Obituaries

Aug 12, 2021

DEL ROSARIO, Jordwin Ramon

Winter Haven - Jordwin Ramon Del Rosario, 44, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born October 12, 1976 in the Dominican Republic to Ramon and Elsa Del Rosario. He worked for many years with the New York Fire Department and in the Railroad industry. Jordwin loved everyone and was truly a people person who never...

Aug 12, 2021

Ocala - Winifred Ann Bishop Griffin, 85, passed away on August 12, 2021. She was born June 9, 1936, in Birmingham, AL. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Marvin David Bishop, and her mother, Winifred Laatsch Bishop. She was a daughter, a sister, a devoted mother, and a beloved "granny."

Ann is survived by her...

Aug 11, 2021

Alvin Dwight Dunn, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 11, 2021 in Silver Springs, FL. He was born January 24, 1947 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Kelly Claude Dunn and Olivia Graham Dunn. He was the Owner/Operator of Dwight Dunn Well service. He is preceded by his parents; daughter, Amber Rose Dunn and Alise Michelle Dunn. He...

Aug 10, 2021

GALE Jr., Gene Oakley "Ted"

Fort McCoy - Gene Oakley "Ted" Gale, Jr., 71, passed away August 10, 2021 at the family’s home. He was born September 6, 1949, in Worcester, MA to Dorothy A. Smith (Castine) and Edward C. Smith (Stepfather). Ted and his family moved to Florida in 1972 where he has resided in Fort...

Aug 9, 2021

Silver Springs, FL.- Larry Dean Robey, 58, passed away from Covid on August 9, 2021. He was born in VanWert, Ohio on November 29, 1962. He liked fishing, hunting, play pool and spending time in the woods. He was a loving son, father, uncle, grandson and friend.

He is survived by his girlfriend Brenda Doppler of 21 years,...

Aug 8, 2021

Jimmie Lee Atkins, 69, passed away on August 8, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born July 13, 1952 in Ocala, FL to Odell Atkins and Carrie Coleman Atkins.

He is preceded by Odell Atkins and Carrie Atkins, Mercy D Atkins, Odell junior Atkins, Mae Willie Atkins, Willie Ray Atkins, Oris Atkins , Barbara Atkins, Della Blunt, Vetty...

Aug 7, 2021

HENTHORN, Stephen Arthur Ocklawaha - Stephen Arthur Henthorn, 71, passed away August 7, 2021 at Hospice Estelle's House. He was born October 30, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Albert and Dorothy Henthorn. He grew up in St. Thomas and was a carpenter/finisher for many years.  It is said Steve never met a stranger, he was the life...

Aug 7, 2021

Ocklawaha - Stephen Arthur Henthorn, 71, passed away August 7, 2021 at Hospice Estelle's House. He was born October 30, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Albert and Dorothy Henthorn. He grew up in St. Thomas and was a carpenter/finisher for many years.  It is said Steve never met a stranger, he was the life of the party....

Aug 6, 2021

Alton Lamar Peebles, Sr., 86, son of James Roberts Peebles Sr. and Mary Elinor Cox Peebles. Beloved husband, father and grandfather went to continue his life with The Lord our Savior on August 6, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital of Ocala. He lived a long fruitful life as a resident of Conner, Florida. The Florida native was preceded in death by his...

Aug 2, 2021

Tonia Moeller, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend slipped peacefully away to be with the Lord on August 2nd, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1972 to Marie T. Moeller in Ocala, Florida. She is survived by her children Ashley (Mathew), Krystin (Cody), and Jessie (Alexis). She was a proud “mommom” to Alexa, Kylie, Alyssa, Brayden,...

Aug 2, 2021

ROMANOWSKI, CHARLOTTE ERNA (LOTTIE)

Charlotte Romanoski, 86, from Citra, Florida, and retired from Miami, Florida went to heaven on August 2, 2021 to be with her beloved husband Albert who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children; Albert (Ski) Romanowski Jr., Lorraine (Lory) Cook, and Lisa Morgan. She is the dearest grandmother of 6 grandchildren...

Aug 2, 2021

Ocala - Sherry Leigh Workman, 55, went to be with the Lord August 2, 2021.  Sherry was born March 25, 1966 in Chattaroy, West Virginia to James E. Workman and Rebecca Maynard.  Sherry was a wonderful mother, mimi, sister, aunt, and friend.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She liked to cook and garden.  Sherry...

Jul 31, 2021

Bob Wright went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 31, 2021, after a brief illness. It is with love and joy that we his family remember his interesting and full life.

Bob was born January 7, 1940, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He was the fourth of five children, and was 15 minutes older than his...

Jul 31, 2021

James Richard Hall, Sr.

James Richard Hall Sr. passed away peacefully at North Florida Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born August 21, 1933 and would have celebrated his 88th birthday on August 21. He was born in Miami Florida and graduated from Edison High School. After time spent in the...

Jul 30, 2021

Martha G. Stewart, 73, of Fort McCoy; passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.  She was born January 25, 1948, at S. Pittsburg, TN; to Joseph Daniel Vaughn and Flora Athene Vaughn.

Gayle was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor, and friend.  While she kept her circle small, it was fierce and you knew you were loved.

She...

Jul 28, 2021

James (Jim) William Shelton III, 58 of Ocala, Florida passed away on July 28, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Jim was born on January 10, 1963 to Mary R. Shelton and James William (Bill) Shelton, Jr. in Orlando, Florida. Jim attended Marion County Schools graduating from Vanguard High School in 1981. Jim began working for Publix Super Market in...

Jul 27, 2021

Gregory Arthur Griffith, a retired thoroughbred horse trainer and resident of Ocala, Fl passed away on July 27, 2021, he was 64.

Greg, as we all knew him, is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 45 years, his children Dennis Griffith, Salina Fleming (Carl Fleming Jr), Philip Griffith, and Valerie Griffith. His grandchildren Liam Brydon, Nicholas...

Jul 26, 2021

JAMES MERRILL HOLMES 74 of Citra, FL passed away on July 26, 2021. He was born in Peoria, IL to Merrill W Holmes, and Henrietta W Holmes. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Carole Holmes Franks, and Elizabeth L Holmes.

Jim attended Illinois Southern University prior to deployment with the Air Force. He...

Jul 26, 2021

Grietje Schouten Lewis, a devoted Christian, began her first day of eternal life July 26, 2021 with her blessed Savior.

Grietje was born January 18, 1929 in The Netherlands to Dirk Schouten and Trijntje Walst. She lost her father at the age of nine during the atrocities of WWII; struggled to rebuild a life after the Nazi regime, and faced...

Jul 26, 2021

NIX, Dennis Alan Keystone Heights - Dennis Alan Nix, 70, passed away July 26, 2021 with family by his side. He was born and raised in Ocala, on July 9, 1951 to the late Oscar and Evelyn Nix. He was a "Softball Lovin' Papa" who was always there in the stands cheering on his girls, an avid Hunter who loved the...