Obituaries

Nov 30, 2015

Ocala –

Gertrude Balducci nee Messina, age 95, passed away on Monday November 30, 2015.  Born May 20, 1920 in her home in Orange, New Jersey, she resided with her beloved husband of 49 years, Leonard, in both Kearny and Belmar NJ, and since 1985 has been a permanent resident of Ocala.  During World...

Nov 30, 2015

Ocala – Dwayne Lee Gleason, 62, passed away November 30, 2015.  Born November 13, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, to John and Opal Gleason. He grew up in Streetsboro, Ohio and graduated from Streetsboro High, he also attended Kent University. Moved to Ocala in 1975 and married Becky Smith. Dwayne was a Truck Driver, but "always said he was a...

Nov 26, 2015

Sparr –

Cliff Wilson passed away on November 26, 2015.  Born June 15, 1951, in Huntington, WV, he lived in Sparr most all of his life.   He served as a US Marine and Army Reserve Veteran. A welder and fabricator for Smith Welding for many years. He  retired in 2008.  He enjoyed hunting...

Nov 25, 2015

Ocala –

John Walter Peavy passed away on November 25, 2015.  Born in Miami, FL, he lived in Ocala most all his life.  He was a mechanic for Catepillar Ring Power for 20 years.  He loved to fish and he was a great mechanic.  Preceded in death by his son, John Shannon Peavy; John is survived by...

Nov 24, 2015

Edgar Lee Wellhoner, 94, of Conner, Florida, died Tuesday November 24, 2015, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 19, 1921 in Grahamville and lived his entire life in Conner, with the exception of his military service. He was a graduate of East Marion High School Class of 1938 and attended the University of Florida....

Nov 24, 2015

Summerfield -

Jessica Lyn Bowling passed away on November 24, 2015.  Born in Ocala she has lived in Marion County all her life.  She owned and operated a lawn care business.  She is survived by her son, Bryce Bowling; mother, Lori Thompson, Summerfield; father, Mark Bowling, Houston, TX; sister, Erica Bowling, Summerfield; maternal grandmother, Mary...

Nov 22, 2015

Ocala -

Donald Lee Alexander passed away on November 22, 2015.  Born July 8, 1933, in Lakewood, Ohio, he has lived in Ocala for 50 years.  A Veteran of the United States Marines, he worked as a Building Maintenance Superintendent.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lora Alexander; sons, Dennis Alexander, Donny Alexander and Terry...

Nov 21, 2015

ANDREWS, Cheryl Anne Salt Springs – Cheryl Anne Andrews, 71, passed away November 21, 2015 at MRMC.  Born July 11, 1944 in Grand Island, NE, to Chester Huff and Elizabeth Molly Beasley. She worked at the College of Central Florida as a Educational Classroom Assigner.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salt Springs.  She is...

Nov 15, 2015

BELL, Michael E. Ocala – Michael E. Bell, 53, passed away unexpectedly November 15, 2015. Born and raised November 8, 1962 in Ocala, FL to John Eugene Bell and Sandra Moreland. Mike was an avid Florida Gators fan, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Marston Lodge #49 in Fort McCoy.  He worked for Exactech...

Nov 14, 2015

Ocklawaha –

George Emery Shepard, 84, passed away peacefully at home, November 14, 2015. Born October 31, 1931 in Euclid, Ohio, to Clair Freleigh Shepard and Grace Dorothy Rinzel Shepard, he moved here from Euclid over 65 years ago.  He worked for twenty-five years for Skippers Office Supply in the Sales and Purchasing Department. George...

Nov 12, 2015

GOODWIN, Frank W.

Ocala - Frank W. Goodwin, 72, passed away November 12, 2015.  Born September 21, 1943, he is the husband to Patty Ann Goodwin; daddy to April Calhoun, pappaw to Ryan Calhoun and pappaw to Bently Calhoun. A Memorial Service will be held alongside his grandson Ryan Calhoun, 6:00 p.m., Saturday, November...

Nov 12, 2015

SILAS, Susan Tumlinson Ocala – Susan Tumlinson Silas, 63, passed away November 12, 2015. Born November 22, 1951 in Alexandria, VA to Billy Joe and Frances Tumlinson. She moved here from Jacksonville in 2012.  She was a graduate of Vanguard in 1971 and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Brian Silas....

Nov 10, 2015

Citra - Joan E. Washburn passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Estelle's Hospice House in Ocala, FL on November 10, 2015.  Born in the Bronx, New York on January 8, 1934 but raised in Fairhope, AL, Joan wa a cashier, daycare worker, maitre d and homemaker.  She loved her family, friends, taking care...

Nov 9, 2015

CALHOUN, Ryan William Ocala – Ryan William Calhoun, 26, passed away November 9, 2015.  Born November 10, 1988 in Tampa, Florida to Kevin Charles Calhoun and April Denise Childers Calhoun.  He was a roofer in construction.  He was an avid Gator fan, enjoying all sports, fishing, motocross, skateboarding and spending time with friends and family.  He is...

Nov 9, 2015

Summerfield - Phillip Wayne Gerard, 36, passed away November 9, 2015 at Hospice Legacy House.  Born March 5, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Michael Gerard and Cheryl Bennett he has lived in Marion County since he was a child. Phillip worked as  a tree surgeon and was a member of Community Harvest Baptist Church.  He is preceded...

Nov 8, 2015

Ocala - Sue Estella Fuller, 95, passed away peacefully November 8, 2015. Born May 28, 1920 in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee to Edward Murray Matthews and Susan Doak Lyle Hard Matthews.  She was a homemaker. Sue is preceded in death by her loving husband Weldon Fellows Fuller; son, Rockland Weldin and parents.  She is survived by her daughter Kathleen...

Nov 7, 2015

SMITH, MARY LOUISE, 76 Ocala – Mary Louise Smith passed away November 7, 2015.  Born August 17, 1939, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Louis and Linda Schulz Stephani, she lived in Brooksville most all of her life.  Mary was a loving mother and homemaker.  She is survived by her son, Donald Smith; two daughters,...

Nov 7, 2015

DAVIS, Mamie L. Belleview – Mamie L. Davis, 82, passed away November 7, 2015. Born July 11, 1933 in Suwannee County, Florida to Frank Lloyd and Fannie Touchton Lloyd.  She was a drapery seamstress and has resided in Marion County since 1959 after moving from Old Town, Dixie County.  She is preceded in death by her parents...

Nov 7, 2015

Summerfield –

Imogene “Jean” Boyles passed away on November 7, 2015, at Hospice Sylvia’s House.  Born June 29, 1931, to John and Ida Fuqua, in Wing, Alabama, she has lived in the Ocala area since 1937.   She was a homemaker.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Boyles and granddaughter Stephanie Sisto and great-grandaughter...

Nov 6, 2015

Ocala - Martha Guilday, 47, passed away November 6, 2015 at home.  She was born March 14, 1967 in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Daniel Sullivan Guilday and Joan Elaine Vickers. She worked as a computer programmer for MedX for over twenty years, and has resided in Marion County for over thirty years.  She is survived by her daughters,...