Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Captain David Roland Simpson, 74, passed away in Brandley House in Summerfield, Florida, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma, on the evening of January 29, 2021.  He is a former officer in the US Air Force.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH, April 8, 1947.  He was a cable television engineer who was very well known in his field.

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Jan 29, 2021

CYR Jr., Ronald M. Ocala - Ronald M. Cyr., Jr., 40, passed away January 29, 2021. He was born February 1, 1980 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was a handyman and could do anything.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald M. Cyr., Sr. and Lorrie Raymond;...

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Beam, passed away January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on October 29,1945 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Edwin Joseph & Nellie Mae (Bell)Doucette. Patsy retired as a supervisor in quality control at PCM.

Patsy loved spending hours making rosaries and jewelry for all her family and close friends. It brought her...

Jan 28, 2021

Martin Palmatier, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 9, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, New York to James and Gladys Palmatier. He worked as a mechanic most of his life. He is preceded by his father, James Palmatier; wife of 20 years Linda Palmatier who he built and enjoyed a beautiful life...

Jan 28, 2021

Merlin-Emanuel Vogel von Vogelstein, 32, passed away on Thursday January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born on September 22,1988 in Bamberg, Germany to Manuela Hofrock. He was a proven professional electrician and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his dog "Red", doing outdoor activities from golf to go karts and motorcycle to snorkeling in the springs. He enjoyed...

Jan 26, 2021

Ralph Eugene Huffaker, 93, passed away January 26, 2021, in Summerfield, Florida. Huffaker was born on November 17, 1927, in Monticello, Kentucky to Claude Huffaker and Marietta Morgan. He attended Eastern University for 2.5 years. He later attended University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture in 1953. Ralph served his country, in the Army at the...

Jan 25, 2021

Rose Cahill (neé Gregg), 93, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2021. Living in Ocala, formerly of Port Orange, FL and West Islip, NY. Loving wife of Roy who preceded her in 2003. Also preceding in death is her son, Mark.

Rose and Roy loved roller skating and they were NY and N. East Regional Champs. Golfing and...

Jan 25, 2021

Hickman, Betty LaRue Ocala - Betty LaRue Hickman, 78, passed away January 25, 2021. She was born April 9, 1942 in Rehobeth, AL. She was a faithful wife and wonderful mother and grandmother.  Her beautiful smile and kind spirit will always be remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Delmus (Frank) Franklin Hickman Jr.;...

Jan 23, 2021

AUDI, Ronald Dominic Ocala - Ronald Dominic Audi, 83, passed away on January 23, 2021 due to complications with Covid-19. Ron was a legend and it’s impossible to fit his amazing life into a few paragraphs. So while this is a brief tribute to Ron Audi, an amazing husband, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend; let it be known...

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...