Obituaries

Oct 10, 2017

RILEY JR., Thomas Joseph

Ocala - Thomas Joseph Riley, Jr., 77, passed away October 10, 2017. Born July 7, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas, Sr. and Elizabeth Riley. Thomas moved to Marion County 16 years ago and worked as a professional mover.

Oct 10, 2017

OSBURN-DAY, Anthony Ocala - Anthony Osburn-Day, 24, passed away October 10, 2017. Born October 5, 1993, in Fort Lewis, Washington, to Peter Day and Katherine Osburn-Day.  Anthony has lived in Marion County since infancy and worked as a caregiver for his grandmother and was an apprentice craftsman.  He enjoyed metalworking, weaponscrafting, learning new skills, gaming, and LARP.  He loved his friend...

Oct 10, 2017

RAY, Barbara Sue

Ocala - Barbara Sue Ray, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 10, 2017. Born December 19, 1950, in Heenon, KY, to Joseph Edward Merkley and Eula Brooke Maynard.  She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Preston Ray and daughter, Bobbie...

Oct 9, 2017

BRUDZYNSKI, Teresa Ann Citra - Teresa Ann Brudzynski, 57, passed away October 9, 2017. Born March 9, 1960, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Teresa retired as a deli manager in Hewitt, NJ.

She was preceded by her father, Harry Loder.

She is survived be her beloved partner, William Billera of Citra, FL;  mother, Roberta Loder of Spring Hill,...

Oct 9, 2017

BIALOWARCZUK, John Paul

John Paul Bialowarczuk, 96, passed away October 9, 2017, at the Bridge Assisted Living Ocala, Florida . Born May 6. 1921, in Carteret, New Jersey, to George and Violet Anna Bialowarczuk. John was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was an avid Patriots and Redsox fan and loved all sports.

He is survived by his...

Oct 8, 2017

FINNEY, CARLA ELAINE

Ocala - Carla Elaine Finney, 61, formerly of Orlando FL, died from complications of breast cancer on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at her home. Born in Tampa, Elaine was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Nancy (Combs) Finney. ...

Oct 6, 2017

MATCHETT, Russell William

Citra - Russell William Matchett, 82, passed away peacefully at home, October 6, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Citra, FL, on August 6, 1935, to Irvin William and Grace Viola Matchett. He has lived...

Oct 5, 2017

HARRIS-DAWKINS, Christina Michelle

Citra - Christina Michelle Harris-Dawkins, 34, passed away October 5, 2017. Born August 22, 1983, in Miami, Florida, to Donald L. and Virginia Ann Taylor Harris. Christina has been a resident of Marion County for nearly 20 years. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker.

She...

Oct 3, 2017

STOVALL, Marjorie Clara

Ocala - Marjorie Clara Stovall, 76, passed away October 3, 2017. Born February 1, 1941, in Kissimmee, Florida, to Coy Ethan Yates and Clara Belle Clark. Marjorie worked as an accountant and was a superb bookkeeper.

She is survived by her sons, Donald, Stephen (and his...

Sep 29, 2017

Bonnie Jean Smith

Sparr - Bonnie Jean Smith, retired, 75 passed away Friday September 29, 2017, at her home. She was born in Winter Haven and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Bonnie touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her work as a teacher’s assistant...

Sep 28, 2017

Richard Lee Crowder Ocala - Richard Lee Crowder, 76, passed away September 28, 2017 surrounded  by his family. Born June 25, 1941, in Kingman, Indiana, to the late Ned Ray and Leona Glaze Crowder. ​He was a Cattle Breeder and past Master of the Masonic 32 degree and Scottish Rite.

He...

Sep 26, 2017

Michael David "Fergie" Ferguson passed away September 26, 2017 at the age of 48. He was born in Cambridge, OH and resided in Ocala, FL.

Michael is survived by his wife of 18 years, Sandy Bouchard Ferguson, two step-children, Samantha and Corey Naber; his grandson, Ayden, who was his pride and joy; his...

Sep 25, 2017

RUSSELL, Willene W.

Ocala - Willene W. Russell, 88, went to be with her Lord on September 25, 2017. Born on April 20, 1929, in Dothan, Alabama to Robert B. and Mary Mattox Williams, Willene was a dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend. She was an active member of Oak Griner Baptist Church since moving to Ocala...

Sep 25, 2017

BOOTH, Rodney Edward Fort McCoy - Rodney Edward Booth, 48, tragically passed away September 25, 2017. Born November 8, 1968, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to Bobby and Ruth  Booth. He moved to Marion County from Ohio 18 years ago and worked for Cardinal Glass.

Rodney is preceded in death by his father Bobby Booth; and sister, Peggy Craft.

He...

Sep 21, 2017

WALDRON, Kyle Kevin

Citra - Kyle Kevin Waldron, 48, passed away September 21, 2017. Born July 24, 1969, in La Mirada, California, to Harold and Beverly Ferris Waldron. Kyle is survived by his daughter, Amber Waldron; father, Harold Waldron; sister, Lillian Waldron; and four nieces, Renee, Margot, Aimee, and Michelle. Arrangements under the care...

Sep 20, 2017

Ocklawaha - Fairy Bernice Hale McKune, 100, passed away peacefully September 20, 2017. Born June 29, 1917, in Osborne, Kansas, to William and Bernice Hartman. Fairy was a loving wife of Ralph Austin Hale, a loving mother, and friend.

She is survived by her loving son, Richard Hale; daughters, Judy Hale,...

Sep 20, 2017

MARTIN, Donald Camburn

Ocala - Donald Camburn Martin, 72, passed away September 20, 2017. Born November 17, 1944, in Burlington, VT, to William and Eleanor Camburn Martin. Donald moved to Marion County 3 years ago from Charlotte, NC where he worked as an airline pilot, before retiring. Donald was a decorated combat veteran of...

Sep 19, 2017

McLAUGHLIN JR., Robert Donald Ocala - Robert Donald McLaughlin, Jr., 35, Rob to his Ocala Family and Robby to his West Palm family, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Born on January 26, 1982 to Bob and Judy McLaughlin in Boynton, FL, the first born of the family was definitely...

Sep 12, 2017

Nancy Leigh Stroud Hicken was born in Ocala, FL on May 13, 1933 and passed from this life on September 12, 2017, having lived in, and loved, Ocala her entire life.

She was preceded in death by her husband and childhood sweetheart, Harry T. Hicken, in 2011.  She had a...

Sep 6, 2017

WILSON, Margaret Inez Ocala - Margaret Inez Wilson, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2017. Born March 28, 1932, in Cleburne County, Alabama, to Samuel and Velma Barnwell Morris. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Daniel Wilson; sons, Travis...