Obituaries

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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Sep 25, 2016

Anthony – Joy Fisher, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, September 25, 2016. Joy was born in Petoskey, Michigan on March 7, 1925. She had many interests through the years including a love for music, poetry, and most of all, sharing Jesus with everyone she met....

Sep 25, 2016

Ocala - Richard "Dick" Reichenbacher, 82, passed away September 25, 2016.  He was born in Aurora, IL, on May 18, 1934, to Merle Paxton Reichenbacher and Genevieve Elizabeth Gunzenhauser. He moved here from Michigan 18 years ago. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ocala.

He is...

Sep 24, 2016

Ocala - Angus McGillivray, 68, passed away September 24, 2016.  Born in Greenbay, Wisconsin on November 24, 1947 to Wilfred and Marian (Lutsey) McGillivray. He moved here from Missouri in 2007. Angus was a navy veteran of 4 years. He was a Supervisor for Good Humor Ice Cream for 33 years. He was an active scout...

Sep 17, 2016

Ronald Paul Hannigan, of Anthony FL, passed away September 17, 2016 in his home at the age of 71. His family and close friends were by his side. Ron was born October 10, 1944 in Bronxville, New York, to Nettie and John Hannigan Sr.

He is survived by his beloved children James, Shawn, and Alicia (Preiss); five grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2016

Ocala - David Charles Saunders, 57, passed away September 15, 2016. He was born May 1, 1959, in Boston, MA, to Robert E. Saunders, Sr and Anne Therese Saunders.  He has resided in Marion County for 40 years. David was an avid nature lover & most enjoyed fishing in Alaska with his Dad & brother....

Sep 14, 2016

Ocala - Mary B. Durbin, 67, passed away September 14, 2016. She was born November 12, 1948, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Emilio Villareal and Christine Miller.  She worked as a Certified Nursing Aide. She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Lee McKinney. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Buddy...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert Lightbody passed from this life on Sept 13, 2016, at age 94. He was born in Daykin Nebraska to Harry & Elizabeth Lightbody on April 12, 1922.  The family moved to Iowa where he received his education, graduating from Charles City high School and the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls Iowa.  He served 3 ½ years in the...

Sep 13, 2016

Ocala - Paul Wendell Jarvis, 78, passed away September 13, 2016. He was born October 18, 1937, in High Springs, FL, to Rufus and Doris Fowler Jarvis.  He has resided in Marion County for over 47 years.  Paul was a Southern Baptist Ordained Minister for most of his life.

He is preceded in...

Sep 12, 2016

Ocala - Melvin Eddie Dunlap, Sr, 69, passed away September 12, 2016.  Born in Eastman, Georgia, on July 18, 1947, to Jesse M. and Robbie D. (Mullis) Dunlap. He moved to Ocala from Georgia in 1971 and worked as a fuel truck driver for Chevron Oil for 37 years.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 12, 2016

Edwin Montezuma (Bud) Jones, Jr.

December 27, 1925 – September 12, 2016

Edwin M. (Bud) Jones of Ocala, Florida passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of September 12, 2016, at the age of 90.  Bud was a true Southern Gentleman and...

Sep 8, 2016

Ocala - David Marion Christmas Sr., 72, passed away September 8, 2016 at home.  Born February 14, 1944, in Wilcox Co., GA to James William and Jewell O. Christmas. He moved here to Marion County as a small child, graduating from Reddick High School. He retired as a  District Supervisor for Marion County Road Department after 27 years of service.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and shared...

Sep 7, 2016

Lois Ethel Williams was born in Union County, FL to Elbert Crews and Blanche Crews on May 19, 1950. She Passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Blanche Crews; brother, Wayne Elbert Crews, Sr.

Lois Williams has one daughter Tonnya Kaye Williams. She has...

Sep 7, 2016

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Truman was adored by all.  He was a WWII Navy veteran.  He retired from General Motors after 42 years as an engineer where he developed 16 patent designs, worked on the minute man missile project and designed alternative fossil fuel engines including turbine and coal powered engines.  Truman was...

Sep 7, 2016

SHEPPARD, Phyllis Marie, 69 Phyllis Marie Sheppard, 69, passed away peacefully at Hospice on September 7, 2016. Born in Central City, Kentucky to Glen and Louise Bishop Swift on November 9, 1946. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Marvin; son, Jeff (Christine) Sheppard; daughters, Julie (James) Smith, Janet Dunn; sisters, Margaret Harper, Guyneth Freels, Agnes Long; brother,...

Sep 4, 2016

ACKLEY, Jeffrey Allen, 42 Jeffrey Allen Ackley, 42, passed away on September 4, 2016. Born in Springfield, Ohio to Robert Wendall and Pearl Arlene Ackley on November 26, 1973. Jeff enjoyed fishing, working on cars and he loved the outdoors. He was handy with his hands and a strong man.  He was generous, caring and a free spirit living every day...

Sep 4, 2016

Joan Marie Carrier was called home to her heavenly father September 4, 2016.  The second youngest of twelve children and born to James and Garnetta Carrier on August 25, 1962, family was her greatest blessing.  The beloved mother of her three boys:  Jordan, Quinton and Isaiah; beloved sister and auntie to dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  But...