Obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

RYALS, Imogene "Gene" Mrs. Imogene "Gene" Ryals passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 at age 90. Gene was born in Reddick, Florida to Owen Glen and Clara Nell Johnson. She was employed as a salesperson for almost 40 years at Koontz Furniture Company in Ocala Florida. She enjoyed music, dancing, reading, poetry, flower arranging and was an avid...

Aug 24, 2017

BRYANT, Frederick Wade Ocala - Frederick Wade Bryant, 63, passed away peacefully at hospice on August 24, 2017. Born May 22, 1954, in Holden, West Virginia, to Frederick A. and Nora Skeens Bryant. Frederick worked as a carpenter.

He is survived by his sons, Jeff Altizer, James Prunty, Marcus Prunty; daughters, Elisha Witte, Frances...

Aug 23, 2017

FINN, James Thomas Salt Springs - James Thomas Finn, 81, passed away August 23, 2017. Born December 14, 1935, in Dowagiac, Michigan, to Fredrick and Theresa Finn. He has lived in Marion County for the past 10 years.

James is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine P. Finn; stepsons, Leon Carmon, Brian Carmon; sister, Fredricka...

Aug 22, 2017

Ocala - Fred Thorne Brown, III, 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2017.  Born October 7, 1949, in Ocala, FL to Fred Brown, Jr. and Peggy Ann Brown-Smith.  Fred lived the first 41 years of his life in Belleview, Fl, and his last years in Ocala, Fl.  He enjoyed farming, and worked in the real estate...

Aug 21, 2017

OUTLAW, Anna Louise Ocala - Anna L. Frashier Outlaw, 62, passed away August 21, 2017.  Born January 24, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Sherman L. and Rhetta T. Frashier. Anna moved to Marion County from Ft. Myers, FL in 1997 and worked for the Marion County School District.

She is survived by her loving...

Aug 21, 2017

MAXWELL, Richard Scott Ocala - Richard Scott Maxwell, 52, passed away unexpectedly August 21, 2017. Born March 22, 1965, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to the late Wade and Sharon Maxwell. He retired from Marion County Fire Rescue after 27 and a half years of service, as a Deputy Fire Chief.

He is survived by his wife, Lori...

Aug 20, 2017

Ocala - Joan Lisa McLeod, 58, went to be with our Lord, August 20, 2017, surrounded by a loving family. Joan lived in Ocala all her life and attended New Hope School, Hillcrest School and Opportunity Workshop.

She was an accomplished Special Olympics swimmer having won three Silver medals in the 1983 International...

Aug 20, 2017

BROWN, Chloe

Chloe Sutton Brown, 81, passed away in her home Sunday morning, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son Edward L Brown Jr, daughter Cindee Brown Kelly, daughter-in-law Kim Brooks Brown, and three adult grandsons Dylan Kelly, Jackson Kelly, and Edward Brown III, who...

Aug 19, 2017

GILLIGAN, PATRICK KELLY Ocala - Patrick Kelly Gilligan, lovingly known as Kelly by friends and family, 29, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was home with his parents, sister and brother when he passed.

Kelly was born in Ocala, Florida on June 11, 1988, to Patrick and...

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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