Obituaries

Nov 24, 2016

LYLES, Charles Edward

Charles Edward "Gator" Lyles, 84, passed away peacefully at Hospice on November 24, 2016.  Born February 20, 1932 in Ocala, FL, to James W. and Jewell B. Lyles. He has lived in Ocala all of his life and owned his own business here.

He is survived by his loving...

Nov 23, 2016

Alachua, FL Rachel Michelle Stroup-Darden, 48, passed away on November 23, 2016.  Born January 30, 1968 in Bradenton, FL, to James  Stroup and Sandra L. Teuton. She grew up in Reddick, FL and graduated from North Marion High School. Rachel worked as a paralegal.

She is survived by husband, Sandy Darden; father, James Stroup (Margie); mother, Sandra Teuton; son,...

Nov 21, 2016

Julia Beraza, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on November 21, 2016.  Born July 20, 1945 in Alief, TX to Justo Garcia and Ramona Franco. She moved to Ocala from Alabama in 1980. She was a child caregiver and homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Gustavo...

Nov 18, 2016

MCCULLOUGH, Emily "Terry"

Emily Teresa "Terry" Box Armstrong McCullough, 89, passed away and was called home by her Lord, Jesus on November 18, 2016.  Born April 2, 1927 in Mineola, NY to Walter and Mary H. Box.  She moved here from Key West in 1957. She was a retired supervisor for the City of Kissimmee where...

Nov 15, 2016

LONG, MERVIN GENE, 88 Ocala - Mervin Gene Long, 88, passed away Tuesday to go be with the Lord.

He had a blessed family, Treasa Inez, Gene, Danny; a blended family of Dennis, Penny, Brenda, Randy, and Mervin; a wife of 44 years, many grandkids; and great and great-great grandkids; many nieces; nephews,...

Nov 15, 2016

Walton, James Willard Ocala - James Willard Walton, 66, passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2016.  He was born February 28, 1950 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Nelson Richard and Lajuana Fay Walton.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and worked in as a maintenance supervisor. James has been a Marion County resident for the past three years.

Nov 14, 2016

Dunnellon - Ernest E. Hurst, 76, passed away November 14, 2016.  Born February 11, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to Willard and Josephine Hurst.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked in Sales. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cynthia L. Hurst; sons, James Hurst, Robert Hurst, Terry Hurst; daugher, Rhonda Waugh; grandchildren, Alicia Winchenbach,...

Nov 13, 2016

Silver Springs - Jimmie Darden Howell, 79, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016.  Born in Jackson, NC on January 16, 1937, to Thaddieus and Dorcus Ann Howell. Jimmie retired from Pacific Bell as a telecommunications operator and has been a Marion County resident since April of 2011. He retired from the United States Air Force, loved Fox News, and was...

Nov 10, 2016

Salt Springs - Jacquelyn "Jackie" Pellum, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on November 10, 2016.  Born in Jacksonville, FL on March 23, 1942, to Norel Douglas and Bessie Lee Stringer. Jackie raised her family and worked as a beautician and business owner of Florida Color Graphics in Jacksonville.  Over the past 50 years...

Nov 10, 2016

Silver Springs - Betty Jean Bickler, 84, passed away November 10, 2016 peacefully at home.  Born in Newark, NJ on March 30, 1932, to George Frank and Lillian W. Gillum. She has been a Marion County resident for over 40 years. She worked as a Librarian in Belleview and was an active volunteer at Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen. Betty is preceded in...

Nov 6, 2016

Ocala - Betty Jean Brooks, 84, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2016.  Born in Raiford, Florida on July 16, 1932 to Aubrey and Lillian B. Brooks. She grew up in Fellowship, FL before moving to Orlando, FL to work for the Orange County FL Property Appraisers Office. She moved back to Ocala in 2013 to be closer to her...

Nov 5, 2016

Ocala - Kathryn Lula Clements, 89, passed away November 5, 2016 peacefully at home.  Born in  Ft. White, FL on December 17, 1926, to Edward and Nisbiutt Cason, she has lived in Ocala most all her life. Kathryn is preceded in death by her daughter, Wilma Kay and is the last survivor of her ten siblings.  She is survived by her beloved...

Nov 2, 2016

Ocala - Thomas Joseph Medeiros, 58, passed away on November 2, 2016, due to a very long struggle of multiple illnesses. Born December 6, 1957, to John Victor and Dorothy S. Medeiros in Hollywood, FL. He has resided in Marion County for over 30 years, where he worked as a carpenter in construction, as well as in the tree...

Oct 30, 2016

Ocala - Jonathan William Paugh, 33, passed away on October 30, 2016.  Born in Orlando, Florida on July 7, 1983 to Dr. Mark and Diane Paugh. Jon spent his formative years in Gettysburg, PA at Lake Heritage, which strengthened his love for fishing and boating.  After completing his B.A. In History from Hood College, he relocated with his family to Marion County,...

Oct 29, 2016

Fort McCoy - Glenn Edward Fehse, 55, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2016.  Born in Gowanda, New York on October 24, 1961 to Henry and Betty W. Fehse, he has been a Marion County resident for most of his life. Glenn worked for over 20 years at Crones Cradle Conserve Foundation.Glenn was an avid nature lover and a true...

Oct 29, 2016

Anthony - JE Burdine, 65, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2016.  Born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 20, 1951 to Everette and Lucy Burdine. He worked in the construction industry before taking early retirement due to illness. He has been a Marion County resident for the last 33 years and was a member of Meadowbrook Church.

He...

Oct 27, 2016

Silver Springs - Thinh Dowda passed away October 27, 2016.  Born on June 17, 1941, to Tram Vam Sang and Nguyen Thi Chyen, in Saigon, Vietnam.  She came to Ocala in 1973 as a war-bride and weeks after her arrival in the United States her husband passed away. Alone in this country she sought assistance from the VA where she met...

Oct 26, 2016

NATTERER, Bruce Robert

Reddick - Bruce Robert Natterer, 68, passed away October 26, 2016. Born in Cleveland, OH on November 28, 1947, to Robert Adolph Natterer and Grace Marie Zeber.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had a successful career of over 30 years...

Oct 24, 2016

Ocala - On Monday, October 24, 2016 Marjorie K. Pavelack, closed her eyes and took her last breathe in the arms of her best friend and love of her life, her husband, Gary Pavelack.  Born April 6, 1938 in Wild Rose Wisconsin, the youngest daughter of Roman and Hattie Sarnowski Korleski.  Marge and Gary resided in Ocala...

Oct 23, 2016

Ocala - Marlene C. Hill,  70, passed away on October 23, 2016.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 29, 1946 to Stanley J. and Florence P. Hacaga. She was a homemaker and loving wife. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years,  Russell J. Hill, Sr; sons, Patrick Murray, Richard Murray, Russell J. Hill, Jr (Jennifer),...