Obituaries

Oct 20, 2021

Janice Marie Rachwal, 81, passed away on October 20, 2021 in Ocala, FL. She was born July 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Harvey Wohlfert and Louise Svoboda Wohlfert. She is preceded by her parents and husband Roland Rachwal. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Luffman, Debbie Burckhardt and Diane Gdaniec; son, Mark Rachwal; Arrangements under the care of...

Oct 20, 2021

Salt Springs - Bruce Wade McDonald, 41, passed away October 20, 2021. He was born April 13, 1980 in orlando, Florida to Dennis Wade McDonald and Carol varvel Roley.

He is survived by his mother Carol Roley, stepfather Keith Roley and stepmother Lisa McDonald; son Bradley Cheshire; sister Christina McDonald; stepsister Christina Fitch, step-brothers Lucas Elias and Frank Elias:...

Oct 19, 2021

Ocala - Timmie Joe Hawkins, 51, passed away October 19, 2021. He was born June 12, 1970 in Gainesville, FL to Robert Francis Hawkins and Margaret Omie Gladson Hawkins. He worked in land surveying for many years.

He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Morris (Bruce), Linda Marcum, Bobbie Jean Taylor, Tina Struyk (Bob), Connie...

Oct 19, 2021

HOMAN, James Leslie "Jim" Ocala - James Leslie "Jim" Homan, 81, passed away October 19, 2021. He was born November 3, 1939 in Tuscaloosa, AL, to the late Clarence and Kate Homan. He owned and operated a construction company for many years and is a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a wonderful and dedicated husband, father and...

Oct 19, 2021

Charles F. Santrock, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 19, 2021 in Silver Springs, FL. He was born July 17, 1932 in Nitro, West Virginia to Homer Herbert Sr. and Vada Macil Deal. Charles “Charlie” Santrock was a longtime resident of Newport News and York County, Virginia, before moving to Florida to enjoy retirement. Mr....

Oct 19, 2021

HAWKINS, Timmie Joe Ocala - Timmie Joe Hawkins, 51, passed away October 19, 2021. He was born June 12, 1970 in Gainesville, FL to Robert Francis Hawkins and Margaret Omie Gladson Hawkins. He worked in land surveying for many years. He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Morris (Bruce), Linda Marcum, Bobbie Jean Taylor, Tina Struyk (Bob), Connie Kines,...

Oct 19, 2021

Hlui Kim Lee, 83, of St. Augustine, FL peacefully passed away on Oct. 19, 2021 after a 10 year battle with Parkinsons and Dementia.

Hlui Kim was born on January 23, 1938 to Mr. Ah Hoe Lee and Mrs. Khou Len Wong in Falam, Chin Hills, Burma. He graduated from Rangoon Institute of Technology in 1966 with a Bachelor...

Oct 19, 2021

Hubert "Butch" Dossey, a life long Ocala resident, was called home to Heaven Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. He was a graduate of Ocala High School in 1961. Butch was a certified auto mechanic and started out at Dossey's Chevron and later at Ford of Ocala. He was always ready to offer mechanical assistance to anyone in need. He also owned a...

Oct 18, 2021

Jack Douglas McRae, 86, passed away October 18, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. He was born December 30, 1934 in Boardman, Florida to John W. McRae and Matilda Boka McRae. He worked as an agricultural farmer most of his life in Citrus and hay. He served in the United States Army.

He is preceded by his parents.

Oct 17, 2021

Ocala - Merle A. Shanor II, 78, passed away October 17, 2021. Born April 1, 1943 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, to the late Merle A. Shanor Sr. and Beatrice June Stuber. He retired from Bell Telephone Company. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and train enthusiast.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marsha...

Oct 16, 2021

Maxine Pearl Bryant, 99, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2021, in Ocala, FL. Maxine was born July 14, 1922 in Conner, FL to Maxie Mason and Pearl Williamson Mason. She was a seamstress most of her life. She graduated from East Marion and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Ocala.

She is preceded...

Oct 16, 2021

Gainesville - David Royal Sexton, 72, passed away October 16, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Freeman, Mercer County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Reginald Mason Sexton and Delila Winifred Shrader-Sexton, and the Step-son of the late Kathleen Virginia Palco-Sexton. He had been a resident of Gainesville since August 1988. He was a member...

Oct 15, 2021

Fort McCoy - Sara Michelle Raney, 56, passed away October 15, 2021. She was born June 8, 1965 in Leesburg, FL to Benny Cordle and Mary Ellen Kelly Cordle. She was a homemaker and adored her family and spending time with them.  Michelle had an eye for photography, loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening. She loved flowers and the significance and...

Oct 15, 2021

Amber Michelle Adams, 45, passed away October 15, 2021. She was born August 14, 1976 in Ocala, FL to Edwin LeRoy Adams and Deborah Jean Adams. She has resided in Ocala all her life. She was preceded in death by her daddy, Edwin LeRoy Adams and fiancé, Lester Biggs.

She is survived by her son, Cole, daughter, Kylie; mother,...

Oct 10, 2021

Citra - Jackie Lee Gochenour, 74 passed away on October 10, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born December 13, 1946 in Glennville, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Gochenour and Mary Langford; brother, Roland Gochenour and sister, Jeanie Adams. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sue Gochenour; son, Jackie LeeGochenour Jr.; sister, Ruth Ann Teuton; grandchildren, Braiden Gochenour and...

Oct 8, 2021

Zion Joe Sarmiento June 15, 2021 – October 8, 2021 Zion Joe Sarmiento was born June 15, 2021 at 4:43pm and passed peacefully in the arms of his mother on Friday October 8, 2021 at 5:07pm. He was surrounded by his family who loved and adored him as he entered into the arms of Jesus.

In his...

Oct 8, 2021

Gerald Joe Bruner

‘Jerry’

March 20, 1934

October 8, 2021

Born to John Marian Bruner and Mary Helen Bruner in Naylor, Missouri.  Jerry grew up in Indiana.  As a young man Jerry served in the 11th Airborne Division as a cook and a...

Oct 5, 2021

Troy Gerald Abner, 59, passed away October 5, 2021. He was born May 4, 1962 in Ocala, FL, to John William Abner, Sr. and Emily Juanita Varnom. He worked many years with the City of McIntosh and took pride in his work. Troy was a vibrant, and loving man. He loved his family and our Country.  His passion was...

Sep 28, 2021

Silver Springs - David Ralph LaRoche, 53, passed away September 28, 2021. He was born November 26, 1967 in Ocala, Florida to Michael LaRoche and Patricia Brooks Smith. David was a private person. He liked outdoors, camping, fishing and being around water. He volunteered time at the Fire Department in Jefferson, GA, which made him most happy. He loved his family and would...

Sep 28, 2021

Silver Springs - David Ralph LaRoche, 53, passed away September 28, 2021. He was born November 28, 1967 in Ocala, Florida to Michael LaRoche and Patricia Brooks Smith. David was a private person. He liked outdoors, camping, fishing and being around water. He volunteered time at the Fire Department in Jefferson, GA, which made him most happy. He loved his family and would...