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Leslie Keith Ballew
Jan 20, 2024
Leslie Keith Ballew, age 74, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2024. He was born on October 13, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida, a son of Harold and Laverne Ballew. He leaves behind to cherish his wife of 36 years, Sharon Ballew; daughters,Felicia Craig (Micah), Lisa Muncy (Mike) and Tonya Southwell (Brad); two sons, Nakia "Nic" Ballew, Zachary...
Krystal Michelle Lloyd
Jan 19, 2024
Krystal Michelle Lloyd 45, passed away on January 19, 2024 in Ocala, FL. She was born April 5, 1978 to Herbert V. Lloyd Jr. and Sharron Lloyd in Gainesville, Florida.She is preceded by her father, Herbert Lloyd Jr.; and son Austin Lloyd.She is survived by her mother, Sharron Lloyd; brothers, Jason Lloyd and William Lloyd; partner John Dimizio; sister-in-law, Kristin...
Jose Antonio Grillo, Sr.
Jan 17, 2024
Jose Antonio Grillo, Sr., age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1957 in Havanna, Cuba, a son of Luis and Mireya Grillo. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Yvette Grillo; a daughter, Jennifer Grillo (Luis); a son, Jose Antonio Grillo Jr.; and three grandchildren, Bryan and Mia Jimenez and Christiano Hassan, all of Miami,...
Fay Brasington
Jan 17, 2024
Fay Brasington, age 94, of Thomasville, Georgia passed away on January 17, 2024. She was born on March 4, 1929 in Live Oak, Florida, a daughter of Glenn and Hazel Brasington. She worked many years at Western Union and then retired from the Georgia Department of Labor. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her brother, Joe Brasington, and numerous...
Jon Franklin Young
Jan 17, 2024
Jon Franklin Young, age 75, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1948 in Martinsville, Indiana, a son to the late Franklin and Margaret E. Young. Jon was a veteran and served in the United States Air Force. He loved his job as a Respirtory Therapist, at North Florida Regional Medical Center...
Christopher McKee Fanelli
Jan 14, 2024
Christopher McKee Fanelli, age 67, of Reddick, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born
on November 9, 1956 in Ocala, Florida to the late Charles McKee and Lee (Daugherty) Fanelli. Chris
grew up and lived in Reddick, Florida. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, Gator football, and the
great outdoors. Over his career, he worked in trucking, lumber, and...
Arthur Charles Sarrach
Jan 14, 2024
Arthur Charles Sarrach, age 79, of Ocala Florida, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1944 in Queens, New York, a son of Arthur and Dorothy Sarrach. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Gail Sarrach; a daughter, Michelle Kline; two sons, David Benevides, Kenny Benevides; a sister, Valerie Walsh; a loving brother in...
Marilyn Ann Blackstun
Jan 12, 2024
Marilyn Ann Blackstun, age 91, died at her youngest son’s home in Ocala, Florida on January 12, 2024.
Marilyn was born on January 30, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Saint Elizabeth Academy in Saint Louis in June 1949. Marilyn lived in many locations throughout her life including, St. Louis and Rolla, Missouri; Oceanside, California; New Iberia and New...
Robert James Cummins
Jan 12, 2024
We regret to announce the tragic passing of Robert “Bob” Cummins on January 12, 2024. He was the son of the late Pete and Dorothy Cummins of Ocala. He is survived by sister, Carol Yates of Morriston. He was a 1957 graduate of OHS and was the 1st student enrolled in CFJC with scholarship and later studied at UF. He...
David Paul Coonfield
Jan 12, 2024
David Paul Coonfield, age 65, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Beech Grove, Indiana, a son of John and Evelyn Coonfield. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Robin Coonfield; a daughter, Jennifer Coonfield; two sons, Bill Coonfield and Daniel Coonfield; two brothers, John and Richard; four sisters,...
Steven Philip Przybyl
Jan 10, 2024
Steven Philip Przybyl, age 55, of Belleville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 10, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1968 in Elmhurst, Illinois, son of Philip and Judith Przybyl. His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 29 years, Teresa Przybyl; two daughters, Grace Esseks (Will) and Erin; dad Phil and a brother...
Anthony Piscitelli
Jan 7, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Piscitelli, 68, passed away on January 7, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. He was born March 20, 1955 to Luigi Piscitelli and Mariantonia DeLucia in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Eli Whitney Technical School and graduated from North Branford High School. After moving to Florida, he became a member of The Knights of Columbus. He worked as a...
Novia Delaine Hildenbrandt
Jan 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Novia Saylor HildenbrandtNovia Hildenbrandt, a radiant free spirit, passed away surrounded by love on January 7, 2024. Her departure leaves a void that can only be filled with the cherished memories of a woman whose heart overflowed with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to her family.Novia's pride and joy were centered around her son, R.J.,...
Jo Ann Joiner
Jan 6, 2024
Jo Ann Thompson Joiner, 85, passed from this earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Jo Ann was born in Dubois, Georgia and moved to Ocala when she was about two years old. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, with her most precious treasures here on earth being her family, especially her grandchildren and...
John Michael Cummings
Jan 6, 2024
John Michael Cummings, age 65, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2024 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1958, in Miami, Florida. He moved to the Ocala area in 1970, later graduating from St John Lutheran School. Johnny started working at local horse farms at age 15. He was a Ferrier by...
Ilona K Thompson
Jan 5, 2024
Ilona K Thompson, age 77, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1946 in Port Huron, Michigan a daughter to the late Edward C. and Cecilia (DeBell) Kidder. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 33 years, Luke Ouellon as well as her sister...
Patricia Virginia Peck
Jan 3, 2024
Patricia Virginia Peck, age 77, of Weirsdale, Florida, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1946 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Daughter to the late Daniel Russell and Susie Virginia (Brown) Liverman. Sister to late Dan and Mack Liverman. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of sixty years Theodore Peck. Children Theodore III (Janet),...
Esther D Mills
Jan 1, 2024
Esther D. Mills, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. She was born in Custer, South Dakota and moved to Florida with her parents as a young child. A love for horses led her to the horse farm industry. She managed several thoroughbred farms in Marion county in her lifetime. She also spent several years...
Gerald Ray Sherrer
Dec 31, 2023
Gerald Ray Sherrer, age 72, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1951 in Cairo, Georgia. Son to the late Rufus P. and Agnes V. (Folsom) Sherrer. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 54 years Sharon (Carroll) Sherrer, son, Travis (Tammy) Sherrer, daughter Becky (Fred)...
Daniel James Theisen
Dec 31, 2023
Daniel James Theisen, age 35, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1988 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Jeffrey Paul - Ocala, FL and Tami Jo (Domayer) Theisen - Keystone Heights, FL. He was a 2007 graduate of Keystone Heights High School. In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by...