Obituaries

Dennis Nix

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...

Clarence "Butch" Martinie

Jul 25, 2021

Clarence “Butch” Martinie of Ocala, Florida, (formerly of Longview and Danville, Illinois) died, in faith, at home amongst family on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Butch was born in Champaign, Illinois on March 5, 1948 and graduated from ABL High School in Broadlands, IL in 1966 where he was a star athlete. He actively served his country in...

Judy Heath

Jul 25, 2021

Judy Ann Heath (Battillo), 77, passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, on July 25, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. She was born December 22, 1943 to John Batillo and Mary Jane Holstein Battillo in Miami, Florida. She was the proud Mother of two beloved daughters, Julie Ann Heath and Jayne Allis Heath. She...

Maenell "Minnie" Douglas

Jul 22, 2021

DOUGLAS, Maenell "Minnie" Salt Springs - Maenell Marie Douglas, 71, passed away peacefully at home, July 22, 2021. She was born January 2, 1950, in Thibodaux, LA, to the late Clarence and Eula Cheramie. She was a homemaker who made each house she ever lived in a home to all who entered.

She...

Timothy "Tim" Williams

Jul 21, 2021

Williams , Timothy Eugene "Tim"

Anthony - Timothy Eugene Williams , 73, passed away July 21, 2021. He was born December 25, 1947 in Akron, OH, to the late James Edward Williams and Rethel Luel Calvert Williams . He was a retired boilermaker/welder for the Tennessee Valley Authority. He had worked at Paradise Fossil Plant in Kentucky. He loved...

Allen Barney

Jul 19, 2021

BARNEY, Allen Joseph

Ocala - Allen Joseph Barney, 76, passed away July 19, 2021. He was born August 26, 1944 in New Milford, CT, to the late Lehman and Eleanor Barney. He owned and operated his own automotive repair and body work shop for many years. He was an avid car enthusiast and past...

Linda Ohren

Jul 19, 2021

Linda Sue Ohren, 70, of Belleview, went to be with her Lord on July 19th, 2021.  Mrs. Ohren was born in Lynchburg, VA on October 1st, 1950, moved to Miami as a child and as a young adult settled in Belleview where she has been ever since.

Sue is survived by her husband and best friend...

Christopher Rogers

Jul 19, 2021

Christopher Jordan Rogers, 16, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021 in Ft. McCoy, Florida. He was born December 27, 2004 in Easton, Maryland to Veronica Rogers and Jeffrey Bargerstock.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Cheyene Rogers, grandfather Darrell Rogers, grandmother Mary Rogers, & many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of life service will...

Judith Mcgee

Jul 18, 2021

Judith Florence McGee

Naples  -  Judith Florence McGee, 79, passed away July 18, 2021. She was born January 27, 1942, in Detroit, MI to the late Gerald Worden and Juanita May Haase.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Andrew McGee; her son William Cardenas and his wife...

Michael Beyer

Jul 17, 2021

Michael Brandon Beyer, 34, passed away on July 17, 2021 in Beverly Hills, FL. He was born May 21, 1987 in Miami, FL to Jon Michael Beyer and Theresa Blackman Beyer. He worked as a lumberjack.

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John Giehl

Jul 13, 2021

On Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, John A. Giehl lost his heroic battle with cancer at age 79. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 19th, 1942, and raised by his parents, Sybil Dix Moore and Walter Moore.  In 1960, he enlisted in the Navy, serving during the Vietnam War, and subsequently went on to serve in the Coast Guard for 15 years,...

Louis "Bud" Thompson

Jul 12, 2021

"Bud" Louis H. Thompson, 79, Proud Marine, passed away July 12, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born May 5, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Herman and Vera Thompson. He was well known and respected as a paint and body man.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Thompson; son, Kirby"Ray" Lawson (Cyndi); daughters, Linda Lawson (Tim...

Hannah Poremba

Jul 12, 2021

Hannah Lassie Poremba age 81, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Marion County with loved ones at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 25th, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Edward, her daughter, Cydney Robbins, her son, Andrew "Jake" Robbins, two grandchildren, Baxter Robbins and Rikki Bahman (Nathan), one great-grandchild,Remy, as...

Thelma Chappell

Jul 11, 2021

Thelma Marguerite Chappell, 97, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021 in Ocala,FL. She was born May 29, 1924 in Bolar, Virginia to Hollie Gutshall and Carmen Gwin Gutshall. She grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She was married to Bill Chappell in 1944 and moved to Ocala in 1948. After raising her 4 children she became the Manager/Buyer for Marguerite’s -The Gift...

Helen Frashure

Jul 9, 2021

Helen Louise Frashure, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 9, 2021 in Belleview, Florida. She was born October 28, 1928 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Simeon Layfield and Ruby Layfield. She was a homemaker most of her life and helped in the family business “Evans Discount Foods”.

She...

Edgar Franklin

Jul 9, 2021

On Friday July 9, 2021, Edgar Robert Franklin, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 91.  He was born December 2,1929 in Birmingham,AL. He served in the Air Force and later the Air National Guard. He married June Cornelison on July 4, 1952, and immediately drove to Miami,Florida, staying at little motels along...

Paul Luke

Jul 6, 2021

Paul Everett Luke, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 6, 2021 in Silver Springs, FL. He was born November 4, 1941 in Bradenton, FL to George Washington Luke and Iris Phillips. He was self-employed and worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta June Luke; sons, Phillip Allen Luke (Brenda) and Nathan Travis Luke ; daughter, Rhonda...

Lois Novinger

Jul 3, 2021

Lois Neveda Benton Novinger , 91, was born February 22, 1930 in Tabor City, North Carolina and entered into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ on July 3, 2021 in Lecanto, Florida. Lois is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Hubert Novinger ; three sons and one daughter, LeGran (Rhonda) Hewitt, Alachua, FL; Lynette (Ken)...

Richard Day

Jul 2, 2021

Richard K. Day, 63, of Salt Springs, FL left us on Friday, July 2, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rick is survived by his brother Greg Day and Sister-In-Law Kim Day (Punta Gorda, FL). Rick's mother, Dorothy Carruth, was born and raised in rural Liberty, Mississippi where Rick was born in 1957. His father, Alexander...

June Prunty

Jun 27, 2021

June Ann Prunty, 76, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born May 9, 1945 in Ripley, West Virginia to Broadus Alexander and Forest Elizabeth Carper. She was a baker by trade and loved decorating beautiful cakes she made with love.

Preceded in death by her husband John a daughter and a...