Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Francis (Frank) Joseph Galvin, Jr., age 82, originally from Hammond, Indiana, but a long time resident of Florida, passed away on February 16,2025, after suffering a long and arduous illness. Frank was born in Hammond, on September 19, 1942. to Mary McGraw Galvin and Francis Joseph Galvin, Sr,. Daniel Leo Galvin was born nine years later completed the Galvin family...

Feb 15, 2025

Gordon Eugene Spillman, Sr., age 70, of Citra, FL went home to the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was a deeply loved father, Papa and friend and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to spend time with him.

Gordon "Big Gene" was born in South Williamson, KY on May 2, 1954 to James Tilden...

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Peavler, 79, of Ocala, Florida died of brain cancer on 2/14/2025.

Bob was born in Akron, Ohio in 1945 to Freeman and Doris Peavler. Bob graduated from Central High School in Akron, before moving to Florida in 1969. He had many skills and talents from painting to carpentry. After retiring from bar ownership, Bob enjoyed working in his yard, spending time...

Feb 12, 2025

David William Boos III, a beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 48. Born on June 29, 1976 to David and Barbara Boos, he was a man whose heart belonged to the water and whose spirit thrived in the embrace of nature.From a young age, Dave found his true passion in...

Feb 10, 2025

William L. Grogan, Jr., a US Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran, age 75, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey the son of William and Ramona Grogan. 

Bill received a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & Drafting & Design, worked in many different sectors, he owned and operated a...

Feb 6, 2025

Emma Lou (Mills) Tedder, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Summerfield, Florida to Thornton Bothwell and Angie Marie Mills.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 33 years, James "Jim" Byron Tedder; husband of 15 years, Kenneth Young. She...

Feb 4, 2025

Katie Laura (Greiner) Chester passed peacefully at home on February 4, 2025 at the age of 92. 

Katie was born in Waynesboro Georgia on April 24, 1932. She move to Florida in 1947 and resided with her husband Chet Chester, (who has preceded her in death) in Fort McCoy Florida. She had two brothers; Russel Greiner and Walter Greiner (preceded in...

Feb 4, 2025

George Price Jr, age 91, of Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4th, 2025. He was born on November 26th, 1933 in North Carolina. He is survived by his sister Hazel, his children Ronnie Price, Linda Williams, Allan Price and families, and his stepchildren Allan Locke, Connie Royalty and families.

He is preceded in death by his...

Feb 3, 2025

Sylvia Rose Dunn, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1951, in Neshoba County, Mississippi a daughter of Kelly and Olivia Dunn. 

She is preceded by; her parents, Kelly and Olivia Dunn and brother, Dwight Dunn; grandson, Roger Sabatino. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Anthony Sabatino (Rahansia); sister in...

Feb 2, 2025

William "Bill" Kevin Sean Steele, 79, passed away on February 2, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born January 6, 1946 in St. Helens, Lancashire, England to Charles Steele and Mary Coleman Steele. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of South Florida. He was the...

Feb 1, 2025

Clarence "Buddy" M. Littrell, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 1, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born October 28, 1946 to Clarence M. Littrell Sr. and Jennie “Brooks” Schrock in Lexington, Kentucky.

He is preceded by his parents and brother, Keith Littrell. 

Buddy was a pre Pharmacy teacher at Fort Hayes Career Center in Columbus Ohio...

Jan 31, 2025

Wanda Lucille Cunningham, age 92, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 31, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1932, in Olney, Illinois, to Harley Edgar and Elva Craig. In 1976, she made Ocala her home, where she built a life filled with love and memories with her husband and children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Jan 31, 2025

Christopher Van Joseph Rothrock, age 47, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1977, in Allentown, Pennsylvania a son of Kandy Rothrock.

He is preceded by; Kandy Rothrock 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Christina Rothrock of Ocala Fl; sons, Adrian Foglia of Ocala Fl, Dylan Rothrock of PA, Zachary Rothrock of...

Jan 29, 2025

June M. Lewin age 71, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 29, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1954, in Rockland, Maine a daughter of George and Elva. 

She is preceded by; Her husband of 41 years Robert Lewin . She leaves behind 2 daughters, Tina and her husband Anthony Fini, and M L Shipman and her husband Jeremiah;...

Jan 28, 2025

Dorothy Jane (Civil) Bert, 90, passed away on January 28, 2025 in Lecanto, Florida. She was born June 18, 1934 in Cocoa Beach, Florida to Stephen E. Civil and Ruby Mallory.  

For many years she worked at the Journeys End Motel and the Marion Theatre. In 1962 she moved from Anthony to Daytona Beach to be with sister. There she...

Jan 28, 2025

George W. Pinkerton, age 89, of Citra, Florida, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1935, in Lamar County, Alabama a son of Austin and Icee Pinkerton. He is preceded by; 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Gaynell Touchet Pinkerton; sons, Timothy Mitchell Pinkerton, George Clayton Pinkerton; daughters, Elizabeth Smith, Tana Diane Mason; ten...

Jan 27, 2025

Janice Carol Fincher, age 77, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1947, in Montgomery Alabama as Janice Carol McGuire. The daughter of Douglas McGuire and Martha Sullivan McGuire.

She will be joined by brother; Marshal McGuire and sisters; Bobbie Jean Phillips and little sister Shiela Kay Edwards. 

She leaves behind to cherish her...

Jan 24, 2025

Casey Michael Free, age 46, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1978, in Selma, Alabama a son of Michael and Peggy Free.

He is preceded by his father; Michael Free, paternal grandparents; Bess Brown and Boyd Free; maternal grandparents, Rufus Ritch and Betty Ritch.

He loved football, fishing, and mud bogs.

He leaves behind...

Jan 21, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

COWART, MICHAEL S. 56Mike gained his wings to join God on Monday, January 20, 2025 very unexpectedly.Mike was born September 26, 1968 to Michael Samsel and Linn (Linda) Cummings in Sidney, New York. He was later adopted and loved by John O. Cowart.The family moved to Ft McCoy, Florida in 1977 where he attended school and graduated from North Marion...