kathleen Zito.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Sally Bradbury-Zito, son; Paul Zito, sister; Joanne MacAnn,...
James Randall Watson
Dec 28, 2025
James Randall Watson "Randy", 86, of Ocala, Florida passed from this life to his eternal home on December 28, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1939 in Omega, Georgia son of Oliver and Tyne Watson.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Cathrin Annette Watson and his parents Oliver and Tyne Watson.
Randy devoted his life to...
Bobbie Jacqueline Bannister
Dec 28, 2025
Bobbie Jacqueline Bannister, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1952, in Anniston, Alabama, a daughter of Harold and Glenna Crabtree.
She is preceded by her son, Clint Foster, and husband, Tom Bannister.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Benjamin Foster and wife Lori, brothers; Wesley Crabtree and wife Linda,...
Elizabeth June Franklin
Dec 27, 2025
Elizabeth June Franklin passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, Florida, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 95.
June lived a life centered on family, love, and quiet kindness. She was happiest surrounded by those she loved. To her family, she was a steady presence, a comforting voice, and a source of unconditional love.
She was preceded in death by...
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