Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2016

Rev. Joe Aaron Williams, age 78, retired pastor living in Ocala, Florida, passed away on August 26, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Sue M. Williams; a son, Rev. Keith Williams and his wife, Susan Williams; a daughter, Karen Hudgins and her husband,...

Aug 25, 2016

Nancy Ruth Marcum Hilliard, age 63, departed this world on August 25, 2016. She died peacefully under Hospice care. She is survived by her husband, Gene Hilliard; her daughter, Jennifer Smith Heckman (Chuck Kinkead); her son, William Smith (Bonnie); her four grandchildren, Shelby and Roger Heckman, Kolton and Kayden Smith; her three brothers and seven sisters.

Aug 24, 2016

Christine Elaine Reed, 38, passed away on August 24, 2016.  Born in Albion, New York to Charles and Lori Hubler Reed on December 15, 1977. Christine moved to Florida as a child with her parents in the early 80's.  She worked as a waitress.

Christine is survived by her father and mother, Charles and Lori...

Aug 22, 2016

Ronald "Ronnie" Eric Huebner, 30, passed away on August 22, 2016.  Born in Libertyville, Illinois to Alice Huebner and Brian Pierce on September 30, 1985. Ronnie grew up and lived between Illinois and Florida. Ronnie is survived by his mother and step-father, Alice and Guy Iannone; father and step-mother, Brian and Patti Pierce; fiance, Megan Merrifield; brother, Tyson Hughes; sisters, Alicia...

Aug 20, 2016

Ocala - Belle T. Harrell, 103, passed away peacefully August 20, 2016 at Estelle’s House.  Born May 14, 1913 in Irwin County, GA to Joseph Ephron and Mary Ellen Owens Turner. She worked as a fruit grader in the citrus industry. Her children were her world and she also enjoyed reading and sewing.

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Aug 19, 2016

Ocala - Wayne Elbert Crews Sr., 62, passed away August 19, 2016 at home. Born March 26, 1954 in Olustee, FL to Elbert and Blanche Harris Crews. He owned and operated Crews Paving Co. and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Kay DeLong; son, Wayne E. Crews, Jr.; daughters, Brandi DeLong,...

Aug 17, 2016

Ellen Louise McKee, 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2016. Born in Wooster, Ohio to Walter LeRoy and Eveyln Chloe Harmon on January 25, 1932. She moved to Marion County in 1969. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter McKee; and son, Michael. Louise is survived by her son, Douglas McKee; brothers, Richard Harmon, Kenny...

Aug 12, 2016

Citra - Lester Dean "Skip" Law, 75, passed away on August 12, 2016. Born to Wilbur and Margret Corey Law on April 1, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan. Skip moved to Marion County in 1992. He was an avid bowler, winning several city-wide championships. Skip enjoyed collecting baseball cards, cookie jars, and diecast semi-trucks. He loved Christmas time and setting up his Christmas...