Thomas Patrick Butler
Jul 9, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Butler, 78, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026 at EW & Lucille Cates House (Hospice of Marion County).
Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1948. He was adopted by Patricia and Leo Butler and raised in a loving home on Grand Avenue. After graduating from Benilde High School, he served in Vietnam as a...
William "Bill" Kershaw Stott
Jul 9, 2026
William Kershaw Stott (November 25, 1950 – July 9, 2026)
William “Bill” Stott, of Fort Myers Florida, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on July 9, 2026. He was 75 years old.
Bill was born in Camden City, New Jersey in 1950 to William and Marian Stott. He was raised and educated in New Jersey before serving...
Debra Ann Browne
2026
Debra Ann Browne, 69, of Titusville, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Debbie was born in Rochester, New York, to the late Clyde and Esther Fryer. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and went on to become a teacher, a calling that reflected her patient heart...
Robert Kelly
Jul 9, 2026
Robert (Bob) Kelly 1932-2026
Bob, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 9,2026 at Advent Health Waterman Hospital in Tavares,Fl. Bob’s life was a testament to love,family and perseverance.
Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Paula and his son Tim.
He is survived by his daughters
Teresa (Steve) and Jane (Ken), his granddaughters
Laura, Denise, Jill (Chris) and Whitney (Jonathon) and 5 great grandchildren....
Geraldine "Jerrie" Merrill
Jul 8, 2026
Geraldine “Jerrie” Merrill, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, from complications she suffered from a stroke while on a cruise. Jerrie had been working toward rehabilitation at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. On the morning of July 8th, health care professionals were unable to rouse Jerrie for her morning medications. Emergency officials were contacted and...
Laura "Lolly" Fricke
Jul 8, 2026
Laura “Lolly” Fricke
(9/2/1938 - 7/8/2026)
Laura “Lolly” Fricke, age 87, passed peacefully into the arms of her Creator on July 8, 2026. Lolly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Fricke, and her brothers Bill and George Gordon. Lolly is survived by her children, Irene Page (Bruce) of New Smyrna Beach, Scott Fricke (Ruth) of Orlando, and Carl Fricke...
James "Jim" Grzemski
Jul 8, 2026
James “Jim” Grzemski, 74, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by prayer and loved ones, following complications from colon cancer. Jim lived a life marked by integrity, kindness, generosity, and a wonderful sense of humor that brought laughter to those around him.
Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Chester and Ann Grzemski. He was raised...
Gail Marie Brown
Jul 8, 2026
Gail Marie Brown (née Floyd)–a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend–passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 74. Born on September 19, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Gail lived a life rich in love, laughter, and creativity.
Gail was a cherished daughter of Rebecca (née Dumas) and Donald Floyd. Her family moved frequently during...
Sallie Ruth Foster
Jul 8, 2026
Sallie Ruth Foster, 89, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Dunnellon, Florida, and Wappingers Falls, New York, went home to our Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Sallie was the youngest child of George Harold and Lois Baird Simmons.
Sallie was born on March 24, 1937, in Oneonta, New York, where she spent her formative years before moving to Poughkeepsie, New York,...
Kendall Eric Schulz
Jul 8, 2026
Kendall Eric Schulz (67), of Port Orange Florida, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on July 8th, 2026. Kendall was born April 18th, 1959 in Washington, D.C. to George and Barbara Schulz and spent much of his life working with his hands as an electrician and maintenance professional.
Those who knew Kendall best will remember him most for his...