Obituaries

Sep 18, 2021

KORTRIGHT, MARY E. Ocala-Mary Evelyn Kortright, 86, passed away September 18, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born March 26, 1935, in Miami, Florida to Johnnie Tally and Florence Stewart. Evelyn and her husband Ronnie, owned and operated their own automotive paint and body shop.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Florence Tally. She is survived...

Sep 18, 2021

Patrick Michael Sanzone, 52, passed away September 18, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born September 29, 1968 in Waterbury, CT to Patrick (Rick) Joseph Sanzone and Shyrell Hampton Sanzone. He worked as a Master Certified Driveability Technician for Ford for a total of 28 years.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Shyrell Sanzone. He is...

Sep 17, 2021

Benjamin George Bishop, 65, of Ocala, FL, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021. Mr. Bishop was born on August 15, 1956, in Talladega, Alabama, to Homer and Mabel Bishop. He was a roofing contractor for 40 years. Benjamin was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed dog hunting with family. He was married to his loving wife, Pamela V. Bishop and together...

Sep 16, 2021

Alligood, Clifton A.

Ocala - Clifton A. Alligood, 72, passed away September 16, 2021. He was born December 5, 1948 in Kissimmee, Florida to Madison A. Alligood and Bonnie Rowland.

Clif loved the Lord, his family, and his country.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Silver...

Sep 13, 2021

BOYD, Charles Anthony “Tony” Ocala - Charles Anthony Boyd “Tony”, 50, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born March 20, 1971 in Jacksonville North Carolina to Billy James Boyd and Viola Adams Boyd. Tony grew up in Lake Panasoffkee with his adoring step-mother, Toshiko Kinjo Boyd. He worked in car audio for many years and was a Veteran of the US Army. His favorite...

Sep 13, 2021

Calvin Talton Kirkman Jr, 82, passed away on September 13, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born June 12, 1939 to Calvin T. Kirkman Sr. and Lois Cole Kirkman. He worked as a smelter technician in the lead mining industry. He was a true friend to all who knew him.

He is preceded by his parents.

Sep 12, 2021

Citra - Ray Thomas Swinson, 63, passed away September 12, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1958 in Mt. Olive, NC, to his belated parents Fred Louis and Susan Deaver Swinson. He was a graduate of North Marion High School and was a welder employed most of his life at Sandvick. He was a resident of Citra throughout...

Sep 11, 2021

DeLong Wesley Daniel

Silver Springs - Wesley Daniel DeLong, 57, passed away September 11, 2021. He was born August 17, 1964 in Ocala, Florida to Arthur “Pete” DeLong

and Shirley DeLong.

Wesley was a kind soul. A very loving son, father and husband. He was an avid lover of...

Sep 11, 2021

Candis Marie Hance, 65, passed away on September 11, 2021 in Ocala, FL. She was born January 20, 1956 in Endicott, New York to Robert N. Sheridan and Eleanor R. Bates.

She is preceded by her son, Dean Hance. She is survived by her husband, Earl Dean Hance Jr.; son, Matthew Hance (Samantha); daughter Stacey Hamilton (Jerry);...

Sep 9, 2021

Robert "John" Lowis, 71, passed away peacefully September 9, 2021 in Summerfield, FL. He was born November 7, 1949 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Robert Matthew Lowis and Partricia Edlebeck Lowis. He owned and operated John's Garage Service. John loved to hunt, fish and the Florida Gators. He loved his family and was a quiet, kind and gentle man. Everyone who knew him loved him. He...

Sep 8, 2021

David Arthur Jonas, 75, was called home to God on September 8, 2021 after a 15 year valiant fight with Parkinson’s. He is survived by his wife, Dee Jonas, his five children and 10 grandchildren. Dave was dedicated to his faith, family and friends and to his career as an engineer for Caterpillar. Dave’s uncanny ability to turn lemons into lemonade...

Sep 8, 2021

Belleview - John Henry Jones, 77, passed away September 8th, 2021. He was born June 24, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jay Lewis Jones and Wretha Woodworth. Jones worked as a truck driver for many years.

He is preceded in death parents, Jay and Wretha Jones; daughter, Lisa Newsome; brothers, Jay Jones, Arthur Jones and Jerry Jones; sisters, Dorothy...

Sep 8, 2021

BROWN, Helen Elizabeth Silver Springs - Helen Elizabeth Brown, 73, passed away September 8, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 12, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana, to Vern C. Berry and Helen E. Berry. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Maryann Berry and William "Billy" Berry. She is survived by her loving husband, William H. Bolton; son, George Brown;...

Sep 8, 2021

Mack Woodham

Willam Malcolm “Mack” Woodham, 84, was called into Christ’s presence September 8, 2021. A native of McRae, Georgia, son of the late Malcolm and Marteel Woodham, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired employee of the U.S. Geological Survey, and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife Helen Jane Woodham; a...

Sep 7, 2021

On September 7, 2021, Barbara “Barb” Lee Yonce (maiden name: Kelley), loving wife, mother, sister and friend, closed her eyes on this earth and opened them in the presence of her Savior at the age of 62. She was born November 14, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan where she resided until moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as an adult.

On October 6, 1984,...

Sep 7, 2021

Gary Kinderdine, 63, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021. Born on October 15, 1957 in Syracuse, NY. He moved to Central Florida at a very young age and spent the majority of his years in Ormond Beach. He was an outgoing and loving character who knew no stranger and had a servant heart to...

Sep 7, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Cowart, 80, of Silver Springs, Florida passed away on September 7, 2021 peacefully at his home.

Tony was born March 21, 1941 and was raised by his grandparents H.P and Effie Cowart. Tony attended Summerfield School. Tony had a Tree business for many years then began building fence and owned Cowart and Son Fencing.

Sep 6, 2021

Jones, Barbara Jean

Ocala - Barbara Jean Jones, 81, passed away September 6, 2021. She was born September 28, 1939 in Trenton, FL to Gene Corbin and Pearl Stephens Corbin. She worked as a secretary for the Living Waters Church for more than twenty years.

Known as Granny to her grandchildren, the smile you would see...

Sep 6, 2021

Connie Martinez Silva, 53, of Dunnellon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Connie was born on February 15, 1968 in Orange Lake, FL to Angelo Sr. and Guadalupe Ramirez Martinez, as the youngest of 8 children. Connie was full of life.  She had the warmest smile, the most loving heart and she was truly the center of her...

Sep 5, 2021

NICHOLS, Larnie Mae

Sparr - Larnie Mae Nichols, 71, passed away September 5, 2021. She was born November 17, 1949 in Turkey Creek, KY, to Joseph Chalmer and Georgia Ann Marcum. She retired from Marion County School board in guidance counseling at North Marion High School. She was also the Pastors wife of Whispering Hope Church of...