Obituaries

Mar 14, 2023

Betty Cauble 96, born December 9,1926 left this life in peaceful sleep on March 14, 2023.

She will be lovingly remembered as an energetic and lively spirit who never lost her sense of humor or zest for life. She was a great Mom who loved her kids with all her heart.

She is survived by...

Mar 14, 2023

Monte Ray Marlar a long-time resident of Ocala, Florida passed away suddenly on March 14, 2023, at the age of 64. Monte was married to the love of his life, Marilee Marlar at the time of his passing and will be missed deeply for the rest of hers. Monte was born in Dallas, Texas on December 1 st ,...

Mar 13, 2023

Barney Wilson Brack, Jr. age 69 of Belleview, passed away on March 13, 2023.  He was born on October 11, 1953, in Ocala, Florida a son to the late Barney Wilson and Mae Nannieleen(Royal) Brack, Sr. He was a Marine veteran serving in Vietnam.  He was also a pastor and schoolteacher. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted...

Mar 13, 2023

Elisa D. Jones, 57, of Ocala Florida passed away March 13, 2023.  She was born on June 2, 1965, in Brooksville, Florida to the late Ronald Martin and Susan Tolbert.

She leaves behind her devoted husband, Terry Jones, one son Micheal Guest, two daughters, Ashely Gorham, Brittany Gorham, and step daughter, Erica (Martin) Cullom, her siblings, Ronald...

Mar 12, 2023

Michael William Watson, 54, passed away on March 12, 2023 in Belleview, Florida. He was born October 24, 1968 in Ocala, Florida to Robert Watson and Mary Lois Waldron. He worked in the construction industry most of his life.

He is survived by his spouse, Christine Williams; sister, Mary Good; sisters, Wendy Patterson, Mary Good...

Mar 12, 2023

Jeffrey Snell “Poppop”

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeff announce his passing to be with our LORD in Heaven March 12, 2023.

Born in Bayonne, NJ, February 11, 1953 the son of Raymond and Dolores (Aponte) Snell. He is predeceased by his Mother, Father and Brother Chris, Uncle Ed and Uncle Harald.

Jeff loved...

Mar 12, 2023

On Sunday, March 12th, 2023, Joy Dean Dorrity living wife and mother of 7 passed away at the age of 84. She loved the Lord and leaves behind a beautiful legacy. She loved to laugh and was full of sass.

She had a passion for animals. She never met a dog she didn’t live and...

Mar 11, 2023

Roger Lee Richter, age 82, of Ocala, passed away on March 11, 2023 at home.  He was born on May 7, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan a son to the late Leon J. and Angeline(Cieslewicz) Richter.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers Ronald (Kathleen) Richter and Richard (Judy) Richter.

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Mar 10, 2023

Sharon “Cindy” Kay Bishop, 62, passed away on March 10, 2023 in Silver Springs, FL. She was born November 5, 1960 in Dayton, KY to the late William Harding and Deanna King. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her son Michael, a grandson Donald “Bird”, and a brother William J. Harding.

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Mar 8, 2023

Timothy Eugene Phelps, age 51, of Ocala, passed away on March 9, 2023.  He was born on May 4, 1972 in Gainesville, Florida a son to the late Wilburn Eugene and Linda (Mathis) Phelps.  Survivors include his significant other and mother of his children Tamara Hutchison,  daughters Summer Skye Phelps and Teilya Brunet, a son Tyler Austin Hutchison, a...

Mar 7, 2023

Vida Jeanne Ziegler, 94, passed away on March 7, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. She was born in McIntosh, Florida on June 16, 1928 to Winston A. Hendrix and Vida LaRue. She lived her life in Lowell, Florida with her husband and children. She worked for 30 years at Lowell correctional institute in the accounting department. After her retirement she...

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the community lost Edward Wielgus (61) in a tragic car accident near his home in Fort McCoy, Florida. Ed was born in Poland in a horse drawn wagon on August 23rd, 1961 and immigrated to the United States when he was 5 years old. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Normandy...

Mar 7, 2023

Richard Crown Sanz, age 78, of Miami, Florida, passed away on March 7, 2023 at home.  He was born on March 23, 1944 in Miami, Florida a son to the late Jaime and Caroline (Wilson) Sanz.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings Caroline, Marylou, Jaime Jr., and Michael.  He leaves behind to...

Mar 4, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Hall, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and treasured friend to so many peacefully passed on from this life on March 4, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. Chuck was born on December 18, 1944 in Evanston, IL.  He graduated from Evanston Township Highschool in 1962 and Northwestern University in 1966. Chuck enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 and was accepted into Officer...

Mar 3, 2023

Alice Reffner, age 91, of Ocala passed away on March 3, 2023.  She was born on February 13, 1932, in Windber, Pennsylvania a daughter to the late Steve and Elizabeth Gerencser.

She moved to Ocala, Fl in 1974 and retired after working at Sun Bank and Barnet Bank

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2023

Harold John Hern, age 90, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 1, 2023.  He was. born on December 6, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey a son to the late Daniel and Margaret (Mullimax) Hern.

Harold was a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corp awarded the Purple Heart.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Feb 27, 2023

Frank Charles Wilson, age 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 27, 2023.  He was born April 6, 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana a son to the late Ralph Carl and Zulia Ann (Pierce) Wilson.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie Macarages, three sisters, Betty Biddle, Dorothy Polk, and Jane Silence and a son-in-law, Scott...

Feb 26, 2023

Ricky Dean Canaday, age 63, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 26, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1959 in Beckley, West Virginia, a son to the late Lewis Andrew and Elizabeth Gay (Shrewsberry) Canaday. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Andy Canaday.

He leaves behind to...

Feb 25, 2023

Townsend Sonny Myers, Jr. age 64, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on February 25, 2023.  He was born on October 25, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio a son to the late Townsend Sonny and Loretta B. (Rinaldi) Myers, Sr.

He is survived by his daughter Angel Debowe,James strange, Bryan Myers,Tabitha Davenport. Deceased children Katherine Burkholder and Tom...

Feb 24, 2023

John Howard Lewis, 77, of Ocala, Florida passed peacefully at his farm in Ocala, Florida on February 24, 2023. Cowboy, artist, teacher, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Born on February 18, 1946 in Port Jervis, New York. John was raised in the Township of Greenville at his parents’ dairy farms. He graduated from Minisink Valley High School in 1964, earned his Associate in...