Obituaries

Mattie James

Dec 3, 2017

JAMES, Mattie Lee

Citra - Mattie Lee James, 77, passed away December 3, 2017. Born on May 29, 1940 in Live Oak, FL to Avner and Mammie Griffis. Mattie has been a resident of Marion County for 48 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend.

She is survived...

Macks Thomsen

Dec 2, 2017

THOMSEN, Macks Cyril

Belleview - Macks C. Thomsen, 78, passed away December 2, 2017. Born on March 9, 1939 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Peter and Harriet Thomsen. Macks moved to Marion County two years ago from Battle Mountain, NV.

He preceded by his loving wife, Eleanor Yvonne Thomsen; and stepdaughter, Barbara Santos.

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Leslie Hicks

Nov 30, 2017

HICKS, LESLIE Citra - Leslie D. Hicks, a well-known upper-level competitor in U.S. eventing, passed away at her home in Citra, FL, on the morning of November 30th from cancer. She was 58.

Born Leslie Carothers in Fullerton, CA, in 1959, Leslie started her riding at the age of three in...

Edward Ryan

Nov 29, 2017

RYAN, Edward

Ocala, FL - Edward Ryan, 64, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born July 16, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to William B. Ryan and Theresa DiFiore. He worked and retired as a delivery driver for Pepsi Cola.

Edward is survived by his loving wife Paula Ryan; sons, Edward P. Ryan...

Joyce Leonetti

Nov 27, 2017

LEONETTI, Joyce Florence Ocala - Joyce Florence Leonettie, 87, passed away November 27, 2017. Born on April 21, 1930, in Gainesville, FL to Ralph Smith, Sr. and Florence Nickles Smith. Joyce retired as a bookkeeper.

Joyce is preceded by her siblings, Ralph Smith, Jr., Bruce Smith, Pearly Smith, Allen Smith, Beryl Smith, and Constance Rivello.

She is...

Taylor Watson

Nov 21, 2017

Salt Springs - Taylor Aaron Watson, 25, passed away November 21, 2017. Born February 22, 1992 in Bradenton, Florida to Debra S. Watson and Darryl J. Vanderbilt. Taylor has lived in Marion County for 14 years. Taylor graduated from North Marion High School in 2010 and began work as a tower climber. Taylor was known for his contagious smile...

Charlene Chesser

Nov 21, 2017

CHESSER, Charlene Elizabeth

Salt Springs - Charlene E. Chesser, 76, passed away November 21, 2017. Born on August 20, 1941, in Gainesville, FL to James H. and Myrtice K. Dennis, she was raised in Starke, FL and graduated from Bradford High School. Charlene worked over 34 years with the Marion County School Board. She was an active member of First...

Charlene Chesser

Nov 21, 2017

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William"Bill" Mclean Ii

Nov 19, 2017

McLean II, William "Bill" Patrick

Silver Springs, Florida - William "Bill" Patrick McLean II, 56, passed away November 19, 2017.  Born on November 12, 1961, in Watertown, New York to William P. McLean I and Shirley Ripley McLean.  Bill worked as an over the road truck driver.  Bill served...

Joshua Medlock

Nov 18, 2017

Ocala - Joshua Ryan Medlock, 30, passed away November 18, 2017. Born on October 30, 1987, in Ocala, Florida to Milton and Shannon L. Medlock. He worked as a roofer with his brother in-law. Josh enjoyed doing anything outdoors, from working on his trucks, playing on his 4 wheeler, playing in the mud, fishing, and spending time with his children and his nephews...

Joseph Lawlor

Nov 16, 2017

LAWLOR SR., Joseph Michael

Ocala - Joseph M. Lawlor, Sr., 46, passed away November 16, 2017. Born on December 16, 1970, in Warwick, RI. Joe worked as a lawn technician for TruGreen. Joe was an avid sports fan and all who knew him knew his teams were the Dallas Cowboys, the Boston Red Sox, the Miami...

Vivian Brown

Nov 16, 2017

BROWN, Vivian Belleview - Vivian Brown, 85, passed away November 16, 2017. Born on September 30, 1932, in Cairo, Gerogia. Vivian worked as a Civil Clerk for Marion County Sheriff's Office.

She is survived by her daughters, Rita Harvey, Nina Hall-Harper, and Karen Kramer.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, November...

Aaron Kemmer

Nov 16, 2017

KEMMER, Aaron Michael

Ocala - Aaron Michael Kemmer, 25, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2017. Born December 27, 1991, in Ashtabula, OH, he was a lifelong resident of Ocala.

He is survived by his mother, Michelle A. Holt and...

Joseph Brames

Nov 15, 2017

BRAMES, Joseph Francis Kenneth City, FL - Joseph F. Brames, 54, passed away November 15, 2017. Born on October 6, 1963, in Homestead, Florida to Bernard and Marie Brames. Joseph worked in construction, enjoyed being with his family and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan. Preceded in death by parents and sisters Ann Marie Fox and Loretta Green. He is survived by his...

Lola Brewer

Nov 12, 2017

​BREWER. Lola L. Ocala - Lola L. Brewer, 71, passed away November 12, 2017. Born on July 29, 1946, in Forrest City, AK. Lola moved to Ocala, FL in October in 2012 from Pahokee, FL where she worked as an educator.

Lola is preceded by her daughter, Cheryl C. Brewer; sister, Darlene Ball; and parents, Mervin and Daisy Luallen.

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Vivian Nix

Nov 2, 2017

Vivian Evelyn Jackson Nix of Ocala went to be with her Lord on Wednesday. November 2, 2017, surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Evelyn was born on November 22, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to Alvin and Gertrude Britt Jackson, the second of six daughters. As a child she had Rheumatic Fever which damaged her heart causing the doctors to...

Vivian Nix

Nov 2, 2017

Vivian Evelyn Jackson Nix of Ocala went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2017, at Legacy Hospice house in Ocala. She was surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Evelyn was born on November 22, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to Alvin and Gertrude Britt Jackson,...

Laretha Eggimann

Nov 2, 2017

EGGIMANN, LARETHA ANN

Ocala, Florida - Laretha Ann Eggimann, 77, passed away peacefully at the family’s home on November 2, 2017. Born on November 3, 1939, in Haleburg, Alabama to James S, Vickers and Minnie V. (Belcher) Vickers.  In the 7th grade she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.  There she met the Love of...

Michael Ferrell

Oct 31, 2017

FERRELL, Michael Aaron

Ocala - Michael Aaron Ferrell, 63, passed away peacefully at under the care of Hospice of Marion County, October 31, 2017. Born on December 21, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jackie Lee and Shirley Anne Ferrell. He worked as a caregiver.

Michael is survived by his loving companion in life, Paul Jayroe; mother, Janice Ferrell; sisters, Rachal...

Louise Mullener

Oct 29, 2017

MULLENER, Louise Ocala - Louise Mullener, 84, passed away October 29, 2017. Born on November 13, 1932, in Dedham, Massachusetts. Louise moved from Boston, MA to Marion County in 1973. She took great pride in being a dedicated wife and mother.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Daniel Mullener and Sondra Mullener; and grandchildren, Clay and...