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Nancy F. Robinson
Aug. 29, 2023
Nancy Follis Robinson, 90, of The Villages, FL passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born January 10, 1933, in Cleveland, OH to Norman L. and Etta L. (Reed) Follis. Nancy’s essence was to serve others. She was The Original “Lady In The Dark” radio personality. A program she anonymously...

Kennith "Kenny X" Ray Hicks
Aug. 21, 2023
Kennith Ray Hicks, "Kenny X", 69, A native Floridan living in Oxford, Florida, was called home to the spirit in the sky on Monday, August 21, 2023. Kenny was born August 24,1953, to two loving parents, John and Ruby Hicks. He loved to sing and was a member of Justin Heet Band for many years. He...

Connie Jean Burkholder
Aug. 18, 2023
Connie Burkholder passed away August 18, 2023. Surviving is her loving husband, William and her son, Rick; 3 brothers: Dan Barretts, Bill Barretts and Chris Barretts. Connie retired from Letterkenny Army Depot in 2010 as an electronics mechanic. She attended Christ Fellowship Church in Sebring,...

Christine Tritt
Aug. 12, 2023
Christine Tritt, 88, of Oxford, FL passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born December 24, 1934, in Luray, TN to Henry and Cora (nee Stanfill) Russell. She is preceded by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert F. Tritt. She is survived by three sons: John (Sandy) Tritt of Orlando, FL,...

Anthony Joseph LaCotti Jr.
Aug. 11, 2023
Anthony "Joe" LaCotti, 86 of Sebring, FL passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born June 30, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland to Anthony J. LaCotti Sr. and Cecila LaCotti. He started as a carpenter helper and worked to become a Master Carpenter. He worked at the trade for 50 Years. He served...

Bennie Joe Fore Sr.
Aug. 07, 2023
Bennie Joe Fore, Sr., 88, of Oxford, FL went on a never-ending fishing trip Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born September 22, 1934, in Leesburg, FL to Troy Paul and Viola Virginia (nee York) Fore. Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, Pine Level Cemetery in Oxford,...

Arlene Rita Veilleux
Aug. 07, 2023
Arlene Rita Veilleux, 84, passed peacefully after a brief illness on June 24, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. Arlene lived her life alongside her adoring husband, Ronald as they travelled the world serving their country and raising their three children. Arlene and Ron met when...

Larry Jennings Pilch
Aug. 06, 2023
Pilch, Larry J. passed away early Sunday morning August 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife Maryann Pilch. He is also survived by 9 children, 26 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Stynoski and several nieces and nephews. He had the best friend of a...

Mary Harriet Johnson
Aug. 05, 2023
Mary Harriet Johnson, 77, of Ocklawaha, FL, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2023. Mary was born in Leesburg, FL, on April 9, 1946, to her loving parents; George and Amanda (Patterson) Williams. Mary was a member of the Oxford Assembly of God and will be remembered fondly as being a...

Leonard Arthur Smith
Aug. 01, 2023
Leonard A. Smith passed away at home at the age of 91 with his family by his side on August 1, 2023, in Avon Park, Florida. Len was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1931, to Margaret Karf and Joseph Edgar Smith. Len grew up in Chicago, attended Senn High School, and entered the Navy...

Walter E. Doll Jr.
Jul. 24, 2023
Walter E. Doll, Jr., 80, of The Villages, FL passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born January 23, 1943, in San Bernadino, CA to Walter Elliott and Anne (nee Healy) Doll, Sr. He was an executive with Delta Airlines retiring after 37 years. He loved anything fishing, playing cards, and...

Jane Kirk Driver
Jul. 23, 2023
Ms. Jane Kirk Driver, 93, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 7, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Wildwood with Senior Pastor Craig Attaway officiating the service. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to the start of the...