All Obituaries

Anthony - Stephanie Renee Lough, 29, passed away September 17, 2018.  Born in Ocala, Florida on April 22, 1989 to Mark Cerny and Cheryl McConnell. She worked as a server and manger in the restaurant industry for many years.  She is survived by her husband, Chase Lough; daughter, Abigail Lough; son, Grayson Lough; parents, Mark and Cheryl Cerny; and brother, Steven Cerny (Wendy). Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Countryside Funeral Home...

NIX, Tinella Josephine Summerfield - Tinella Josephine Nix, 91, passed away September 18, 2018.  Born in Baldwin, Florida on May 8, 1927 to Byron and Josephine McGee. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Glenn) Mikell; sons William (Billy) Nix, Jr., Johnny Wayne Nix; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded by her loving husband, William, son Gregory and grandson Ian. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday,...

PARKER, Alan Bruce Citra - Alan Bruce Parker, 74, passed away September 15, 2018. Born October 21, 1943, in Irvington, NJ, to Ben and Frances Stark Parker. He moved here from Miami in 1985 and was a realtor. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He is survived by his son, Thomas Parker; daughter, Natascha Martinez (Ernie); Sister, Suzy Parker and grandchildren Cameron and Olivia Martinez.    Memorial Service will...

Lyle Rudolph Wallace, 84, passed away August 25, 2018.   He was born on August 19,1934 in Minnesota and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.  He is predeceased by his wife Janice, and two step-children Rick and Ronnie.  He is survived by his children Cindy,  Thomas, Robin, Ann and Joly, and step-children Jean Ann, Bill and Delorn, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved fishing, playing cards and was a great cook. Memorial...

WALDRON, Harold Norman Citra - Harold Norman Waldron, 90, passed away at home on September 11, 2018 after a short illness. Born in Silver Creek, Nebraska on March 9, 1928 to Edgar and Daisy Kershaw Waldron. He moved to Citra, Florida 30 years ago from Long Beach, California after retiring.  Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Beverly and three children, Melissa, Scott, and Kyle; he is survived by his daughter, Lillian Waldron of Anthony, Florida; five grandchildren, Renee...

Wesley Charles Haas, 82, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. Born in Joliet, Illinois on September 1, 1936 to Walter and Florence (Cutler) Haas. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol Ann Haas (Green); daughter Kristen (Brad) Brown; sons Dr. Brian (Patricia) Haas; Steven (Kristine) Haas, sister Betty Cleveland and six grandchildren: Austin Brown, Paige (Brown) Moeller, Colin Haas, Rachael Haas, Addison Haas, Easton Haas. Wes graduated from Joliet Township High School in...

WHELAN, Elizabeth Parsons Elizabeth was born in Grand Cayman & lived most of her life in Miami, moved to Ocala 25 years ago with her husband, David. She was a retired CPA who was heavily involved in the Thoroughbred Industry. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Dawn, 2 grandsons, Connor & Devin. She was preceded by her loving husband, David & daughters, Candi & Laurie. A funeral service will be 2:30pm Saturday, September 15th at First Presbyterian Church of...

Irene Gail Rizzo-Houchens “Mimi”, 62, passed away September 8, 2018. Born November 16, 1955, in Detroit, MI, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Weiss) Rizzo. She was a caregiver for a foster child for many years and her love and willingness to help all stretched beyond her front door.    She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Houchens; sons, Jerry Holdaway, William "Billy" Lane; daughters, Cynthia Glick, Jessica Hoover, Samantha Walker, Barbara Jean Diiorio;...

Estelle McDermott, 77, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1941 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was a homemaker and a caregiver at a Nursing Home for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J McDermott and son Charles. She is survived by her son; Brian May, Warren May and Albert May Jr.   Graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018, at Florida National Cemetery,...

  HOOKER, Mildred "Mickey" Loretta Ocala - Mildred "Mickey" Loretta Hooker, 88, passed away September 12, 2018.  Born in Ocala, Florida on August 31, 1930 to Frank and Loretta Klienman May. Mrs. Hooker remained a lifelong resident of Ocala, FL.  She is survived by sons Robert I. Hooker, Gary Scott Hooker and Ted K. Hooker; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren ;  all of Ocala. Her loving husband of 61 years, Floyd, predeceased her in...