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Phil Haisten
Sep. 19, 2025
Phil Haisten, 62, of Summerfield, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, following an extended illness, with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Geneva, Alabama, Phil grew up in the Ocala area and attended Lake Weir High School. He...

Fehrman, John Mack
Sep. 19, 2025
John Mack Fehrman, 88, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to August Henry and Mabel (McKhann) Fehrman. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, demonstrating honor and dedication...

Ronald Veilleux
Sep. 16, 2025
Ronald Veilleux, age 86, of Oxford, FL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and kindness. Born in Lawrence, MA to Dolor and Lucille (Faucher) Veilleux, Ron lived a life marked by deep devotion—to his country, his family, and his...

Theresa Kurzeja
Sep. 14, 2025
Theresa “Terry” Kurzeja, 68, The Villages, Florida, passed away on September 14, 2025, at The Harrison of Wildwood, Wildwood, Florida. Theresa was born on September 2, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to her parents, William Kurzeja and Stephanie (Kobos) Kurzeja. Theresa was a retired Bank Teller who...

Hollowell, Jean Anne
Sep. 12, 2025
Services are pending with Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home.

Sylvia T. Chancey
Sep. 10, 2025
Sylvia T. Chancey, 90 of Wildwood, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born November 22, 1934, in Felda, FL to James Benjamin and Myrtis Helen (nee Lowry) Thomas. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, baking cakes, visiting family and singing in her church choir. She was...

Shawn D. Bayer
Sep. 01, 2025
Shawn D. Bayer, 47, of Wildwood, FL, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1978, in Pueblo, Colorado. Shawn proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Iraq War. A man of faith, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He found joy in...

Jack Noell
Aug. 31, 2025
Jack Noell, 68, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on August 2, 1957, in Roanoke, Virginia, Jack lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and deep devotion to his family and passions. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan; daughter Amanda George;...

Nancy R. Cowell
Aug. 29, 2025
Nancy R. Cowell, 88, The Villages, Florida went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2025 under the loving care of her Husband and staff of Cornerstone Hospice at Mariposa House in The Villages. Nancy was born on March 9, 1937 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to her parents Carleton Johnson and Ruth...

Lydia Esther Santiago
Aug. 17, 2025
Lydia Esther Santiago, 77, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born Friday, February 20, 1948, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to Luis and Maria Green (nee Torres) Santigo. She enjoyed casino and bingo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald B. Bynoe and brother,...

Hatcher, Jack Orbia
Aug. 17, 2025
Jack Orbia Hatcher, 86, Wildwood, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025 with his loving family at his bedside. Jack was born on December 21, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Orbia Orlando Hatcher and Katherine Inez Hatcher. Jack was a Lifelong resident of Wildwood,...

Pedro Mercado
Aug. 16, 2025
Pedro Mercado, 84, Coleman, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2025 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, Florida with his loving family by his side. Pedro was born April 7, 1941 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to his parents Pedro Mercado-Suarez and Paula Ramonita...