Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Ocala - Thomas Eugene Mims, 70, passed away on November 25, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 22, 1950 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Horace Avery Mims and Jessie George Mims.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Jessie Mims.

He is survived by...

Nov 24, 2020

Pedro - Ida Lee Proctor, 83, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born February 7, 1937 in Iron City, GA to the late Willie T. Williams and Jewell Barr Williams. She loved to fish and spent many summers in Key West and Steinhatchee.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Sidney and Violet Proctor; son,...

Nov 24, 2020

WATSON, Pamela Christine Candler - Pamela Christine Watson, 52, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born and raised in Ocala, Florida, on January 27, 1968, to James C. Moody and Barbara Cummings Moody. She was a Veterinary Technician for many years.

She is preceded in death by her father James C. Moody and...

Nov 23, 2020

James Wheeler, 90 years old, passed away on November 23, 2020.  He was born on August 2, 1930, in Putney, West Virginia, a coal mining camp from the early 1900’s to the 1950’s.  He married his wife Etta Yvonne Barnes on May 29, 1952, a marriage of almost 68 years.

James lived most of his life in West Virginia...

Nov 22, 2020

Juan Miguel Garcia (Cuqui), 63, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on September 29, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents Carmen Rossy and Juan Antonio Garcia and his brother Carlos Virella.

He was born into a thoroughbred horse racing family and...

Nov 20, 2020

Ocala - Elizabeth Maude Fletcher, 80, passed away November 20, 2020. She was born in Douglas, Georgia on January 30, 1940 to James Edward Rigdon and Irene E. Harris. She graduated with her masters degree and was a music teacher in the education system for years.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Irene Rigdon, daughter;...

Nov 19, 2020

Ocala - Maria Elena Martinez, 73, passed away November 19, 2020. She was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on March 29, 1947 to Francisco Colon and Providencia Maldondo. She owned her home and cared for those within her home all her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Providencia Colon, brothers; Ricky and Eddie...

Nov 17, 2020

Ocala - Timothy E. Guynn, 60, passed away November 17, 2020. He was born in Ocala, Florida on April 2, 1960 to Clarence Guynn and Pearl Petty.He was a chemical grouting machine operator for the past ten years.

Timothy is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Pearl Guynn.

He is survived by his loving...

Nov 13, 2020

Ft.McCoy -Thomas Baker , 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13, 2020. He was born in Hinton, West Virginia on December 14, 1950 to the late Harvey Lewis Baker and Freeda Crosier Baker. He was a construction foreman

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Barbara Bishop, Brenda Fisher, Gene Baker...

Nov 11, 2020

PRATT, William Allan “Billy”

Ocala - William A. “Billy” Pratt, 77, passed away November 11, 2020. He was born in Amesbury, MA, on February 24, 1943, to the late John J. Pratt and Jeannette A. Pratt. He was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard and later an...

Nov 11, 2020

Gray, Charles Wayne

CITRA - Charles Wayne Gray, at the age of 76, passed away November 11, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida from the COVID 19 virus. “Wayne” was born March 16, 1944 in Groveland, Florida. Wayne was a Veteran who served in the United States Army. He also worked in construction for many...

Nov 8, 2020

Martin Sr, Edwin Olan

N471AC was cleared for Final Departure to Heaven’s Gates on November 8, 2020.  Edwin Olan Martin Sr, 90, passed away at West Marion Community Hospital. Eddie was born on April 7, 1930 in Wilcox, Florida, son of Oswald and Floye Trammell Martin. As a small child, he found his passion in life, flying, when...

Nov 6, 2020

Moses, Jason Nathaniel

Jason Nathaniel Moses, 33, passed away Friday night, November 6 2020 in Ocala, FL after a long battle with substance abuse. His life was a roller coaster that never seemed to go where he wanted. He had more than his fair share of struggles and dealt with them better than others might. Death is...

Nov 6, 2020

Andrea Agnes Cowan, 78, of Silver Springs, FL died peacefully in her home on November 6, 2020 in Silver Springs, Florida. She was born October 3, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George Mann and Mary (Mockler) Mann.

She was the beloved wife of David F. Cowan.

In addition to her husband, Andrea is survived...

Nov 6, 2020

James, Deborah Hope

CITRA - Deborah Hope James, 65, passed away November 6, 2020 in Citra, Florida. She was born August 7, 1955 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Robert Eugene Wade and Carra Gilley. She was a retired teachers assistant.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald James and sister Lisa Balco.

She is survived...

Nov 5, 2020

Morriston - Joseph Deleyer, 69, passed away on November 5, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 20, 1951 in Thomasville, North Carolina to Harry Deleyer and Johanna Vermeltfort. He worked in the equestrian industry as a horse trainer.

He is preceded in death by his mother Johanna Vermeltford and brother Harry Jr.

He is...

Nov 5, 2020

Jimmy Lee Whitman, 35, of Sparr, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Jimmy was born on June 19, 1985 to David William Whitman and Margaret Ann Rice in Brookesville, Florida.

Jimmy enjoyed fishing, playing video games, exploring outside and spending time with family.

He is survived by his step-father, Sean Rice and...

Nov 4, 2020

McQuaig Jr. , Walter Donald

Ocala.- Walter Donald McQuaig, 64, passed away November 4, 2020. He was born May 5, 1956, in Ocala, Florida to Walter Donald McQuaig, Sr. and Betty Jo Smith. He owned and operated American Masonry for many years.

He is survived by his mother Betty Jo, son: Shayne McQuaig, sister: Debbie...

Nov 4, 2020

Medeiros, Dorothy Silvia

Ocala - Dorothy Silvia Medeiros, 91, passed away November 4, 2020. She was born October 26, 1929, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Joseph Silvia and Frances Rose. She was a telephone operator, where she controlled a switchboard for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances Silvia; sons,...

Nov 3, 2020

POOLE, SR., DAVID EMMANUEL

Ocala.- David Emmanuel Poole, Sr. 94, passed away November 3, 2020. He was born November 2, 1926, in Corydon, Indiana to Carl Henry Poole and Iva Louella Arney. He was a master electrician. Poole served in the Navy and Air Force, as well as in World War II.

He...