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Jennifer L. Hudson

Jennifer L. Hudson

Jennifer Lee Hudson, 59, of Gainesville, FL passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, surrounded by loved ones. Jennifer was born on June 23, 1965, in Gainesville, FL to John Evans Hudson...

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Paul A. Perregaux

Paul A. Perregaux

Paul Alfred Perregaux died on February 10, 2025 in Lecanto, FL. He was born October 9, 1936. The beloved son of Dr. Edmond Adrian Perregaux and Mrs. Myrtle Files Perregaux in Storrs, Connecticut. Paul graduated from the University of...

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Joan E. Perone

Joan E. Perone

Joan E. Perone, of Inverness, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was 90 (and a half!). “Joni” was born in Grandy, Minnesota to George and Edna (Dahlin) Larson, one of six children. As a young adult Joni obtained her...

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Oden C. DeLoach

Oden C. DeLoach

Oden C. “Odie” DeLoach, age 86 of Inverness, FL passed away February 8, 2025 under the care of Hernando Pasco Hospice.  “Odie” was born in Bradenton, FL, the son of the late Clinton C. and Arrie Virginia Sauls DeLoach.  He came to...

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Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson, 93, of Inverness, FL passed away February 8, 2025 at her residence in Inverness. She was born in Overton County, TN on September 23, 1931 to the late Andrew H. and Mary (Conner) Richardson. Christine was a small business...

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Sandra Lauretta Ferrara

Sandra Lauretta Ferrara

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra L. Ferrara (Sandi), who passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 79.  Sandi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend...

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David Hatfield

David Hatfield

David Hatfield was a beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa, friend, and treasured blessing. He had a special fondness for family and friends. He thought of others before he thought of himself, and he helped so many in...

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Thelma Utley

Thelma Utley

Thelma Utley, 95, of Floral City, FL passed away February 6, 2025 at The Grove Health & Rehab in Hernando, FL. She was born in Spirit Lake, IA on June 25, 1929 to the late Elmer and Wanita (Waugh) McKinney. Thelma was a salesperson for...

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William Leroy Hess, III

William Leroy Hess, III

William “Will” Leroy Hess, III, age 46, died at his home in Floral City on February 4, 2025.  Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Janice Faye (Waller) Hess, Jr.  A graduate of Citrus High School...

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Roy R. Kirk

Roy R. Kirk

Roy Robert Kirk, age 87, of Inverness died on February 4, 2025 at Highland Place in Inverness.  Born in Canton, NC, he was the son of the late Noah and Rachel Louise (Trull) Kirk. He had lived in Pahokee, Homestead and Big Pine Key, FL...

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Naomi Alvera Bush

Naomi Alvera Bush

Naomi Alvera Bush, age 92, of Hernando died on February 3, 2025 at Brookdale in New Port Richey.  Born in Peekskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles McArthur Brown and Mariam Agnes (Bunney) Brown.  Naomi had been a resident of...

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Donald James Johnston, Sr.

Donald James Johnston, Sr.

Donald James (“DJ”, “Don”, “Bam Bam”) Johnston, Sr. of Inverness, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was 59 years young. DJ was born in Waterbury, CT to Robert and Yvette (Duplessy) Johnston, one of...

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Patricia Susan Martin

Patricia Susan Martin

  Patty Martin was born 74 years ago to Homer and Bobbie Martin in Harlan, Kentucky and passed away February 1, 2025. She moved to Florida when she was four years old and attended school in Inverness, graduating a year early from Citrus High...

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Mildred T. Scott

Mildred T. Scott

Mildred T. Scott, of Leesburg and formerly of Inverness, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at The Cove in Tavares. She was 95. Mildred was born in Oak Hill, WV to Walker and Ida Mae (Morris) Treadway, one of six of their children. She was...

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Dale L. Jackson

Dale L. Jackson

Dale Lee Jackson, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fairmont, WV, he...

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Richard M. Miller

Richard M. Miller

Richard Martin Miller, ATC, USN (RET), 86, of Inverness, FL passed away January 28, 2025 at HCA Citrus Hospital in Inverness. He was born in Erie, PA on April 4, 1938 to the late Martin C. and Marion (Hammer) Miller. Richard arrived in this...

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Doris Marie Fisher

Doris Marie Fisher

Doris Marie Fisher passed away peacefully at Citrus Health & Rehabilitation on January 27, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born to Thurman and Myrtle Fisher on November 30, 1925, in Arkansas, Kansas. She was predeceased by her brother John...

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Rae Ann Mercier-Bruce

Rae Ann Mercier-Bruce

Rae Ann Mercier-Bruce, formerly of Inverness, passed away peacefully under Melech Hospice in Temple Terrace on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was 82. Rae was born in Bellevue, Ohio to Connell A. and Lois R. (Tucker) Zerman. She was of the...

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Carol Frances Ownbey

Carol Frances Ownbey

Carol Frances Ownbey, age 87, of Inverness, died on January 27, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Citrus County. Born in Largo, FL, she was the daughter of the late Nathan N. and Frances E. (Duke) Shaw. Formerly from St. Petersburg, Carol and her...

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