Raymond L. Kincaid

Mar 22, 2026

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

Mar 22, 2026

Larry Wayne Schlotman, 78, of Venice, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Family services will be private.

Richard Wierk Yeats

Mar 21, 2026

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

Mar 21, 2026

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

Mar 21, 2026

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 McAlpin

Mar 21, 2026

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...

Rene Raymon

Mar 21, 2026

Rene Raymon, aged 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Winter Springs, Florida, on March 21, 2026.

Born on June 6, 1941, in Vinton, Iowa, Rene was raised on his family’s farm near the small town of Elberon. He received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Keystone High School in 1959. Following his graduation, Rene served...

John Thomas Lauser

Mar 21, 2026

John Lauser, Vietnam Veteran and current resident of Port Charlotte, FL died unexpectedly on March 21, 2026 at the age of 77.

John is survived by his wife, Susan Lauser, 3 children, Sno Smith (Andy) of Stella, NC, John Lauser (Amanda) of Largo, FL, and Christopher Lauser (Victoria) of Claremore, OK, 6 grandchildren, Cody Smith, Katana Smith, Grace Lauser, Nate Lauser,...

Paul Eugene Droz

Mar 21, 2026

Paul E. Droz passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 66. 

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Paul grew up in North Tonawanda, New York. He is survived by his loving wife Souvanny; his sister Jane (Mark); brother Tom; stepchildren Souk (Joy), Noi (Nouphay) and Julie Luangratkhamkeo; nieces and nephews Stephannie (Will), Tara (Daniel), Lizzy (Derek), Maria (late...

Thomas A Ashfield

Mar 21, 2026

Thomas A. Ashfield, 76, of Titusville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Born in San Diego, California, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Elma Ashfield. Thomas was a devoted Christian whose faith guided his life, bringing him strength, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose. He carried with him a deep sense of duty...