James Welsh, 65, of Homosassa
James R. Welsh, 65, of Homosassa died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and came to Homosassa six years ago from there. He retired from Health Care Finance Administration for the U.S. Government as a computer specialist after 24 years of service. He was a volunteer at Daystar Life Center in Hernando County; member of the Knights of Columbus Green Council, Baltimore, Md.; and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Crystal River. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Josephine Evering Welsh of Homosassa; three sons, James H. (Michele) Welsh of Fallston, Md., Scott M. Welsh of Somerville, N.J., and Stephen G. (Louise) Welsh of Forest, Va.; two daughters, Christie A. (Russell) Cox of Silver Spring, Md., and Michelle L. (Jerry) Sowards of Havre de Grace, Md.; and 10 grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

James Welsh, 65, of Homosassa
James R. Welsh, 65, of Homosassa died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and came to Homosassa six years ago from there. He retired from health care finance administration for the U.S. government as a computer specialist after 24 years of service. He was a volunteer at Day Star in Hernando County. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Long Green Council, Baltimore, Md., and St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Crystal River. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Josephine Evering Welsh of Homosassa; three sons, James H. Welsh and his wife, Michele, both of Fallston, Md.; Scott M. Welsh of Somerville, N.J.; Stephen G. Welsh and his wife, Louise, both of Forest, Va.; two daughters, Christie A. Cox and her husband, Russell, both of Silver Spring, Md.; Michelle L. Sowards and her husband, Jerry, both of Havre de Grace, Md.; and 10 grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosasssa.

Delma Anderson, 83, of Inverness
Delma "Andy" M. Anderson, 83, of Inverness died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000. He was born in Bushnell and came to Inverness 21 years ago from Jacksonville. He retired from Seaboard Railroad as a motor electrician; he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Inverness, where he served as an usher. He was a 50-year member of Ionic Lodge 101, Jacksonville. He was an Army veteran who served during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn E. Anderson of Inverness; one son, Delma M. Anderson Jr., of Orlando; two daughters, Dellyn A. McConnon of Ft. Lauderdale and Andrea A. Puhy of Alpharetta, Ga.; one sister, Vivian Nicola of Tampa; five grandchildren, Shawn Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Chandler E. Puhy, Madison F. Puhy and Derrick Davis. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Cecil Davis Jr., 46, of Crystal River
Cecil Wayne Davis Jr., 46, of Crystal River died Thursday evening, Oct. 12, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. Born in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 19, 1954, to Cecil and Mary (Randell) Davis, he came here 40 years ago from there. He was owner/operator of the Inglis Marine Boat Repair company. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 324 F&AM, Inglis. He was Baptist. Surviving are his loving wife of 22 years, June (Fortune) Davis of Crystal River; one son, Bubba Davis of Crystal River; parents, Cecil and Mary Davis of Houston, Texas; two brothers, George Davis of Inglis and Jeff Davis of Crystal River; and three sisters, Becky, Cindy and Jennifer, all of Crystal River. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Robert Hall, 69, of Crystal River
Robert B. Hall, 69, of Crystal River died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000. He was born in Michigan and came to Crystal River six years ago from Pompano Beach. He was an auto mechanic. He was an Army veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael T. Hall, who died in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Anders Hall of Crystal River; one son, Mark A. Hall of Crystal River; one daughter, Pamela J. Hall of Glen Wild, N.Y.; three sisters, Betty Hodge, Reba Pennock and Joyce Hall, all of Michigan; three grandchildren, Billy, Michael and Loren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Mildred Chase, 79, of Inverness
Mildred Louise Chase, 79, of Inverness died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born in Waltham, Mass., on Sept. 19, 1921, to Carl Albert and Ida L. (Helgeson) Lindstrom, she came here in 1998 from Plattsburg, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Home Demonstration Extension Services and a volunteer with the CVPH Medical Center, all of Plattsburgh, N.Y. She was Protestant. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Warren L. Chase; two sons, Warren L. ‘‘Bud’’ (Helen Z.) Chase Jr. of Granville, Ohio, and William A. (Rhea B.) Chase of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; two daughters, Barbara C. (Bruce S.) McCowan of East Greenwich, R.I., and Judith L. (Bruce M.) Belrose of West Chazy, N.Y.; sister, Elaine M. Johnson of Salem, N.H.; 12 grandchildren, Sandra, Elizabeth, Anthony, Nicholas, John James, Corey, Derek, Michael, Natasha, Nicole, Samantha and Matthew. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness.

Mary Johnson, 79, of Ocala
Mary Johnson, 79, of Ocala died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Estelle’s Hospice House in Ocala. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on Jan. 18, 1921, to Peter and Mary (Olree) VanRosenberg, she came to Marion County in 1971 from Washington, N.J. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church West in Ocala. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Donna Ingrassia, who died on March 16, 2000. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Those surviving are, son and daughter-in-law, Walter A. and Joyce Johnson of Springfield, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Judith M. and Angelo Ingrassia of Inverness; brother, William VanRosenberg of Hawaii; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness.

Gladys Bremser, 78, of Inverness
Gladys L. Bremser, 78, of Inverness died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Inverness in 1971 from Oceanside, Long Island, N.Y. She was a member of the Homemakers of Inverness and the Citrus Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Bremser, who died Aug. 3, 1987. She was Lutheran. Surviving are two daughters, Gladys Loomis of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Louise Cuba of Watermill, N.Y.; two sisters, Beatrice Wvdarski of New Jersey and Lillian Hathaway of Nevada; and four grandchildren, Suzanne, Lauren and Matthew Cuba and Erick Voshel. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Jack Coleman, 74, of Homosassa
Jack Murphy Coleman, 74, of Homosassa died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. He was born in Kendrick and came to Homosassa five years ago from Philadelphia, Pa. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was the recipient of an expeditionary medal and National Defense Service Medal with a bronze star. Upon retirement, he was employed by the Philadelphia Resin Company and educated in automotive mechanics. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie Coleman. He was Catholic. Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth Gingerich of Homosassa; one son, Stephen Coleman of Port Richey; one sister, Ledgie Polson of Altoona; four granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala.

Dean Harrison, 81, of Ocala
Dean C. Harrison, 81, of Ocala died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000. He was born in Centralia, Ill., and moved to Ocala in 1992 from Brevard, N.C. He was a retired window clerk employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna F. Harrison of Ocala; son, Robert Harrison of Ocala; sister, Doris Shelton of Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Marjorie Combes of Bella Vista, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Leon Kiernan, 84, of Beverly Hills
Leon Francis Kiernan, 84, of Beverly Hills died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000 at Brentwood Health Care Center in Lecanto. He was born in New Britain, Conn., and came here 26 years ago from Kensington, Conn. He was retired from New Britain High School, where he was a faculty manager, and Central Connecticut State University of New Britain, Conn. He served the public education system for more than 36 years. He was a publisher of the first computer textbooks used in high schools in America. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Hernando. Surviving are his wife, Ethel D. Kiernan of Beverly Hills; daughter, Maureen K. Pflugbeil and her husband William D. of Wells, Maine; son, C. Thomas Kiernan and his wife Judith (Walters) of South Meriden, Conn.; sister, Vivian McDonald of Farmington, Conn.; five grandchildren, Todd Pflugbeil, Craig Kiernan, Glenn Pflugbeil, Stephen Kiernan and Kyle Pflugbeil; two great-grandchildren, Kailah Pflugbeil and Tylor Pflugbeil; and many nieces and nephews. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Laura Lothamer, 88, of Lecanto
Laura M. Lothamer, 88, of Lecanto died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 at Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto. She was born in Atlanta, Ga. She came here nine years ago from Cheboygan, Mich. She was a retired secretary for Ford Motor Car Company. She was an active gardener, published writer, painter and cook. She was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; a daughter, Joan Alvey; and sons, Edwin Jr. and Donald. Surviving are son-in-law, Norman E. Alvey; three granddaughters, Laura Scott of Gaylord, Mich., Robyn Alvey of Cheboygan, Mich., and Donna Bazzell of Livonia, Mich.; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Sharon Pawlicki, 45, of Dunnellon
Sharon Marie Pawlicki, 45, of Dunnellon died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000 in Ocala. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago from there. She was a pre-k teacher. Surviving are her husband, Joseph R. Pawlicki Sr. of Dunnellon; daughter, Shannon Ann Pawlicki of Dunnellon; son, Joseph R. Pawlicki Jr. of Gainesville; father, Robert Salley of Williamsville, N.Y.; brother, Bob Salley of Hamburg, N.Y.; and sister, Sandra Salley of Williamsville, N.Y. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Owen Smith, 80, of Lecanto
Owen W. Smith, 80, of Lecanto died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on Aug. 10, 1920 to Elva M. and Charles R. Smith. He moved here from Largo 10 years ago. He was a retired tax accountant, a World War II Navy veteran, member of the VFW Post 10094 of Indian Rocks Beach and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris M. Smith, on April 13, 1994. He is survived by one son, Ronald O. Smith of Largo; one daughter, Bonnie Rybolt of South Vienna, Ohio; his loving companion, Gladys DuBois of Lecanto; one brother, Walter Smith of Springfield, Ohio; one sister, Ellen Jones of Largo; two sisters-in-law, Betty Adams of Lecanto and Mary Burchnell of New Port, Ky.; three grandchildren, Ron Rybolt of Largo, Debbie Jennings of Hendersonville, N.C., and Gary Rybolt of Springfield, Ohio; six great-grandchildren; a lifelong friend, Raymond Cason, of Largo and many other friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Chris Stokes Sr., 93, of Inverness
Chris W. Stokes Sr., 93, of Inverness, formerly of Crystal River, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000. Born in Melbourne, Md., he came here 14 years ago from Baltimore, Md., and was a retired lieutenant colonel for the Civil Service, Signal Corps. He was a member of Back River Methodist Church of Essex, Md., and Patapsco Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite of Maryland. He is survived by two sons, Terry A. Stokes of Baltimore, Md., and Chris W. Stokes Jr. of Walls, Miss.; two daughters, Doris DiBlasi of Philadelphia, Pa., and Janet Stokes of Granada Hills, Calif.; a brother, John Stokes of Strasburg, Pa.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Doris Tunno, 80, of Dunnellon
Doris J. Tunno, 80, of Dunnellon died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 in Lecanto. Born in Hammondsville, Ohio, she came here in 1980 from St. Petersburg. She was a retired quality inspector for B.F. Goodrich. Surviving are her husband, Anthony Tunno of Dunnellon; son, William J. Grafton of Pittsgrove, N.J.; three stepdaughters, Carole Deliso of New Brighton, Pa., Patricia Layton of Clearwater and Virginia Smith of Canton, Ohio; two brothers, Alex Plunkett and Earnest Plunkett, both of Hammondsville, Ohio; two stepsisters, Rachel Pinkerton and Garnetta Alford, both of Hammondsville, Ohio; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Louise Barfield, 74, of Inverness
Louise Davis Barfield, 74, of Inverness died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000, in Gainesville. She was born in Worth County, Ga., to Benjamin Fulton Davis and Thelma Lois Fulford Davis on Jan. 14, 1926, and came to Inverness in 1975. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Hernando. Surviving are her husband, Douglas Barfield; daughters, Sharon Beaver of Sasser, Ga., and Tammie Barfield of Tallahassee; sons, Larry Barfield of Inverness, Randy Barfield of Bogota, Columbia, and Mark Barfield of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Lora Pasco of Atlanta, Ga., Daphne Pate of Spartanburg, S.C., Nita Jenkins of Leesburg, Ga., Boots Martin of Albany, Ga., Phoebe Hobby of Sylvester, Ga., and Linda Breeden of Leesburg, Ga.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester, Ga.

Evelyn Barfield, 68, of Homosassa
Evelyn Betty Barfield, 68, of Homosassa died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in New Orleans, La., she came here 31 years ago from Albany, Ga. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Vernon R. Barfield of Homosassa; three sons, Nolan R. Barfield of Crystal River, Vernon J. Barfield and Robert A. Barfield of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Barbara A. Whitehead and Rebecca L. Johnson all of Homosassa; two sisters, Hazel Stype of Floral City and Nolamae Border of Charleston, S.C.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Gerald Haynes, 83, of Lecanto
Gerald Haynes, 83, of Lecanto died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000. He was born in Catalina, Newfoundland, and came to Lecanto 10 years ago from Branford, Conn. He was a retired carpenter and a World War II Merchant Marine Veteran. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Anne Cosgrove Haynes, in 1986. He was Protestant. Surviving are his sons, Michael Haynes of Madison, Conn., Jeffrey Haynes of Branford, Conn., and Edwin Haynes of Lecanto; daughter, Frances Petro of DesMoines, Iowa; sisters, Edith Bodwell of N. Branford, Conn., and Marie Ferrucci of N. Haven, Conn.; and 12 grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness Chapel

John Mack Jr., 69, of Homosassa
John Thomas Mack Jr., 69, of Homosassa died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000. He was born in Lexington, Ky., and came here 13 years ago from Lebanon, Tenn. He was a retired truck driver. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, M. Janice Mack of Homosassa; sons, Faron (Lois) Mack of Lecanto, Herbert (Angie) Mack of Homosassa and Douglas (Lori) Mack of Homosassa; daughter, Penny (Mike) Verdone of Homosassa; brothers, Charles Mack of Florida, Tony Mack of Indiana and James Mack of Ohio; sisters, Lorraine, Mary and Della of Indiana, Helen of Arkansas, Sarah and Betty of Missouri, Barbara of Virginia and Sandy of Tennessee; and 11 grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa

Harold Morris, 85, of Brunswick, Maine
Harold Morris, 85, of Brunswick, Maine died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born in Wyckoff, N.J., on Dec. 28, 1914, the son of Harry and Amy Morris. He married the former Katherine L. Rockwell in Hachensack, N.J., on Nov. 4, 1945. He lived in Greenwood Lake, N.J., for many years where he was a self-employed plumber, and moved to Florida in 1971 where he was employed as a union plumber for eight years. He lived in Citrus Springs for 20 years and moved to Maine in 1999 to live with a daughter, Arlene Morris, and her husband Steven Stern. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and toys, music, playing the clarinet and saxaphone, golf and helping his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his last year living in Maine. Surviving are his wife and daughter of Brunswick; daughters, Barbara Spitzform of Kissimmee and Denise Morris of Topsham; son, Arthur Schelle of Columbia, South America; brother, Gilbert Morris of Hudson, Fla., and two grandchildren. Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick, Maine.