Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Dorothy Jane (Civil) Bert, 90, passed away on January 28, 2025 in Lecanto, Florida. She was born June 18, 1934 in Cocoa Beach, Florida to Stephen E. Civil and Ruby Mallory.  

For many years she worked at the Journeys End Motel and the Marion Theatre. In 1962 she moved from Anthony to Daytona Beach to be with sister. There she...

Jan 28, 2025

George W. Pinkerton, age 89, of Citra, Florida, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1935, in Lamar County, Alabama a son of Austin and Icee Pinkerton. He is preceded by; 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Gaynell Touchet Pinkerton; sons, Timothy Mitchell Pinkerton, George Clayton Pinkerton; daughters, Elizabeth Smith, Tana Diane Mason; ten...

Jan 27, 2025

Janice Carol Fincher, age 77, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1947, in Montgomery Alabama as Janice Carol McGuire. The daughter of Douglas McGuire and Martha Sullivan McGuire.

She will be joined by brother; Marshal McGuire and sisters; Bobbie Jean Phillips and little sister Shiela Kay Edwards. 

She leaves behind to cherish her...

Jan 24, 2025

Casey Michael Free, age 46, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1978, in Selma, Alabama a son of Michael and Peggy Free.

He is preceded by his father; Michael Free, paternal grandparents; Bess Brown and Boyd Free; maternal grandparents, Rufus Ritch and Betty Ritch.

He loved football, fishing, and mud bogs.

He leaves behind...

Jan 22, 2025

Sherry Lynn Qualls, age 59, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee a daughter of James and Christine Qualls. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; significant other, Jerry Bowen; daughter, Christy Bowen; brother, Dwayne Qualls; grandchildren, Alita, Drake, Novalie and Lucinda. 

She will be dearly missed by her friends,...

Jan 21, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

COWART, MICHAEL S. 56Mike gained his wings to join God on Monday, January 20, 2025 very unexpectedly.Mike was born September 26, 1968 to Michael Samsel and Linn (Linda) Cummings in Sidney, New York. He was later adopted and loved by John O. Cowart.The family moved to Ft McCoy, Florida in 1977 where he attended school and graduated from North Marion...

Jan 20, 2025

Gudrun Esther Clarey passed away at home on January 20, 2025. Born January 10, 1934 in Germany, the daughter of Willi Vogel and Maria Barbara Wiegand. 

She was preceded by her husband James P. Clarey. She leaves behind her son, Hermann Ersch and daughters Monica Perez and Barbara (Russ Romaine) Clarey-Romaine. 5 Grandchildren,10 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren, sister Marliese Perkins...

Jan 14, 2025

John Randall Waller, Sr., (Crock Daddy) age 70, of Salt Springs, Florida passed away on January 14, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1954, in Jamestown, New York, a son of Joe and Dorothy Waller. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jack Waller. 

Crock was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved his family. He enjoyed playing a game...

Jan 12, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Clayton, age 70, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in the care of the E.W. & Lucille Cates House on January 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 25, 1954, in Ocala, Florida. Cindy graduated from Forest High School, class of 1972. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas...

Jan 12, 2025

Patricia Anne Williamson, age 87, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Pontiac Michigan, a daughter of Ralph and Donna Skrine.

She is preceded by; brothers, Jimmy, Billy

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Gary Ray Robinson; Roger Williamson; daughter, Kathy Anne McTaggart; sisters, Evelyn St. Albans, June Atkins, Linda Horne.

A...

Jan 9, 2025

Jeffrey Allan Pratt

Born 3/15/1967 - Died after years of ill health on 1/9/2025

Mother Patricia L. Pratt; father, deceased, William Allan Pratt. 

Graduated from Exeter N.H. High School. He was a licensed electrician. 

He loved sports and was great at trivia and he enjoyed karaoke, especially Bob Seger. 

He leaves behind many loved aunts, uncles and cousins, dear friend Deborah Stites and his beloved...

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Bullinger, age 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1945, in Bremerton, Washington, the son of Raphael and Margaret Bullinger.

He is preceded by; wife, Debbra Bullinger; son, Robert L. Bullinger

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, John Bullinger; daughters, Yvette Cuaresma and Nancy Powlin; brother, Alex; sisters, Bethie...

Jan 8, 2025

Carl M. Freimuth, age 71, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1953, in Ocala, Florida a son of Carl and Winifred Freimuth.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Rosemary Rahme-Freimuth; son, Michael Rahme (Jennifer); daughters, Aleesha Freimuth, Ashlee Few (Chris), Savanna Freimuth; brother, Larry Freimuth (Nangina); grandchildren, Carter, Charlee, Caylee,...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert Dean Keel, 68, passed away peacefully January 7, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 21, 1956 in Hollywood, Florida to Melvin Eugene Keel and Wilma Berry Keel. He worked as a master craftsman in the construction industry most of his life. 

He is preceded by his father, Melvin and puppy dog, Peanut.

He is survived by his mother, Wilma...

Jan 6, 2025

Gerald Wayne Cooper, age 76, of Fairfield, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of Harold and Blanche Cooper

He is preceded by; his parents and a daughter, Denice Garnett (2012).

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years, Marsha Cooper; son, Kevin Cooper (Bien) of...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert Morelli, age 79, of Citra Florida, passed a way on January 5th 2025. He was born February 23, 1945 in Greenwich Connecticut a son of Moses and Lydia Morelli.

Robert worked and retired from Proctor and Gamble in Stamford Connecticut and also worked for Gainesville Regional Utilities for over 20 years.

He is preceded by his sons Robert Jr, Michael and...

Jan 4, 2025

Charles E. Thomas, II. age 36, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on January 4, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1988, in Orlando, Florida, a son of Charles Thomas and Margaret Cowart. 

He is preceded by; daughter, Vanessa Thomas;

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Amber Norrie; brothers, James Queen, Andrew Queen, John Thomas, Brandon Thomas; & 5 children. 

To...

Jan 1, 2025

John Claude Ingram, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas a son of Raymond and Jewel Ingram.

Raymond and Jewel Ingram his beloved wife Wenona (Mona) Ingram brothers, Lyle Ingram and Jack Ingram.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; sons, Robert Ingram (Amy), Richard Ingram (Danelle); brother,...

Dec 31, 2024

Janet M. Chaires, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1943, in Annapolis, Maryland a daughter of John and Marie Colburn. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Fred Chaires; sons, Phil Chaires and Mike Chaires. She was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

Mom grew up in Ocala...