Obituaries

Jun 9, 2023

 

Deirdre Kathleen Pennington, age 56, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 9, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1967, on Staten Island, New York, a daughter to the late Michael Boyle and mother Marion (Levinson) Boyle who survives her. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and had her Doctorate degree in physical therapy.In...

Jun 8, 2023

 

Edward William Charles, Jr., age 78, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 8, 2023.  He was born on May 29, 1945, in Mitchell, Nebraska, a son to the late Edward William, Sr. and Emma (Leider) Charles.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Gene, and a sister Connie.  He leaves behind...

Jun 3, 2023

 

Edith L. Shull, 98, passed on to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. Edith was born in Sidell, Illinois on April 26, 1925 to Della Downey Mansfield. Edith was married to Albert Rainwater until his death in 1971. Edith raised and was mother to 11 children: Loretta Hopper (deceased), Carl Rainwater (deceased), JoAnn Rainwater,...

Jun 2, 2023

 

David Paul Hill, age 64, of Belleview, Florida, passed away on June 2, 2023.  He was born on September 28, 1958, in West Virginia and moved to Marion County in 1963.  He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hill and brother Michael Hill. He leaves behind his mother, Pauline Hill, a son Matthew Hill, a daughter Jennifer...

May 31, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" David Anderson, age 79, of Citra, Florida passed away on May 31, 2023.  He was born on February 12, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida a son to the late Clyde and Dorothy (Hodges) Anderson.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Betty Drake, and a granddaughter Desiree.  He was a US Army...

May 30, 2023

Ethan Lee Clute, age 28, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 30, 2023.  He was born on May 22, 1995 in Ocala, Florida a son to Daniel O. and Melissa (Mortimer) Clute.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a 2022 graduate of the University of Florida.  In addition to his parents he leaves behind to cherish...

May 27, 2023

 

Angela Lynn Kinsler, age 56, of Anthony, Florida, was called to her eternal home on May 27, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1966, a daughter to Ian and Nickie (Franklin) Connell. Angie and her two daughters moved to Ocala fromBloomington, Indiana in 1990. She was a single mother , working severaljobs like picking produce in fields, factory...

May 24, 2023

 

Robert Patrick Bennett, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. Born on March 29, 1939, in Plattsburgh, New York, he was the son of the late Moreland and Theresa (LeClerc) Bennett. Known for his passion for fly fishing, Robert's enduring spirit and love for nature left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered.   On...

May 23, 2023

Lois Ann Beckley Baer, known to many as "Mama Baer", passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Estelle's House in Ocala, Florida.

 She was born on April 20, 1934 in Dennison, Ohio.  She moved to Ocala in 1960 with her late husband Jim and their two daughters Sandra and Karen.  After Jim passed away in 1968 she returned...

May 22, 2023

Betty Pearl Whitehead, age 78, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2023.  She was born on March 3, 1945 in Sweetwater, Texas a daughter to the late Hugh Gene and Sadie Henrietta (Reeves) Carlisle.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband John Robert Whitehead.  Betty was  a loving and dedicated wife...

May 22, 2023

 

James Lee Vail, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2023.  He was born on April 27, 1950 in Unadilla, New York a son to the late John James and Louise (Lee) Vail.  He is survived by a son Christopher (Katy) Vail, three daughters Dawn (Robert) Tottel, Kelly Vail, Julie (Jeff) Mewhorter,  two sisters Ann Diefendorf...

May 21, 2023

 

Gregory Mark Kisner, ( Mark) age 66, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on May 21, 2023.  He was born on April 17, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio a son to the late Donald James and Janet Marie (Stuchell) Kisner, Sr.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother Donnie.  Mark was the President of...

May 21, 2023

Albert James Wright, age 38, of Summerfield, Florida passed away on May 21, 2023.  He was born on August 14, 1984 in Gainesville, florida.  His brother Christopher and Grandmother Nancy Warren preceded him in death. 

 He leaves behind his mother and step father Sherri (Saylor) and Christopher Scott McCowan, his father Robert Eugene Ferrone, one daughter Michelle Wright, a brother...

May 18, 2023

Raymond Joseph Setty, II. age 67, of Ocala, FL passed away on May 18, 2023, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.  He was born on September 12, 1955, in Terre Haute, Indiana a son to the late Raymond Joseph and Patsy Lou (Lewis) Setty.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers Andrew, Darcy, and Richard Setty along with...

May 18, 2023

 

Robert Lawrence Clift, age 66, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2023.  He was born on September 9, 1956, in Miami, Florida a son to the late Robert Lee and Evelyn Ann (Sweeney).     He leaves behind his wife Linda, a son Johnnie Clark, two daughters, Makayla Johnson, Sandy Clark, one brother Billy (Claire) Clift, and...

May 18, 2023

James "Andy" Keaton, age 58, of Ft. McCoy, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2023 around 12:14 am on Accension Day. He was born on March 5, 1965 in Dallas, Georgia. Andy was the only son to the late James Andrew and Clara Belle (Tidwell) Keaton.

 He leaves behind his only son James "Anthony" Keaton, two sisters Teresa & her...

May 14, 2023

Arthur L. Shifflett,Jr., age 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 20, 1938 in Charlottesville, Virginia a son to the late Arthur and Reva (March) Shifflett.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Henry. 

 He leaves behind to...

May 11, 2023

Carl Lewis Bermender, age 98, of Ocala, Florida passed away on May 11, 2023 at home with his loving wife of 75 years by his side. He was born on August 24, 1924 in Binginton, New York, a son to the late Marie Stickles and Norman Bermender.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by...

May 10, 2023

Timothy Bishop Norcross, age 64, of Ocala, Florida, USMC Veteran passed away on May 10, 2023.  He was born on May 10, 1959 in Ocala, Florida a son to the late George Clarence  and Janis Marie (Hogan) Norcross.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers Wendall Mozert and Andrew Norcross.

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May 6, 2023

Frank Gerald Rawson, Jr. age 58, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1964 in Fall River, Massachusetts, a son to  Frank Gerald Rawson, Sr. and Patricia (Squillante) Rawson.

Frank was an over the road truck driver.

He leaves behind in addition to his father and mother, two...