Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

CROSBY SR., Charles Alton Ocala - Charles Alton Crosby, Sr, 81, passed away October 29, 2017. Born on April 3, 1936, in Starke, Florida, to Lester and Iris McRae Crosby. Charles has lived in Ocala most all of his life and was a faithful member of Life Tabernacle Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved planting flowers and trees. Charles was "Pops"...

Oct 28, 2017

SHORT, Evelyn Claire

Ocala - Evelyn Claire Short, 83, passed away October 28, 2017. Born on October 7, 1934, in Orange Lake, Florida, she has lived here for the past 25 years and retired as a nurse at SHANDS hospital.

She was preceded in death by her son, John Short; and sister, Danell.

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Oct 27, 2017

TIGHE, Lorene Flora Ocala - Lorene Flora Tighe, 94, passed away peacefully at home, October 27, 2017. Born on December 28, 1922 in Germantown, FL, she lived here all her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 64 years, Louis Tighe, and brother, Wilbert Tighe. She graduated from Reddick High School and retired from Bitting Pharmacy...

Oct 25, 2017

NOBLES, Raymond

Silver Springs - Raymond Walter Nobles, 68, passed away October 25, 2017 at MRMC. He was born in Gainesville, FL, to William and Lucille Nobles and has been a long time resident of Silver Springs. He loved fishing, playing guitar and spending time with family and friends.

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Oct 24, 2017

CONWAY, Wanda Sue Salt Springs - ​Wanda Sue Conway, 68, passed away October 24, 2017. Born February 1, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, to J.E. Howard and Verna Mobley Howard. She worked in assembly manufacturing. She enjoyed singing karaoke, doing crafts and fishing with her brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Mike)...

Oct 23, 2017

MAI, YVONNE LEE Ocala-Yvonne Lee Mai, 90, died on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Born in Wu Han, China, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Dr. Paul Lee and Ceio Wa Lee, and married to the late Chinese Air Force Captain Jen-Hsien Mai. She relocated with her children to the United States in 1957.

Yvonne...

Oct 17, 2017

RAY, Steven Darell

Ocala -Steven Darell Ray, 46, passed away October 17, 2017. Born April 24, 1971, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Spencer and Ida Hinkle Ray. Darell lived in Marion County, Florida most of his life.  He worked in construction, learning how to do everything from carpentry work to masonry to tile.  He had a car audio and electronics...

Oct 17, 2017

LLOYD, Ivedent Ocala - Ivedent Lloyd, 82, passed away October 17, 2017. Born February 18, 1935, in Live Oak, FL, to Frank and Fannie T. Lloyd. Ivedent has lived in Marion County for most of his life and worked as an automotive mechanic and racecar driver.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sybil Lloyd; son,...

Oct 14, 2017

Salt Springs - Mary "Joanne" Crawford, 84, passed away October 14, 2017.  Born November 25, 1932,  Toombs County, Vidalia GA, to Charlie and Ellen Brown.  She moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1940 and from Jacksonville to Salt Springs, Florida in 1988. She was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Jacksonville, FL in 1950. She was Sales and Distribution...

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...