Obituaries

Mar 16, 2017

Anthony - William Carlos Hurst, Sr., 72, passed away March 16, 2017. Born and raised in Anthony, on December 22, 1944, he was the son of Wilbur and Carrie Mae (Deas) Hurst. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, retired "milkman" from Borden's Dairy and co-owned and operated Ocala Mower and...

Mar 16, 2017

Keith J. Davidson, 91, formerly of Siren (Falun) WI died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Estelle's House a Hospice facility in Ocala FL. He was born in Lacrosse WI on July 19, 1925, to Margaret M. (Oehler) Davidson and James A. Davidson. He graduated from Logan High School in 1943.

He was a survivor of...

Mar 13, 2017

Ocala - Paul was born December 19, 1924, in Portsmouth, OH, the son of Frank and Loretta (Kleineman) May. He passed away March 13, 2017 at Estelle's Hospice House in Ocala, FL at the age of 92.

At the age of two, he and his family moved to Ocala. As a young man,...

Mar 12, 2017

Ocala - Bonnie Fay Powell, 79, passed away March 12, 2017. Bonnie was born on January 24, 1938 in Boaz, Alabama.  She was an avid gardener and was known by many to have a green thumb.  She retired from Walgreens after thirty years as a Pharmacy Technician.

She is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill" Powell; daughter, Karen Gaynor; 2 sons, Billy...

Mar 9, 2017

Salt Springs - Henry Lee Matthews, 71, passed away March 9, 2017. Born in Tampa, FL on September 17, 1945 to Henry Arlington and Nina (Griffin) Matthews. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a security guard.

He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Shirley Poock; son,...

Mar 7, 2017

BAXLEY, Tony Lamar

Sparr - Tony Lamar Baxley, 61, passed away March 7, 2017 surrounded by family.  Born October 29, 1955, in Middleburg, FL, to Alfred Lamar and Lugene Starling Baxley.  He owned and operated a logging business for many years.

He is survived by loving wife, Elizabeth Baxley; son, James Alfred Baxley;...

Mar 5, 2017

Ocala

Nancy Renee Mathews Appleget

Born Greer, South Carolina, March 30, 1958.

Passed Away, Ocala, Florida, March 5, 2017.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Appleget and her mother, Virginia Shirey Mathews.

She...

Mar 3, 2017

Emery Pierce Phillips (Papa) was born August 31, 1950 resided most of his life in Citra, FL. Son of Bertha and Frank Phillips, he passed peacefully on Friday, the 3rd of March, 2017.

Emery was a jack of all trades and master of many. He patiently awaits life partner, Kathy Taylor (Nana),...

Mar 2, 2017

Ocala - George Edward Trumble, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home, March 2, 2017. Born May 8, 1938, in Elyria, OH, to George Edward Trumble, Sr., and Margaret Dostal Trumble. He was a water plant operator and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 1, 2017

Connie Lucille Davis, 75, passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2017. She was born on September 7, 1941 to Talmadge William and Sarah Archie Clark in New Florence, Missouri. She shared her childhood in New Florence with ten other brothers and sisters. There, she met her future husband Jack L. Davis Sr. Together they had four beautiful children. Connie...

Mar 1, 2017

ARRANT, Ann Ruth Ann Arrant, 88, formerly of Ft. McCoy passed from this life into the arms of Jesus March 1, 2017. Ann was born in Lowndes County, GA in 1928 and moved to FL about 1935.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband and a son. She is survived by her son,...

Feb 28, 2017

DORMAN, Patricia Ann "Patty" Ocala - Patricia Ann Dorman, 57, passed away February 28, 2017.  Born September 22, 1959 in Florala, AL, to Charles and Sylvia Hamilton.  She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister.

She is survived by her father, Charles Hamilton; mother, Sylvia Hamilton; sons, James Dorman, Tyler Dorman; daughter, Crissie Blackburn; brother, Chuck...

Feb 26, 2017

Brandon Mayhew Wight "Brandy" passed away peacefully in his sleep of old age Sunday, February 26, 2017 in his home at Oak Hammock. He would have been 102 years old in May.

Brandon Mayhew Wight "Brandy" was born in Pawtuxet, R.I., attended local schools and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design...

Feb 25, 2017

Ocala - Elizabeth Sylvia Clemons, 9, passed away peacefully February 25, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born in Yunnan Province, China on January 1, 2008, and adopted by Kevin George Clemons and Amy Beth Gembala Clemons on September 12, 2010.  She was a bright student in the 3rd grade at Blessed Trinity Catholic School, and was sweet, kind and thoughtful. Elizabeth...

Feb 24, 2017

CLEVER, Raeanne Marie

Fort McCoy - Raeanne Marie Clever, 26, passed away February 24, 2017.  Born September 28, 1990, in Pontiac, MI, to Jon Patrick Clever and Jackie Marie Northrup. She was a horse trainer for thoroughbreds and racing.

She is survived by her parents, Jon Patrick Clever (Shannon...

Feb 24, 2017

HUFFMAN, Loretta Jean Ocala - Loretta Jean Huffman, 86, passed away February 24, 2017. Born February 23, 1931 in Gerrard, IL, to Virbel Molen and Clarice Peppard Molen. She was a homemaker and moved here from Springfield, IL in 1967.  She was the longest tenured crossing guard with the Ocala Police Department.

She is preceded in...

Feb 23, 2017

Fort McCoy - Rickie Lynn Nidiffer, 65, passed away February 23, 2017. Born June 10, 1951 in Elizabethton, TN to James and JoAnn Stout Nidiffer. He worked for Ford Motor Company and was an assembler. He enjoyed working on old cars and riding his motorcycle whenever he could. He is survived by his loving wife, April Suzanne Nidiffer; daughters, Tammy Nidiffer, Wendy Nidiffer;...

Feb 23, 2017

BENDER, Deborah M. "Debbie"

Dunnellon - Deborah M. Bender, 57, passed away February 23, 2017.  Born August 28, 1959, in Brookhaven, New York , to Joseph Chituck and Jacqueline Drumm. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Bender. She is survived...

Feb 22, 2017

Silver Springs - Kenneth Shane Wisdom, 33, passed away February 22, 2017.  Born in Florence, Alabama on December 6, 1983, to Carl Raymond Wisdom and Jamie Leanna Marie Croy Wisdom. He was an over road truck driver.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jamie Wisdom;...

Feb 20, 2017

Ocala - Robert Powell Snodgrass, 79, passed away February 20, 2017. Born August 27, 1937 in Richland Center, WI, to Owen and Alvira Erickson Snodgrass.  He was an over road truck driver and a Veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a Life Member of Amvets Post 25, Springfield, Ohio and American Legions Post 6, Springfield,...