Obituaries

Sep 23, 2022

Dana Lynn Alvarez Ross ,70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 23, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born on August 8, 1952 to Clayton Lee Watson and Martha Anne Hall in Wildwood, FL.

She worked as a teacher before retiring from the Marion County School Board.  She spent her time fishing,...

Sep 21, 2022

Richard "Rick" Thomas of Gainesville, FL, passed away on September 21, 2022 from complications due to cancer. An artist and baker, Rick’s smile would light up a room - he loved people and people loved him, and he touched everyone with kindness. Rick was born to the late David Underwood and Mary Ann (Fry) Thomas on December 31, 1947 in Louisville, KY.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Sep 19, 2022

Lloyd Thomas "Buddy" Kinsey age 78 of Anthony, Fl , passed away on September 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Scrambletown, Fl, on July 24, 1944 a son to the late Ray Ballard and Margie (Hogan) Kinsey, Sr.. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn .

Buddy was...

Sep 19, 2022

Y' Hall Niebuonrit, age 36, of Anthony, Fl. passed away on September 19, 2022.

He was born in Vietnam a son to Y' Yungeban and H' Nhacchi NiebRit.  In addition to his parents he was also survived by three brothers Y' Thih Niebrit, LeeNiebuonrit, and Yut Niebrit.

A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for Tuesday...

Sep 17, 2022

Michael Allen Logsdon age 60 of Ft. Mcoy, passed away on September 17, 2022 at the Florida Putnam Hospital.

He was born in Alleghany County, Pa. the oldest son of eleven children to Robert Allen and Wanda (Twigg) Logsdon.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory a son Joshua M. Logsdon a daughter Tia Logsdon...

Sep 16, 2022

Cynthia Kaye Teaters, age 52, of Ocala, Fl. passed away on Friday September 16, 2022.

She was born on June 13, 1970 in Bucyrus, Oh, a daughter to Kenneth and Doris (Gatchell) Purvis.

In addition to her parents she is survived by a son Tyler Purvis, two brothers Kenneth (Kathy) Purvis, Robert Purvis, and a...

Sep 13, 2022

Allene Marie Jackson, 86, of Ocala, FL, went to be with her Savior on September 13, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 5, 1936, to the late Earl and Senia Caruthers, in Gadsen, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Ocala.

Allene loved her...

Sep 10, 2022

Ocala - Joan Carol Deese, 82, passed away September 10, 2022. She was born December 5, 1939 in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph and Rose Antinolfi. She married the love of her life Luther Deese in 1962 and spent the next 58 years at each other’s side living in other countries, traveling the world, & building an amazing...

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Carmela Becker "Patti", 93, of Reddick, Florida, entered into rest at her home on September 9, 2022.

Patti was born in Sacramento, CA to the late Carmela Aguirre and Theodore C.Bell. Patti graduated form Grant Union High School, Sacramento County, CA in 1946. She attended Grant Technical College where she received an Associate Degree in...

Sep 9, 2022

Leon T. Carangi Jr. 67 died at his residence on September 9, 2022.

Leon is survived by Vickie Rudasill, the love of his life for the last 27 years, brother Ronald Carangi of Ocala, Fl and sister Teresa Hughes of Mechanicsville, Va.

He founded and owned "Big Busters Inc." In Miami, Fl. Until he retired...

Sep 8, 2022

DEPALMA, Joseph Edward "Joe" Ocala - Joseph Edward DePalma, 83, passed away peacefully at home, September 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born March 18, 1939, in Vineland, New Jersey to the late Roy and Catherine DePalma.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force, and later worked in insurance and for NASA for many years. Joe...

Sep 6, 2022

He was born on May 7, 1970 in Jacksonville, FL. A son of Hilliard Eugene and Patricia Ann (Kirkland) Allen. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 22 years, April Sanders. Lovingly survived by his sons; Chris Sanders, Ben Sanders, Alex Sanders, his daughter Kimberly Randall and three grandchildren (Killian, Palase, and David Randall). Jason dedicated...

Sep 4, 2022

Devin Michael Lynch, age 28 of Summerfield, passed away on September 4, 2022.

He was born on March 15, 1994 in Gainesville, Fl. a son to Lonnie Curtis Singleton and Kathy Jean Lynch.  In addition to his parents he is survived by three sisters Kayla Lynch, Victoria Paige Lynch, Taylor Nichole Bridgett Singleton.

A funeral has been...

Sep 2, 2022

Glenn Anthony Cerny, age 63, of Beverly Hills,Fl., passed away on September 2, 2022 at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.  He was born on July 18, 1959 in Berwyn, Ill, a son to John and Joanne (Idra) Cerny.  He is survived by a daughter Candice (Perry, Sr.) Reid, brother Mark Cerny and a grandson Perry Jr "PJ" .  He was...

Sep 1, 2022

Donald Ray Woodrum

Donald Ray Woodrum, 76, passed away September 1, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 11, 1946, in Medford, Oregon to the late Avis and Patricia Woodrum. MSGT Donald proudly served and retired with the United States Air Force after 26 years. He met and married his beloved...

Sep 1, 2022

Bryce “Uncle B” Flynn

Bryce C. Flynn, 93, of Ocala, FL passed away peacefully September 1, 2022. Mr. Flynn was born in Cadillac, MI and attended Cadillac High School. After high school, he served in the US Air Force.

For many years, Mr. Flynn was blessed to live the American dream--being a business...

Aug 30, 2022

Drew Talmadge Merritt, III, age 42, of Fort McCoy, Fl. passed away on August 30, 2022 in Ocala, Fl.

He was born on August 28, 1980 in Lake County, FL a son to Drew Talmadge and Deborah Merritt.  Drew was the owner of All Points High Mobile Home Service. He was preceded in death by his parents and a...

Aug 30, 2022

Shannon Michelle Sakalo, age 46, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2022 in Summerfield, Fl. She was born in Fort Rucker, Alabama on February 13, 1976 a daughter to Darrel and Elayne (Ingram) Varney.

In addition to her parents she leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Scott, son Brandon, daughter Shelby and a...

Aug 27, 2022

Edward A Bartlett was born July 31, 1935 in Wyandotte Mi he was son of late James N. Bartlett and the late Francis Little. Edward was employed by Associated Truck lines where he was a diesel mechanic. He retired to Ocala Florida in 1991.

In addition to his parents Edward was also preceded in death by 2...

Aug 27, 2022

Edward A Bartlett was born July 31, 1935 in Wyandott, MI.  He was son of the late James N. Bartlett and the late Francis Little. Edward was employed by Associated Truck lines where he was a diesel mechanic.

He retired to Ocala Florida in 1991. In addition to his parents Edward was also preceded in death by 2...