Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Joe C. Harrison Jr. of Ocala, FL, died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness on August 2, 2022. Joe was born in August of 1956 to his parents Joe C. Harrison Sr. and Dorothy Miller who preceded him in death. Joe leaves a large loving family that includes his wife of 23 years Georgia Harrison...

Aug 1, 2022

Joshua Floyd Weaver, 42, passed away on August 1, 2022 in Ocala, FL. He was born September 24, 1979 to Charles Weaver and Carol D'Eredita Weaver in Syracuse, NY. He worked as a framer in the construction industry.

He is preceded by his father, Charles Weaver; son, Isaiah. He is survived by his mother, Carol Weaver; sons, Joseph Emanuel Pons, Manuel Zapata and Giovanni Weaver; brothers,...

Jul 28, 2022

Barbara Ellen Blankenship, 74, passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital surrounded by her family on July 28, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born September 21, 1947 to James M. Nasworth and Myrtle P. Malory in Ocala, FL.

She is preceded by her parents and sister, Gail Broaderick.

She is survived by her loving husband, Edward...

Jul 23, 2022

Joan Ellen DeMonico, 86, passed away on July 23, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born August 13, 1935 to Edward William Cooper and Mary Ignatius O'Neill in Brooklyn, NY. She worked as a tumor registrar for Ocala Regional Hospital.

She is preceded by her parents, sister, brother husband Anthony DeMonico and many other family and friends....

Jul 22, 2022

Rodney Alan Karman, 61, passed away on July 22, 2022 in Ocklawaha, FL. He was born May 7, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI. He worked as a metal framer in the construction industry. He loved his family and friends. He enjoyed riding his Harley and being in the outdoors.

He is preceded by his mother, Judith Gullick; sister, Sandra Karman...

Jul 21, 2022

Shawn Prescott Wilmot, 52, passed away on July 21, 2022 in Fort McCoy, FL. He was born April 30, 1970 to Craig Wilmot and Deborah Karr Merchant in Largo, FL. He worked as a subcontractor in the construction industry. He loved kids and loved to fish. He was always joking around and telling stories. Never a dull moment when...

Jul 20, 2022

Sylvia Beamer Mitchum, 80, passed away on July 20, 2022 in Ocala, FL. She was born July 6, 1942 to Ellis Beamer and Lora Nettles in Martin, FL. She worked as draftswomen for Sprint phone company and Ocala Electric.

She is preceded by her parents; brother, Arch Beamer; granddaughter, Desiree Mitchum Kane

Jul 20, 2022

Joe F. Pierce Jr., 54, passed away on July 20, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 3, 1967 to Joe F. Pierce Sr. and Veronica Wentz in Ocala, Florida. He worked as a building contractor in the construction industry.

He is survived by his loving wife, Laurie Erickson Pierce; son, Michael Erickson (Lauren); daughters, Diana...

Jul 18, 2022

Mary Emma Reynolds Tomasovich Fey, passed at home, in Ocala, on July 18, 2022.  She was ninety-seven years, ten months, and twenty-four days old.  She always said that she would live to 99.  From the point of view of family and friends, she reached her goal, and she will be missed by all.

Among her many talents,...

Jul 17, 2022

Joseph Ellis Mahan

Joseph Ellis Mahan, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 17, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. He was born December 14, 1950 to Bruce Lloyd Mahan and Neoma Maxine McCliggott in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a military veteran, had an associates in accounting, and he worked as a culinary chef.

Jul 17, 2022

Joseph Ellis Mahan, 71, passed away on July 17, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. He was born December 14, 1950 to Bruce Lloyd Mahan and Neoma Maxine McCliggott in Saginaw, Michigan. He worked as a culinary chef.

He is preceded by Bruce and Neoma Mahan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Joy Mahan; sons, Phillip...

Jul 13, 2022

Brenda DeAnn Nantz, 54, passed away on July 13, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 28, 1967 to Lawrence Jacquay and Julia Moberly in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked at Duke Energy for over 19 years in customer relations.

She loved cooking for friends and family, spending time in the pool, playing card...

Jul 11, 2022

Deborah "Debbie" Sue Boyer, 57, came face to face with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. She was born October 25, 1964 to Jack Draper and Ellen Rittenhouse in Coldwater, Michigan.

She is preceded by Jack Draper (Father), Ron Milstead (Step Father), Mary and Bernard Boyer (Mother-in-law and Father-in-law).

Jul 6, 2022

Judith Mae McGee, 83 of Citra, Florida, passed away on July 6, 2022.  Judi is now reunited with her beloved family members - her Mother (Vera O. Jones), her Father (Edwin W. Moore) her sister (Mary E. Pride) and her husbands (Joseph Majher and John McGee). Judi’s family will dearly miss her -  Nieces Christine Bozzetto  (Michael Bozzetto, Michael...

Jul 6, 2022

Donald Nathan Bostick 74 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on July 6, 2022 in Ocala Florida. He was born April 14,1948. He retired from Teco Peoples Gas after 45 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father Thurmond C Bostick ; mother Mary N Bostick; sister Jeannette Williamson; brother Thurmond C Bostick. Survived by his wIfe of 54 years...

Jul 6, 2022

Thomas Flanagan 3/24/1934 ~ 7/6/2022 Thomas Flanagan of Eureka and Ocala, Florida left this world on July 6th, 2022 after a 3 month battle with a fall, hip fracture, pneumonia and heart failure. He was met at the pearly gates of Heaven by his loving wife of 41 years, Delpha Sandralee Brownlee Flanagan (Sandy). Tom was a true Floridian native,...

Jul 5, 2022

David Nelson Campos, 68, passed away on July 5, 2022, in Clermont, FL. He was born May 28, 1954, to Felino Campos Jr. and Wilma Cooper Campos in Miami, FL.

David was a proud graduate of Indiana University where he was vice president of the student body as an undergraduate. He went on to receive...

Jul 3, 2022

Cheryl D. Saines, 72, passed away on July 3, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 8, 1949 to Robert Gilson and Patricia Ruth Clark Gilson. She worked as a real estate broker for most of her career.

She is preceded by her parents; Bob & Patricia Gilson; and her sister Kerry Gilson.

She is survived by...

Jul 3, 2022

Roland Otto Weaver , 72, passed away on July 3, 2022 in Palatka, FL. He was born November 30, 1949 in Bayminette, AL. He worked as a plumber in the construction industry. He is preceded by his parents; wife, sisters Kate, Dorothy He is survived by his son, Jason Weaver (Joy) and daughters, Staci Lemons (Teddy) Gayle Starr (Michael)...

Jul 2, 2022

Junior Austin Capron, 95 years young, graduated from his earthly home in Silver Springs, Florida to his heavenly home on Saturday morning, July 2nd, 2022. He was preceded in death by Shirley, his beloved wife of 65 years, in 2016. He and Shirley moved to Ocala in 1997 and at the age of 72 he began building their home...