Obituaries

Dec 2, 2021

CRON, KETRINA KAY

CITRA- Ketrina Kay Cron, 36 , passed away December, 2 2021 in Citra, Florida. She was born August 25, 1985, in Ocala, Florida to Bruce Cron and Robin Cron. She is preceded in death by her father Bruce Cron in August of 2017. She is survived by her mom Robin Cron daughter Kaylee Wilkerson...

Nov 30, 2021

Maude Purdy, (93) of Ocala, FL,  formerly of Peekskill New York,  passed

peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family just as she wanted.

Maude was married to her loving husband,  Melvin H. Purdy,  for 62 years.

Maude and Melvin retired in Miami,  and moved to Ocala

in 1982.   With...

Nov 29, 2021

Paula Towery, 70, of Ocala, FL passed away at home, on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born Paula Faye Pilcher on August 26, 1951 in Adel, Georgia.  She was the oldest of seven children to Frank and Pauline Pilcher of Ocala,  who both preceded her in death. Paula married Hinkle Towery on April 17, 1987. During their 34+ years...

Nov 29, 2021

OVERTURF, HEATHER LYN

OCALA- Heather Lyn Overturf, 46 , passed away November, 29 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born September 14, 1975, in Gainesville, Florida to William Len Overturf and Karen McCulloch. She is preceded in death by her father, William Len Overturf and her stepfather Keith B McCulloch. She is survived by her three loving...

Nov 28, 2021

On Sunday, November 28, 2021, Regan White, loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, passed away. Regan was born in Ocala, Florida on April 18th, 1979 and grew up loving the Florida Gators, golfing, fishing, and playing sports. He enjoyed frequent family vacations to the Smoky mountains. He was inspired by the land, the architecture, and the opportunities. After attending...

Nov 27, 2021

HENDRIX, Bo passed away on November 27, 2021 in Gainesville, FL. He was born on July 26, 1987 in Gainesville, FL to Ronald Boehnke and Pamela Downer. He worked as an automotive mechanic for many years. A 2005 graduate of Gainesville High School, Bo lived life to its fullest.  He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, riding motorcycles, listening...

Nov 26, 2021

HARDY, JOHN ROBERT CITRA-John Robert Hardy, 71, went to be with Jesus on November 26, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born January 27, 1950, in Alexander City, Alabama, to John Ruben Hardy and Dorothy Clea. Hardy . He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a retired police officer, and worked as a Corrections Officer for several years....

Nov 26, 2021

MOORE, WILLIE DEAN

OCALA- Willie Dean Moore Sr, age 59, passed away at his residence on November 26, 2021. He was born in Ocala, FL and was a lifetime resident there. Dean was a very compassionate man with a heart of gold. He would go above and beyond to help anyone in need. He was...

Nov 26, 2021

MULKEY, Leon David

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Nov 25, 2021

WEST, MAE FERN BELLEVIEW - Mae Fern West, 87, went home to Heaven on November 25, 2021, in Belleview, Florida. She was born in Belfry, Kentucky, on May 26, 1934, to Earl Cochran and Sally Maynard. She lived in Kentucky until her marriage to Bob West on July 8, 1952. After they married, they resided in Ohio until they...

Nov 25, 2021

Gainesville- Samantha Anne Lum, 50, passed away November 25, 2021. She was born in Gainesville, Florida on April 9th, 1971. She owned and operated M&S Clean up. She absolutely loved her whole family. She always had a smile on her face. Samantha lived for the times when she could spend time with the ones she loved. When she wasn’t with loved ones, she spent...

Nov 24, 2021

MILLER, JOHN LEWIS

OCALA- John Lewis Miller, 85 , passed away November 24, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born December 24, 1936, in Leaksville, Mississippi to Johnnie and Bertie Miller. He worked as a Firetruck Rigger for E-One, as well as served in the U.S Army.

He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 23, 2021

THORN, PAUL JOEL ANTHONY-Paul Joel Thorn, 80, passed away November 23, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 28, 1941, in San Francisco, California to Sidney Thorn and Isabelle Ruano. Paul Thorn worked as a manufacturing machinist and served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Thorn and Isabelle Claiborne. He is...

Nov 23, 2021

Wendell "Pee-Wee" Joe Barnhart  , 89, passed away on November 23, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born February 7, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan to John Randolph Barnhart and Nell LaFrance McClain. He served in the United States Army, Korean War. He was a Union President in the Automotive parts manufacturing industry. He was a devoted husband and father.

He is...

Nov 23, 2021

DATSON, TANIS EILEEN INTERLACHEN-Tanis Eileen Datson, 70, passed away November 23, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. She was born September 14, 1951, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Edward Girton and Doris Sirmons. Tanis retired as a licensed mental health counselor for the Marion County School Board. She is preceded in death by her father and step-mother  Edward & Joyce Girton, ...

Nov 20, 2021

HURD, Rhoda Belle Fort McCoy - Rhoda Belle Hurd, 83, passed away November 20, 2021. She was born October 17, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pa, to Homer Lamar Odom and Marcella Viola Odom. She worked for the Orange County School System for many years in the lunch room. She is preceded in death by her husband and sons, Robert Glen...

Nov 20, 2021

CANTERBERRY, GAIL "GIGI" Anthony - Gail Canterberry, 68, passed away November 20, 2021. She was born October 17, 1953 in Miami, Florida, to William Gaylor and Charlotte Sherrock Gaylor. She worked for Marion County Schools as a guidance assistant for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Rufus M. Canterberry; mother, Charlotte "Cindy" Gaylor; sons, Michael Canterberry (Jolena),...

Nov 19, 2021

Citra - Lyle Wayne Gardner, 28, tragically passed away November 19, 2021.  He was born October 25, 1993 in Ocala, FL to his loving parents, Larry and Rebecca Gardner.  Lyle owned and operated his own lawn service, Prime Cuts Lawn Service. He is survived by his parents; his beautiful daughter, Ava Marie Gardner, who was the light of his...

Nov 16, 2021

Brandon Mykal Challis, 24 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in the emergency room of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Brandon was born September 5, 1997, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the son of Lisa Challis. He was a graduate of Dixie Learning Academy, Old Town, Florida. Brandon helped his stepfather, Matt Keck with his...

Nov 13, 2021

SILVER SPRINGS- Michael Wadley Murray, 30, passed away November 13, 2021 in Silver Springs, Florida. He was born November 25, 1990, in Ocala, Florida. Michael worked as a lawn service technician for a lawn maintenance company. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Murray; son, Charles "Junior"; daughter, Brookelynn; multiple brothers including, Leeroy Fincher, Tiler Murray and Clyde Wigglesworth...