Obituaries

Mar 6, 2021

John Louis Ross, 78, of Ocala, FL formerly of HIghland, NY passed peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021. John was born on November 24, 1942 to John Alexander Ross and Louise Grennie.  Mr. Ross is predeceased by his parents,  his loving wife of 53 years Joyce, his daughter Tracey Rebentisch and his step-brother Richard Grennie.

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Mar 5, 2021

WARD, Linda Frances Ocala - Linda Frances Ward, 75, passed away March 5, 2021. She was boen April 13, 1945 in Manatee, FL to the late Murray Miller and Alice Lee Miller. She was manager at a hardware store for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Himes (John); sons,  Joseph Shaber "Butch", Christopher Sean Shaber; long time companion Clyde Manning;...

Mar 4, 2021

Jeremy David McFall, 34, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Jeremy was born on June 24, 1986 in Ocala, Florida to Gary McFall and Loretta Eytcheson McFall. He worked as the head cook at the Dugout in Ocala Fl for many years.

He is preceded in death by his sister Melissa Hinde,...

Mar 4, 2021

Paul Leslie Taylor, 58, passed away on March 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born December 18, 1962 in Ocala, Florida to Doyle H. Taylor and Hilda Bozeman Williams. He enjoyed fishing and worked in the pool construction industry.

He is survived by his daughter, Morgan Taylor ( Pembroke); parents, Doyle H. Taylor (Rosie)...

Feb 28, 2021

Juanita “Nita” Lambdin born February 3, 1961 passed away quietly at home on February 28, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family after a long battle with pancreatitis and liver complications. As a wife, mother, property manager and a friend to many, she was loyal, caring and protective to all.  She will forever be remembered and missed by all who...

Feb 28, 2021

CHILLEMI, Antonette  (Toni) Marie

Ocala - Antonette (Toni) Marie Chillemi, 60, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1961 at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, FL to the late Nicholas Anthony and Luise Mary Chillemi.  She graduated Lake Weir High School in...

Feb 26, 2021

Lilly R. Meadows of Ocala joined her late husband Stewart and son Donovan, passing away at the home of her daughter on February 26, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was born in British Honduras and came to Ocala in 1947 as a young bride.

In Ocala, she and her late husband made their...

Feb 25, 2021

Flora Dean Gray "Granny", 83, passed away Monday, February 25, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Gray was born on August 21, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia to Alvin Jackson and Lucy Britt. She worked in a textbook warehouse for the school board for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband Brinson Gray and...

Feb 24, 2021

Alvin “Gene” Moore

Ocala - Alvin “Gene” Moore 97, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2021. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was born September 26, 1923 in Gardner, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lottie Moore, his half...

Feb 22, 2021

SHERLING, Randolph Berne, NY - Randolph Sherling, 83, passed away February 22, 2021. He was born in Montgomery, AL to the late Randolph R. Sherling Sr., and Virginia Barnes Sherling. He was called up for the Berlin Crisis and served in the United States Army. He was a retired Captain of the Mounted Unit of the Sarasota Sheriff's Department after 14 years. He...

Feb 22, 2021

Ida Grimm, 94 Ida Grimm, age 94, passed away of natural causes on February 22, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Ida was born on April 11, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Abe and Rose Sorkin. Ida married the love of her life, Nelson Grimm, on June 10, 1945. They were married for 74 years until Nelson passed away in 2020....

Feb 21, 2021

Ashley Alexander Wood was born on Christmas Eve, 1976 in Gainesville Florida. He died February 21, 2021 in Ocala Florida from a lingering injury and other illnesses.

His first 9 years he resided in Gainesville, moved with his family to Evinston, Florida and later settled in Ocala. He was a mutigenerational Floridian, descended from historic...

Feb 20, 2021

Florence Mary Paul, 86, passed away on February 20, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 7, 1934 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Vincent Romanowski and Caroline Wrona.

She is preceded by her parents; Vincent and Caroline Romanowski and husband; John R. Paul.

She is survived by her daughters; Nancy Cote(Paul) and Chelsea Channing and...

Feb 19, 2021

Clarence M. Bower, 85, went to be with the Heavenly Father on February 19, 2021, in Ocala, Florida. Clarence  was born July 31, 1935, in Alberta, Michigan to Melburn Bower and Mabel Sherriff.

Clarence was a member at Heritage Baptist Church of Ocala.

He was an over the road truck driver for many years. He worked...

Feb 19, 2021

William D. Koch, 63, passed away on February 19, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born July 13, 1957 in Chicago, IL, to William Koch and Barbara Evans Koch. He worked for the Citrus County Chronicle as an Editor.

He is preceded by his mother, Barbara Ring of Bellevue, CA and mother in law Francis Alvene Dilkes...

Feb 18, 2021

Carrie C. Shapiro, 88, passed away February 18, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on February 6, 1933, in Lawtey, Florida to Ben Melvin and Edith Melvin

She is preceded in death by her parents; Ben and Edith Melvin and son; Phillip Baxley.

She is survived by her son; David Baxley and Timmy Baxley,...

Feb 16, 2021

Howard, Sheila Mae Salt Springs - Sheila Mae Howard, 67, passed away February 16, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born January 18, 1954 in Orlando, Florida to Al & Betty Howard. Sheila spent many years as a legal assistant. She loved being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her mother Betty,...

Feb 15, 2021

Richard David Millar, 80, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Millar was born on December 11, 1940, in Hawley, Pennsylvania to Charles Millar and Lilian O'Hara. He was a general contractor for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Millar; parents; Charles and Lilian Millar, brothers; Walter...

Feb 15, 2021

Virginia Ann Banks, 68, passed away February 15, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on April 13, 1952, in New Britain, Connecticut to Richard VanValkenburgh and Edith Robbins. She graduated college with a bachelors degree from Bob Jones University. She taught for 48 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Richard and Edith VanValkenburgh...

Feb 13, 2021

Miller, Eric James Ocklawaha- Eric James Miller, 43, passed away February 13, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born March 23, 1977 in Jackson. Michigan to Charles E. Miller Sr and Patricia Ann Ousley. Eric worked in commercial and residential construction for many years. He is survived by his parents; Charles and Patricia Rich (Robert) , wife; Tracy Miller, brothers; Charles...