Obituaries

Aug 11, 2015

BAZEMORE, William Donald Micanopy – William Donald Bazemore, 82, passed away August 11, 2015. Born August 11, 1933, in Holly Hill, FL, to Lamar Bazemore and Marie James Bazemore. He graduated from University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined W.T. Grant where he was eventually promoted to district management. Later he moved to McIntosh where he was involved in...

Aug 8, 2015

Citra – Richard Douglas Tortora Jr., 28, passed away August 8, 2015.  Born September 6, 1986, in Hollywood, FL, to Richard Douglas Tortora Sr. and Mary Russ Tortora. He grew up in Marion County and loved competing in wrestling and mixed martial arts. Richard competed on wrestling teams at North Marion High School, Oviedo High School, Newberry...

Aug 8, 2015

WATERS, Lorraine P. Fort McCoy – Lorraine P. Waters, 85, passed away August 8, 2015.  Born July 3, 1930, in Elk Garden, West Virginia, to Lester Paugh and Violet (Sis) Rohrbaugh Paugh.  She has resided in Marion County for that last 27 years, moving from West Virginia/Maryland. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Waters (3/20/1994); brothers,...

Aug 8, 2015

Mike was born on 10/21/1956 to the late Joseph E. Lumpkin, Sr. and Mildred Lumpkin, and lived his entire life in Anthony.  He passed away on Saturday August 8th at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members.

He attended Anthony School and worked at  Publix and Dayco for many years and as a handy man.

Aug 7, 2015

SCHNEIDER, Bertha Oxford - Bertha Schneider, 99, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, August 7, 2015.  Born April 25, 1916, in Poland, to Shluimie,father and Surah, mother. She was the youngest of 8, the mother of 4, married to Aaron Schneider and a treasure to us all.  She is survived by her daughter, Helene Schneider, Shelly Schneider,...

Aug 3, 2015

Gainesville - Francis Patrick "Pat" Fitzpatrick Jr., passed away August 3, 2015.  Born September 21, 1949, in Deland, FL, to Francis Patrick Fitzpatrick Sr. and Mary Jane Kirchof Fitzpatrick.  He has resided in Alachua Coutny for the last 25 years, after moving from Fort Myers.  He is survived by his son, Dan Fitzpatrick; daughter, Katie Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Mary...

Aug 3, 2015

Gainesville - Emma Eleanor Blair, 88, Banking Secretary, passed away August 3, 2015.

Aug 2, 2015

POUCHER, Robert Wade Belleview – Robert Wade Poucher, 67, passed away August 2, 2015.  He was born October 2, 1947, in Homestead, Florida, to Earnest Poucher and Wilma Howell Poucher. Robert graduated from Coral Shores High School Islamorada, FL. Robert is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and worked as a Mud Engineer in the oil industry,...

Aug 1, 2015

PFEIL, Justus Mathias Belleview – JM Pfeil, 88, passed away August 1, 2015 with family at his side. Born in Martin, FL, on March 12, 1927 to Walter Rudolph Pfeil and Anna Reiff Pfeil, he lived in Marion County the majority of his life. He graduated from Reddick High School in 1945 where he played basketball and football. He...

Jul 31, 2015

Gary Messenger, 72 Ocala - He went to reside in heaven with the lord, July 31st.  A native of Indianapolis, IN, moved to Ocala in 1984.   Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Survived by his loving wife, Patty of 54 years, two sons, Bryan and Craig, four grandsons, Daniel, Andrew, Aaron, Cameron; granddaughter, Cayla; six great grandchildren, Austin, Violet, Morgan, Cole, Rylan and Aiden....

Jul 29, 2015

MSgt Raymond Villafana, USAF, Ret., age 87, of Citra, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2015, at his residence, after a full lifetime and decorated military service, world travel and accomplishment. His loving wife Maria del Carmen was by his side, having cared for him throughout his courageous battle with cardiomyopathy. He was born in Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY,...

Jul 28, 2015

Summerfield - JenniferAnn Hunley, 36, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements are private by the family.

Jul 27, 2015

YEARGAN, Brenda Gail Citra – Brenda Gail Yeargan, 54, passed away July 27, 2015 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 1, 1961, in Ocala, FL, to James Walter Lovell and Pearl “Polly” Lovell.  She has lived in Marion County all her life.  She was an employee for Publix Supermarkets for 37 years currently as Receiving clerk.  She...

Jul 22, 2015

COOPER, Jack Allen Salt Springs – Jack Allen Cooper, 76, passed away July 22, 2015.  Born July 11, 1939, in Mt. Creek, AL, to John Royal Cooper and Mary Agnes Welch Cooper. He moved here from Sarasota in 1990. Jack retired from GTE-Verizon after twenty five years. He has been a member of Masons Oak Park Lodge 864, Montgomery,...

Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Guy Paul Bartell 62, of Franklin, North Carolina and Ocala, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.  He was born November 8, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Fred and Danielle Bartell of Reddick, Florida.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served his country for 12 years.  Upon his...

Jul 21, 2015

John Edward Lawler

June 30, 1943 – July 21, 2015

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, deceased in Fort McCoy, Florida

John was the third of three children of Anna Theresa Glennon Lawler and Joseph Charles Lawler.

He was baptized Catholic and attended Parochial schools through Elementary school, High School and...

Jul 21, 2015

Marge Helen Goff Gottenstrater Sutley, 90, of Orange Springs, FL, passed away July 21, 2015.  Marge was born in Fort McCoy, FL on December 17, 1924, to Will and Lara K. Goff. She was predeceased by her husband, Smith L. Sutley, US Army Ret., sister, Wilma Matchett and brother Woodrow Goff, both of Orange Springs. She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2015

Orange Park - Lynn Izy Clark, 58, passed away July 20, 2015.  Born October 21, 1956, in Jacksonville, FL to Robert George Colborn and Jessie Victoria Wananaker Colborn.  She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Lee Clark, and parents.  Private interment will be at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Jul 20, 2015

Ocala - Ellery Reed Maker Jr., passed away peacefully at home, July 20, 2015.  Born June 10, 1928, in Rowley, MA, to Ellery Reed Maker Sr. and Emma Bonneau Maker.  He was a retired tool and die machinist and moved here from Melborne five years ago.  Ellery was an avid fisherman.  He is survived by his loving wife, Carrie...

Jul 19, 2015

Citra - Gladys Rodebaugh Martin, 80, passed away July 19, 2015.  Born February 26, 1935, in Webster County, West Virginia, to Russell Rodebaugh and Golda Hinckle Rodebaugh. She has resided in Marion County since 1972 and was a long time member of Anthony Kingdom Hall.  She is preceded in death by her son, Mike Martin; brother, Gene Rodebaugh; sister,...