Obituaries

Apr 28, 2017

Ocala, FL

Melvin Keith DuBose passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2017.  Born in Ft. White, FL, on April 1, 1931, to Ezekiel Perry and Winifred Mae DuBose, he is the last of their 10 children to pass away.  Melvin first came to Marion County in the early 1950’s.  A veteran of the US Army,...

Apr 24, 2017

Ocala -

James West Hunt, Jr. (“Jim”) was born in Ocala, Florida on August 12, 1938, and died in Ocala on April 24, 2017, several days after suffering a severe stroke.  He was 78 years old.  He attended public schools in Ocala and graduated from Ocala High School in 1956.  He enlisted in the Navy after graduation,...

Apr 20, 2017

James Alvin Evans was born November 18, 1952, to William  and Olive B. Evans in Miami, Florida. He passed away on April 20, 2017, in Ocala, Florida.  James was raised by his loving parents and ten other siblings.  He received his education at Lillie C. Evans Elementary, Dorsey Junior High and Miami Northwestern Senior High School.  He had several...

Apr 17, 2017

Anthony - Derik "Big D" A. Clark, 44, passed away April 17, 2017. Born in Fremont, Michigan on March 14, 1973. He worked as a trim carpenter and construction worker for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years Bonnie Woods Clark; mother, Cindy Clark; daughters, Morgan Clark and Madison Clark; stepson, Matthew Woods; brothers,...

Apr 17, 2017

VIDAL JR., Oscar Ocala - Oscar Vidal, Jr., 78, passed away April 8, 2017. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on April 4, 1939, he was the son of Oscar and Carmen Vidal, Sr. Oscar has been a Marion County resident for nearly 30 years and worked in communications for the United States Marine Corps and the Army Reserve. He retired from...

Apr 15, 2017

YONGUE, Marjorie Elizabeth Townsend

Fairfield - Marjorie T. Yongue, 94 , passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family  April 15, 2017. Born December 2, 1922 in Williston, FL to  Alice M. Jerrell and Madison B. Townsend. She was valedictorian of Fellowship High School in 1940. She worked for the Florida State Fire College for 41 years as administrative secretary...

Apr 15, 2017

YOUNG, Rutland McDuff Ocala - Rutland McDuff Young, 94, passed away April 15, 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 22, 1922, he was the son of Earl and Clara B. Young. He has been a Marion County resident for over 60 years and was the owner and operator of Young Electric.

He is survived by his son, Kenny...

Apr 14, 2017

MILLER, Ronnie Dale Citra - Ronnie D. Miller, 63, passed away April 14, 2017. Born in Lacoochee, Florida on December 3, 1953, he was the son of Milton and Mary Louise Miller. He has been a Marion County resident for over 47 years and worked as a mason and Pastor of Simmons Baptist Church. He loved fishing, eating oysters, gardening, and to...

Apr 13, 2017

Reddick - Vivian Leigh Hall, 70, passed away April 13, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida on December 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Rosa Ve Clark. She has been a Marion County resident for over 15 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Andrew...

Apr 10, 2017

SCHOLTISEK, Margaret Janice, Rainbow Springs (CCE) - Margaret Janice Scholtisek, 74 passed away April 10, 2017.  Born in Bath, New York on July 24, 1942, she was the daughter of Floyd and Harriet B. Southwick.   Margaret was the Secretary, Director of Personnel at the Air Force Academy and until she was medically retired after 26 years...

Apr 9, 2017

LUFFMAN, Lee Spencer Sparr - Lee Spencer Luffman, 29, passed away April 9, 2017. Born in Ocala, Florida on February 11, 1988, he was the son of Claude H. and Diana K. Luffman. Lee has been a Marion County resident most all of his life and worked in sales. He is survived by his parents,...

Apr 7, 2017

Anthony, Florida

Elder Charles Jarrell passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 7, 2017, at the age of 77 years with his wife, Rebecca Adair Jarrell, by his side.

He was born in Ragland, West Virginia on January 11, 1940, to Roy and Mazie Jarrell and was one...

Apr 4, 2017

METIVIER, Lloyd Edward Ocala - Lloyd Edward Metivier, 71, passed away April 4, 2017. Born in South Weymouth, MA on April 22, 1945, he was the son of Edward J. and Dorothy May (Shaw) Metivier. Lloyd moved to Marion County from New Mexico two years ago. He worked as an over road truck driver. He enjoyed sports, especially the New England...

Apr 4, 2017

HARDING, Michael S. Mike passed away in Gainesville, FL on April 4, 2017. He was born in St. Austell, Cornwall, England on March 27, 1939 and came to the United States, along with his mother, Mary Harding in 1956. After serving in the U.S. Navy he settled in Trevose, PA, where he lived until 1995. He also lived in...

Apr 3, 2017

McCARTY., Charles Edward

Citra - Charles Edward McCarty, 79, passed away April 3, 2017. Born in Boyd County, Kentucky on June 15, 1937, he was the son of Clyde E. and Gusta B. McCarty. Charles moved to Marion County from Oil Springs, Kentucky nearly 30 years ago and worked as an over road truck driver.

He is...

Apr 1, 2017

MELTON JR., Charles Carroll

Silver Springs - Charles Carroll Melton, Jr., 61, passed away April 1, 2017. Born in Ludlow, Kentucky on August 20, 1955 , he was the son of Charles and Donna B. Melton, Sr. Charles has been a Marion County resident since the early 90's and was the owner of Wigglers Bait and Tackle, Silver Springs, FL.

He is...

Apr 1, 2017

Norbert Perry, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2017, following a lengthy illness. He worked in the air conditioning business and construction. He was a happy, easy going person, hardworking and honest. After graduating high school he served in the Coast Guard at Jupiter light house and Miami, FL.

He married his high...

Mar 28, 2017

William Bevis Dickson, 93, of McIntosh passed away at his home on March 28, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. William (Bill) was born April 19, 1923 in Lakeland, FL to John Milton and Louise Bevis Dickson. The family moved to Marianna, FL in 1925. His childhood was one of...

Mar 25, 2017

Reddick - Misty Autumn Buckholz, 32, passed away March 25, 2017. Born in Portland, Oregon on June 1, 1984, she was the daughter of Doulgas D. and Kandee  L. Buckholz. Misty worked as a Waitress and Certified Nursing Assistant.

She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Kandee Buckholz; daughter, Destiny Jade Hise; and brother Brandon D. Buckholz(Ashley); nephew, Bryer; nieces, Lilli...

Mar 18, 2017

Archer - Roger Waldo Williams, 82, passed away March 18, 2017, at Hospice ET York.  He was born in Webster, MA, to Herman and Olive (Kirby) Williams.  He was a poultry and crop farmer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Olive Williams and daughter, Susan Cox.  Roger is...