Obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

Leah Grace Pond, 4 months, passed away on August 21, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. She was born April 30, 2022 in Ocala, Florida to Krystina Alicia Newhouse and Scott Eric Pond.

She is survived by parents; siblings, Bryson Weber and Landon Pond; grandparents, Traci and Billy James Newhouse Jr; grandmother, Marion Pond; Uncles, Kyle Newhouse...

Aug 21, 2022

Allen Joseph Keegan

Allen Joseph Keegan, 85, went to be with the Lord Sunday August 21, 2022. Allen was born February 15, 1937 in Kalamazoo, MI, son to the late Donald Lyle Keegan Sr. and Ione (Newlun) Keegan. He graduated from Saint Augustine High School, Class of 1955. Following, Allen proudly served in the United...

Aug 20, 2022

Charles John McSorley, age 68, of Silver Springs, Fl. passed away on August 20, 2022. He was born on September 3, 1953 in Queens, NY a son to Richard and Gloria (Smith) McSorley.

Survivors include his significant other Willa Jean Smith, a son Charles John McSorley, Jr., daughter Melissa (Matthew) Peters , step daughter Michelle and three grandchildren...

Aug 19, 2022

Nadine M. Wills

Crystal River, Florida

Nadine Elizabeth Milton Wills died on August 19, 2022, aged 92.  Born in 1930 in Ocala, FL, she was the daughter of Louis V. and Julia E. Hiers Milton.  After graduation from Ocala High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Russell Bryan Wills, in November, 1948,...

Aug 19, 2022

Carol Ann Laub, age 79, of Ocala, Fl. passed away on August 19, 2022.  She was born on August 23, 1942 in Easton, Pa. a daughter to Charles Jr and Josephine Groover. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie Gilbert and a brother James Groover.   She was a graduate of Easton...

Aug 18, 2022

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Brooks, Jr. age 63, of Ocala, Florida passed away on August 18, 2022.  He was born on March 28, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Mattie Ruth (Sims) Brooks, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his wife Laura Brooks; father; and two brothers Robert “Tiny” Brooks and Michael Beasley.

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Aug 18, 2022

Lacy Lee Everett, age 83 of Orange Springs, Florida passed away at his home on August 18, 2022.  He was born on April 11, 1939 in Houston, Alabama a son to Floyd William and Claudia (Lawrence) Everett. At a young age his family moved to Florida.

He was a successful businessman who owned and operated several companies...

Aug 17, 2022

Philip Rafael Laserna

Philip Rafael Laserna, age 58, of Ocala , Florida passed away on August 17, 2022. He was born December 27, 1963 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Rafael Laserna, who preceded him in death, and Priscilla (Scharadin) Laserna.

He moved to Florida with his family as a young boy. He graduated from Lake Brantley...

Aug 15, 2022

James "Louis" "Papa" Sykes, age 78, of Silver Springs, Fl., The man, the myth, the legend, passed away on August 15, 2022 at home. He was born on June 4, 1944 in Cross Creek, Fl a son to the late Elmont and Cleo (Gillis) Sykes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son of four...

Aug 15, 2022

Jessica Renee Owens, 36, passed away on August 15, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born February 9, 1986 in Ocala, FL. She worked as a waitress, loved to sing, and was a loving mother, daughter and friend.

She is survived by her sons, Javorie and Ezekiel; parents; Renee Pierce and Bill Pierce; brother, Troy Pierce; sisters,...

Aug 14, 2022

Jose Ines Soto Jr., 76, passed away on August 14, 2022. He was born June 28, 1946 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to Jose Soto Sr. and Rafaela Torres. He worked in Maintenance for Trucking for many years.

He is survived by his children, Alex Ortiz, Victor Ortiz, Frances Ortiz, Andrea Soto, Bethzaida Soto, Jasmin Soto-Hull, and bonus daughter Isabel...

Aug 13, 2022

Jamille "Jami" Stewart Wilson, age 65, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 13, 2022.  She was born on June 22, 1957 in Ocala, Florida, a daughter to the late James Gallion and Margaret Reynolds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Peggy Welch and her first daughter, Lindsey Meadows Wilson. Jami...

Aug 12, 2022

Our beloved angel Sterling Travis Brindley has gained his wings with our heavenly lord above. He was the age of 3 years 1 month and 12 days old. Sterling was a non-verbal autistic child. He was born on June 30, 2019 at 9am at Halifax hospital in Daytona Beach. He passed away on August 12, 2022 in Silver Springs FL...

Aug 11, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Smallwood, age 67, of Ocala, Fl. went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 11, 2022 in Ocala Florida at Cate's Hospice House.  He was born on August 8, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia. Evangelist and salesman of many years, he will be remembered for the touch of his words, easy smile, and infectious personality...

Aug 10, 2022

Harley Richard "Dick" Wilson, 84, passed away on August 10, 2022 in Ocala, FL. He was born August 31, 1937 to Lawrence James Wilson and Margaret Louise Smith in Plattsburg, NY and moved to FL when he was in his teens. He retired from the Division of Forestry. If you knew Dick you knew his hobbies included "Wilsonizing" everything...

Aug 9, 2022

Clara Kramer Hackmyer, 95, passed away on August 9. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to William and Minnie Kramer and moved to Florida in 1955. She lived in Miami and Gainesville before moving to Ocala in 1997. Clara was a homemaker who worked part time for the Miami Dade school system and then as a teacher assistant...

Aug 8, 2022

Peggy Lott Wright, age 67, of Orange Springs, Florida, passed away August 8, 2022 at UF Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She was born on April, 21, 1955 in Clearwater, Florida a daughter to the late James Ellis Lott and Dorothy (Graham) Lott. Mrs. Wright is remembered for her unfailing love and devotion to her husband, children grandchildren, siblings...

Aug 8, 2022

Nicole Ann McQuaig, passed away August 8, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born July 12, 1973 to David McQuaig and Debra Ann Woods in Ocala, FL.

She is survived by her parents, David McQuaig and Debra Black; children, Marley Dykes, Gavin Dirda, Remi Dirda, Sklyer Dirda, Aris Barger, MaLanie Watson, Myka Watson, Michael Watson, Maddyx Watson,...

Aug 4, 2022

Jeffrey A. Richardson peacefully left this life for his new role as our Guardian Angel. He will be watching over his wife and best friend of 26 years, brother, sister, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 nephews and 2 nieces from his seat in Heaven. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to http://conservancy.org/stand/ or planting a tree. Arrangements under the...

Aug 4, 2022

Wallace Gerald Steadman, 68, from Ocala, Florida passed away on August 4, 2022. He was born November 30, 1953 in Miami, Florida. He retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 20 years as a Corpman. He is preceded in death by his parents: Gerald Clifford and Gaynell Douglas Steadman and brother, Wayne Nelson Steadman.

He is survived by his wife of...