Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Norellen Weber Pickell, 77, of Ocala went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2021. She was born in Detroit Michigan on September 2, 1943 to the late John and Nora Weber. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert (Bob) Kibler and sister, Katherine Meachan. Mrs. Pickell is survived by her husband, Edward Pickell,...

Apr 15, 2021

Margaret Calandra, 84 passed away April 15, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  While surrounded by all her daughters holding her hands, she was ushered into the presence of The Father.

Margaret was born in Brooklyn NY and was a loving mother who left her career to raise her children.  She returned to the workforce wearing many hats but...

Apr 15, 2021

Ocala - Janice Battle Lewis, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1938 in Ocala, FL to the late Clyde Sidney Battle and Alma Mims Battle. She has resided in Ocala all her life, graduating from Ocala High school and was the founder of BoKay Flowers...

Apr 13, 2021

CRIGGER, LLOYD DAVID

Lloyd David Crigger, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Anthony, Florida. Crigger was born, March 8, 1941, in Canada, Kentucky, to Grayson Crigger and Minnie Robinson. Lloyd worked as a taxidermist in the taxidermy industry for many years. He was also an Old Regular Baptist Minister.

He is...

Apr 11, 2021

MAYNARD, LORIE DEANN

Ocala, FL- Lorie, 53, passed away at Estelles House on April 11, 2021. Lorie was born and raised in Ocala, Florida, on May 2, 1967 to David Maynard and Shirley Rollins.

She is preceded in death by her father, David Maynard.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Rollins, sister; Debra(Doug)...

Apr 11, 2021

Judy Ann Bailey, 69, passed away April 11, 2021 in Ocala, Florida following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born December 20, 1951 in Gainesville, Georgia to Fisher Sapp and Frankie Lucille Nicholson.

She spent many years of her life in the Tampa area  before moving to Fort McCoy in the early 1980's. Judy was a...

Apr 10, 2021

Ocala - Albert “AB””AL” Benjamin Raines, Jr., 60, passed away April 10, 2021. He was born November 22, 1960, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Albert B. Raines, Sr. and Gussie “Ann” Reese. He moved to Ocala with his family in 1969.

He graduated from Forest High School in 1979 and join the USAF.

He lived and worked numerous places before...

Apr 9, 2021

WOOTEN, MICHAEL HUEY Ocala- Michael Huey Wooten, 72, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March, 29, 1949, in Plant City, Florida to Huey Wooten and Doris Green. Wooten retired after working many years in the phosphate mines.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Huey and...

Apr 6, 2021

MCKENNA, ROBERT DONALD

Robert Donald McKenna, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Fort McCoy, McKenna was born, November 20, 1930, in Houston, Texas to Phillip McKenna and Ethel Guidry. He was an owner operator of his own business and was a master electrician. He was an amazing father and husband.

He is preceded...

Apr 6, 2021

MACWILLIAMS, EDWARD

Edward John MacWilliams, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born, September 3, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He is preceded in death by his parents John E. MacWilliams and Grace (Kauffman) MacWilliams

and his sister Virginia E. Platt.

Dr. E.J MacWilliams began his teaching and preaching ministry...

Apr 4, 2021

PEADEN, Louise H.

Salt Springs - Louise H. Peaden, 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021. She was born October 8, 1934, in Lenora, West Virginia to the late William Carson and Brookie Hay. She retired from the United States Postal Service in Pahokee, Florida after 30 years of service....

Apr 3, 2021

Paulette Crowe Parker, 85, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loved ones and her dog Sweetie.

Paulette is survived by her husband of 55 years , Bernard; her children Paul (Stephanie) of Alligator Point, Fl and Bernadette Knight (Brian) of Ocala, FL; five wonderful grandsons Parker, Mitch, Harrison, Jack,...

Apr 1, 2021

Gail Hancock Chester, age 69, passed away April 1, 2021 at her home in Ft McCoy, FL. She was born September 5, 1951 in Moultrie, GA. Gail was the beloved wife and best friend of her one and only of 50 years to Tony Chester. Gail’s world revolved around her son Heath, and that love grew to her grandchildren....

Mar 31, 2021

MARTIN, Joyce Avery

Weirsdale - Joyce Avery Martin, 71, passed away March 31, 2021. She was born August 22, 1949, in Adel, GA to the late Aubrey Philip and Lucy Odell Avery. Joyce was a resident of Leesburg, FL for over 60 years.  Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Martin and sister, Marty Hales.  She...

Mar 31, 2021

LLOYD, Sybil Ocala - Sybil Rewis Lloyd, 79, passed away March 31, 2021. She was born August 26, 1941, in Ocala, FL to the late Rufus Rewis and Bertha Strickland. She has resided in Marion County all her life. She worked for the Marion County Property Appraiser for 58 years.

She is preceded in death by her beloved...

Mar 30, 2021

WARMACK, Thomas Judson Ocala - Thomas Judson Warmack, 69, passed away March 30, 2021 at home. He was born January 28, 1952 in Tampa, FL to the late Jesse and Vera Warmack.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Anna; and sister Wanda. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Jean Melvin;...

Mar 30, 2021

BATTERTON, TIMMY DWAYNE

Timmy Dwayne Batterton, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Anthony, Florida. Batterton was born on July 30, 1959, in High Point, North Carolina to Walter Franklin Hazelton and Earlene Boswell. He was a land surveyor for many years.

He is survived by his son, Jason Batterton, daughters; Jessica Batterton and...

Mar 29, 2021

MAHRER, Robert Howard "Bob" Ocala - Robert Howard Mahrer, 83, passed away March 29, 2021. Born March 18, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, to Otto and Jeanette Mahrer. He moved to Ocala in 1984 to work for Clarison Industries.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Leah Surad, Grand Junction, CO. He is survived by his...

Mar 26, 2021

Shelby Dean Bowen, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Ocala, Florida. Bowen was born January 22, 1943, in Hickman County, Kentucky, to Johnie B. West and Earlene Barnes West. She lived most of her life in Anderson and Summitville, Indiana, and was of the Christian faith. After graduating from Madison Heights HS in Anderson in 1960, she studied...

Mar 24, 2021

This earth truly gained another angel. Aimee Sue (Bergeron) Bean passed away on March 24, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Aimee always took care of everyone, she always made sure everyone had what they needed and family was everything to her.

Aimee was born on May 28, 1967 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Bruce and Iris (Rutledge) Bergeron,...