All Obituaries

Ocala - Sherry Leigh Workman, 55, went to be with the Lord August 2, 2021.  Sherry was born March 25, 1966 in Chattaroy, West Virginia to James E. Workman and Rebecca Maynard.  Sherry was a wonderful mother, mimi, sister, aunt, and friend.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She liked to cook and garden.  Sherry was a caring, giving person, she always had a smile to share.  Sherry was a christian and she loved the Lord.  Sherry was...

Alligood, Clifton A.  Ocala - Clifton A. Alligood, 72, passed away September 16, 2021. He was born December 5, 1948 in Kissimmee, Florida to Madison A. Alligood and Bonnie Rowland.  Clif loved the Lord, his family, and his country.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Silver Springs where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School lessons and helping to maintain the church grounds.  He served his country in the Navy, as well as the National Guard.  He fought in...

Belleview - John Henry Jones, 77, passed away September 8th, 2021. He was born June 24, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jay Lewis Jones and Wretha Woodworth. Jones worked as a truck driver for many years.   He is preceded in death parents, Jay and Wretha Jones; daughter, Lisa Newsome; brothers, Jay Jones, Arthur Jones and Jerry Jones; sisters, Dorothy Lipcomb, Alice Hill, Betty Thompson, Marlene Riggs and Gladys Johnson. As well as...

Citra - Ray Thomas Swinson, 63, passed away September 12, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1958 in Mt. Olive, NC, to his belated parents Fred Louis and Susan Deaver Swinson. He was a graduate of North Marion High School and was a welder employed most of his life at Sandvick. He was a resident of Citra throughout his adult life.  He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Bonnie Swinson; sons, Joey Thomas Swinson, Johnny Ray Helms; daughters, Alisha Marie Lopez (Jimmy), Melissa Sue...

Patrick Michael Sanzone, 52, passed away September 18, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born September 29, 1968 in Waterbury, CT to Patrick (Rick) Joseph Sanzone and Shyrell Hampton Sanzone. He worked as a Master Certified Driveability Technician for Ford for a total of 28 years.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Shyrell Sanzone. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathie Sanzone; son, Joseph Sanzone; daughters, Taylor Sanzone and Rachael Sanzone; father, Rick Sanzone;...

KEEL, Melvin Eugene  Fort McCoy - Melvin Eugene Keel, 87, passed away August 31, 2021. He was born April 29, 1934 in Kenova, WV, to Atho and Anna Keel. He was a building contractor for many years and served in the Marines. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Nathan Keel, Orville Keel, Chuck Keel.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Wilma Jean Keel; sons, Robert Keel, Eric Keel (Amy); daughters,...

Louis John Silvestro was chosen suddenly to spend the rest of his life in heaven with his heavenly father, Jesus Christ.  Louis slipped into eternity on Sept 1, 2021 in Ocala, Fl.  Born in Canton, Ohio, September 20, 1944. Louis, a Vietnam Veteran, retired from CSX Railroad and came to Ocala 18 years ago, where he immediately became an active and dedicated volunteer at Operation Blessing, now known as His Compassion Food Bank. He is survived by his wife Nellie...

Mack Woodham Willam Malcolm “Mack” Woodham, 84, was called into Christ’s presence September 8, 2021. A native of McRae, Georgia, son of the late Malcolm and Marteel Woodham, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired employee of the U.S. Geological Survey, and of the Baptist faith.  Surviving are his wife Helen Jane Woodham; a sister, Exie Lee Wynn; a son, William Karl Woodham (Diane); a daughter, Amy Laura Mirabal; ten grandchildren, Karl, Kristen, Angelica, Travis,...

BOYD, Charles Anthony “Tony”   Ocala - Charles Anthony Boyd “Tony”, 50, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born March 20, 1971 in Jacksonville North Carolina to Billy James Boyd and Viola Adams Boyd. Tony grew up in Lake Panasoffkee with his adoring step-mother, Toshiko Kinjo Boyd. He worked in car audio for many years and was a Veteran of the US Army. His favorite hobby was working with wood and creating beautiful pieces of...

Orange Springs - Howard George Matchett, 70, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born in Marion county, Fl on September 6, 1950 to the late Wilbur Francis Matchett and Wilma Marie Nelson. He was a commercial fisherman known for "Best Shiners Around." He loved hunting, fishing, watching Gator games and teaching his grandchildren the Country Way of Living. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Ralph Nelson and son Harley Matchett. He is survived by his loving...