Obituaries

Apr 8, 2024

Apr 8, 2024

Ray “Raybo” Maynard Artman, age 60, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Ocala, FL. Ray was the 7th child born on May 25, 1963, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Clark D. Artman Jr. and Jean Lucille (Freas) Artman. Ray spent most of his career in Drywall. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, reading,...

Apr 8, 2024

James Warren Lumpkin, age 74, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2024.  He was born on November 23, 1949 in Ocala, Florida a son to the late Joseph. and Mildred (Lawser) Lumpkin, Sr. Jimmy was a professional truck driver, avid NASCAR fan and former stock car driver, fisherman and hunter. In addition to his parents he was also preceded...

Apr 7, 2024

Daisy (Sheppard) Eckenrod, age 24, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2024.  She was born in Ocala, Florida a daughter to Jeffrey Alan and Christina  (Avery) Sheppard.  Daisy was a graduate of North Marion High School and Tenaj Cosmetology School.  She loved being apart of Girls In Action (GA's) at Unity Baptist Church.   She leaves behind to...

Apr 7, 2024

Lynda Lee Long, age 76, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2024. She was born on April19, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, a daughter to the late Palmer Everette and Mariam (Moore) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Long, a sonTroy Long, and a brother Steve Cullers.  She leaves...

Apr 7, 2024

Kim Melvin, age 70, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 7th, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family at home.

She was born on November 1st, 1953, in Malden, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late John D. and Norma (Everett) Larkin. Kim pursued her undergraduate studies at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ, and later graduated from St. Leo University...

Apr 3, 2024

Burnice “Bunny” Brazell Grant, age 95, of Anthony, Florida passed away on April 3, 2024 at

home. She was born July 13, 1928 in Anthony, Florida the middle daughter to the late Willis and

Leila (Eleazer) Brazell. In addition to her parents she was also preceded by her husband,

William “Bill” Grant, and her sister, Virginia Culpepper. After graduating from Ocala High School,

she...

Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Sharon Kaye Hagen, age 73, of Citra, Florida, passed away at UF Shands Hospital inGainesville, Florida. She was born on September 28, 1950 in Ada, Minnesota, a daughter to thelate Henry and Nora (Sorenson) Hagen. She was a feisty, hard working, loving mother whonever stopped trying to better herself and those around her. Her love for gardening is reflectedon...

Apr 1, 2024

Joseph "Todd" Lusher, age 56, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2024.  He was born on October 20, 1967 in Dothan, Alabama, a son of Frank and Shirley Lusher. Todd loved spending time with his best friend and wife Sharon, fishing, friends, his son John for finally making him a dad, eating Sharon's fried chicken and biscuits and gravy. Todd had a...

Apr 1, 2024

Norma Jean Hoffman, age 88, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2024.  She was born on July 13, 1935 in Westernport, Maryland a daughter to the late Harmon Jonas and Anna Belle (Gardner) Broadwater.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Harry, and several brothers and sisters.  She leaves behind to...

Mar 31, 2024

Pastor, husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle & friend, William Joel Goodman, age 76, of Silver Springs, Florida, went home into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2024 at Grace David Hall Hospice House. 

 He was born on March 7, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio a son to the late Charles William and Mary Ann (Enright) Goodman.  In addition to his parents...

Mar 29, 2024

Donald Jay Cook, age 69, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on March 29, 2024.  He was born on June 16, 1954 in Patterson, New Jersey a son to the late John Leonard and Alice Cecilia (O'Leary) Cook.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son Jeffery Cook and a brother Dane Cook.  He leaves...

Mar 29, 2024

William Perez, age 41, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 29, 2024.  He was born on November 8, 1982 in Miami, Florida, a son of Guillermo and Mercedes Perez. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife, Danielle Perez; son, Liam Perez; daughters, Gemma Perez, Valerie Arnold, and Lila Jackson; sisters, Ayleen Perez, Emely Perez, Adrien Perez, Laura...

Mar 28, 2024

William Gilford Herring III, age 72 , of Anthony, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2024. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Richmond, California, a son of William and Dolores Herring.

He was also well known as Chaplin Gil Herring.

He is preceded by;his father, William G. Herring, Jr.; sisters, Joanne and Judy; nephew, Erik Schwarm.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Mar 28, 2024

Betty Rose Forrest, Age 74 of Ocala, Florida went home into the arms of Jesus onMarch 28, 2024. Born December 11, 1949 in Chesterville Ohio. She was the eleven offifteen children born to Fred and Marianne Abraham. She was preceded in death by herhusband David W. Forrest and siblings Marie, Fred, Connie, MaryJane, Ed .She enjoyed Family Ancestry, Gardening and...

Mar 27, 2024

  

 The Reverand Arthur David McChesney (David), age 81, of Ocala, Florida, died on March 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. 

   David was born on June 2, 1942, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a son to the late Hardin Field and Lucy (Blair) McChesney. David had many positive influences in his young life, including his parents’ close...

Mar 25, 2024

Bonnie Bell Webb, (Bella) age 63, of Ocala, Florida, sadly  passed away on March 25, 2024.  She and her twin brother Donnie Dell were born on January 30, 1961 in Goliad, Texas. She is the daughter of Eldelmiro and Maryanne Bustamante. Bonnie grew up in Goliad, and Uvalde, Texas and graduated from Uvalde High School. She attended Our Lady of...

Mar 25, 2024

Elmo "Robert" Yongue, age 75, of Silver Springs, Florida passed away on March 25, 2024 at home. He was born on June 29, 1948 in Ocala, Florida, a son to the late Elmo Mack Yongue and Gladys Howell Yongue Clements. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cora Amanda "Amy" Jane Yongue, and...

Mar 24, 2024

Dale Eric Mason, age 65, of Conner, Florida passed away on March 24, 2024 at his home.  He was born on March 24, 1959, in Ocala, Florida and was the fourth generation of his family raised on the Ocklawaha River in Marion County where he graduated from Vanguard High School.

A son to the late Franklin W. and Lois Elaine (Stegmeier)...

Mar 23, 2024

Virginia Louise James Dolder was born on December 14th, 1938 in the small town of Gainesville, Florida. Virginia passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on March 23rd, 2024 in the same town in which she was born.Virginia always wanted to be a school teacher and obtained her Education Degree from Florida State University. She raised four children and...