A Direct Cremations - Gainesville

03/02/2026

Ira Glenn Hunter, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Gainesville. He was 69 years old.

Ira was born on October 22, 1956, in Ocala, Florida, to Ira Floyd Hunter and Lilly Armeta McClintion Hunter. Raised in Florida, he carried with him the values of hard work and de...

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03/02/2026

Jose Manuel Falero Jorge, age 83, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. He was born on July 29, 1942, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to Jose Falero and Eugenia Jorge.

Jose proudly served his country in the United States Army, demonstrating the strength and dedication that wou...

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02/28/2026

Elizabeth Jo Casanova, age 40, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born on October 25, 1985, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joyce Lee Myers and Larry Joe Baxter. Elizabeth’s life was marked by the connections she shared with family and friends, and the memories she ...

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02/28/2026

Charles Albert Laughlin, age 56, of Alachua, Florida, passed away at home on February 19, 2026.

He was born on January 12, 1970, in Mohegan Lake, New York, to Linda Laughlin and Albert E. Laughlin. Charles will be remembered for the relationships he built and the moments he shared with those...

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02/28/2026

Nathan Starr Hughes, age 58, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida.

He was born on March 13, 1967, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Barbara Compton Hughes and James Richard Hughes. Nathan’s life was marked by the connections he made and the mem...

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02/28/2026

Mr. James Dearwent, age 88, of McAlpin, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Lake City, Florida.

He was born on July 29, 1937, to Anne Eva Ruth Jones Dearwent and Paul Frederick Dearwent. Throughout his life, Mr. Dearwent was known for his quiet strength and steady presence. He valu...

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02/28/2026

David Michael Smith, age 81, of Fort White, Florida, passed away on February 18, 2026, at a hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

He was born on July 7, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy Hogan Smith and Paul Michael Smith. David earned his bachelor’s degree and went on to serve his countr...

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02/24/2026

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02/23/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Bennett Scott Watkins Sr.'s passing on February 22, 2026, at the age of 64. Scott was born on August 12, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, and he spent the last years of his life in Gainesville.

Scott was a man who cherished the simple joys in ...

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02/18/2026

Pauline Ann LoCicero, 76, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the Ted and Diane Brandley House. She was born on March 27, 1949, in Huntington, New York to the late Paul Bickford and Arlene Hildur Pettersson Bickford.

Pauline devoted her life to her family as a lov...

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02/18/2026

Theresa Lynn Fortier Leach, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on February 10, 2026, at a hospital in Hudson. She was 65 years old.

Born December 1, 1960, in Illinois, Theresa proudly served her country in the United States Coast Guard. She later devoted her life to her home and family as a hom...

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02/18/2026

Mary Lorraine Steele, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at a hospice care center in Palatka. She was 87 years old.

Mary was born on August 30, 1938, in Abbeville, Alabama, to the late Walter Kelley and Navelle Dobbs Kelley. Mary dedicated her working ...

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