The Obituary Section

John "Jack" Morris

, Florida

John "Jack" Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully in Eustis, Fl on March 22, 2026 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Born on May 24, 1934 in Cambridge, Ma to the late Thomas and Lillian Mo

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William F. "Frank" Peters

, Florida

William F. "Frank" Peters, 88, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving Family and Vitas Hospice.Frank, the eldest son of William F. Peters and Eleanor (Brenneman) Peters, wa

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Leroy Brown

, Florida

Leroy Brown – a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, an adventurer at heart – passed peacefully in his sleep on March 27, 2026.Leroy's life was defined by a deep, unconditional devotion t

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Maria Theresa Gamiotea Earnest

, Florida

March 10, 2026

With heavy hearts of love, we share the passing of our beloved Maria Theresa Gamiotea Earnest (November 3, 1942 – March 11, 2026).Born in Cuba and raised in Southern Florida, Theresa built a life cent

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Charles M. "Bud" Abernathy Jr.

, Florida

Charles M. Abernathy Jr. ("Bud") passed away. He is survived by his wife Margaret, Daughter Mary Jo Rose and Son Raymond Abernathy. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 1 sister, several nieces & nep

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Fl Barbara Irene "Barb" Porchinverness

, Florida

Barbara Irene "Barb" Porch (née King), age 85, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Inverness, Florida. Born on March 2, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Barbara lived a full and vibrant life

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Albert Dean Arnold

, Florida

Albert Dean Arnold took his first breath 95 years ago on an icy morning in Possum Trot, a small farming community near Palmyra, Illinois, in the west-central part of the state.He lived a full and adve

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James Wesley Cook Jr.

, Florida

March 27, 2026

James Wesley Cook, Jr., age 88 of Floral City passed away March 28, 2026 at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto.James was born in Kennard, IN on June 27, 1937 to the late James W. Cook, Sr and Marybelle Fa

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John Richard Cooley

, Florida

March 19, 2026

John Richard Cooley of Homosassa passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 96.Jack was born on January 2, 1930, in Tuxedo, NY, to Dorothy (Newell) and Russell Cooley, Jr. After graduating high scho

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