Obituaries

Nov 22, 2022

Susan Jeanette (Davis) Freeze, age 86, of Ocala, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022. She was born on November 26, 1935 in Daytona Beach a daughter to the late Oliver Lee and Sarah Bell (Sikes) Davis. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a daughter Linda Sue Switzer.

Susan leaves behind...

Nov 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion "Fay" Tucker. Fay lived her entire life in Ocala and attended Ocala High School. She worked in Ward Highlands elementary school cafeteria for 28 years until she retired at the age of 60. She loved, quilting, baking, canning and antiquing, but most of all she loved her...

Nov 19, 2022

William Franklin "Bill" Horne, age 86, of Fort McCoy, passed away on November 18, 2022.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida a son to the late Louis Marion and Bessie (Hughes) Horne.  William was a veteran of the US army.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, two sons William "Bill" Horne and...

Nov 18, 2022

Carl Thomas Vance, age 78, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on November 18, 2022.  He was born on February 28, 1944 in Bowling Green, Kentucky a son to the late Charlie Thomas and Nellie (Price) Vance.

Tommy  was a veteran of the US Air Force.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife...

Nov 18, 2022

Earnest M. Mikell, age 79, of Ocala, passed away on November 18, 2022 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on December 20, 1942 in Lake City, Florida a son to the late Willis Jordon Woodrow Mikell and Martha Jane (Taylor) Mikell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Woodrow, Copas and Wayne Mikell.

Nov 15, 2022

Donald Ray “Donnie” Harber, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 15, 2022. He was born November 15,1950, in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Arville and Dollie (Shaver) Harber. Donnie was one of six children and was a part of the second set of twins born in his family.

Donnie was a US Army veteran serving...

Nov 12, 2022

Gary Roger Evans, age 87, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022 at home in Ocala, Florida.  He was born in Sadalia, Ohio on June 3, 1935, the youngest of nine children to the late Owen and Mary (Brill) Evans.

Gary retired from the US Navy after serving 22 years of service, he then spent 25 years...

Nov 12, 2022

Jackie Dick Prewitt, age 74 of Ocala, passed away on November 12, 2022 at home.  He was born on June 12, 1948 in Clifton, Texas a son to the late Roy Prewitt and Wanda(Harvin) Mattio.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years Frances, a daughter Carmen Prewitt, and a granddaughter Isabella Prewitt Zito....

Nov 11, 2022

Peter K. Chapman, age 88, 0f Rome, New York, passed away on November 11, 2022 at the Arbor Springs Health and Rehab center in Ocala, Florida.

He was born on March 5, 1934 in Waltham, Ma. a son to the late Delos and Ruth (Eaton) Chapman. Peter was an avid ham radio operator; Na2a. He enjoyed the...

Nov 10, 2022

Margaret Edith Lloyd, loving wife and mother ,age, 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on September 21, 1932 in Ocala, Florida to the late Alexander and Sylatha (Alligood) Brooks.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Herbert V. Lloyd, Sr. a...

Nov 9, 2022

Cyril Kenneth Zook, Jr., fondly known to all as "Ken", age 75 of Ocala, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022.  He was born on January 8, 1947 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to the late Cyril and Mary (Zannino) Zook, Sr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Freda, two sons Todd (Ela) and Trevor (Nam)...

Nov 8, 2022

Gerald Edward "Jerry" Kittle, Sr., age 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away at his home on November 8, 2022.  He was born on December 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by parents Edward and Gertrude (Schmarsh) Kittle, sister Darlene and brother David.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Ruth (Mikesell)...

Nov 7, 2022

Grace Dawn Nicole Urso, age 40, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on November 7, 2022 in Ocala.

She was born on April 26, 1982 in Ashland, Ohio a daughter to Grayson C. and Deborah (Cere) Urso.

She was remembered as someone who never met a stranger and could make friends with anyone.

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Nov 3, 2022

Earnest Proctor Young, age 79, of Ocala Florida, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on November 3, 2022.  He was born on August 24, 1943 in Belfry, Kentucky a son to the late Hiram and Suzy Mahala (Cline) Young. On January 1, 1963 he married his best friend, Judith Young. In addition to his parents he was also...

Oct 31, 2022

Jeffrey Hugh Nicholas, Wolastoqey. The Man, The Myth, The Smartass.

A true legend in his own mind.  Diane’s cast iron marshmallow.  Captain Curmudgeon.  Known and loved for his wit and often off-color humor.  Pot stirrer extraordinaire.  Passionate hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, collector, and button pusher.  75 years spent telling tales without fear. Honest to a fault.  Jeff was unique and a genuine antique.  He died on...

Oct 29, 2022

Rita Marie Green, age 94, of Ocala, passed away on October 29, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1928 a daughter to the late Mathias and Mamie (Deehr) Wagner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years James H. Green;  son, James "Jimbo" T. Green and daughter in law...

Oct 28, 2022

Scott Lee Martineau, 63, passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 28, 2022 in Ft.McCoy, Florida. He was born September 19, 1959 to Carlton Martineau and Theresa S. Parent in Plattsburgh, New York. He worked as a foreman and supervisor in the construction industry.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Martineau; and...

Oct 25, 2022

Kimberly Diane Gore, age 57, of Ocala, passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was born on September 1, 1965 in Madison, Florida a daughter to the late Ben Breven Merritt, Jr and Evelyn Marie (Lee) Coleman. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a nephew Bradley Dean Merritt.

She leaves behind...

Oct 25, 2022

Margaret Jeanette Capwell Vallese, age 94, of Ocala, Florida, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2022, at her home. Margaret is now in the loving arms of Jesus with her beloved husband, John, and they are watching their son, John Wayne, once encumbered by a wheelchair, as he joyfully runs the streets of gold. Margaret was born on April...

Oct 23, 2022

Gary Lee Graham, 60, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida with his devoted sister by his bedside. He was born September 29, 1962 to W.A. Graham and Mary Lou Johnson Graham in Ocala, Florida.

He is preceded by his parents and brother, Roger Dale Graham.

He is survived by his wife, Sherita Graham;...