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Brian J. Lavery
Apr 7, 2025
Brian J. Lavery, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1952, in Akron, Ohio a son of Bernard and Catherine Lavery.
Brian never met a stranger, he was beloved by everyone he met. He served and protected as a state trooper for 34 years.
He is preceded by; brothers, Larry Lavery, Alan Lavery;...
Jeffrey Deacan Bigi
Apr 6, 2025
Jeffrey Deacan Bigi, 50, passed away on April 6, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. He was born October 1, 1974 to Richard Raymond Charles Bigi and Barbara Joan Peavy in Ocala, Florida. He worked as a master roofer and craftsman in the construction industry having mastered tile, crown molding and woodworking.
He is survived by his daughters, Emily Lawrence (Xavier) and Katie...
Betty Lou Workman
Apr 6, 2025
Betty Lou Workman, 83, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. She was born May 2, 1941, to Ernest Clevinger and Bessie Davis Clevinger in Belcher, Kentucky. Betty grew up in Kentucky and lived in Anthony, Florida for many years, spending her final years in Tampa, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gus Workman; brothers...
Michael Gregory Obear, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Michael Gregory Obear, Jr., age 21, of Belleview, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born on July 17, 2003, in Ocala, Florida a son of Michael Obear and Savanaha Frost (Robert Frost).
He is preceded by his nephew Ezra Mansoor.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his parents; sisters, Candace McLochlin (Corey), Chloe Mansoor (Mark), Alyssa Hamm (James...
Robin Lee Wetzel (Guest)
Apr 1, 2025
Robin Lee Wetzel (Guest), age 62, of Citra, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2025. She was born on March 5 1963, in Dunkirk, New York a daughter of Robert Francis and Doreen Edna Guest.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Nick Henderson; Kieth Gibson, daughters, Jessica Swan, Christina McGowan, Nicole Hatfield, Amanda Sweatmon, Victoria Finn, Samantha Kuiper, Rebecca Labreche;...
James D. Johnston
Mar 31, 2025
James D. Johnston, age 76, of Summerfield, Florida, passed into the loving arms of Jesus March 31, 2025. Born on May 17, 1948, in Southport, England. Son of James and Jean Johnston.
James was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served as a helicopter crew chief. Later he would serve as a dispatcher for a metropolitan transit service...
Sarah Sue Stahler
Mar 30, 2025
Sarah Sue Stahler, age 79, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1945 in Parkersburg, West Virginia a daughter of James and Lucy Parker. She had a quiet but firm faith in God and in our responsibility as children of God and as good human beings to do the best we could...
Brandi Mae West
Mar 29, 2025
Brandi Mae West, age 33, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on March 29, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1991, in Gainesville, Florida the daughter of Wayne and Laurie West.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mother, Laurie Bennett; son, Liam West; daughter, Autumn West; brother, Blake West; sister, Cherish Sutton.
A memorial service is scheduled to take place on...
Linda Gail Darley
Mar 28, 2025
Linda Gail Darley, age 80, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed into the arms of the Lord on March 28, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1944, in Ocala, Florida; daughter of Robert Goin and Edna Scroggie Goin.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Darley; son, David Eric Darley; brother Bobby Goin; sister, Betty Campbell
She is survived by...
John R. Miller, Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
John R. Miller, Sr ( Poppy)., age 92, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1932, in Ontario Canada a son of Percy and Ellen Miller.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Janice Miller; sons, Horace (Careen) Christmas, Dale (Dora) Christmas, John (Lisa) Miller, Danny (Sue) Miller; daughters, Maryanne (Larry) Couse,...
Janice Dale Nelson
Mar 27, 2025
Janice Dale Nelson, age 89, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1935, in Coshocton, Ohio a daughter of Raymond and Mable Roof.
She is preceded by; her husband, Dean Francis She leaves behind to cherish her memory; daughter, Kathy Nelson Crews; brother, Greg Roof; grandchildren, Richard Minor (Charlene Minor), Joseph Minor (Melinda...
Gregory D. Katz
Mar 24, 2025
Gregory D. Katz
7/22/1981 - 3/24/2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Gregory D. Katz, who left this world far too soon at the age of 43. Though his journey was not without its many struggles, he faced every challenge with unwavering faith, resilience, and a heart full of love.
A devoted Christian, Gregory lived by his...
Miriam Catherine Zimmerman
Mar 24, 2025
Miriam Catherine Zimmerman, age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1958, in Manhattan, New York a daughter of Richard and Ursula Koenig.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; sons, P-Jeremy Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Michael Anderson, John Anderson, Evan Zimmerman; daughter, Colleen Zimmerman; many grand children along with many other cherished family...
John Luigi Taylor
Mar 24, 2025
John Luigi Taylor, age 94, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1930 in Tannersville, Virginia a son of John and Ella Taylor. He is preceded by; wife, Gladys Taylor who he married on April 5, 1951.
An avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He retired to Florida in 2003. Loved golf and his...
John M. Carr
Mar 23, 2025
John M. Carr, age 83, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana a son of George and Cora Carr.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Jacqualine Carr; daughters, Jamie Roll, Debbie Henderson, Deanna Taphorn; sister, Mary Buttermore (Garee); eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Countryside Funeral Home has...
Kevin Scott Morgan
Mar 22, 2025
Kevin Scott Morgan, age 62, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Ocala, Florida a son of Thomas and Shirley Morgan.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Sandra Morgan; daughter, Meghan Kevina Morgan; brothers, Johnathan "Craig", Jeff; sister, Lisa; grandson, Zachary Connor Powers.Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with...
Jason Storey
Mar 19, 2025
Jason M. Storey, 41, passed away on March 19, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 18, 1983 in Maryville, Tennessee to Ronnie Storey and Deirdre Gore.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; three sons, Aiden, Adrian and Aaron; daughter, Natalie. His nephew Jalyn, nieces Nya, Lashay, Cyarra; mother, Deirdre Gore.
He is preceded in death by his father Ron Storey...
Michael Edwin Knight
Mar 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Michael Edwin Knight, age 72, of Ocala, Florida, Michael passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1953, in West Palm Beach, Florida a son of Frank and beloved mother Bobbie Knight.
He is preceded by; beloved mother Bobbie Knight and father Frank Knight
He leaves behind to...
Ruth Daisy Williams
Mar 15, 2025
Ruth Daisy (Shipp) Williams was born April 20, 1936, in Martel, Florida, to James Monroe Boger, Sr. and Margaret (Shipp) Brotherton, she was the oldest of 8 children.
She has been a long-life resident of Marion County. Ruth worked in the Healthcare Field as a Central Supply Technician at Monroe Regional Hospital and retired from Vero Beach Medical Center in 1981.
Ruth...
Dianna Lynn Helm
Mar 10, 2025
Dianna Lynn Helm, age 62, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1963, in Decatur, Illinois a daughter of Ernest and Marguerite Bailey.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mother, Marguerite Pennington; daughters, Elizabeth Wissinger (Shawn), Kellie Henry, Robin Parr (Michael); brother, Robert Bailey; sister, Nancy Ray; six grandchildren Dillon, Michael, Layla,...
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