Obituaries

Jun 3, 2018

Danny (Daniel) Lee Carr, Jr a life long resident of Ocala, Florida, passed away June 3, 2018, at age 28. He graduated from Belleview High in 2008. He was quick to make friends wherever he went and would help anyone who needed it. He loved a challenge whether it was figuring out a better way to fix, build...

Jun 2, 2018

Keith Everett Riley, 32, passed away at home on June 2, 2018 in Citra, FL surrounded by family. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, to Keith Edward Riley and Brenda Kaye Owsley. He was the Owner and Operator of a Lawn Service Landscaping company. He graduated from North Marion High School. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing...

May 31, 2018

Marcella G. Browning, 89, passed away May 31, 2018 in Monticello, FL after a long illness. She was born in St. Augustine, FL, to Emanuel Edward Capo and Laura Ellen Masters Capo. She was a resident of Ocala for many years before moving to Fernandina Beach. She then lived...

May 30, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Dottie Faye Hilton Wood announces her passing away peacefully at Estelle’s Hospice House after a long battle with cancer on May 30, 2018 at the age of 85. Dottie was surrounded by her husband and her children and was never alone.

Dottie will be...

May 24, 2018

Ocala - Cora Pauline Shelley, 96, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, passed away peacefully at Estelle’s House on Thursday, May 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 30, 1922, in Sandusky, NY to Robert Griffith and Ruth (Lewis) Pugh, she was the youngest of three daughters and raised by her two older sisters after her mother...

May 24, 2018

Ocala - Benjamin "Ben" W. Brooks, Jr., 69, passed away May 24, 2018 under the amazing care of Hospice of Marion County following a short albeit courageous battle with cancer. Born March 11, 1949, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Benjamin W. Brooks, Sr. and Michaela Silvis Brooks. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1967 and Northwood...

May 23, 2018

Ocala - Cecil Eugene Higginbotham, 65, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2018, surrounded by family. Born November 29, 1952 in Winter Park, FL, to Arthur J and Florence Higginbotham.  He was a long-distance driver for UPS in Orlando for over 35 years. He filled his life as a collector of MOPAR cars, guns and...

May 22, 2018

PARSONS, Terry Lee Jr.

Terry (Boogie) Parsons Jr., 33, passed unexpectedly on May 22, 2018 in Ocklawaha, FL. He was born in Ft. Myers, FL to Terry and Beth Parsons.

Terry had an everlasting love for his family no matter how close or far away. Often going...

May 22, 2018

PARSONS, Terry Lee Jr.

Terry (Boogie) Parsons Jr., 33, passed unexpectedly on May 22, 2018 in Ocklawaha, FL. He was born in Ft. Myers, FL to Terry and Beth Parsons.

Terry had an everlasting love for his family no matter how close or far away. Often going out of his way to help, taking calls...

May 18, 2018

Nan Gay Dugas, 67, a good hearted woman, passed away May 18, 2018.  She was born January 17, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William Robert and Cleta Dorothea Markt.  She is preceded by Robert “Bob” William Dugas, her good timin’ man of 32 years who passed away 2 years ago.

She is...

May 18, 2018

HEPBURN, Millie Doyne Ocala - Millie Doyne Hepburn, 85, passed through death's curtain to meet the Lord on May 18, 2018. Born to George and Millie Hoover on November 3, 1932, in Hillsdale, IN. She spent her childhood in Terre Haute, IN and Danville, IL, where she graduated High School. Doyne worked for Ill. Bell...

May 18, 2018

Ocala - Nicholas Edward Ludwig, 77, passed away peacefully at home to meet the Lord on May 18, 2018. Born to Joseph William Ludwig and Rosella Gast on August 14, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville. He worked for many years as a yacht builder for Broward Marine Shipyard. He is preceded by his parents. He is survived...

May 18, 2018

Helen Lucille Taylor, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday May 18, 2018.  She was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on March 16, 1932 to John Henry Wooten and Myrtle Mae Nance. Following her love of children, she chose a career as a Nurse's Tech in the Obstetrics department and retired...

May 17, 2018

FILER, Darryl Patrick Ocala - Darryl Patrick Filer, 50, passed away May 17, 2018. Born January 10, 1968, in Miami, FL, to Donnie Dean Filer and Karen Reid . He was a production worker in custom window manufacturing.

He was a member of One Life Fellowship Church and liked volunteering for events like the Tim...

May 16, 2018

Ocala - Autumn Dawn Feehley O'Brien, 31, passed away May 16, 2018. Born March 1, 1987, in El Paso, TX, to Timothy and Kimberly Shutters Feehley. She is survived by her husband, Christopher O'Brien; children Alexia K. O'Brien age 11, Aubrey A. O'Brien age 9, Ariella D. O'Brien age 5 and Caleb H. O'Brien 2 years old;  Brothers Kyle Feehley and...

May 14, 2018

LOIACANO, Theresa Ann

Ocala - Theresa Ann Loiacano, 55, passed away May 14, 2018. Born May 1, 1963, in Carmichaels, PA, she worked at Publix for 20 years and as grocery manager for 8 years. She had a great love for riding motorcycles with her husband and their many friends.

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May 14, 2018

SCOTT, Ronald "Ron" Thomas Ocala - Ronald Scott, 58, passed away May 14, 2018. Born January 9, 1960, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Robert G. Scott and Helen I. Lusko. He worked as a truck driver for many years.

He is preceded by his father, Robert G. Scott and brother...

May 6, 2018

BLEVINS, Sr., Richard Glenn "Richie" Fort McCoy - Richard Glenn Blevins Sr., 55, passed away May 6, 2018. He was born January 23, 1963 at St. Lukes Deluth, Minnesota to Calvin Blevins and Irma Burkhalter.

Richie is survived by his wife, Juanita Renee Blevins; sons, Marcus Melton, Joe Melton, Richard Glenn...

May 5, 2018

Mrs. Kathy Yvonne Bonjorni, age 51, of Citra, FL (formerly of LaFayette, GA), passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL.

Mrs. Bonjorni was born May 17, 1966, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of Patsy Ann Shelton Hudnell the late Lester Hudnell.  She was a homemaker.  In addition...

May 4, 2018

JENNINGS, Kimberly Elaine

Ocala - Kimberly Elaine Jennings, 45, passed away May 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Landstuhl, Germany, to Larry S. and Karen Harms Jennings. She graduated from Forest High School in 1992. She enjoyed making all sorts of crafts in her spare time.