Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Stephen Anderson Dupree, 53, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020, after a courageous battle with ALS. Stephen was born on April 23, 1967 in Gainesville, Florida, to William G. and Tilla Ann Scott (Dupree). Stephen grew up in Vienna, Virginia, where he graduated from Langley High School and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). After serving in the U.S. Navy,...

Jul 28, 2020

STARLING, Pansy Jacksonville - Pansy Starling, 92, passed away July 28, 2020. She was born September 24, 1927, in St. Augustine, Florida, to the late Jesse Saunders and Gladys Pringle Saunders. She was a Trust Advisor for many years with Suntrust Bank. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Starling and son Edwin Starling.

Jul 27, 2020

BECK, Shirley Cordero

Ocala - Shirley Cordero Beck, 75, passed away July 27, 2020. She was born December 22, 1944, in Bacolod, Philippines and moved to the United States at a young age. She retired from Subway after 17 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years,...

Jul 26, 2020

STRAUSSER IV, Robert T. "Robby" Ocala - Robert "Robby" T. Strausser IV, 35, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born May 17, 1985, in Elmira, New York, to Robert Torrence Strausser III and Debra A. Strausser. He graduated from Forest High School and received his Bachelor's in Social Science’s from THE Florida State University. He was an avid fan of his Nole's,...

Jul 26, 2020

FIELDS, Helen

Reddick - Helen Fields , 79, passed away on July 26, 2020, in Reddick, Fl. She was born on April 3, 1941, to Jack and Ella L. Smith, in Preece, Kentucky. She was a loving wife and mother.

She is survived by her sons, Barry Smith (Helena), Doug Smith (Debbie); nephews, Dale...

Jul 26, 2020

Ocala - Elihu "Gallie" Lester, 91, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born January 7, 1929, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late Elihu Lester, Sr. and Dorothy Lester.

He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Beulah Lester; sons, Ronald Lester, Earl Michael Lester, Timothy Lester, Gallie Lester; daughters, Cathy Holt, Audrery Sias;...

Jul 24, 2020

COX, Lee Roy Ocala - Lee Roy Cox, 92, passed away July 24, 2020. Born January 27, 1928, in London, KY, to the late Elmer Cox and Zona Hale Cox. He moved from Kentucky to Florida in 1937 and to Ocala in 1956. Lee Roy  worked for many years in Metal Manufacturing and was a Mason out of the Trilby Lodge.

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Jul 24, 2020

PARKER, Augusta Wade Fort McCoy - Augusta Wade Parker, 82, passed away July 24, 2020. Born November 30, 1938, in Casar, North Carolina, to the late Buford Avery Parker and Vicey Elizabeth Parker. He moved here in the early 60s from North Carolina and retired from Greg's Dragline and Bulldozer Co. after 45 years. He is survived by his...

Jul 24, 2020

Dorothy E. Davis, age 87, passed away on July 24, 2020 in Sparr, Florida. She was born on May 9, 1933, to William (Bill) and Carmen C Jones, in Hosford, Florida. She was a faithful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger and given half a chance, she would share her faith in...

Jul 23, 2020

MESSENGER, Patty Lee

Ocala - Patty Lee Messenger, 76, passed away on July 23, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. She was born on July 6, 1944, to Earl and Kathleen E. Lincoln, in Corydon, Indiana. She was a loving wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is preceded by her husband, Gary Messenger; and sister, Katherine...

Jul 22, 2020

WILKERSON, Richard E. Gainesville - Richard "Happy Rick" Wilkerson, 59, passed away on July 22, 2020, in Gainesville, Fl. He was born on May 13, 1961, to Delma Wilkerson and Marlene Ann Witt, in Orlando, Florida. He loved to fish, hunt, and he especially loved music and dancing. Rick was known for his exceptional skills on the grill and his endless...

Jul 21, 2020

BAXLEY, Eugene E. Anthony - Eugene E. Baxley, 86, passed away on July 21, 2020, in Anthony, Fl. He was born on August 27, 1933, to Earl S. and Sadie Bell Baxley, in Starke, Florida.

He is preceded by his wife, Elizabeth Baxley; son, Phil Baxley; brothers, Roland, Wendell, Olin and Donald.

He  is survived by...

Jul 20, 2020

BENOIT, Mark Allen Ocala - Mark Allen Benoit, 34, passed away on July 20, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born on December 4, 1985, to Manny S. Pasquel and Laurie Ann Benoit, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

He is survived by his loving parents, Manny and Laurie Pasquel; brothers, Zack Pasqual, Manny Pasquel III;...

Jul 16, 2020

Darin Lance Johnson passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 holding his daughters’ hands. He fought a six month battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He was 55 years old. Darin was born on January 5, 1965 in Ocala, Florida; a fifth generation Floridian. He was born to father, David Johnson and mother, Joyce Cochran. He loved nature...

Jul 16, 2020

AUSTIN, Elizabeth "Betty" Ocala - Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Austin, 77, passed away on July 16, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. She was born on October 1, 1942, to Marvin G. and Ruth C. Byers, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a loving wife and mother and grandma. She is preceded by her son, Allen G. Harger; and daughter, Alisa G. Harger. She is...

Jul 14, 2020

JOHNSTON, William Salt Springs - William George Johnston, 68, passed away on July 14, 2020, in Salt Springs, Fl. He was born on July 27, 1951, to William Oliver Johnston and Patricia Davies Johnston in Portland, Oregon. He was a painting contractor by trade. He enjoyed renovating homes, eating deserts and watching sci-fi reruns

He is preceded by his parents and his...

Jul 14, 2020

CARROW, David Charles Ocala - David Charles Carrow, 73, passed away on July 14, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born on September 22, 1946, to Raymond and Bernadette Carrow, in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his sisters, Lisa Griffin (Wayne), Cheri Sanders; nephew, Jason Carrow (Patty); nieces, Tracey Frost (Bob), Danielle Torrence (Adam); 2 great nephews and 3 great nieces. Funeral Mass will be 10:00...

Jul 12, 2020

ELLIS, Carolyn Jean Ocala - Carolyn Jean Ellis, 90, passed away on July 12, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. She was born on November 28, 1929, to Robert and Nellie B. Manchette, in Poseyville County, Evansville, Indiana. She was a loving wife and mother.

She was preceded by her High School sweetheart Jack S. Ellis (1930-1984).

She...

Jul 11, 2020

Davis III, Jackie Lee Citra - Jackie Lee Davis, III, of Citra, passed away on July 11, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born February 20, 2003, to Jackie Lee Davis Jr. and Donna Kittles Davis, in Ocala, Florida. Jack was 17 and would have been a senior this year at North Marion High School in Citra, Fl. Jack grew up working alongside his...

Jul 10, 2020

Julia Barth Reiskind, 79 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Julia Barth Reiskind, 79, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 in Gainesville. She was born Julia Anne in Hackensack, NJ on June 26, 1941, to Robert Hood and Julia Isabelle Barth (Bown). She grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, graduating from Ridgewood H.S. in 1959. She received her A.B. in...