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Jose "Tony" Antonio Perez Lopez
Mar 7, 2026
Jose Antonio "Tony" Perez-Lopez, age 63, of Ocala,Fl passed away on March 7,2026. Born on November 25,1962 in Ponce,Puerto Rico son of Dolores Perez-Lopez.
Devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Tony will be remembered by many for his sense of humor and ability to befriend and relate to anyone he met. He was endlessly entertaining, quick with a...
Donald Roger Allen
Mar 2, 2026
Donald Roger Allen was called to his heavenly home on Monday, March 2, 2026 in Ocala, Florida at the age of 84.
The Lawrence County Tennessee Native was the son of the late Howard and Lorene Allen. In addition to his wife of 62 years, Janet Fender Allen, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Jerry) Lovell of Mt. Pleasant Tennessee...
Edgar Douglas LaFountain
Mar 2, 2026
Edgar Douglas LaFountain, Jr., age 81, of Ft. McCoy, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1945 in Orlando, Florida a son of Edgar and Delma LaFountain.
He is preceded by his parents.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Carolanne LaFountain; son, Eddie LaFountain (Josie), Ivan LaFountain; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Ronald Edward Billings
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald Edward Billings passed away in Ocala Florida on March 2, 2026 after a short battle of cancer. He was born third of four children on October 19, 1951 to Robert M. Billings and Dorothy B. Hensen Billings.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald.
Ron loved God, family, reading and golf. He enjoyed Ohio State Football, "Go...
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,...
Michael Wayne Eatmon
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Wayne Eatmon, age 77, of Ocala, Florida, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Ocala, Florida, the youngest son of George Sr. and Inez Eatmon.
Michael, known lovingly as Mike, graduated from Ocala High School in 1966. He grew up in the furniture business, where he built...
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....

