All Obituaries

HOLLISTER, Earl Legrand Ocala - Earl Legrand Hollister, 90, passed away at home, July 8, 2018. Born in Manchester, CT, on October 24, 1927, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy in WWII and was a machinist in manufacturing.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife Claire R. Hollister. He is survived by his son, Brent Hollister; daughters, Michelle Metcalf, Marcia Layne Hollister Willette; ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one in the oven;...

KISER, Laura Jo Ocala - Laura Jo Kiser, 57, passed away July 13, 2018. Born April 1, 1961, in Warren, PA, to George and Ellen Krumm. She graduated form Clarion State University and worked for Marion County Schools for 32 years, most recently at Madison Street School of Basics Plus.  She is preceded in death by her sisters, Chris Armstrong and Patrice Oliver. She is survived by her loving husband, Victor Kiser; sons, Victor Kiser III, Michael Kiser; brothers, Mark Krumm, Dan Krumm; and...

PHILLIPS, Diane Ocala - Diane Phillips, 68, passed away July 13, 2018. Born January 12, 1950, in Ocala, Florida, to Carl and Alene Yoder. She has resided in Marion County most all her life She was deputy tax collector for the Department of Marion County for eight years, followed by Church and School Secretary for the Central Baptist Church and Ocala Christian Academy. She is survived by her loving husband, Hollis Phillips; daughters, Lisa Diane Creps (Robert), Heather Ann, Samantha Jean;...

ZINK, Sherry Ocala - Sherry Ann Zink, 71, passed away July 12, 2018. Born June 7, 1947, in Newark, NJ, to Chris and Joan Schneider. She was a Veteran of the US Navy and loving mother.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Stanley Zink; son, Andrew Zink (Jamie);  daughters, Haley Zink, Brandy Zink; step-son, John Zink; brother, Chris Schneider; and three grandchildren, Ripley, Nathanial, and Maranda. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am,...

    MARTINEZ, Pamela Jo Bellview - Pamela Jo Martinez, 55, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018. Born in Jacksonville, FL, on January 28, 1963, to Elzie & Helen Thomas. Pam was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Pam spent her life as a faithful homemaker. She loved spending time with her family. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren.  Pam was preceded in death by her beloved father Elzie Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband of...

     Thelma Beatrice Bedaw, 90, passed away July 5, 2018. Born February 13, 1928, in Newton, NH, to Nathan and Daisy Twombly, she was one of 11 children. She moved here from Keene, NH in 2006. She was a homemaker.    Preceded by her beloved husband, Clifford G. Bedaw; son,  John Bedaw. She is survived by her son, Larry Bedaw (Dot); daughter, Jane Popow (John); four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.  ...

    Margaret Louise Harper, 86, passed away July 10, 2018 at Hospice Estelle's House surrounded by her family.  She was born May 31, 1932, in Moorman, KY, to Glen Moorman Swift and Jenny Louise Bishop Swift.  She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Western Kentucky and a masters from the University of Cincinnati. In 1963 she moved to Ocala and began a long career as an educator.  She was the first Curriculum Coordinator and later the first...

KING, Paul Michael Anthony - Paul Michael King, 69, passed away July 9, 2018. Born October 17, 1948, in Tuscan, Arizona, he was an Over Road Truck Driver. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Vietnam.  He is survived by his loving wife, Joy King; six sons and many other family members and friends that will miss him dearly. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018, at Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL. Interment will follow in Florida National...

WALLACE, George Lee Anthony - George Lee Wallace, 88, passed away peacefully at home, July 8, 2018. Born in Miami, Florida on February 19, 1930, to Dennis Lloyd & Mable (Davis) Wallace. He was a Lather in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building just about anything from furniture to houses. He had a special love for sports, including baseball, archery, football and bowling.   He is preceded in death by his...

John "JR" Raymond Rimes, Jr., 56, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. JR was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 26, 1961. As a child he moved to Hollywood, FL, graduating from South Broward High School in 1979. He attended UCSB and UF studying Journalism. After a dear friend's recommendations, he attended the Respiratory Therapy Program at Santa Fe College. He became a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 1986. His career began in...