Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

KEESE, William Wayne Ocala - William Wayne Keese, 55, passed away August 24, 2021. He was born October 28, 1965 in Franklin, TN, to the late Terry Wayne and Joan Marie Keese. He was self employed in the trucking industry for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sheila Elaine Keese; daughters, Rachel Nicole Keese, Rebekah Olivia Keese;...

Aug 24, 2021

Troy Hutchins, 53, passed away on August 24, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born June 6, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. He touched many lives, and will be missed.

He is survived by his daughter, Sara Hutchins and grandaughter Quinn Sandstrom; mother, Joan Hutchins; sisters, Lori Hall, Liza Maca, Kati Brodrick, Joni Hutchins; Niece Kati Mabrouk, and...

Aug 22, 2021

Citra - William Luther Cook, 85, passed away August 22, 2021 at Hospice Cates House. He was born February 28, 1936 in Gaylack, Virginia to Jeremy and Alma Cook.

He is survived by his son, W.L. Cook (wife Lisa), of Mount Airy, NC; daughter, Lillian Cook.

Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, August 24,...

Aug 22, 2021

SPADA, David Alan

Ocala - David Alan Spada, 63, passed away August 22, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born May 11, 1958 in Rockland, MA, to Zano Spada and Marjorie Hough. After high school, David worked in computer sales and later in construction sales with Champion Windows in Avon, MA. At Champion, David distinguished himself as...

Aug 22, 2021

Ocala - Justin Walter King, 27, passed away August 22, 2021. He was born October 24, 1993 in Kissimmee, FL to John and Melissa King. He was blessed in marriage and was so happy to be the husband of Kayla King for almost three years which was his favorite job. He was a diesel mechanic for Williams Diesel for...

Aug 21, 2021

Ocala - Jarrette Lynn Dobbs, 48, passed away August 21, 2021. She was boen September 14, 1972 in Baltimore, MD, to Jennings Osborne and Alexis Weathersby. She was an office manager for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Skyler Rayne Dobbs, Rylee Mae Dobbs "Buggie", brother, John Matthew Conlee; sister, Jennifer Michele Warford.

Funeral service will be 11:00...

Aug 21, 2021

Citra - John Russell Weaver, Sr., 80, passed away August 21, 2021. He was born November 16, 1940 in Citra, Florida to the late James Russell Weaver Sr. and Trelles Mackey Weaver. He was a foreman for the Department of Transportation for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James R. Weaver,...

Aug 20, 2021

Daryl Curtis Eash, 34, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born May 7, 1987 in Minot, ND. He moved with his mother and brother to Ocala, FL in 1991. He worked as a cook for about 17 years. He was a member of Christian Motorcyclists Associations, Disciple Riders #402, and City Light Church. He was an avid...

Aug 20, 2021

Orange Springs - Howard George Matchett, 70, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born in Marion county, Fl on September 6, 1950 to the late Wilbur Francis Matchett and Wilma Marie Nelson. He was a commercial fisherman known for "Best Shiners Around." He loved hunting, fishing, watching Gator games and teaching his grandchildren the Country Way of Living.

Aug 20, 2021

Oakes, John Francis, 61, Passed away Aug. 20, 2021. He Was born in Frankfurt, Germany and worked in electrical manufacturing for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Emma Ostroff and sister Mary Ann Bell.

He is survived by his sons Randy Oakes (wife Tina), Jonathan Oakes (wife Samantha), and his 8 grandchildren.

Memorial service will...

Aug 19, 2021

WETTSTEIN, Linda Louise Ocala - Linda Louise Wettstein, 65, passed away August 19, 2021. She was born February 9, 1956 in Ocala, FL to Edgar Alvin Hooker and Gloria Louise Hooker. She has resided here all her life and worked as a mortgage processor. She loved crafting, painting, and repurposing items into art and home decor.

She...

Aug 19, 2021

Ocklawaha - Geraldine Ford, 87, passed away August 19, 2021 peacefully at home. She was born April 9, 1934 in Ludowici, GA to William Wesley and Ethel Jones. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Ford, Jr. and sister Vera. She is survived by her daughter,...

Aug 19, 2021

GILL Jr., Monte Lee Ocala - Monte Lee Gill Jr.,  50, passed away August 19, 2021. He was born August 24, 1970 in Chula Vista, CA, to Monte Lee Gill Sr. and LaDonna Jacobson Gill. He worked for Goodwill as Assistant Manager for 11 years.

He is survived by his parents, Monte Lee...

Aug 18, 2021

PRICE, CHRISTOPHER HOWELL

Selawik - Christopher Howell Price, 51, passed away August 18, 2021. He was born December 25, 1969, in Atlanta, GA to Rodney and Sandra Lynn Price. He was an over road truck driver for many years. He received his bachelors in Theology. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, and remote...

Aug 17, 2021

WILSON Jr., James "Buck" Luther Ocklawaha - James "Buck" Luther Wilson Jr., 57, passed away August 17, 2021. He was born April 12, 1964 in Wichita Falls, TX, to James Sr. and Judy Barlow. Buck worked as an over-the-road truck driver for 15 years, previously in the Mobile Home building industry.  He currently was working for Epic Materials as a Heavy Equipment...

Aug 17, 2021

LEAP, Patrick Raymond Commercial Point, OH - Patrick Raymond Leap, 56, passed away August 17, 2021. He was born July 7, 1965, in Detroit, MI to Patrick Edward Leap and Carolyn Mary Sroka.

He is survived by his beloved partner of 17 years, Venise Wilbert, whom he deeply loved; father, Patrick Leap; mother Carolyn Leap; brother, Timothy Leap; sister, Kelly Ann Story.

Aug 17, 2021

DAVIS, Tina Lane Ocala - Tina Lane Davis, 51, passed away August 17, 2021. She was born March 19, 1970 in Brooksville, FL, to the late Robert Lane and Nancy (Taylor) Baker. She graduated from Hillsborough County High School and was a Captain at the Lowell Correctional Institution. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially when dancing with her granddaughter to their favorite songs.

Aug 14, 2021

Jonathon Burloye Carroll, 28, of Salt Springs, Fl passed away August 14, 2021. He was born July 28, 1993 in Valdosta, GA to Bruce Edward Carroll and Wanda Lynn Carroll. He worked for the City of Ocala.  He loved to hunt, fish and hang out with the people he loved.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 14, 2021

BURNEY II, Daniel Ocala - Daniel Burney II, 42, passed away August 14, 2021. He was born August 7, 1979 in Gainesville, FL. He was a roofer for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Connolly Burney; son's Daniel Burney III and Aaron William Burney; daughters, Sharon Ann Burney, Aaliyah Hope Burney.

Funeral...

Aug 12, 2021

DEL ROSARIO, Jordwin Ramon

Winter Haven - Jordwin Ramon Del Rosario, 44, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born October 12, 1976 in the Dominican Republic to Ramon and Elsa Del Rosario. He worked for many years with the New York Fire Department and in the Railroad industry. Jordwin loved everyone and was truly a people person who never...