Obituaries

Sep 17, 2016

Ronald Paul Hannigan, of Anthony FL, passed away September 17, 2016 in his home at the age of 71. His family and close friends were by his side. Ron was born October 10, 1944 in Bronxville, New York, to Nettie and John Hannigan Sr.

He is survived by his beloved children James, Shawn, and Alicia (Preiss); five grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2016

Ocala - David Charles Saunders, 57, passed away September 15, 2016. He was born May 1, 1959, in Boston, MA, to Robert E. Saunders, Sr and Anne Therese Saunders.  He has resided in Marion County for 40 years. David was an avid nature lover & most enjoyed fishing in Alaska with his Dad & brother....

Sep 14, 2016

Ocala - Mary B. Durbin, 67, passed away September 14, 2016. She was born November 12, 1948, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Emilio Villareal and Christine Miller.  She worked as a Certified Nursing Aide. She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Lee McKinney. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Buddy...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert Lightbody passed from this life on Sept 13, 2016, at age 94. He was born in Daykin Nebraska to Harry & Elizabeth Lightbody on April 12, 1922.  The family moved to Iowa where he received his education, graduating from Charles City high School and the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls Iowa.  He served 3 ½ years in the...

Sep 13, 2016

Ocala - Paul Wendell Jarvis, 78, passed away September 13, 2016. He was born October 18, 1937, in High Springs, FL, to Rufus and Doris Fowler Jarvis.  He has resided in Marion County for over 47 years.  Paul was a Southern Baptist Ordained Minister for most of his life.

He is preceded in...

Sep 12, 2016

Ocala - Melvin Eddie Dunlap, Sr, 69, passed away September 12, 2016.  Born in Eastman, Georgia, on July 18, 1947, to Jesse M. and Robbie D. (Mullis) Dunlap. He moved to Ocala from Georgia in 1971 and worked as a fuel truck driver for Chevron Oil for 37 years.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 12, 2016

Edwin Montezuma (Bud) Jones, Jr.

December 27, 1925 – September 12, 2016

Edwin M. (Bud) Jones of Ocala, Florida passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of September 12, 2016, at the age of 90.  Bud was a true Southern Gentleman and...

Sep 8, 2016

Ocala - David Marion Christmas Sr., 72, passed away September 8, 2016 at home.  Born February 14, 1944, in Wilcox Co., GA to James William and Jewell O. Christmas. He moved here to Marion County as a small child, graduating from Reddick High School. He retired as a  District Supervisor for Marion County Road Department after 27 years of service.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and shared...

Sep 7, 2016

Lois Ethel Williams was born in Union County, FL to Elbert Crews and Blanche Crews on May 19, 1950. She Passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Blanche Crews; brother, Wayne Elbert Crews, Sr.

Lois Williams has one daughter Tonnya Kaye Williams. She has...

Sep 7, 2016

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Truman was adored by all.  He was a WWII Navy veteran.  He retired from General Motors after 42 years as an engineer where he developed 16 patent designs, worked on the minute man missile project and designed alternative fossil fuel engines including turbine and coal powered engines.  Truman was...

Sep 7, 2016

SHEPPARD, Phyllis Marie, 69 Phyllis Marie Sheppard, 69, passed away peacefully at Hospice on September 7, 2016. Born in Central City, Kentucky to Glen and Louise Bishop Swift on November 9, 1946. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Marvin; son, Jeff (Christine) Sheppard; daughters, Julie (James) Smith, Janet Dunn; sisters, Margaret Harper, Guyneth Freels, Agnes Long; brother,...

Sep 4, 2016

ACKLEY, Jeffrey Allen, 42 Jeffrey Allen Ackley, 42, passed away on September 4, 2016. Born in Springfield, Ohio to Robert Wendall and Pearl Arlene Ackley on November 26, 1973. Jeff enjoyed fishing, working on cars and he loved the outdoors. He was handy with his hands and a strong man.  He was generous, caring and a free spirit living every day...

Sep 4, 2016

Joan Marie Carrier was called home to her heavenly father September 4, 2016.  The second youngest of twelve children and born to James and Garnetta Carrier on August 25, 1962, family was her greatest blessing.  The beloved mother of her three boys:  Jordan, Quinton and Isaiah; beloved sister and auntie to dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  But...

Sep 2, 2016

BILDERBACK, Ryoko

Anthony - Ryoko Bilderback, 83, passed away peacefully at home, September 2, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband Lyman "Ben" Bilderback; son James and his wife Cynthia; and daughter Barbara. She will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the memorial service...

Sep 2, 2016

Rodney Raymond Struble, 68, passed away September 2, 2016 in Haiti.  Born in St. Joseph, MI, on March 17, 1948 to Raymond and Eveline Struble, he was their first born child. He was the owner and operator of a painting/wallpaper company. Rodney was a U.S. Army veteran and earned a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam.

Sep 1, 2016

Ocala, Florida

Brenda Doerr Clark, 56, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2016.  She was born in Eustis, Florida on July 18, 1960, to Carl and Trudy Doerr. Brenda lived in Central Florida her entire life and graduated from Forest High School. She was a very proud mother to her children and grandchildren. On December 30, 1994, Brenda married her...

Sep 1, 2016

Margaret Adaline Rosenberger, of Gainesville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the North Florida Retirement Village. She was 94. Miss Rosenberger was born on October 30, 1921 in Micanopy, Florida to loving parents, Eugene D., and LiIlian Rosenberger and was a lifelong resident of the area as well as a well-known...

Aug 30, 2016

HENRIKSON, Roy Edwin Ocala - Roy Edwin Henrikson, 75, passed away August 30, 2016 at Hospice Estelle's.  Born February 28, 1941 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Earl Henrikson and Lucille Proctor Henrikson.  He graduated from the University of Michigan.  He was an X-Ray radiologist and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Roy was an avid golfer and dedicated...

Aug 30, 2016

SMITH, Marvin William

Marvin William Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 17, 1933, to James and Margaret Smith. Marvin lived in Marion County for the past 14 years.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Marvin was an avid...

Aug 26, 2016

LINDSEY, Susan Kathleen Ocala - Susan Kathleen Lindsey, 58, passed away August 26, 2016 at home surrounded by loving family.  Born November 22, 1957 in Morristown, NJ to Oliver Batti and Maude Messler Batti.  She has resided in Marion County for over 40 years, moving from Bernardsville, NJ.  She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her...