Jerry Dean Purcell was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Webster, Florida to Harvey and Pearl Purcell. He was one of eight children. Jerry was married to the love of his life Lynelle for 65 years. Together they were charter...

Linda Carol Peavy, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2024 under the care of her loving family at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, Florida. Linda was born on August 22, 1948 in Bushnell, Florida to her parents A.J. Davis and Lilly Mae (Bridges) Davis. She was a...

William Gennaro Di Belo, 85, The Villages, Florida passed away on January 29, 2024 at The Villages Hospice House under the care of his loving wife and staff of Cornerstone Hospice. William was born on July 19, 1938 in New York, New York to his parents Jerry Gennaro Di Bello and Agnes (Dolan) Di...

James Leroy Terrian, 77 of Sebring, FL passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born July 7, 1946, in Newberry, MI to the late George J. and Lula (nee Bradley) Terrian. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, James served his country with honor and dignity. James was passionate about Christ...

Betty G. Caruthers, 94, of Oxford, FL passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born August 22, 1929, in Sebring, FL to Lewis F. and Katie Mae (nee Riggs) Goolsby. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, FL for over 70 years. Betty was very passionate of her grand and...

Robert Christian Beale, 98, The Villages, Florida passed away on January 25, 2024 under the loving care of his daughter Linda and son-in-law Herb. Robert was born October 4, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henry Lishman Beale and Caroline Dorthea Kirschbaum. Bob enlisted with the Marine...

Wilma Dean Jones, 91, of Oxford, Florida went to be with Her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2024 at U.F. Health, The Villages Hospital. Wilma was born on August 19, 1932 in Wildwood, Florida to her parents Benjamin Franklin Stokes and Johnnie Mae (Crenshaw) Stokes. Wilma started her career at the...

John Leonard “Lenny” Melendez, 57, of Wildwood, FL passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2024. He was born August 17, 1966, in Portsmouth, VA to Conrodo Melendez and Dorothy L. Spaltro. John devoted himself to Bikes Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), a group of bikers who protect children from harm. He...

James Frank Gehring, 78, of The Villages, FL transitioned from this life Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Francis Charles and Mercedes Ana (nee Freund) Gehring. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Gehring. Also, his first wife, Sharon (nee...

Douglas Burt Tharp, 89, of The Villages, FL passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  He was born January 8, 1935, in Shamokin, PA to Wilbur Abner and Clara Ethel (nee Goodman) Tharp. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Claudette (nee Mitchell) Tharp; daughter, Carolyn Jane...

Melody Katherine Johnson Melody Katherine Johnson, a vibrant soul, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024. Born on August 5, 1983, in Tulsa, OK, Melody was the cherished daughter of Steven M. and the late Deborah (Winegarten) Johnson. Melody's journey was marked by passion, creativity, and a...

Dorothy Mary Louise Reeser, 85, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024, at U.F. Health Leesburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on August 21, 1938, in Brant Lake, New York to her parents Burr Smith and Mae (Hayes) Smith. She moved to Sumter...