Obituaries

Jan 21, 2018

KIPP, WALTER DARRYLL Citra - Walter Darryll Kipp, 76, passed away January 21, 2018 at Ocala Regional. Born in Miami, FL, on November 2, 1941, to George Leonard and Thelma Esther Kipp. He was an ASE Master Automotive Mechanic.

He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Cash Kipp; sons, Wayne...

Jan 21, 2018

Martha​ Elizabeth ​Pitts Watts

Our world lost a shining beacon of joy on January 21, 2018 when Martha Elizabeth Pitts Watts, age 69, passed away at Hospice Legacy House and went to join her Lord in Heaven.

Born October 10, 1948, to Joseph Lynnfield Pitts and Madge Elizabeth Peden...

Jan 17, 2018

LAMADRID MENDEZ, RUBEN JUAN

Ocala, FL - Ruben Juan Lamadrid Mendez passed away January 17 of 2018 at the early age of 68. He was born in Havana, Cuba on March 30, 1949 to Antonio Lamadrid and Huorquidea Mendez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Yupen Chang Rojas;...

Jan 15, 2018

MUNN, CECELIA LOCKE

Cecelia Locke Munn, 97, was born on Sept. 28, 1920 to Bernard and Ethel Locke of Chiefland. She was a graduate of Chiefland HS and married George T, Munn in 1949. She was a secretary for the U.S. Navy in Washington, DC for 25 years. Mrs. Munn was...

Jan 15, 2018

DUFFY, Michael "Mike"

Ocala - Michael Duffy, 59, passed away January 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born August 30, 1958, in the Bronx, NY, to Edward Warren and Mary (DiGiorno) Duffy.  He was an Electro-Mechanical Repair Specialist at Lockheed Martin. Mike loved baseball and was an avid Yankees fan and memorabilia collector....

Jan 14, 2018

MAY​, VIOLET Ocala - Violet May, 69, passed away January 14, 2018. Born October 25, 1948, in Ocala, FL  she resided here most all her life. She was a retired Marion County School bus driver. She was preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Helen Walker; her loving husband, Lawrence May; her son, Chris Edward Turner;  and dog "Zorro".. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy...

Jan 14, 2018

MAY​, VIOLET Ocala - Violet May, 69, passed away January 14, 2018. Born October 25, 1948, in Ocala, FL, she has resided here most all her life. She was a bus driver for MCSB.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence May and son, Chris Edward Turner, parents Cecil...

Jan 13, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Matthew Alexander Krawiec. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2018

CHILDERS, ALMA ELAINE

Alma Elaine Childers, 69, of Ocala passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Ocala Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Lowell to Sol David Gladdin and Ida Mae Harrell Gladdin and had lived most of her life in Ocala.  She was a very active  member for...

Jan 11, 2018

TARRANT, Jeannette Azaline

Jeannette Azaline Tarrant passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2018. Jeannette was born in Plant City, Florida on September 3, 1926.  She worked as a billing supervisor for a phone company for many years.

She is preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2018

DOBBS, David Michael

David Michael Dobbs passed away at Monroe Regional Medical Center on January 11, 2018. David was born in Tampa Florida on April 15, 1949.  He worked as a drywall finisher in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR and the Miami dolphins.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2018

Ocala - Philip James Maneske, 84, passed away January 11, 2018.  Born to George and Mary (Cisela) Maneske.  He was a graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, Minnesota.  He was an Army Veteran serving in the Korea.

Following his military service he attended the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud where he obtain his BA Degree in...

Jan 4, 2018

ROBINSON JR., William Otis Silver Springs - William Otis Robinson Jr, 59, passed away January 4, 2018. Born on August 24, 1958 in San Mateo, California to William and Dorothy J. Robinson. William moved to Silver Springs , FL from California nearly three years ago.

He is a Veteran of the United States Army....

Jan 3, 2018

CONELLY, Marie

Bessie “Marie” Conelly passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2018. Marie was born in High Springs, Florida on October 25, 1945.  She worked as a processor for Sunbelt Title Agency in Palm Beach County, FL.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 1, 2018

DeLawter, Keith Edward Ocala - Keith E. "Fox Squirrel" DeLawter, 46, passed away January 1, 2018. Born on August 10, 1971 in Lakeland, FL to Elizabeth Bateman. Keith has lived in Marion County all of his life and worked as a heavy equipment operator.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Carrie DeLawter; mother,...

Dec 31, 2017

Anthony “Tony” De Torres, 62, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2017 at his home with family at his side. Tony was born December 8, 1955 in San Francisco, California. In his Military career, Tony traveled and lived all over the United States and Germany. In later years, he followed his mother in her move to Ocala Florida, making it...

Dec 31, 2017

CONKLIN, Marian Jane Ocala - Marian Jane Conklin, 55, passed away December 31, 2017. Born December 8, 1962 in Salem, New Jersey,. She moved to Marion County in the '80's and worked as the senior cook at The Centers.

She is preceded by her husband, Michael E. Conklin; and son, "BJ" William David Shuman Jr.

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Dec 27, 2017

BROMLEY, Lawrence Edward

Belleview - Lawrence Edward Bromley, 81, passed away December 27, 2017. Born May 23, 1936, in Tryonville, PA, to Norman and Gladys Bromley.  He was a veteran of the US Army and  a lifetime member of the Cleveland Lodge 781.

He married the love...

Dec 27, 2017

NELMS, Norman Norcum

Ft. McCoy – Norman Norcum Nelms III, 60, passed away December 27, 2017. Born October 3, 1957, in Wilmington, NC, to Norman Norcum Nelms Jr. and Mildred Dove Nelms. He graduated from the University of Florida and was Sr. Vice President of Design and Construction for Penn National Gaming.

He...

Dec 21, 2017

LIGHTBODY, John R. Ocala - John R. Lightbody, 66, passed away December 21, 2017. Born on September 26, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa to Robert E. and Glendora G. Lightbody. John enjoyed work as a librarian in the Forest County Library for 14+ years.

John is preceded by his father, Robert Lightbody.  He is survived by his...