Obituaries

Jan 14, 2018

MAY​, VIOLET Ocala - Violet May, 69, passed away January 14, 2018. Born October 25, 1948, in Ocala, FL, she has resided here most all her life. She was a bus driver for MCSB.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence May and son, Chris Edward Turner, parents Cecil...

Jan 13, 2018

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Jan 13, 2018

CHILDERS, ALMA ELAINE

Alma Elaine Childers, 69, of Ocala passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Ocala Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Lowell to Sol David Gladdin and Ida Mae Harrell Gladdin and had lived most of her life in Ocala.  She was a very active  member for...

Jan 11, 2018

TARRANT, Jeannette Azaline

Jeannette Azaline Tarrant passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2018. Jeannette was born in Plant City, Florida on September 3, 1926.  She worked as a billing supervisor for a phone company for many years.

She is preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2018

DOBBS, David Michael

David Michael Dobbs passed away at Monroe Regional Medical Center on January 11, 2018. David was born in Tampa Florida on April 15, 1949.  He worked as a drywall finisher in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR and the Miami dolphins.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2018

 Ocala - Philip James Maneske, 84, passed away January 11, 2018.  Born to George and Mary (Cisela) Maneske.  He was a graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, Minnesota.  He was an Army Veteran serving in the Korea. 

 Following his military service he attended the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud where he obtain his BA Degree in Social Service.  He received...

Jan 4, 2018

ROBINSON JR., William Otis Silver Springs - William Otis Robinson Jr, 59, passed away January 4, 2018. Born on August 24, 1958 in San Mateo, California to William and Dorothy J. Robinson. William moved to Silver Springs , FL from California nearly three years ago.

He is a Veteran of the United States Army....

Jan 3, 2018

CONELLY, Marie

Bessie “Marie” Conelly passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2018. Marie was born in High Springs, Florida on October 25, 1945.  She worked as a processor for Sunbelt Title Agency in Palm Beach County, FL.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 1, 2018

DeLawter, Keith Edward Ocala - Keith E. "Fox Squirrel" DeLawter, 46, passed away January 1, 2018. Born on August 10, 1971 in Lakeland, FL to Elizabeth Bateman. Keith has lived in Marion County all of his life and worked as a heavy equipment operator.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Carrie DeLawter; mother,...

Dec 31, 2017

Anthony “Tony” De Torres, 62, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2017 at his home with family at his side. Tony was born December 8, 1955 in San Francisco, California. In his Military career, Tony traveled and lived all over the United States and Germany. In later years, he followed his mother in her move to Ocala Florida, making it...

Dec 31, 2017

CONKLIN, Marian Jane Ocala - Marian Jane Conklin, 55, passed away December 31, 2017. Born December 8, 1962 in Salem, New Jersey,. She moved to Marion County in the '80's and worked as the senior cook at The Centers.

She is preceded by her husband, Michael E. Conklin; and son, "BJ" William David Shuman Jr.

...

Dec 27, 2017

BROMLEY, Lawrence Edward

Belleview - Lawrence Edward Bromley, 81, passed away December 27, 2017. Born May 23, 1936, in Tryonville, PA, to Norman and Gladys Bromley.  He was a veteran of the US Army and  a lifetime member of the Cleveland Lodge 781.

He married the love...

Dec 27, 2017

NELMS, Norman Norcum

Ft. McCoy – Norman Norcum Nelms III, 60, passed away December 27, 2017. Born October 3, 1957, in Wilmington, NC, to Norman Norcum Nelms Jr. and Mildred Dove Nelms. He graduated from the University of Florida and was Sr. Vice President of Design and Construction for Penn National Gaming.

He...

Dec 21, 2017

LIGHTBODY, John R. Ocala - John R. Lightbody, 66, passed away December 21, 2017. Born on September 26, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa to Robert E. and Glendora G. Lightbody. John enjoyed work as a librarian in the Forest County Library for 14+ years.

John is preceded by his father, Robert Lightbody.  He is survived by his...

Dec 17, 2017

GANOUNG, Catherine Ann Ocala - Catherine Ann Ganoung, 47, passed away December 17, 2017. Born on March 2, 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia to August G. and Marian M. Buchert. Catherine has lived in Marion County most of her life and worked as a surgical scheduler.

She is preceded by her sister, Autumn Buchert.

Catherine is survived by her...

Dec 14, 2017

McKINNEY, Mary Ocala - Mary Delia McKinney, 82, passed away December 14, 2017. Born on July 25, 1935 in Fort Ogden, Florida to Karl D. and Irene E. Post. Mary has lived in Marion County all of her life. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend.

She is preceded by her son, Richard D. McKinney;...

Dec 10, 2017

McKINNON, Pearl "Rene" Ocala - Pearl "Rene" McKinnon, 86, passed away December 10, 2017. Born on May 23, 1931 in Homestead, FL to William and Rene P. Hooker. She has been a Marion County resident for nearly 75 years and worked as a seamstress.

She is preceded by her husband, Robert McKinnon II. She is survived by...

Dec 10, 2017

ROBERTS, Gerald L. "Jerry" Ocala - Gerald L. "Jerry" Roberts, 80, passed away December 10, 2017. Born on August 8, 1937 in Orlando, FL to Philip H. and Catherine D Roberts. Jerry has been a Marion County resident since 1957 and owned Jerry's Homette Mobile Home Sales in the Ocala National Forest from 1961-1992.

He is preceded by his wife, Hazel...

Dec 10, 2017

MCQUAIN-TOOTHMAN, PAMELA KAY

Pamela Kay McQuain-Toothman, died on the tenth day of December in the year two thousand and seventeen. To say that she was a passionate, intelligent, thoughtful, caring, loving, and accepting human being would be to fall desperately short in attempting to describe her character....

Dec 8, 2017

FOX, Jane A.

Jane A. (Farrow) Fox, 53 lost her fight today December 8, 2017 from a very long battle from Part 1 COPD & Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Born in Newark, New Jersey but resided in Pennsylvania until relocating to Florida in 2003 due to medical reasons. Jane attended Wyoming Valley West school...