Obituaries

Jul 13, 2018

KISER, Laura Jo

Ocala - Laura Jo Kiser, 57, passed away July 13, 2018. Born April 1, 1961, in Warren, PA, to George and Ellen Krumm. She graduated form Clarion State University and worked for Marion County Schools for 32 years, most recently at Madison Street School of Basics Plus.

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Jul 13, 2018

PHILLIPS, Diane Ocala - Diane Phillips, 68, passed away July 13, 2018. Born January 12, 1950, in Ocala, Florida, to Carl and Alene Yoder. She has resided in Marion County most all her life She was deputy tax collector for the Department of Marion County for eight years, followed by Church and School Secretary for...

Jul 12, 2018

ZINK, Sherry Ocala - Sherry Ann Zink, 71, passed away July 12, 2018. Born June 7, 1947, in Newark, NJ, to Chris and Joan Schneider. She was a Veteran of the US Navy and loving mother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Stanley Zink; son, Andrew Zink (Jamie);  daughters, Haley Zink, Brandy Zink; step-son, John Zink; brother, Chris...

Jul 10, 2018

Margaret Louise Harper, 86, passed away July 10, 2018 at Hospice Estelle's House surrounded by her family.  She was born May 31, 1932, in Moorman, KY, to Glen Moorman Swift and Jenny Louise Bishop Swift.  She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Western Kentucky and a masters...

Jul 9, 2018

MARTINEZ, Pamela Jo Bellview - Pamela Jo Martinez, 55, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018. Born in Jacksonville, FL, on January 28, 1963, to Elzie & Helen Thomas. Pam was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Pam spent her life as a...

Jul 9, 2018

KING, Paul Michael

Anthony - Paul Michael King, 69, passed away July 9, 2018. Born October 17, 1948, in Tuscan, Arizona, he was an Over Road Truck Driver. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Vietnam.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joy King; six...

Jul 8, 2018

WALLACE, George Lee

Anthony - George Lee Wallace, 88, passed away peacefully at home, July 8, 2018. Born in Miami, Florida on February 19, 1930, to Dennis Lloyd & Mable (Davis) Wallace. He was a Lather in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building just about anything from furniture to houses. He had a special love for...

Jul 8, 2018

HOLLISTER, Earl Legrand Ocala - Earl Legrand Hollister, 90, passed away at home, July 8, 2018. Born in Manchester, CT, on October 24, 1927, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy in WWII and was a machinist in manufacturing.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Claire R. Hollister. He...

Jul 7, 2018

CARTER, Allan Edward Anthony - Allan Edward Carter, 50, passed away July 7, 2018. Born in Eustis, FL, on June 4, 1968, to Albert Edward and Jeanie Hunter Kelley.

He is preceded by his father Albert Edward Carter. He is survived by his daughters, Autumn Emily Carter, Adrian Earla Carter; mother, Jeanie Kelley; sister, Janet...

Jul 5, 2018

Ocala - Beau Robert Bray, 42, passed away July 5, 2018. Born and raised in Ocala, FL, on October 23, 1975, to Marion Robert "Bob" Bray and Barbara Jean Bray. He was a Chef  at assisted living facilities, restaurants, Ocala Country Club and decided to change careers by going...

Jul 5, 2018

Thelma Beatrice Bedaw, 90, passed away July 5, 2018. Born February 13, 1928, in Newton, NH, to Nathan and Daisy Twombly, she was one of 11 children. She moved here from Keene, NH in 2006. She was a homemaker.

Preceded by her beloved husband, Clifford G. Bedaw; son,  John Bedaw. She is survived by her son, Larry Bedaw...

Jun 30, 2018

Priest, Edna Reddick

Ocala - Edna Reddick Priest, 95, passed away peacefully June 30, 2018.  Born November 16, 1922, in Martell, Florida, to George Richard Reddick and Lessie Tucker Reddick. She was a deputy clerk for the Marion County Property Appraiser and served on the board for the Anthony Cemetery for many years. During...

Jun 25, 2018

SAULS, Judith Ann

Judith Ann Sauls, 64, passed away June 25, 2018.  She was born September 27, 1953 in Springfield, MA to Charles Bent and Alice (Chaffee) Bent.

She is survived by her loving husband Jerry Sauls; daughter, Jessica Strnad; step-sons Mike Sauls and Greg Sauls; brothers, Terry Bent,...

Jun 23, 2018

PURDON, Clyde William

Clyde William “Bill” Purdon, 72, passed away June 23, 2018.  He was born July 9, 1945 in Mudlick, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Barbara Sue (Pierce) Purdon as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Jun 20, 2018

FORBES, Maria Grasya – Ocala, FL Maria Grasya Forbes, 14 passed away June 20, 2018 surrounded by family in Gainesville, FL. Maria was born January 21, 2004 in Naval Biliran, Philippines to David Forbes and Vanessa Valencia Forbes. She is survived by her parents, brother DJ Forbes, grandparents David...

Jun 19, 2018

James Hubert Peyton, 88,  passed away peacefully at Marion County Hospice House in Ocala, FL, June 19, 2018.  Jim grew up in Jeffersonville, IN. He trained in aircraft crash rescue in the Air Force. He worked as an industrial firefighter for over a quarter century at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, FL. During retirement Jim enjoyed...

Jun 16, 2018

BOOTH, Turner Elmo

Ocala - Turner Elmo Booth, 85, passed away June 16, 2018. Born December 10, 1932, in Cedar Key, FL, to Joseph and Pansey Jenkins Booth. He worked for Publix for forty years as manager and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Jun 14, 2018

Carroll Gene Hilliard, 76, was born August 8, 1941 in Muskegon, MI. He left this world to be with the lord and awaiting loved ones on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He had touched many lives before leaving this world and will be dearly missed. Gene served this great nation in the U.S. Army for  over 8 years....

Jun 13, 2018

Ocala - Catherine Adele Lindsey, 62, passed away June 13, 2018 peacefully at home. Born August 12, 1955, in Birmingham  Alabama, to William C. Rice and Concetta Marie Milano Rice. She was a home maker and a server in the hospitality industry.

She is preceded by her one and only son William "Hoss" Edward Glenn...

Jun 11, 2018

FREDERICK, Dorothy Linore Seminole - Dorothy Linore Frederick, 71, passed away June 11, 2018. Born January 27, 1947, in Kalamazoo, MI  to Lee Elliott and Donna M. Lanphear. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Larry Edward Frederick, sons, Mark Frederick (Teri), Michael Frederick, Matthew Frederick and Robert Frederick; daughters,...