Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Silver Springs - Nathan D. Parsons, Jr. 97, passed away peacefully at home, January 22, 2021. He was born July 29, 1923 in Kissimmee, FL to the late Nathan D. Parsons, Sr. and Marie Arnold Parsons. He retired after 24 years with the United States Air Force as Senior Master Sergeant. He loved the military and after that he worked in the Post...

Jan 21, 2021

Candice Lynne Cretul, 28,  passed away January 21, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born on May 14, 1992 in Detroit, Michigan to John Charles Cretul and Tammi Bartram. She is preceded in death by her mother; Tammi Lloyd. She is survived by her father; John Cretul, step-father; Alan Lloyd, daughter; Keila Cummings, brother; Johnny Cretul and sisters; Crissy, Sarah, Amber and Nevaeh. Funeral service...

Jan 21, 2021

Kermit Thacker entered this world on October 12, 1936, and he stepped into heaven on January 21, 2021 at 10:15 pm. He was born to Ballard and Olva Thacker. He was their fifth child, a part of a set of twin boys. Kermit and his twin Ken were their parents second set of twins. His twin sisters Ernestine and Christine, were born...

Jan 18, 2021

Virginia Jo Gray, 76, passed away on January 18, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born April 15, 1944 in Deland, FL to Edwin Bauer and Gladys Carver. She owned and operated  Designs by Virgina. She is preceded by her parents; brothers, Edwin Bauer Jr. and Gene Bauer. She is survived by her sons, Frank Gray and Mike Gray , Daughter in laws...

Jan 17, 2021

Arline F. Wixon (nee Winkler), passed away, Sunday January 17, 2021. She was born March 9, 1946 in Yonkers, New York to Ameroy Winkler and Anastasia Pesick. Arline Wixon was a staffing manager for many years with Kelly Services. Arline was a member of Blessed Trinity Church as a Minister of Holy Communion as well as she was very active in Bereavement Ministry,...

Jan 17, 2021

Thomas L Lacey Ocala – Husband of 35 years to Nancy Lacey, father of Brittany Lacey of Nashville, TN, Brooke Lacey of Tampa, FL, and Mark Lacey of Jacksonville, FL. Also survived by his parents, Edward and Pauline Lacey of DeLand, Florida, and eight siblings: MaryJo Lacey, Libby (Mike) Boylan, Teresa (Jerry) Givens, Peggi (Mike) Kaley, Paula (John) Tabar,...

Jan 17, 2021

Ocala - Christine Anne Baltzagler, 80, passed away January 17, 2021. She was born June 6, 1940 in London, England to the late Alfred James Taylor and Gladys Merritt Taylor. She was a Banker in Finance for many years. In Baltzaglers early 20's she was a London theater actress and dancer. When she moved to Georgia, she opened her own...

Jan 16, 2021

SILVER SPRINGS, Mr. James Colin Peebles, 83, passed away at Estelle House, Ocala, on January 16, 2021. He was a Marion County native and graduate of Ocala High School. A member of Central Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, served as a leader and deacon for over 50 years. As a youth, he was active in the Future Farmers of America and...

Jan 16, 2021

Elizabeth Hurley, 68, born in Lawrence, MA to Herbert Henry Hurley, Jr and Dorothy Ludwig. She moved to Ocala, Florida in 1999 where she resided until she passed away, January 16, 2021. Elizabeth worked for the City of Ocala for many years as a customer service representative.

She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and...

Jan 16, 2021

Riley Irvin Thomas passed away peacefully in his home surrounded  by his family on Saturday January 16, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1940 in Ocala, Florida to Ottis Thomas and Rosie Touchton.  He was a Marion County Native and a graduate of Ocala High School.  Riley was a Ready Mix truck driver for Evans Concrete for many years until his...

Jan 15, 2021

DOWNES, William “Bill”

Ocala - William "Bill" Downes, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1938 in Franklin, New Hampshire, to the late Grace Paige Tilton.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill was a...

Jan 15, 2021

Fuson, Benjamin Thomas Benjamin Thomas Fuson passed away January 15, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Pineville, Kentucky to Benjamin Fuson and Joyce W. Fuson. Fuson was a Pulmonologist in Ocala for over 40 years. He was a member of The American Boxer Club and The Ocala Boxer Club for more than 30 years. Fuson was a ring master and...

Jan 15, 2021

Joe Toth, Jr. passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 87. Born to Joe Toth, Sr. and Sarah Bowers Toth on July 8, 1933, in Elkhart, Indiana. Joe was raised in Hialeah, FL, attended Hialeah Elementary and Jr. High School. He graduated from Miami Technical High School 1951, then entered the U.S. Navy and...

Jan 12, 2021

Henry Manuel Medeiros, of Ocala, Florida passed away, Tuesday January 12, 2021 at age 84. He was born on February 14, 1936 in Middletown, Rhode Island to Joseph Selveria Medeiros and Gloria Angel Geyer. Medeiros retired as a Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He...

Jan 12, 2021

Bruce Bennett, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devout Christian also was a modest football champion and coach. He died in Ocala, FL, Jan. 12, 2021, of complications from pneumonia and COVID-19.

The Valdosta, GA, native began his journey in football as quarterback of the famous Valdosta High School Wildcats under coach Wright Bazemore including state championships...

Jan 10, 2021

ZABLOCKI, Diana Lynn Hernando - Diana Lynn Zablocki, 59, passed away January 10, 2021. She was born March 22, 1961 in Marlboro, Massachusetts, to the late George Patrick and Catherine Mary O'Driscoll. Diana was extremely close to her Stepfather, Stephen C. Moynihan. Diana dedicated her life to the care of others, including raising her children and working as a...

Jan 9, 2021

Thurmon V. Jeffcoat, passed away on January 9, 2021, a good man of faith and our precious Father, went to heaven and is there rejoicing with his family members that have gone before him. He had a long blessed life. Born on October 1, 1925 in Black Creek, South Carolina, he was the oldest of twelve children.

He is preceded...

Jan 8, 2021

Freeman Ellis Johnson, 81, passed away on January 8, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born April 10, 1939 in Eastman, Georgia to Hoyt and Ruby Johnson. He worked as a mechanic most of his life.

He is preceded by his parents; daughters, Brenda Johnson and Darlene Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

Jan 4, 2021

Roberson Jr., Herman Clayton

Herman Clayton Roberson Jr., 55, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March 30, 1965, in Ocala, Florida to Herman Clayton Roberson, Sr. and Nancy Sansbury Roberson. Clay was a field supervisor in the pest control industry for many years.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 2, 2021

Ocala - Rose Harrow Brooks, 76, passed away January 2, 2021. She was born in Jamaica, July 28, 1944 to Frank and Ruthie Gordon Harrow. She was a Nanny for many years and a Supervisor at the Brinks Company in Washington D.C.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her cousin, Donna...