Obituaries

Oct 22, 2016

Ocala -

Claudette Kay (Sandy) Beachler, 70, passed away October 22, 2016. Born July 4, 1946 in Ironton, Ohio, to Arnold and Rena E. Carver.  She was a Marion County resident for the past 14 years. Claudette was an lifelong Bible student and teacher who loved to host tea parties, garden and sing.

She is...

Oct 20, 2016

Ocala -

Jarred Daniel Collier passed away tragically on October 20, 2016.  Born December 14, 1986, in Ocala, he has lived here all his life.  He attended Williston High School and worked as the Head Prep Chef for Blue Highway Pizza in Ocala.

Jarred is survived by his son,...

Oct 19, 2016

Morriston -

Daniel “Dan” Downs, 73 passed away October 19, 2016.  Born December 16, 1942 in Marion, Indiana to Bernard and Lucille R. Downs.   Dan has been a Levy County resident for the last 11 years.

Dan taught Middle/High school for 45 years.  After retiring from teaching, he continued working part-time at Lowe’s.  He enjoyed...

Oct 15, 2016

Ocala – Michael “Mike” Victor Matejovic, 74, died October 15, 2016 at home. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Victor Michael Matejovic and Jennie Smith Errath Matejovic.  Mike moved to Ocala from Columbus, OH in 2003 after retiring as owner and operator of M & M Auto Restorations.  Mike is a Veteran of the United States Airforce, a member...

Oct 14, 2016

Darrel Eugene Stevens, 61, died Friday (Oct. 14) at Estelle's House, Hospice facility in Ocala after a prolonged illness. Born and reared in Gainesville, Darrel lived in the Belleview area for the past 28 years. He was general manager and salesman for H&M Mower Sales & Service in Leesburg. Darrel who was nicknamed "Rudy," was known throughout the area...

Oct 13, 2016

Porter Lee Roberts, Sr., 61, passed away October 13, 2016. Born November 8, 1954, in Miami, Florida to Porter and Elaine D. Roberts. Porter was an award winning jockey and lived in Marion County for most of his life. He was loved by many.

Porter...

Oct 13, 2016

Ocala - Erich Tienes, 84, passed away October 13, 2016. Born April 17, 1932 in Glaserhau, Czechoslovakia to August Tienes and Julia Antoni Tienes.  He was a Tool and Die Mold Maker.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria L. Tienes.

He is survived by his daughter, Ursula Farro (Chuck), of Ocala; brother,...

Oct 12, 2016

Charles William Guntermann, III, 56, of Ft. McCoy, FL died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 21, 1959 in Midland, MI, son of Charles and Barbara B. Guntermann. Charles graduated from South Ridge High School in Cutler Ridge, FL. He studied Computer Programming in Orlando, FL and worked as a...

Oct 11, 2016

Ocala - Alice L. Cordrey, 92, passed away October 11, 2016. Born March 12, 1924 in Christina, FL, to James and Alice Hooker. She moved to Anthony, Florida as a child and has lived in Marion County all of her life.

Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, William Edwin...

Oct 11, 2016

MEARS, James

Fort McCoy - James " Jimmy" Willis Mears, 80, passed away on October 11, 2016, in Ocala, Florida. He was born on February 15, 1936, in Fort Meade, Florida to John and Addell (Moss) Mears.

He was preceded by his parents, John Grady and Addell Mears; son, Michael Mears; brothers, Luther Mears, and Edward...

Oct 7, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Van Donald "Don"

Ocala - Van Donald Montgomery, 78, passed away October 7, 2016 at Legacy hospice house.  He was born May 7, 1938 in Salyersville, KY, to Clark and Pearlie Montgomery.  Don worked as a foreman for Cannonsburg Water District. A member of Unity Baptist Church he was also a master Mason with the...

Oct 7, 2016

Teddy Lee Barnhart, 50, passed away October 7, 2016, in Silver Springs, Florida. Born November 3, 1965, in Hollywood, FL, to Sheldon and Peggy Barnhart. Teddy lived in Marion County most of his life and worked as a carpenter.

He is survived by his son, Damon Charles Earl Chase; daughter, Whitney Lee Wall; and sisters, Candy Sue...

Oct 5, 2016

Silver Springs - Mark Wendall Cowart, 56, passed away October 5, 2016.  Mark was born on July 25, 1960 in Wildwood, FL. He has resided in Silver Springs all his life.  Mark was a Mason and fence builder by trade.

Mark is preceded in death by his sons, William Anthony Cowart and Mark...

Oct 4, 2016

HART, Barney Frazier "BJ" Eureka- Barney(BJ) Hart, 70, passed away October 4, 2016 at home. He lost his second battle with Cancer, and God called him home. He was born July 31, 1946 in Montgomery, AL, to Alfred and Flora Carter Hart. BJ was a veteran of the United States Air Force and later worked in Manufacturing as a...

Oct 3, 2016

Silver Springs - Virginia W. Summers, 86, passed away October 3, 2016. Born December 17, 1929 in Buncomb County, NC to Governor Nelson Waldrop and Lois Mae Randall Waldrop.  She owned and operated several retail stores and restaurants throughout her career.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Summers, grandchild, Lisa Early, and son-in-law, Ronald Leach. She...

Oct 2, 2016

Ocala - James B. Johnson, 76, passed away October 2, 2016.  Born in De Funiak, FL, on December 26, 1939 to Willis and Edna Johnson. He lived in Marion County most of his life and was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing any chance he could. He and his wife Joan delivered and set up appliances for many local businesses...

Sep 30, 2016

Ocala - William John Odendahl, Jr., 88, passed away September 30, 2016. Born May 27, 1928 in Bronx, NY, to William John Odendahl, Sr. and Ethel MacIntyre Odendahl.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War, University Associate Professor in several universities on business curriculum and taxation, he held an Accounting Major in Taxation and then retired...

Sep 28, 2016

Ocala - Ralph E. Owens, 76, passed away September 28, 2016.  Born in Alachua, FL, on May 19, 1940 to John Hamilton and Elna Cason Owens. He lived in Marion County almost all of his life and was a member of Anthony United Methodist Church. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 42 years.

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Sep 26, 2016

William P. “Bill” Hooks, age 76, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at his residence. He was a member of First Christian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Bill served on the Board of Morristown Parks and Recreation for 31 years and was an avid...

Sep 26, 2016

Weirsdale - William Franklin "Junior" Hollingsworth, 89, passed away September 26, 2016.  Born in Fort McCoy, FL, on December 6, 1926 to William and Nellie Mae Hollingsworth. He lived in Marion County all of his life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Weirsdale for 57 years and still served actively as Church Deacon at his death.

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