Norman George Macdonald

Mar 1, 2026

Norman George Macdonald, 70, of Nokomis, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Family services will be private.

Owen Babb Lopez

Feb 28, 2026

In August 2020 Owen sent this out:

I am at the end of my journey. I did it My Way. I knew that the end would be harsh, painful, and quick spreading. But I did most of what I set out to do. Both of my daughters are happily married to nice respectful husbands who I hope will never hurt them...

Daniel Lee Ragsdale

Feb 28, 2026

Daniel Lee Ragsdale (Raggy), 71, passed away on February 28, 2026.  Dan was born in Monroe, Michigan, and attended Deerborn High School. Dan worked for the Lee County School District for over 30 years.  He made friends easily and had many among his colleagues.  He was very involved in the Remote-Control Car Club.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

John Mark McCaughey

Feb 28, 2026

John Mark McCaughey passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Myers, Florida on February 28th, 2026, he was 69 years old. 

He was born on July 29th, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pa.

John joined the Marines when he was 17 years old, he was first stationed in Hawaii, where he drove an Admiral and then in Quantico, Virginia as a Pistol and...

Ramonita Serrano

Feb 28, 2026

Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ramonita Serrano who passed away on February 28, 2026.

The obituary will be available shortly.

Carol M Sanders

Feb 27, 2026

Carol Elizabeth Murdock Sanders passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2026. Carol was born in Mooresville, NC to Velma Hartsoe Murdock and John Coit Murdock. She had a wonderful childhood surrounded by a loving family and best friends. She had a long career in the airline industry, first with Eastern Airlines in Charlotte then with Delta Airlines in Florida. Carol...

Kathryn Elissa Kirby

Feb 27, 2026

Kathryn Elissa Kirby passed away at the age of 43 on February 27th in the backyard of her home in Belleview, Florida. She was born on June 13th 1982 thanks to her two loving parents named Christine Lee Deluca and Edward Clark Morrison. She was the middle child of a very large family, with a very rural upbringing. She was...

Anthony Bernard Scott

Feb 27, 2026



Anthony Bernard Scott, 66, of Ocala, Florida passed away on February 27, 20206 at his residence.

Anthony was born in Ocala, Florida on April 25, 1959, to Ike & Stella (Gaskin). Anthony attended Forest High School during his high school years. After high school, he faithfully served our country serving in the United States Army. During his time in the United...

Dennis M. Bekkum

Feb 27, 2026

Funeral Mass and Military Honor will be held Friday, April 24th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1301 Center Rd., Venice Florida 34292. 

Dennis was born April 11,1947 in Chicago to the late Morgan and Mabel Bekkum, and passed away peacefully at home February 27, 2026, in Venice Florida. He was the loving husband of Cathy for...

Leah Marie Beatty-Shays

Feb 27, 2026

Leah passed on February 27, 2026 after a brief illness with her family by her side. Leah was very kind-hearted, and loved animals, especially her ferrets and bearded dragon. She was a very talented singer and artist. Leah recently developed a passion for tattooing as she became a tattoo artist. She also had a very close relationship with her mom...