Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Bobby Gene Dempsey, age 83, of Ocala, passed away on February 7, 2023, at home. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Lithia Springs, Georgia a son to the late James Allen and Mary Marie (James) Dempsey.

Bobby was retired from the United States Navy.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted...

Feb 3, 2023

Carol Carden, age 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away February 3, 2023 at home.  She was born on October 16, 1943 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Carl and Opel Smith.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by five siblings.

Survivors include a son Scott (Marianne Meldrum) Monroe, two brothers J.T. Smith, Ellery...

Feb 3, 2023

Mary Nellie Hilovsky, 90, passed away on February 3, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. She was born November 9, 1932 to Carl Kisiel and Caroline Ozog in Brackenridge, PA.  She lived in Lower Burrell, PA until 1996 when she and her husband relocated to Ocala, Florida. She enjoyed 62 years of marriage with Hank. Mary was the daughter of hard...

Feb 2, 2023

Terry Chad Turbeville Jr, 50, passed away on February 2, 2023 in Homosassa, Florida. He was born December 4, 1972 to Terry Turbeville and Katheryn J. Robertson. He worked as a mechanic most of his life.

He is preceded by his grandparents.

He is survived by his son, Shaymus; daughter, Brianna; father, Terry Turbeville; mother, Katheryn;...

Feb 2, 2023

On the morning of Thursday, February 2, 2023, Jesus opened the door and James (Jim) Maynard walked off this earth and into the arms of Jesus in Heaven.  Jim was born January 25, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond and Charlotte (Christian) Maynard. He moved to the Ocala area in the late 80s. He met and married the love...

Feb 2, 2023

Donna Melissa (Lisa) Reams, 50, passed away February 2, 2023, in Salt Springs, Florida.  She was born December 15, 1972, in Walton County, Florida, to the late Carroll Brinson (C.B.) Reams and Minnie Estell Tharpe Reams.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter Angel Reams, two sons, Josh Reams and Austin Harrell, five grandchildren Brantley...

Feb 1, 2023

William "Bill" Edwin Cordrey, Jr. age 71, a lifetime resident of Ocala, passed away on February 1, 2023.  He was born on March 11, 1951 in Ocala, Florida a son to the late William Edwin and Lucille (Hooker)  Cordrey, Sr.  Bill was the owner of Cordrey Paint and Body Shop.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted...

Jan 30, 2023

Mary Hellen Parker-Trowell, age 79, of Fort McCoy, passed away on January 23, 2023 at the Roberts Care Center in Palatka.  She was born on September 4, 1943 in Tampa, Florida  a daughter to the late Joseph T. and Claudine Huett.

She is survived by her husband Vernon Derrell Trowell,  daughters Cyndi Volz-Lawson, Cheryl Parker Mullen and...

Jan 29, 2023

Barbara Marie Watson, age 82, of Ocala, passed away on January 29, 2023.  She was born on November 9, 1940 in Archer, Florida. A daughter to the late Charlie Edward and Gladys Lee (Hart) Watson.  Survived by her sister Shirley.  Preceded in death were her sisters Joy Ann White, Betty Blade, Judy Henderson and her brother Allen Watson.  She leaves...

Jan 26, 2023

Pio Mary Canganelli Sr. of Ocala, FL passed away peacefully at home January 26th, 2023 with his wife and family by his side. Pio immigrated to to the United States from Coreno Ausonio, Italy with his family when he was 17. Pio was an incredibly kind, loving and honorable man who enjoyed life. His presence will be deeply missed...

Jan 23, 2023

John E. Duvall, age 71, of Melrose, Florida passed away on January 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27, 1951 in New York, New York, but move with his family to Florida at an early age. He was son to the late Herbert and Ann Duvall. John was an attorney in civil rights law....

Jan 23, 2023

Timothy Wayne Hall, age 57, of Reddick, passed away on January 23, 2023.  He was born on December 27, 1965, in Tampa, Florida a son to Andrew Wayne Hall and the late Vivian Leigh (Clark) Hall.

He is survived by two sons Dustin Hall and Terry Kyle Hall, a daughter Brandi Kjolseth, brother Tommy Hall, and grandchildren...

Jan 21, 2023

Larry David Muldrow, age 69, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1953 in Ocala, Florida, where he was a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents Barney Phillip and Abbie Louise (Perryman) Muldrow, brother Rick Muldrow and a grandson Zach...

Jan 20, 2023

Ann McClain Hathaway Burkett Flateau, age 92, of Ocala, passed away on January 20, 2023.  She was born on February 13, 1930 in Hialeah, a daughter to the late Albert and Ann (McClain Hathaway) Burkett.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband James M. Flateau in 1994, her son Michael E., her sisters Katie...

Jan 19, 2023

Theodore A. Bewley, III, age 49, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on January 19, 2023 .  He was born on December 11, 1973 in Ocala, Florida a son to Theodore A. and Callie (Padgett) Bewley, Jr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory in addition to his parents his devoted wife of 29 years Brenda (Mitchelar)...

Jan 18, 2023

Douglas Lee Good, age 88, of Anthony, Florida passed away on January 18, 2023.  He was born on May 26, 1934 in Front Royal, Virginia a son to the late Roy Lee and Florence (Fultz) Good.

Douglas was a past President of the Lion's Club, a member of the Rotary Club, the Jaycee, and the Front Royal...

Jan 17, 2023

Dr. Jack Lewis Swoveland, age 65, of Ocala Florida passed away of natural causes on January 17th 2023 at his home. He was born July 30, 1957 in Ocala to Nancy (Faison) Swoveland and the late Louie Swoveland. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Swoveland. He had an illustrious military career,...

Jan 16, 2023

Charles Elwood Finch, age 89, of Reddick, passed away on January 16, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. He was born on April 8th, 1933 a son to the late Walter and Frances (Blydenburg) Finch.  In addition to his parents Charles had three brothers and five sisters.

He leaves behind his daughter Emily E Finch, as well as two grandchildren,...

Jan 15, 2023

Carol Ann Provost, age 79, of Ocala, passed away on January 15, 2023.  She was born on December 31, 1943 in Burlington, Vermont, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Helen (Rouille) Wilkin.

She graduated from Burlington High School in 1961 and earned her registered nursing degree from Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing in Quincy, MA.  She...

Jan 13, 2023

Sandra Jean Jameson, age 61, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2023 in Ocala.  She was born on December 22, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin a daughter to the late Donald and Sandra (Sparks) Mitchell and a daughter to Peter and Christa Bostanescu. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a brother...