Obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Roger Thibedeau, 62, of Inverness, FL passed away on August 29, 2021.  He was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on October 1, 1958. Roger was a talented draftsman/designer in the building and construction industry.  Roger was an active member of the Citrus County Builder’s Association

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cynthia Lee Thibedeau. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Kenneth T. Bowden II, passed away August 28, 2021 at the age of 71 at Vitas Hospice House in the loving presence of his long time partner, Margaret Bush.

He is survived by his two children, Peter A. Bowden and Hannah A. Bowden; brother, Peter D. Bowden; and sister, Sally A. Bowden.

A graduate of Boston University...

Aug 24, 2021

Norman Gene Patton Jr., 64, of Inverness, FL, passed away on August 24, 2021. He was born in Covington, KY, on April 16, 1957, to Norman and Betty Patton Sr.

Norman was a veteran of the US Navy.  He loved to fish and play softball.  He enjoyed all sports, especially wrestling events. Norman was a family man,...

Aug 23, 2021

Laura A. Rhame, 62, of Hernando, FL, passed away on August 23, 2021.  She was born on September 8, 1958 in Ontario, Canada.  She was the daughter of John and Margaret Rhame.

Laura worked as a registered nurse.

She was preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include her daughters, Lauren and Nicole; brother, John;...

Aug 20, 2021

Inverness lost a beloved member of our community on August 20th when longtime resident Joan Marie Wirthman passed away peacefully in her sleep at Citrus Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. Joan was born April 18, 1933 in the Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine Dibble. She was one of four siblings. Joan...

Aug 19, 2021

Ernest “Buddy” A. Fogg Jr., 68, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on August 19, 2021 at home peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1953 in Portland, ME, the son of Ernest and Freda Fogg Sr.

Mr. Fogg was the owner and operator of an auto repair shop. In his spare...

Aug 15, 2021

Joyce Seijas (King), 60, of Lecanto, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto.

Joyce was born on July 17, 1961 in Knoxville, TN and moved to Inverness in 1969 with her parents, Lionel and Evelyn King. Joyce graduated from Citrus High School in 1979 and married Danny Seijas. For the next...

Aug 9, 2021

Robert (Bob) Eugene Richardson, age 90, of Ocala, Florida passed away on August 9, 2021 under the care of hospice. Bob was cherished by his family and friends for his dry wit and his love of life and learning. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born May 17, 1931 in Orange, California to...

Aug 7, 2021

Joseph A. Chilletti, 80, of Citrus Springs, FL, entered into rest at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Martinek) Chilletti and brother of the late Vicky Bilbrey. Joseph was widowed from his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara in 2016, while residing at their...

Jul 25, 2021

John S. Lucas Jr., 82, of Thonotosassa, FL, passed away on July 25, 2021 in Zephyrhills, FL.  He was born in Flushing, NY, on February 3, 1939, to John Sr., and Sarah Lucas.

John was a veteran of the US Navy and retired as a System Organizational Tech. He was a member of the Crystal Springs Baptist...

Jul 15, 2021

Bill Gilmer, 91, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 15, 2021. Bill was born in Kings Park, NY, on May 2, 1930, to parents Anna and Thomas Gilmer.

He graduated from Hofstra University, receiving a master’s degree in Education. Bill was a retired teacher from Three Village School District, Setauket, NY. He served as Director of...

Jul 10, 2021

Louise C. Olson, 98, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 10, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1922 in Rustad, MN, the daughter of Anton and Ellen Jenson.

Louise enjoyed sewing and worked as a seamstress in the furniture upholstery industry.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hernando, FL.  She will...

Jun 29, 2021

Arthur J. Ward, 85 of Homosassa, FL, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Hernando, FL.  He was born on November 12, 1935 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of George and Evelyn Ward.

He played football for Bridgton High School in Maine. He retired from Die Electric where he worked as a tool and die maker.  Arthur...

Jun 28, 2021

Bette Jane (BJ) Clark Urban of Hernando, Florida, devoted wife of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Richard Urban, US Army, was called to Heaven on 28 June 2021.  She was the daughter of Gordon and Constance Lapworth Clark of Hopedale, MA.

BJ is survived by her husband of fifty-two years and three children; Richard Urban Jr. of Ashburn, Virginia,...

Jun 23, 2021

Evonne R. Hatch, 86, of Inverness, FL, passed away on June 23, 2021.  She was born on January 11, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Evan and Dorothy Richards.

Evonne enjoyed playing cards with the girls and shopping, walking on the beach, music, and loved her little Mazda convertible.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 17, 2021

Reyna Lucia Bell, 69, of Orlando, FL, passed away on June 17, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1952 in Nice, France. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her beloved husband of 17 years, Donald Warren Bell and her brother, Javier. Survivors include her son, Jacob Wilds (Claudine); daughter, Leyta Wilds; 3 sisters, Olivia Gillespie; Dalia...

Jun 16, 2021

Joy Imogene Fortinberry, 96 (missed her 97th birthday by 3 hours), passed away

on June 16, 2021, at HPH Hospice in Lecanto, FL. She was born in Frankfort, IN,

on June 17, 1924, to Samuel H. Cutler and Mamie Pearl McLain Cutler. She is

preceded in death by both parents, her beloved husband...

Jun 12, 2021

Charles Jordan Richer

Charles (Hatzkel) Richer son of Morris and Ruth Richer was born November 5, 1936 in the Bronx in New York City and graduated from Hunter College. He retired in 2000 from Morse/Diesel International the 8th largest construction company in the world as Chief Information Officer. While at Morse Diesel International he taught an adult...

Jun 11, 2021

Stephen David Bronson died June 11, 2021, in Lecanto FL.

Born March 26, 1955, in East Orange NJ, Steve was raised in Caldwell NJ, and attended James Caldwell High School.  Joining his father in the commercial music field, as a youth Steve sang jingles on various television ads. He moved to Florida in 1977, eventually settling in...

Jun 5, 2021

Brian J. Jackson, 32, of Beverly Hills, FL, died on June 5, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1988 in Tampa, FL.

Brian attended Citrus High School where he played football and wrestled.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his father, Carl Paugh; mother, Kimberly Largey, stepfather, Mark Largey; sister, Kelly Paugh; brother,...