Obituaries

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...

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...