Virlyn Noel Sheppard, (Shep), of Summerfield, FL, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on December 19, 2016, at the age of 77, after battling stage 4 colon cancer for nearly six years. He was born March 6, 1939, in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1957. He served as a member of the National Guard, 18th Armored … [Read more...]
Carol Jean Van Valkenburg, 79, entered into eternal peace January 11, 2017 at Ted & Diane Brandley Hospice house in Summerfield, Florida. Carol was born January 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Peter and Virginia E. (Goldsmith) Hausch. She graduated Wauseon High School Class of 1956 and retired with 20 years of service for Champion Spark … [Read more...]
Roy Marvin Olsen, age 88, "graduated" to heaven on October 16, 2016, after a brief stay at Legacy House Hospice, Ocala, FL. Roy was born in Albany, New York on January 23, 1928, to Roy F. and Mildred Olsen and spent much of his childhood in Muskegon, Michigan. Due to a heart defect, Roy was unable to serve in the military as he had hoped. He … [Read more...]
Jane E. Hodge Lemanski, age 69, passed away peacefully October 22, 2016 after a brief illness. Jane was a multi property manager in the Gainesville area for 30 years, was retired and living in Newberry. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, David; one son, Norman Lemanski of Gainesville; three grandchildren, Drexel Lemanski of California … [Read more...]
Robert A. Grant, 71, of Lynnhaven in The Villages, passed away on October 19, 2016. Born in Baltimore, MD, Bob moved to Florida in 1990 and became a Villager in 2011. He enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, golf, woodworking and photography. An avid Ravens fan, he enjoyed blue crabs prepared in the Maryland tradition with family and friends. Bob was … [Read more...]
Joseph Clifton Neel, age 58, passed away on August 7, 2016 at his home in Gainesville, Florida. Joe was born in Athens, Georgia on June 24, 1958, to Martha and Malcolm Neel. He was the third son of six children. Joe played trombone in the band and ran for the track team at St. Augustine High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and … [Read more...]
Christine Neel, age 73, passed away on October 1, 2016 in Gainesville, Florida after a long battle with cancer. Christine was born in Norwich, Connecticut on September 13, 1943 to John and Wanda Kowal. She moved to Florida in 1963. She retired as a childcare worker at Alachua General Hospital and worked for many years as a Sales Associate at … [Read more...]
Helen Frances Saunders (Blake) passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice, ET York Care Center on Saturday, October 8, 2016, she was 88 years old. Her daughter, accompanied by her niece Barbara McCabe and her sister Patricia French of Maine, were with her during her last days. She was born March 15, 1928 in Bath, Maine, and married Edward Saunders … [Read more...]
Ocala- Richard Alan Deal, 62, Ocala, FL passed away October 6, 2016. He was of the Southern Baptist faith. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was a fun-loving man greatly admired by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father William Mooney Deal Sr., his mother Shirley Biggs Deal; his sister Cheryl … [Read more...]
J. Wayne Vann, LT. Retired USN, passed on September 16, 2016 at the Brandley Hospice House In Summerfield, Florida. During his 25 year Naval Career, Wayne served on various aircraft carriers and shore ports overseas. Wayne was a longtime member of the Del Webb Country Club in Summerville FL. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed RV camping … [Read more...]
