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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.
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...
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...
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...
William Rodkey Busbee
Dec 23, 2025
William Rodkey Busbee, age 67, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1958, in Lake Wales, Florida, a son of Betty Busbee. He is preceded by; He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife of 44 years, Doris Busbee "Dee Dee", son; Shaun Busbee (Heather), daughter; Casey Benitez (Gilberto), brother; Bruce Busbee,...
Tracey Lauren Winkler
Dec 22, 2025
Tracey Lauren Winkler, 58, passed away on December 22, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 4, 1967 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Larry George Turner and Gail Francine Whiting. She worked as an elementary school teacher for most of her career.
She is preceded by her father Larry George Turner and Husband Michael Edward Winkler.
She is survived by her...
Jay Austin Hager
Dec 22, 2025
Jay Austin Hager, age 56, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to Tom and Janna (Gilpin) Hager. Jay was the manager of Champion Pest Management and took great pride in his work. He was a graduate of Vanguard High School class of 1987 and The University of Central Florida class...
Dorothea Rita Mascow
Dec 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that Dorothea Rita Mascow, (nee Knapik) passed peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Ted and Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. Dorothea passed away three weeks after her beloved husband of 70 years, James G. Mascow who died at E.W. And Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala, FL. Jim passed...
Nellina Jane Queen Nowack
Dec 21, 2025
Nellina Jane Queen Nowack, age 92, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1933, to Don Ferrell and Roda Jeffery.
Nellina retired from the phone company, where she worked as an office clerk. Even after retirement, her desire to serve others never faded. She went on to volunteer at Monroe Regional Medical...
Robert Glenn Walker, Sr.
Dec 21, 2025
Robert Glenn Walker Sr., 79, passed away on December 21, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 7, 1946 to Evener Walker and Elizabeth Murhammer in Shelton, Connecticut. He worked as a Chef. He was the meat manager at Pantry Pride and held a variety of other jobs in the hospitality industry.He is preceded by his parents and siblings;...

