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...

Jose de Jesus Macias

Feb 27, 2026

Jose de Jesus Macias, 77, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida.

Jesse, as he was known, left a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to his family and friends.  A serious and dedicated man for much of his life, Jesse was known for his unwavering...

James "Jim" Michael Casey

Feb 27, 2026

James (Jim) Michael Casey, 83, passed peacefully at home Friday, February 27, 2026, listening to the tunes “Danny Boy” and “Amazing Grace,” while surrounded in comfort by his loving family.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Jim was the eldest son of the late James J. and Alice M. (Coté) Casey. He received an Associate’s Degree from Berkshire Community College and proudly served...

Dennis Morgan Bekkum

Feb 27, 2026

Dennis Morgan Bekkum, 78, of Venice, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Family services will be private.

Daniel L Jeffery

Feb 27, 2026

Daniel L. Jeffery (66) went home to be with Jesus on February 27, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. after courageously battling Renal Cell Carcinoma for 16 years. He was surrounded by his family.

Dan was born in Atchison, Kansas on October 5, 1959 to David L. and Shirley J. Jeffery. He grew up in Missouri. Dan graduated from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar,...

Charles Selby Winstead

Feb 27, 2026

Charles Selby Winstead, 88, of Ocala, FL passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Brookdale Paddock Hills in Ocala.  The obituary will be available soon.

William Patrick McCarthy

Feb 27, 2026

William Patrick McCarthy, 81, of Venice, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Family services will be private.

Ronald A. Bayma

Feb 26, 2026

Ronald A. Bayma, 88, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Cornerstone Hospice House on February 26, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Aloysius and Dorothy (Kaminski) Bayma.

After graduating from St. Clement High School in Centerline, Michigan, Ron enlisted in the Navy, ending his active service on the USS Cutlass...

Beverly Lowe

Feb 26, 2026

Beverly Lowe, 78 of Ocala, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in Paris, IL to Roy and Thelma Bennett. Beverly was a devoted wife and beloved mother and grandmother. Beverly is survived by daughter Catherine Alexander, son-in-law Nic, and grandson Luke of Summerfield, FL; son David Lowe and daughter-in-law Jocelyn of Gainesville, FL; sister Betty...