Obituaries

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

Aug 24, 2021

KEESE, William Wayne Ocala - William Wayne Keese, 55, passed away August 24, 2021. He was born October 28, 1965 in Franklin, TN, to the late Terry Wayne and Joan Marie Keese. He was self employed in the trucking industry for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sheila Elaine Keese; daughters, Rachel Nicole Keese, Rebekah Olivia Keese;...

Aug 24, 2021

Troy Hutchins, 53, passed away on August 24, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born June 6, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. He touched many lives, and will be missed.

He is survived by his daughter, Sara Hutchins and grandaughter Quinn Sandstrom; mother, Joan Hutchins; sisters, Lori Hall, Liza Maca, Kati Brodrick, Joni Hutchins; Niece Kati Mabrouk, and...

Aug 22, 2021

Citra - William Luther Cook, 85, passed away August 22, 2021 at Hospice Cates House. He was born February 28, 1936 in Gaylack, Virginia to Jeremy and Alma Cook.

He is survived by his son, W.L. Cook (wife Lisa), of Mount Airy, NC; daughter, Lillian Cook.

Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, August 24,...

Aug 22, 2021

SPADA, David Alan

Ocala - David Alan Spada, 63, passed away August 22, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born May 11, 1958 in Rockland, MA, to Zano Spada and Marjorie Hough. After high school, David worked in computer sales and later in construction sales with Champion Windows in Avon, MA. At Champion, David distinguished himself as...

Aug 22, 2021

Ocala - Justin Walter King, 27, passed away August 22, 2021. He was born October 24, 1993 in Kissimmee, FL to John and Melissa King. He was blessed in marriage and was so happy to be the husband of Kayla King for almost three years which was his favorite job. He was a diesel mechanic for Williams Diesel for...

Aug 21, 2021

Ocala - Jarrette Lynn Dobbs, 48, passed away August 21, 2021. She was boen September 14, 1972 in Baltimore, MD, to Jennings Osborne and Alexis Weathersby. She was an office manager for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Skyler Rayne Dobbs, Rylee Mae Dobbs "Buggie", brother, John Matthew Conlee; sister, Jennifer Michele Warford.

Funeral service will be 11:00...

Aug 21, 2021

Citra - John Russell Weaver, Sr., 80, passed away August 21, 2021. He was born November 16, 1940 in Citra, Florida to the late James Russell Weaver Sr. and Trelles Mackey Weaver. He was a foreman for the Department of Transportation for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James R. Weaver,...

Aug 20, 2021

Daryl Curtis Eash, 34, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born May 7, 1987 in Minot, ND. He moved with his mother and brother to Ocala, FL in 1991. He worked as a cook for about 17 years. He was a member of Christian Motorcyclists Associations, Disciple Riders #402, and City Light Church. He was an avid...

Aug 20, 2021

Orange Springs - Howard George Matchett, 70, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born in Marion county, Fl on September 6, 1950 to the late Wilbur Francis Matchett and Wilma Marie Nelson. He was a commercial fisherman known for "Best Shiners Around." He loved hunting, fishing, watching Gator games and teaching his grandchildren the Country Way of Living.

Aug 20, 2021

Oakes, John Francis, 61, Passed away Aug. 20, 2021. He Was born in Frankfurt, Germany and worked in electrical manufacturing for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Emma Ostroff and sister Mary Ann Bell.

He is survived by his sons Randy Oakes (wife Tina), Jonathan Oakes (wife Samantha), and his 8 grandchildren.

Memorial service will...

Aug 19, 2021

WETTSTEIN, Linda Louise Ocala - Linda Louise Wettstein, 65, passed away August 19, 2021. She was born February 9, 1956 in Ocala, FL to Edgar Alvin Hooker and Gloria Louise Hooker. She has resided here all her life and worked as a mortgage processor. She loved crafting, painting, and repurposing items into art and home decor.

She...