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Reverend Daniel McDonald

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...

Terry G Hopkins

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...

Christine Elizabeth Powell

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,...

Buster Stratton

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

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

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...

Garland Wilson

Garland Wilson

Feb 6, 2026

Garland Wilson, age 81, of Silver Springs, Florida, went home with Jesus on February 6, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1944, in Genoa, West Virginia. He is survived by his High School Sweetheart and loving wife Sue of 62 years.

Garland was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his children Garland Wilson Jr....

William “Billy” Cecil Raborne

William “Billy” Cecil Raborne

Feb 5, 2026

William “Billy” Cecil Raborne, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 5, 2026 in Ocala, Florida. He was born December 6, 1961 to Marshall and Julia Raborne in Ocala, Florida. He worked for Stokes Electric for more than 40 years. He graduated from Vanguard high school in 1979.

He is preceded by his mother, Julia Griggs Raborne and father,...

Bryan Lee Putvain

Bryan Lee Putvain

Jan 30, 2026

Bryan Lee Putvain, age 74, of Hardwick VT/Bushnell FL, passed away at Citrus memorial Hospital in Inverness Florida on January 30, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1951 in Hardwick, VT a son of Joseph Francis and Dena Mae (Davidson) Putvain

Bryan went to Woodbury Elementary then graduated from Hardwick Academy in the class of 1970. He married Valerie Perry...

William "Bill" Snyder

William "Bill" Snyder

Jan 30, 2026

William “Bill” Snyder

Born November 8th 1940

Parents: Polly (Butterfield) Snyder, Frank Snyder

Brother: Robert Snyder (deceased)

Married to Marie (Cole) Snyder for 28 years

Children : James Snyder, Jacinda (Snyder) Torre, Jodina (Snyder) Blanford, Stepdaughter Ashley (Murray) Ignacio, Stepson Austin Murray Snyder

6 Grandchildren, Drake Snyder, Caleb Torre, Carson Torre, Tori Fettig, George Fettig, and Josie Fettig

Westfield High School Indiana

Army Staff Sergeant 1961-1967

2 terms served...

Marshall Terry Penuel

Marshall Terry Penuel

Jan 30, 2026

Marshall Terry Penuel, "Marty", age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 30, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Ocala, Florida a son of Terry and Gertrude Penuel.

Marty enlisted in the Florida National Guard in 1965 and served 6 years. He started working for Ocala Electric utility in 1964 and retired after 42 years in 2007....

Conrad Anthony Lee Carr

Conrad Anthony Lee Carr

Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, 2026 Conrad Anthony Lee Pepper passed away in Ocala, Florida. He was born on October 2, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida to Laura Ann Carr and Jacob Anthony Pepper.

Conrad is survived by his parents Laura Ann Carr and Jacob Anthony Pepper.

His aunts: Courtney Pepper, Jessica Pepper, Charla Estes, and Nicole Estes.

His Uncles: Justin Pepper, Lyle Carrol, Nathan Estes,...

David Grant Mollett

David Grant Mollett

Jan 29, 2026

David Grant Mollett, age 83, of Belleview, Florida, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of Herbert and Loretta Mollett.

He was a Vietnam veteran and served nine years in the U.S. Army. His main occupation was factory work. At the same time he also worked as a part-time deejay...

Diane Marie Young

Diane Marie Young

Jan 28, 2026

Diane Marie Young, age 76, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1949 in Winchendon, Massachuesets a daughter of Lucky and Ruth Knoll.

She is preceded by; son, Francis Sullivan.She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, John Young; son, Frederick Sullivan; daughters, Peggy Lambert, Ruth Grassini, Justine Robbins; and multiple grandkids, and...

Susan J Heath

Susan J Heath

Jan 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Susan J. Heath

The family of Susan J. Heath announces with deep sorrow her passing on January 27, 2026, in Ocala, Florida.

Susan, affectionately known as Sue, is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, David Heath. She leaves behind her loving children: Stacey, David Jr., and Doug. Sue was also deeply loved as both a grandmother...

Linda Lee Cannady

Linda Lee Cannady

Jan 27, 2026

Linda Lee Cannady, age 84, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on January, 27, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida a daughter of Ernest and Willie Jones.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; loving husband of 69 years, Charles Edward Cannady; sons, Jeffrey Thomas Cannady, Ernest William Cannady; daughters, Tammy Warner (Raymond), Julie Boardman (Albert); sister, Sarah Jewell...

Darrell Meredith

Darrell Meredith

Jan 26, 2026

Darrell Meredith, age 71, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska, a son of Radford and Wanda Meredith.  

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Cheryl Meredith; sons, Earle Meredith, Daniel Meredith; sister, Paula Crabtree; two grandchildren, Tara Kay and Celina Jean. 

Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Lou Anne Adams

Lou Anne Adams

Jan 18, 2026

Lou Anne Adams, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 18, 2026. She was born March 1, 1932 to George and Katharine Swing, in Wilmington, Ohio, but was brought up in Shelbyville, Tennesssee, where she met and married her late husband of 62 years, Robert Adams. They relocated to Ocala, Florida where they raised their family. Lou Anne worked...

Gina M Staton

Gina M Staton

Jan 18, 2026

Gina was born on January 5, 1949 in Arlington, Virginia to Henry and June Meyer. Gina was raised in Arlington where she graduated from Yorktown High School in 1967.

Gina has always loved horses and spent a lot of her time riding and competing in Hunter-Jumper and Dressage shows. Upon their retirement, Gina's parents moved to South Florida bringing Gina and...

Orval James Mattson

Orval James Mattson

Jan 17, 2026

Orval James Mattson, age 84, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on January, 17, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, a son of Orval L. and Grace (Leben) Mattson. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School.

He worked for Hundman Homes and in 1989 he started working with OSF St. Joseph Hospital in housekeeping before...

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