Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2021

Lonnie Gene Spicer, 78, passed away February 13, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on September 18, 1942, in Coffee County, Alabama to John Bearl Spicer and Mary Margie Thomas. He attended college and retired as a Iron Worker.

He is preceded in death by his parents; John and Mary Spicer and brother; Billy Jo Spicer; previous wives; Juanita Peeler Spicer and Patricia...

Feb 12, 2021

John "Johnny" Patrick Strahle, 62, passed away on February 12, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 20, 1958 to Patrick Charles Strahle and Ann Marie Fasano in Brooklyn, New York. He owned and operated Strahle and Resolute Cabinet Shops. He was fun, loving and generous to all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family and...

Feb 10, 2021

Douglas, James Wesson Ocala- James Wesson Douglas, 95, was born August 1, 1925, in Orlando, Florida to Leonard and Thelma Wesson Douglas. He passed away February 10, 2021 in Ocala. Jim served in the United States Navy in World War II, and later managed Pinecrest and Harbor View thoroughbred farms. He is preceded in death by his parents; Leonard and Thelma...

Feb 9, 2021

Carol Lynn DeYoung, 80, passed away on February 9, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born on December 28, 1940 to Charles Ross Ullom and Elizabeth MacDonald Ullom in Niles, Michigan. She loved to travel, photography, gardening and animals of all kinds. She loved participating in community service especially the Lions Club.

She is preceded by her parents...

Feb 9, 2021

On  February 9,2021 mans greatest enemy death claimed Wendy Meleah Hogan at home surrounded by her family after battling with cancer. Wendy was born in Winchester,TN to Conrad and Betty Ruth Boswell. She moved to the Ocala area after marrying Robert(Bobby)Hogan In 1980.  She loved her family so much and always put their needs ahead of her own. She...

Feb 6, 2021

Heil, Terry L.

On February 6, 2021, Terry Heil, loving husband and father of two children and five step children, passed away at the age of 72. Terry loved the outdoors and had a gift for storytelling. A memorial Service will be held for Terry at 14960 NE 146th Lane, Fort McCoy, Fl, 32134 on February 20,...

Feb 6, 2021

Kerry P. Gilson, passed away February 6, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on April 28, 1964 in Addison, Michigan to Bob Gilson and Patricia Clark. Gilson was a server in the hospitality industry for many years.

She is preceded in death by both her mother and father.

She is survived by her sons;...

Feb 6, 2021

John T. Bunyan, Jr., passed away February 6, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on July 14, 1940 in New York, New York to John Bunyan Sr. and Elsa Strong-Bunyan. Bunyan studied at the University of Maryland Law School. He was an avid coin collector and dealer, as well as a big book collector. He also owned and operated...

Feb 6, 2021

HUNTER, Georgia Ann

Ocala - Georgia Ann Hunter, 87, passed away February 6, 2021. Born and raised March 18, 1933 in Ocala, FL, to the late George Davis Forbes and Willie Mae Forbes. She was manager for a long time at the Sun Trust Bank in Anthony.

She is survived by her loving husband of...

Feb 4, 2021

Tony D'Calandra, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born February 28, 1940 to Carl Calandra and Josephine Vasco Calandra in Brooklyn, New York. He was a master electrical engineer by trade and his passion was bringing joy to all who he touched with his music.

Feb 4, 2021

David Otis Francesco Hogan, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on September 25, 1978 in Columbus, Georgia to Leonard D. Hogan and Paola Penserini Hogan.  David was a devoted husband and father and a pillar of strength for his entire family.  Above all, he had a deep...

Jan 30, 2021

Gwendolyn Alda Earp passed away at home on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, attended by family and caregiver, Vivian Scott Edwards. Vivian had watched over Miss Alda for years and in the final weeks, had not left her side.

Born on March 12, 1924 in Oxford, Florida, she was the daughter of Ione Fore Bailey and Thomas Lloyd...

Jan 30, 2021

Nina Glaydene McPherson Huffaker, age 85 of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Monroe County, KY passed away on January 30, 2021 at Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. She was born February 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Emma Froedge and Roscoe Martin. Glaydene grew up in Tompkinsville and attended Tompkinsville High School, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen....