Pat Brasher, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. Born on June 6, 1934, Pat lived a long and meaningful life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and unwavering faith.
Pat proudly served his country in the United States Military during two separate periods, from 1955 to 1957 and again from 1959 to 1962. Following his military service,...
Paul Kenneth Blanco, 59, passed away on March 22, 2026, in The Villages, Florida. He was born on December 1, 1966, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Elizabeth A. Blanco (née Hann) and Mariano R. Blanco Sr.
Paul will be remembered for his sharp sense of humor, quick wit, and unwavering patriotism. He had a deep love for the simple joys...
Raymond "Ray" L. Kincaid, 90, of Fort Myers, Florida, went home to be with his Lord after a life marked by faithful service, steadfast love, and enduring legacy.
Born September 6, 1935, Ray lived with purpose from his earliest days. He also served the country in the U.S. Army for 4 years. On February 24, 1957, he married the love of...
Larry Wayne Schlotman, 78, of Venice, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Family services will be private.
Janice Lynne Porter, 83, of North Port, Florida, passed away on March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1942, to the late Cliff and Marion Gibbon. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her brother Gert, and niece Debra.
She is...
Richard Wierk Yeats, 69, of Edgewater, Fl., passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2026.
Richard was born at the US Army Hospital at Westpoint and grew up in upstate NY, Greece, and Satellite Beach, Fl., where he graduated high school. He went on to management at Kinney Shoes, worked for Kay Jewelers, did irrigation work, and finally Parks &...
Julia Ray Baker, born on October 10, 1941, in Mobile, Alabama, passed away on March 21, 2026 in The Villages, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Christine Welsh and the devoted sister of James Welsh, all of whom preceded her in death.
She grew up in Mobile and carried the values of her upbringing of faith, humility, and...
Anna Marie Costello, 89, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Born on April 21, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, Anna lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength.
Anna will be remembered for her kindness, patience, and warm sense of humor. She had a gentle way about her that made people feel at ease,...
Robert G “Bob” McAlpin passed away March 21, 2026 at UF Shands Neuro Hospital after a fall. Bob was born April 22, 1940 in Glasgow, Virginia to the late Oakey D McAlpin and Ena Mae (Monteith) Irby.
Bob survived polio to graduate from Natural Bridge High School, married his high school sweetheart then joined the Army where he was stationed in...
Jasmine Elizabeth Brown, 22 years old, of Deer Island, Florida, tragically passed away on March 21, 2026. Born on March 9, 2004, in Ocala, Jasmine’s vibrant spirit and boundless love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Jasmine was a radiant soul who brought light, laughter, and warmth into the lives of those around her. Her passion for life was infectious,...