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Claire Yvonne Wilder
Dec 11, 2024
Claire Yvonne Wilder, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2024.
She was born on February 27, 1951, in San Francisco, California the daughter of Laurie and Virginia Corbin.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her two younger brothers Dennis and Michael Corbin.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, George E Wilder; step daughter, Brigit...
Vanessa Kyla Thomas
Dec 10, 2024
Our beloved, Vanessa Kyla Thomas, age 16, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on December 10, 2024. She was born on December 23, 2007, in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of Charles and Amber Thomas.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; mother, Amber Norrie; father, Charles Thomas; and 5 siblings.
Vanessa had a smile that could light up a room. In her free...
Daniel F Gray Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Daniel F Gray, Jr., age 85, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 10, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1939, in Moultrie, Georgia, a son of Daniel and Mildred Gray.
He is preceded by; brothers, Jack and David; sister, Debra
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; sons, Frank and Mike; sisters, Brenda, Joyce and Sheila; 7 grandchildren; 9...
Mary Helen Bond
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Helen Bond, age 95, a longtime Ocala, Florida resident for 70 years, passed away on December 10,2024. She was born on January 5, 1929, in Wauchula, Florida, the daughter of Reuel and Shelly Spearman.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Tommy Bond, Sr. She leaves behind to cherish her memories; son Tommy Bond,...
Marlene Helen Mauer
Dec 10, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marlene Helen Mauer beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on December 10, 2024 at the age of 84.
Born on January 6, 1940 in St. Louis Missouri, Marlene was the daughter of Roman and Cecilia Mauer. Marlene was known for her sense of humor,...
Kelly Ann Johnson
Dec 8, 2024
Kelly Ann Johnson (nee Duermeier)
April 11, 1958 to December 8, 2024
Kelly was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The first-born daughter of Duane Edward and Nancy Gayle Duermeier (nee Anderson.) Kelly, Kim and Kerry were a year apart and were inseparable the early years of their lives. They moved to Arkansas for grade school and finally settled in Ocala, Florida, in the...
Wanda Diana McKamey
Dec 3, 2024
Wanda Diana McKamey, age 71, of Citra, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1953, in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter of Fred and Grace Holder.
She is preceded by; her Mother, Grace Holder; father, Fred Holder; son, Micheal McKamey, sister Tammy Loar, sister Kathy Johnson, and brother Timmy Holder.
She was the heart and soul...
Norma Margaret Bushey Baker
Dec 1, 2024
Norma Margaret Bushey Baker, age 89, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 1, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1935, in East Beekmantown, New York, a daughter of William and Margaret Bushey.
She is preceded by; husband, John Joseph Baker, parents William and Margaret( Taylor) Bushey. Brothers William Bushey, Donald Bushey, Ronald Bushey ,and Marvin Bushey.
She leaves behind to cherish...
Doris E May
Nov 30, 2024
Doris E. May, age 83, of Ocala, Florida, passed on gracefully to her next life adventure on November 30, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Kingsley, Michigan, and she was the daughter of Wendell and Goldie Worm.
She is preceded by her loving husband of almost 40 years, Gerald May. We know they are together in Heaven, and...
Ralph Douglas Simpson
Nov 29, 2024
Ralph Douglas Simpson, age 87, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on November 29, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1937, in Miami, Florida, a son of Ralph and Isabelle Simpson. Known by all of his family and friends as Rocky.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: daughter, Robin Bryden (Beau); son, David Simpson (Patty); brother, "Jerry" Simpson; four grandchildren;...
Delores Ann Laman
Nov 28, 2024
Delores Ann Laman (known as Sissy) Age 66, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away on November 28th, 2024. She was born on January 14th, 1958, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Anna Pinson.
She is preceded by her brother; Johnny Pinson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory;her husband, Albert Laman; son, Shawn Laman; daughters, Rachael Diane Conard Schumm (Marty)...
Celvin McCoy Spears
Nov 28, 2024
In Loving Memory of Celvin McCoy Spears, November 20, 1940, Perry, Florida - November 28, 2024, Jacksonville, Florida
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Celvin McCoy Spears, beloved father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. Celvin was a quiet man of faith...
Kenneth Ray Mills
Nov 28, 2024
Kenneth Ray Mills, age 72, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2024. Born on August 23, 1952, in Fellowship, Florida, he spent his life in Marion County where he worked with the county and worked in construction throughout his career.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Eleanor Fay Mills, and his...
Douglas Allen McNeish
Nov 27, 2024
Douglas Allen McNeish, Sr., age 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1956, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, a son of Kermith and Hazel Gugin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Mary Jane McNeish; son, Doug McNeish, Jr. (Heather); daughter, Beth Antis (Christopher); brothers, Hilt McNeish, Russ McNeish; sisters, Diane, Tina,...
Betty Diane Lloyd
Nov 27, 2024
Betty Diane Lloyd "Granny", 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. She was born On December 17, 1946 in Ocala, Florida to Paul Miller Jr., and Maggie Estelle Williford. She was a mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, and "Granny" to all who loved and knew her.
She is preceded by...
James Anthony Bridges
Nov 24, 2024
James Anthony Bridges, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, a son of Russell and Helen Bridges.
He is preceded by; wife, Mary Bridges (2005); granddaughter, Danielle Swain (2018) He leaves behind to cherish his memory; children, Billy Jo Papp (Sean), Melissa Long (Jeff), Carole Inman (Jon),...
Ethel Ann Adair
Nov 24, 2024
Ethel Ann Adair, age 81, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1943, in Delbarton, West Virginia, a daughter of Tommy and Margaret Adair.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by; son, Walter Gilley Jr; daughter, Angela Kay Gilley; sister, Ima Jean Watts.
She leaves behind; one son, Dennis Gilley (Patty); daughter-in-law,...
Drollene Mae Brown
Nov 23, 2024
Drollene P. Brown
Author, Activist
Our Mom, Drollene P. Brown, 85, departed for her next great adventure on November 23, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. She was born on September 24, 1939 to Evelyn (McClure) and Wilson Plattner in St. Albans, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Albert J. Brown, Jr. Her former husband, Charles R....
Ruth Ward Raymer
Nov 22, 2024
Ruth Berryman Raymer of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on November 22, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Surry County, Virginia. Her family moved to Burwell’s Bay in Isle of Wight County where she spent most of her younger life. She was a graduate of Smithfield High School. She met Don Raymer, the love of her life, and began their great...
Willis E. Chesser
Nov 21, 2024
Willis E Chesser, age 84, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1940, in Palatka, Florida, a son of Willis L and Eva Mae Chesser.
He grew up near Johnson, Florida, and graduated from Melrose High School. He was employed with Clay Electric Cooperative for 38 years. Willis was a member of the First Baptist...