Obituaries

  • Loretta R. Hitchcock October 07, 1944 ~ December 03, 2025

    Loretta exchanged her earthly body for her perfect heavenly one, Wednesday, Dec 3 at 1:37pm, in Hudson, FL, while surrounded by her family. Loretta was born in Detroit, MI to Rev R.T. and Rita Daugherty.  The family moved to Kentucky when she was 18months old to take their first pastoral position.   Loretta grew up with her brother […]

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  • Robert “Bob” Ashley February 20, 1955 ~ December 03, 2025

    Robert “Bob” Ashley, age 70, of Leo, IN passed away unexpectedly on December 3rd, 2025, while in Florida. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Palma Ashley. Bob is also survived by his four children that he was immensely proud of, Paul, Rob (Kris), Quentin and Brandon. Also, his best friend, his […]

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  • Betty Lou Watson June 12, 1930 ~ December 02, 2025

    Betty Lou Watson, 95, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away peacefully December 2nd, 2025, at Gulfside Hospice Care. She was born June 12th, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack E. Watson in 2015 and son Michael E. Watson in 2020. She is survived by her two children […]

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  • Katherine A. Forton August 01, 1938 ~ December 01, 2025

    Katherine A. Forton, 87, of Trinity, Florida, passed away on December 1st, 2025. She is survived by her children Jeff (Claudia) Forton and Tiffany (Michael) Anthony; as well as grandchildren Connor Forton, Jacob Forton, Rachel Anthony and Jeffrey Anthony.

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  • James L. Hewett November 07, 1940 ~ December 01, 2025

    James Livingston Hewett, 85, of Shallotte, North Carolina, and Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on December 1st, 2025. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Emma in 2009; his parents Jack and Eunice Hewett; brother Marion (Blondie) Hewett; and sister Frances Russell. He is survived by his brother Billy (Carylon) Hewett; […]

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  • William G. Allen October 01, 1948 ~ December 01, 2025

    William G. Allen peacefully passed on December 1, 2025. Bill created a successful career at Red Lobster for 30 years. However he was most proud of his family. He married the love of his life, Lynda in 1972. Together they built a beautiful family. He is survived by his wife and four children: Christy (David) […]

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  • Jeffrey A. Hart December 28, 1948 ~ November 30, 2025

      Captain Jeff Hart, 76, passed away on November 30, 2025, following a long illness. Born in Washington, D.C., on December 28, 1948, Jeff spent much of his childhood on the move before building a deeply rooted life on his own terms. Jeff is survived by his devoted wife, high school sweetheart, and love of his […]

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  • Danny A. Battaglia November 15, 1949 ~ November 30, 2025

    Danny A. Battaglia, 76, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on November 30th, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Casey as well as partner Mary Ann Carpenter.

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  • William G. Bryant March 18, 1957 ~ November 29, 2025

    William G. Bryant, 68, of Port Richey, Florida, passed away on November 29th, 2025. He is survived by his wife Lauralee Bryant; son William T. (Jennifer) Bryant; sister Kathy Stubbs; stepmother Nan Bryant; sister Nona Morris; nephews Nick and Jason; niece Chrissy ; as well as many other loving family members and friends. It is […]

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  • Douglas B. Burg June 14, 1961 ~ November 29, 2025

    Douglas Brian Burg, 64, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on November 29th, 2025. He is survived by his wife Bridget Burg; children Shannon Burg and Josh Burg; as well as mother Shirley Burg.

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