Obituaries

Aug 17, 2017

Fort McCoy - Hannelore Schmitt Kirkman, 74, passed away August 17, 2017. Born February 25, 1943, in Blumberg, Germany, to Otto and Luise Schmitt.  She was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.

She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin Kirkman and son, Tim Kirkman.

No...

Aug 15, 2017

TURNIPSEED, Joyce Celesta Ocala - Joyce Celesta Turnipseed, 89, loving mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017.  Born on November 11, 1927, in Athens, PA, to the late Raymond Russell and Celeste Wells Russell.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Davis Turnipseed; parents; and...

Aug 14, 2017

SWANSON, Kevin Donald Ocala - Kevin Donald Swanson, 51, passed away August 14, 2017. Born May 30, 1966 at Grand Forks A.F.B, ND to Donald and Sandra Swanson. He was a barber/hairstylist. He moved here from Boynton Beach 16 years ago.

We have lost our brother/son/husband/friend Kevin. An incredible soul was taken from...

Aug 14, 2017

James Allen Moeller, 74, of Powell, Wyoming and The Villages, FL passed away on August 14, 2017 at his home in Florida, with his family. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. at New Life Church in Powell. Jim was born on April 18, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan to Frederick...

Aug 14, 2017

LAFOUNTAIN, Beth Ann Citra - Beth Ann LaFountain, 54, passed away August 14, 2017. She was born September 11, 1962, in Ocala, FL, to James Sims (deceased) and Karen Sims Medema. She has lived in Marion County all of her life and worked as a Media Specialist/Teacher Assistant at Sparr Elementary School. Beth is preceded in death by her father,...

Aug 12, 2017

JOHNS, Bruce Garrard Silver Springs - Bruce Garrard Johns, 54, passed away August 12, 2017. He was born June 15, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL, and adopted  by Eugene and Erroll Johns. His birth mother is Barbara Cooper. He retired from Dayco Manufacturing as a Vulcanizer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Mulkey...

Aug 12, 2017

CRON, Bruce Allan Citra - Bruce Allan Cron, 60, passed away August 12, 2017. He was born March 29, 1957, in Sayre, PA, to Morris and Pearleana V. Cron. He has lived in Marion County for 36 years. He retired after twenty years with the City of Marion County, and owned Bruce's Towing and Repair.

Aug 10, 2017

GOMILLION, Jerry Lee Silver Springs - Jerry Lee Gomillion, 74, passed away August 10, 2017.  Born on April 26, 1943, in Ponce De Leon, FL, to the late Howard Lee and Alfreda Goldie Gomillion.  He has lived here most all his life and was a logger.  He enjoyed most his days spent in the forest with his...

Aug 10, 2017

HOWARD, William Henry "Bill" Anthony - William Henry Howard, 77, passed away August 10, 2017.  Born December 25, 1939, in Live Oak, FL, to the late Marvin Henry Howard and Jewel Ray Howard. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for the United States Postal Service. Bill was Deacon Emeritus, Charter member and Trustee...

Aug 9, 2017

COLE, Norman Winfield Ocala - Norman Winfield Cole, 87, passed away August 9, 2017. Born in Waterbury, CT, on February 9, 1930, to Winfield Sherman and Alice (Main) Cole.  He was a caregiver in Mental Health Services and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked various jobs in Ocala including Publix and Wild Waters. He loved...

Aug 8, 2017

O'NEAL, Homer Lee Ocala - Homer Lee O'Neal, 86, passed away August 8, 2017. He was born September 3, 1930, in Tifton, GA, to Roy and Amanda (Collier) O'Neal. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the Insurance industry.  He was an avid golfer, fisherman and a huge Florida Gator fan!

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Aug 7, 2017

SCHWINN, Jay Darell Ocala - Jay Darell Schwinn, 71, passed away August 7, 2017. Born May 26, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Jay and Wanda Schwinn. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector. Jay moved to Marion County from Texas in 2012.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, JoAnn; daughter, Deborah...

Aug 6, 2017

Silver Springs - Michael Adam McPherson, 34, passed away August 6, 2017. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on February 7, 1983, to Robbin McPherson and Susan Heavenridge.  He moved to Marion County from Maryland four years ago and has worked as a mechanic at Taylor's Garage. He loved riding his bike and spending time with his family, his children were...

Aug 5, 2017

BUTLER JR., Lloyd Clarence Ocala - Lloyd Clarence Butler, Jr., 43, passed away August 5, 2017.  Born on July 8, 1974, in Ocala, FL, to Lloyd Clarence Butler, Sr. and Alma Linda (Wiley) Butler.  He has lived here most all his life and worked as an auto-body repair technician. He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and...

Aug 5, 2017

Donald E. Williams, 74, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Nitro, WV, passed away on August 5, 2017 at Munroe Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Donald was born January 1, 1943, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Burley and Maxine Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris J. (Scarberry)...

Aug 1, 2017

SPARKMAN, Catherine Burwell Micanopy - Catherine Burwell Sparkman, 72, passed away August 1, 2017.  She was born September 29, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, to Wallace and Sally B. Owen. Catherine moved with her family to Ocala from Orlando in 1971 where she worked as a radiology technician for Dr. Wagdi Faris for 38 plus years. She was a very active member...

Aug 1, 2017

Aug 1, 2017

CROCKETT, Ann Ocala-Mary Ann Parker Crockett, 81, passed peacefully at Hospice's Sylvia House on August 1, 2017. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Payton A. and Mary Croxton Parker; husband, Willie Allen Crockett; brother, Raymond Parker and sister, Elizabeth Blake. Ann was born and lived her early years in Middlesex County, Virginia on October 28,1935. She later...

Jul 31, 2017

WATTS, Ima Jean Ocala - Ima Jean Watts, 78, passed away July 31, 2017, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born May 26, 1939, in Delbarton, WV, to the late Elder Tommy Adair, Sr. and Margaret B. Adair. Ima moved from West Virginia to Marion County in 1987. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was...

Jul 30, 2017

DELONG SR., Robert Lee Silver Springs - Robert Lee DeLong Sr. 78, passed away July 30, 2017.  He was born September 15, 1938, in Ocala, FL, to Jessie and Della D. DeLong. He lived in Marion County all of his life and worked as a Master Mechanic for the City of Ocala.

He...