All Obituaries

Hershel Edward Waters passed away on April 26, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1986 in Williamsburg, VA. to David K. Waters, Sr. and Lucinda K. Phillips. He was a Critical Care Paramedic.   At an early age, and as a result of being slightly accident prone, Eddie decided he wanted a career of helping people. He started on this path while in high school,  graduating as an EMT. He continued his studies and earned his Paramedic at 19 years old. Eddie continued to study so that he...

James Michael Lusher, 32, passed away May 1, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 1, 1988 to James Timothy Lusher and Tamara Richardson Tomeo in Ocala, Florida. He was an Assistant Customer Service Manager for Publix.  He was very witty, funny, and the best storyteller. He loved his family deeply, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his Publix family. He is survived by his parents; fiancee Renee Wolan; sons, James Holden Lusher and Landon Wolan; brothers, Joseph "Cody" Lusher...

Nancy Louise Yarbrough, 71, passed away peacefully May 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 15, 1949 to John Henry Yarbrough and Louise Homer Weaver in Reidsville, Georgia.  She loved cooking southern foods, watching the hallmark channel, listening to Andrew Wommack and spending time with her late mother. She was a teacher for 31 years before retiring. She is preceded by her father John Yarbrough and sister, Janice Yarbrough. She is survived by her brother, Dan...

Anna Bell Teague gained her wings Tuesday April 20th, 2021. She was born August 23, 1964 in Homestead, Florida. She attended North Marion High School where all her children followed and attended as well. Anna was a loving mother, nana, sister, wife, and friend. Anna Bell thrived on serving her community, always going above and beyond with a contagious smile and open arms. She was a faithful member of CDI where she was a Sunday school teacher and often accompanied by her children and...

SPILLMAN, Nettie Ann Citra - Nettie Ann Spillman, 68, passed away April 28, 2021. She was born November 28, 1952 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to John Thomas Skinner and Berdie Louise Thomason Skinner. She worked in horticulture for many years and was a very active member of Flemington Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gordon Spillman Sr.; sons, Gordon Spillman Jr. (Wendy) of Citra, Steven Spillman of Citra and Brian Spillman (Jennifer) of New Market, TN along with...

JOHNSON, ROSE V. Ocala - Rose V. Johnson, 81, passed away April 27, 2021. She was born August 11, 1939, in Eustis Lake, Florida, to Herman Newton Scoggin and Ruby Thomas. Rose worked as a farmer for years and was also an interior decorator. She truly loved her family and friends and enjoyed drawing.    She is preceded in death by her parents; Herman and Ruby Scoggin, , grandson; Brandon and granddaughter; Amanda.    She is survived by her son; Chris Hayes, his wife...

GRAY, CAROL LOUISE Reddick - Carol Louise Gray, 63, passed away April 27, 2021. She was born January 20, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James Elbert Walker and Sally Ruth Norris.    She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Gordon gray, Father James Elbert Walker, Brother Gary Walker, Brother Charles Walker, Sister Sharon Hindsman.   She is survived by her Daughters Jenny Marie Mendoza, Barbara Jean Hopkins, Grandson Keagan Domanic Hopkins, Mother Sally Ruth...

MAHRER, Robert Howard "Bob" Ocala - Robert Howard Mahrer, 83, passed away March 29, 2021. Born March 18, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, to Otto and Jeanette Mahrer. He moved to Ocala in 1984 to work for Clarison Industries. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Leah Surad, Grand Junction, CO.  He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patti McEvoy Mahrer; daughters, Terri (Mike) Hilliary, of McCarr, KY; Hope (Donald) Roth, of Riverview, FL; son, Jeffrey Mahrer, of...

Ocala - Janice Battle Lewis, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1938 in Ocala, FL to the late Clyde Sidney Battle and Alma Mims Battle. She has resided in Ocala all her life, graduating from Ocala High school and was the founder of BoKay Flowers in 1983. Janice loved watching her Tampa Bay Rays in her time and spending time with her family. She had an infectious laugh and will always be remembered by it and how you...

Charles Elden Bass, 80, passed away on April 18, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born October 24, 1940 to Ervin Glenn Bass and Elma Marie Deloach Bass in Gainesville, FL. He was a welder fabricator most of his life.   He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, June Bass and brothers Dean and Earnest (Buddy).   He is survived by his daughters; Melissa Hendrickson(Bobby), Brenda Hill (Karla), and Debbie Marino (Richie); son, Frank Robinson (Terri);...