Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

JOHNSON, ROSE V.

Ocala - Rose V. Johnson, 81, passed away April 27, 2021. She was born August 11, 1939, in Eustis Lake, Florida, to Herman Newton Scoggin and Ruby Thomas. Rose worked as a farmer for years and was also an interior decorator. She truly loved her family and friends and enjoyed drawing.

Apr 26, 2021

Hershel Edward Waters passed away on April 26, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1986 in Williamsburg, VA. to David K. Waters, Sr. and Lucinda K. Phillips. He was a Critical Care Paramedic.

At an early age, and as a result of being slightly accident prone, Eddie decided he wanted a career of helping...

Apr 20, 2021

Anna Bell Teague gained her wings Tuesday April 20th, 2021. She was born August 23, 1964 in Homestead, Florida. She attended North Marion High School where all her children followed and attended as well. Anna was a loving mother, nana, sister, wife, and friend. Anna Bell thrived on serving her community, always going above and beyond with a contagious smile...

Apr 18, 2021

Charles Elden Bass, 80, passed away on April 18, 2021 in Ocala, FL. He was born October 24, 1940 to Ervin Glenn Bass and Elma Marie Deloach Bass in Gainesville, FL. He was a welder fabricator most of his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, June Bass and brothers Dean and Earnest (Buddy).

He...

Apr 17, 2021

CHARLES KENNETH HARBIN

“KENNY”

July 16, 1953 - April 17, 2021

On his final day he was surrounded by the ones he held so dear to his heart. His love lives on through his wife, two children, four grandchildren, and 5month old Great-Granddaughter. He certainly wholeheartedly loved...

Apr 17, 2021

Ocala, Martin Allen Kane Jr., 37, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2021 in Summerfield, FL at Brandley Hospice House. He was born June 7, 1983 to Martin A. Kane Sr. and Irene Sanderfer Kane in Houston, TX. He worked as a manager/butcher for many years in the culinary industry. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, baseball and...

Apr 17, 2021

Veda Jeanette Burnsed Lankford, age 80, born February 22, 1941, went to be home with the Lord on April 17, 2021.  She passed quietly in her sleep at her residence at Hawthorne Inn of Ocala.  She was preceded in death by her husband and son, George William Lankford, Sr and George Willian Lankford, Jr; parents Leon and Bessie Burnsed; and 2...

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....