All Obituaries

Janet G. DeMuro, 96, passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2018.  She was born on May 4, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to Elza and Grace (Long) Losey.  Janet served proudly in the United States Navy and was a member of WAVES.  In addition, she was a Teacher's Assistant at Sunshine Elementary School in Miramar, FL and a volunteer at both Cape Canaveral Hospital in Coco Beach, FL and Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL.  Janet was a former...

Kenneth Vance Lake, 65, passed away November 11, 2018 at home.  He was born March 13, 1953, in Indiana, to Marx William and Harriet Jane Lake. He is better known as "Coach Ken" as he was a volunteer football coach at MCYFL for 20 years.  He was a local business owner and he loved the Gators. He is preceded in death by his son, SSG. Chad Lake. He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Lopez (Melvin); brothers, Monte (JoAnn) Lake; Jack...

BAILEY, Ernest Lyle Belleview - Ernest "Ernie" Lyle Bailey, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2018.  He was born on July 8, 1939 to Harlan and Mildred (Allison) Bailey in Decatur, Illinois. Ernest is survived by his daughters, Dianna Helm and Nancy Ray (Jeff); sister, Delores Freske; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  He was preceded by his wife Darlene. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on ...

PARRISH, R. Henry Ocala - R. Henry Parrish, 62, died peacefully November 6, 2018, after a prolonged illness. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia October 21, 1956, Captain Parrish proudly served the Ocala Police Department for 25 years.  Henry is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela Mathis Parrish; grateful daughters, Kelly Parrish Roe (Jasper) and Marianne Parrish Florian (William); his caring brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Reba Parrish and big...

Sawyer Thomas Loper, 23, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 20, 2018.  He was born on August 6, 1995 in Ocala, Florida to Palmer and Rebecca (Ryals) Loper. He was too young to leave and is missed dearly. His kind heart, God filled spirit and sweet personality will be remembered in our hearts forever. He is survived by his parents, Palmer and Rebecca, Brother: Robbie, Grandfather, Jeral Ryals, Aunts: Costonia Ryals (CJ), Linda Harper Ryals, Robin Hood, and Dr. Chris...

Mrs. Mary Lee Park (Nanny), of Ft. McCoy/Bay Lake, Florida passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 96. Mary was born on February 28, 1922 in Orange Spring, Florida. She grew up with one brother and two sisters.  On July 30, 1954, she married James Roy Park, Sr. and celebrated 64 years of marriage.   Mary had many endeavors that she was very passionate about including serving as Worthy Matron in the Eastern Star Chapter 122 in Belleview, Florida. ...

Frederick Lee Daunhauer, 77, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2018 with his loving wife Sandy at his bedside.  He was born on April 5, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to the late Charles Frederick and Mary Hazel Daunhauer and he moved to Marion County as a boy.  He was a 27-year employee of Winn Dixie Stores and a pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Silver Springs.  He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother George Daunhauer.  He is survived by his wife of 55...

Jared Lee Charland, 29, passed away at his home November 7, 2018.  He was born in Gainesville, Florida on September 3, 1989 to Leon William Charland and Florence Adams Ion. Jared is survived by his mother, Florence Ion; step-father, Sidney Dennis; brothers David and Nathaniel Ion; sisters Leeann Faulkner, Tija Charland, Neasha Crow, and Kalista Torres; Step-brothers Steve, Jeff, Sidney; Step-sisters Cheryl, Roxanne, Mona, Naomi, and Lydia; Nieces and Nephews James,...

Rex Bruce Mace, 85, of Ocala, Florida passed away October 25, 2018. Rex was born on May 11, 1933 in Lodi, Ohio to Blonda Carl and Mary Marguerite Mace.  After High School, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea.  He returned to Ohio to marry Carole Elizabeth Russell in 1956.  They had three children - Matthew Carl Mace (61 years), Rhonda Elizabeth Mace Pilcher (60 years), and Michelle Ann Mace Miller (55 years). During his career, Rex built silos, made...

Gussie Mae "Ann/Meme" Raines, 86, passed away on October 13,2018 at her daughter and son-in-laws home following her struggle with kidney and heart failure. She was born on May 9, 1932 in Newberry, South Carolina to John and Pearl (Berley) Reese. Ann worked in a drug and shoe store before getting married. She married Albert on February 13, 1959.  In 1969 Ann and her family moved to Ocala where they joined The First Christian Church of Ocala. She was a homemaker,...