Obituaries

Judy Burttram

Sep 4, 2021

Ocala, Judy Perkins Burttram, 65, passed away September 4, 2021 after a 15 year battle with Cancer. She was born June 20, 1956 in Martinsville, Indiana, to Frank and Laura Perkins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Laura Perkins and brother Jimmy Frank Perkins.

She is survived by her son, William David Burttram...

Edna Holly

Sep 3, 2021

Edna Ellen (Wilson) Holly, age 89, of Ocala, FL passed away surrounded by her family at Cates Hospice House of Marion County on Friday, September 3, 2021. Edna was born in Hammond, Indiana, on a cold and snowy day, February 19, 1932, at 3:30 in the afternoon, to Harold A Wilson and Maude E (Rollins) Wilson. She was raised...

Lawrence Payton

Sep 3, 2021

Payton, Lawrence Henry Ocklawaha - Lawrence H. "Larry" Payton, 79, was taken into God’s Loving arms on September 3, 2021. He was born November 21, 1941 in Cozad, Nebraska to George Charles and Altra Payton. He was a licensed real estate broker and registered residential contractor for 30+ years, specializing in home remodeling/restoration/custom framing. Larry loved fishing, boating,...

Brian Cain

Sep 3, 2021

Ocklawaha - Brian James Cain, 45, passed away September 3, 2021. He was born December 6, 1975 in Cambridge, OH to James Dale Cain and Marsha Staneck Clements.

Although raised in Tucson, AZ he always considered Florida his home as this is where he spent many years raising his daughter and instilling in her his artistic nature,...

Edna Holly

Sep 3, 2021

Edna Ellen (Wilson) Holly, age 89, of Ocala, FL passed away surrounded by her family at Cates Hospice House of Marion County on Friday, September 3, 2021. Edna was born in Hammond, Indiana, on a cold and snowy day, February 19, 1932, at 3:30 in the afternoon, to Harold A Wilson and Maude E (Rollins) Wilson.

She...

Lindsay "Scooter" Fackler, Jr.

Sep 1, 2021

FACKLER Jr., Lindsay Clinton "Scooter" Fort McCoy - Lindsay Clinton "Scooter" Fackler, Jr., 60, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born January 4, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL to Lindsay Sr. and Verda Marie Fackler. He worked for Skyline Mobile Home Manufacturing for many years as a cabinet maker.

He is survived by his life partner, Sylvia McDonald; daughters,...

Louis Silvestro

Sep 1, 2021

Louis John Silvestro was chosen suddenly to spend the rest of his life in heaven with his heavenly father, Jesus Christ.  Louis slipped into eternity on Sept 1, 2021 in Ocala, Fl.  Born in Canton, Ohio, September 20, 1944.

Louis, a Vietnam Veteran, retired from CSX Railroad and came to Ocala 18 years ago, where he immediately became an...

Nathan Luke

Sep 1, 2021

Ocala - Nathan Travis Luke, 57, passed away September 1, 2021. He was born March 23, 1964 in Bradenton, FL, to Paul Everett and Loretta June Luke. He was a devoted son, father, grandfather, hunter and fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Everett Luke and infant son. He is survived by his mother,...

Gary Dockery

Aug 31, 2021

Gary E. Dockery, 61, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 in Summerfield, Florida. He was born February 29, 1960 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Clarence Boyd Dockery and Johnnie Oakley Revels.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Dennison.

He is survived by his mother, Johnnie Sue Revels and step-father Henry Revels; brother,...

Melvin Keel

Aug 31, 2021

KEEL, Melvin Eugene Fort McCoy - Melvin Eugene Keel, 87, passed away August 31, 2021. He was born April 29, 1934 in Kenova, WV, to Atho and Anna Keel. He was a building contractor for many years and served in the Marines.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Nathan Keel, Orville Keel, Chuck Keel. He is survived by...

Laurie Pasquel

Aug 30, 2021

Pasquel, Laurie Ann Ocala - Laurie Ann Pasquel, 52, passed away August 30, 2021. She was born April 4, 1969 in Central Falls, Rhode Island to the late Dave St. Jean and Gloria Benoit. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Manuel Pasquel; son, Zackary Pasquel; five brothers and five sisters, Sharon, Leslie, Kelly, Lisa and Traci....

Deborah Camp

Aug 30, 2021

Deborah Diane Camp, “Debby”, 73 of Ocala, FL went home to be with her loving Heavenly Father on August 30, 2021.  She was born on March 3, 1948 in Ocala, FL as the second daughter of the Reverend Ted L. Camp & Allene Hillman Camp. Debby graduated from Ocala HS in 1966, moving to Gainesville and eventually Jacksonville, where...

Laurie Pasquel

Aug 30, 2021

Pasquel, Laurie Ann Ocala - Laurie Ann Pasquel, 52, passed away August 30, 2021. She was born April 4, 1969 in Central Falls, Rhode Island to the late Dave St. Jean and Gloria Benoit. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Manuel Pasquel; son, Zackary Pasquel; five brothers and five sisters, Sharon, Leslie, Kelly, Lisa and Traci....

Peggy Posey

Aug 27, 2021

Peggy Ann Randolph Posey, 67, passed away peacefully August 27, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born September 26, 1953 in Miami, Florida to George W. Randolph II and Viola Jean Marynick Randolph. She was a seamstress for most of her life.

She is preceded by her parents and her brother, Jimmy Michael Randolph.

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Goldie Helmick

Aug 27, 2021

Helmick, Goldie Joann Ocala - Goldie Joann Helmick, 86, passed away August 27, 2021. Joann as everyone called her was born November 7, 1934 in Lexington, NC, to the late Orville and Dora James and was raised in the small town of Welcome, North Carolina.  She lived on a farm with her parents and five siblings. She played basketball during...

Jobe Marshall

Aug 26, 2021

Jobe D. Marshall went to be with his Lord August 26, 2021. Jobe was born November 22, 1924 in Lewes Delaware to the late Benjamin Marshall and Estella McChessney Marshall. Jobe spent his youth in Lewes and at age 16 joined the U.S. Air-force during WWll, and served the European Theater as an aircraft mechanic. He also served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War...

George "Pete" Humphrey

Aug 26, 2021

HUMPHREY, George William “Pete”

Ocala, Pete Humphrey, 91, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 26, 2021. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents, Harley and Mamie.

Pete was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served his country during World War II. After being discharged, he married...

Rita Ludovici

Aug 25, 2021

Rita Ludovici, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 due to complications from Covid. She was born July 12, 1954 in Zanesville, OH.  After spending her formative years in Orlando, FL, Rita and her late husband, Bill moved to Alachua County in 1991.  She loved living the country life. She took pride in her home and land. She loved...

James “Jimmy” Sapp, Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

SAPP Jr., James “Jimmy” Raymond

Anthony - James "Jimmy" Raymond Sapp, Jr., 55, passed away August 24, 2021. He was born May 27, 1966 in Williston, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents James Raymond Sapp, Sr.and Lucinda Santos Sapp, as well as sister Cathy Croft (Dan).  Jimmy worked as a signalman for CSX Railroad. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved cooking and anything motorized (land or water). Most of all, he loved...

Terri Sydenstricker

Aug 24, 2021

SYDENSTRICKER, Terri L. Silver Springs - Terri L. Sydenstricker, 51, passed away August 24, 2021. She was born October 14, 1969, in Mansfield, OH, to David Catron and Barbara Lee Hamm. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steve Edward Sydenstricker; father, David Catron; son, Mark Anthony Sydenstricker; daughters, Brandy Nichole Moffett, Erika Lynn Senter (Tim), Danielle Boore;...