Obituaries

Jeffrey Nicholas

Oct 31, 2022

Jeffrey Hugh Nicholas, Wolastoqey. The Man, The Myth, The Smartass.

A true legend in his own mind.  Diane’s cast iron marshmallow.  Captain Curmudgeon.  Known and loved for his wit and often off-color humor.  Pot stirrer extraordinaire.  Passionate hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, collector, and button pusher.  75 years spent telling tales without fear. Honest to a fault.  Jeff was unique and a genuine antique.  He died on...

Rita Green

Oct 29, 2022

Rita Marie Green, age 94, of Ocala, passed away on October 29, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1928 a daughter to the late Mathias and Mamie (Deehr) Wagner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years James H. Green;  son, James "Jimbo" T. Green and daughter in law...

Scott Martineau

Oct 28, 2022

Scott Lee Martineau, 63, passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 28, 2022 in Ft.McCoy, Florida. He was born September 19, 1959 to Carlton Martineau and Theresa S. Parent in Plattsburgh, New York. He worked as a foreman and supervisor in the construction industry.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Martineau; and...

Kimberly Gore

Oct 25, 2022

Kimberly Diane Gore, age 57, of Ocala, passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was born on September 1, 1965 in Madison, Florida a daughter to the late Ben Breven Merritt, Jr and Evelyn Marie (Lee) Coleman. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a nephew Bradley Dean Merritt.

She leaves behind...

Margaret Vallese

Oct 25, 2022

Margaret Jeanette Capwell Vallese, age 94, of Ocala, Florida, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2022, at her home. Margaret is now in the loving arms of Jesus with her beloved husband, John, and they are watching their son, John Wayne, once encumbered by a wheelchair, as he joyfully runs the streets of gold. Margaret was born on April...

Gary Graham

Oct 23, 2022

Gary Lee Graham, 60, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida with his devoted sister by his bedside. He was born September 29, 1962 to W.A. Graham and Mary Lou Johnson Graham in Ocala, Florida.

He is preceded by his parents and brother, Roger Dale Graham.

He is survived by his wife, Sherita Graham;...

Richard Valvo

Oct 21, 2022

Richard Anthony Valvo, age 56, of Ocala, passed away on October 21, 2022 at the EW and Lucille Cates Hospice House.  He was born on June 20, 1966 in Brooklyn , NY. A son to Mike (Teresa) and Rosalia (Sintatra) Valvo.  Richard co-owned Southeastern Stone & Tile in Ocala with his father.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Edythe Rosenvinge

Oct 19, 2022

Edythe Lillian Rosenvinge, age 96, of Ocala passed away comfortably on October 19, 2022, at home with family by her side.

Born in the Bronx on April 17, 1926, to William and Gladys Foulkes, Edythe and her husband moved from Long Island, New York to Ocala, Florida in 1973.  A pro at shorthand, Edythe worked as a...

Amelia Sullenger

Oct 17, 2022

Amelia Mary Sullenger, age 93, of Ocala, passed away on October 17, 2022 at Ocala Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 10, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter to the late Jose C.  and Lupe (Ramirez) Mojica. She leaves behind to cherish her memory son Frank Rubio and a daughter Amelia "Linda" McCormack, granddaughters Erica Sparkman, Patricia...

Patricia Justice

Oct 14, 2022

Patricia Nichole Justice, age 32, of Ft McCoy, passed away on October 14, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1990 in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. She was raised in and lived Salt Springs most of her life.

She is survived by her mother Nina Harris, a son Brayden and a daughter Ryker.  Her Grandfather Charles Justice  (...

Allison Thomas

Oct 12, 2022

Allison Wingo Thomas, a beautiful wife, a loving mother, a beloved sister and daughter, a guiding light as Boss Lady, and a fiercely loyal friend, passed away on October 12, 2022 at 37 years of age. Allison was a truly unique soul who was always there for others to help celebrate their joy or lessen their pain. She radiated...

Oliver Henderson

Oct 11, 2022

Oliver Kenneth Henderson, age 85, of Fort McCoy, passed away on October 11, 2022 at home.  He was born on March 15, 1937 in Eureka, Florida a son to the late Aaron Davis Henderson, Sr. and  Willie Irene Moose.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers Aaron David Henderson, Jr., Arvil Elwood...

Melissa Kent

Oct 10, 2022

Melissa Dawn Kent, 47, passed away on October 10, 2022 in Ocala, Florida. She was born July 5, 1975 in Bluefield, West Virginia to John Terry and Peggy Sutherland.

She worked as a cosmetologist for many years. Melissa was a creative individual and also loved painting.

Melissa is preceded in death by her father, John...

Dale Lawry

Oct 9, 2022

Dale W. Lawry, 71, passed away at home on October 9, 2022 in Citra, Florida. He was born November 13, 1950 to James William Lawry and Edna Ann Cooper Lawry in Ferndale, Michigan. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Marion county. He is preceded by his wife of 35...

Natalie Dicesare

Oct 8, 2022

Natalie DiCesare passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at Life Care Center of Ocala.  She was born on July 27, 1924 as Natalie Gertrude Yoksa in Waterb ury, CT. She was one of eleven siblings.

Her last surviving sister is Myna Somasha who resides in Oakville, CT. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years...

Patricia Coburn

Oct 8, 2022

Patrica D. Coburn, 92, died October 8, 2022 with her family by her side at Community Hospice in St. Augustine, Florida.

At her request, a service will be held at the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida on Oct. 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Patricia Coburn was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William...

Artie Young

Oct 5, 2022

Artie Ann Young gained her heavenly wings on October 5, 2022.  She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on September 13, 1943 a daughter to the late Wayne and Condlee Maynard Runyon.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two sisters Nancy Lee Runyon, Melba K. Brooks and a brother George V. Runyon.

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Judy Johnston

Oct 5, 2022

Judy L Johnston, age 67, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 5, 2022.

She was born on June 15, 1955 in Estacada, Oregon, a daughter to the late Jack Ray and Marion (Kuehn) Phillips.

Judy spent her life competing at international levels as a skilled equestrian and horsewoman before retiring in Ocala, Fl.

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Carl Bishop

Oct 5, 2022

Carl Emery Bishop, age 84, of Silver Springs, Florida passed away October 5, 2022.  He was born on November 13, 1937 in Bessemer, Alabama, a son to the late Homer Joseph and Mable (Fields) Bishop.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son David.

Carl is survived by four sons Jerry (Debra)...

Linda Irish

Oct 2, 2022

Linda Louise Irish, age 73 of Ocala Florida, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 at Bridgewater Park Health and Rehab.  She was surrounded by friends an family members as she passed.

She was born on December 5, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana a daughter to the late Louis D. and Ruth...