Obituaries

Sep 28, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Ann Mason (Shull) Ocala, FL - Patricia "Pat" Ann Mason (Shull), 64, Ocala, Florida, passed away September 28, 2020. She was born September 1, 1956 in Columbia, SC. She loved gardening, cooking and caring for her family and animals. She especially loved hummingbirds. She enjoyed going out dancing with her husband and they frequented many car shows...

Sep 28, 2020

SCHRADER Jr., Michael Lee

Ocala - Michael Lee Schrader, Jr., 34, passed away September 28, 2020. Born September 30, 1986 in Key West, FL, to Michael L. Schrader Sr. and Tracey Lague Schrader. He worked in roofing and electric for many years.

He is preceded in death by his father Michael Schrader. He is survived...

Sep 27, 2020

Ocala - Carl Lee Marcum, 72, passed away September 27, 2020.  He was born February 5, 1948, in Williamson, West Virginia, to Joseph C. Marcum and Georgia Maynard Marcum. He is survived by his ex-wife and dearest friend, Debbie Marcum of Ocala; his three children, Carl Lawrence Marcum, Jerilyn Ugalde (Mario), and Christopher Marcum, all of Arizona; five grandchildren; his brothers Wayne Marcum of Bonifay and Eddie Marcum (Della) of...

Sep 27, 2020

Ocala -

Peacefully and surrounded by his family DekotaJohn Fisher-Swartout passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 21 years of age. Dekota was born and raised in Ocala, Fl.  and attended Belleview High School. Dekota worked as a technician in the heating and air industry for several years, providing unparalleled customer service.

Dekota...

Sep 24, 2020

Dorothy Smith Franklin (Dot)

Age 93

Born May 8, 1927

Went to Heaven on September 24, 2020

Born in Gadsden County, Florida

Died in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Fought a long hard battle with...

Sep 23, 2020

Silver Springs- Warren Lee Hyman, 74, passed away on September 23, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1945 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Warren S. Hyman and Evelyn Inman. At age 7 he moved from Washington D.C. to Jacksonville, FL. where he lived until he married Aquilla, then moved to Silver Springs, FL. When he graduated high school he joined the Marine Corps and spent four...

Sep 23, 2020

SCOTT SR., JASON OCHANE Ocala - Jason Ochane Scott Sr., 32, passed away September 23, 2020. He was born November 28, 1987 in Jamaica, to Noel Scott and Jasmine Marsh. He owned and operated a lawn care business.

He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Scott; daughter, Jahsonyah; sons, Jordanian, Jaiden and Jason Jr.; mother, Jasmine Marsh;...

Sep 23, 2020

Ocala - Morgan Miller, 50, passed away September 23, 2020. He was born April 11, 1970, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Johnny Ray Miller and Peggy Jo Morgan. He was an electrician. He is survived by his son, Kody Morgan Miller, his mother, Peggy Muniz, his father Johnny Ray Miller, his stepmother Barbara Miller, his sister, Gina...

Sep 22, 2020

Ocala - Rosa Maria Cabrera, 41, passed away September 22, 2020. She was born November 24, 1978, in Brooklyn, New York, to Juan Novoa-Soto and Victoria Creegen. She owned and operated R&R Home Repairs with her husband Raul.

She is survived by her loving husband, Raul Cabrera; daughters, Angelina and Aura; parents, Juan...

Sep 21, 2020

OCALA - Cheryl VanGansbeke 54, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born July 10, 1966, in Shelby, MI, to Ralph Bob VanGansbeke and Joan Oaks VanGansbeke. She worked in Food Service for many years.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Joey. She is survived by her husband, James Lee; sons, Romono...

Sep 21, 2020

Ocala - Kathryn Ann Ard, 74, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born April 6, 1946, in Elkhart, IL, to Ernest David O’Neil and Margaret Brougham O’Neil. She was an EMT for many years and a homemaker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Ard; son, Ron (Donna) Replogle; and five grandchildren; brothers, David (Carol) O'Neil, Robert (Rhonda)...

Sep 19, 2020

Ocala - Doyle Emmery Cone, 88, passed away September 19, 2020. Born May 3, 1932, in Citra, FL, to the late Daniel Lee and Pearlie Mae Cone, he has resided here most all his life.  He was a Veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force, and later worked in commercial advertising painting holiday windows for...

Sep 18, 2020

Silver Springs - Everett William Charles, 77, passed away September 18, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was born September 22, 1942 to William Matt Charles and Mary Elizabeth Chainey Charles in Danville, Ohio. He was a realtor for most of his life.

He is survived by his loving wife Anita S. Charles; son, Timothy Allen Charles; daughter,...

Sep 12, 2020

PANZER D.O., Robert George Ocala - Dr. Robert George Panzer, 77, passed away September 12, 2020 peacefully at home. He was born May 28, 1943, in Malverne, New York, to Otto Panzer and Gertrude King Panzer. He graduated from Kirksville College with a Doctorate in Osteopathic medicine and started a practice in Fort McCoy around 1972.

Sep 10, 2020

LESTER, Timothy Ancil Ocala - Timothy Ancil Lester, 63, passed away September 10, 2020. He was born February 27, 1957 in Huntington, W. Virginia to Elihu Lester, and Beulah Lester. He is preceded in death by his father, Elihu Gallie Lester. He is survived by his mother, Beulah Lester; brothers, Ronald Lester, Earl Michael Lester, Gallie Lester; sisters, Cathy Holt, Audrey Sias. Timothy will be laid to...

Sep 9, 2020

TULLOCK, Ruth Anita Altamonte Springs (recently Anthony) - Ruth Anita Tullock, 97, passed away September 9, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born May 20, 1923, in Cheatham County, TN, to the late Avery and Jesse Smock. She was an L.P.N. nurse for many years.

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

Sep 9, 2020

Marie Elizabeth Kraus, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2020. She was born September 15, 1929 to Harry C. Moore and Marie E. Keller in Maple Shade, New Jersey. She was a dietician most of her life.

She is preceded by her husband of 63 years, Edwin...

Sep 9, 2020

MCELDOWNEY, Tammy "Tami" Nicole

Tammy Nicole McEldowney, 34, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 9, 2020 in Oldsmar, Florida. She was born on June 10, 1986 to Kermit and Dorothy McEldowney in Ocala, Florida. She was an educator and an administrator at a Christian preschool.

She is survived...

Sep 6, 2020

SINGLETARY, James Hollis Salt Springs - James Hollis Singletary, 82, passed away September 6, 2020. Born November 29, 1937, in Cordelle, GA, to William O. Singletaryand Mollie Lewis.

He was a bridge foreman for many years. He was a member of the Mason Lodge in Palatka, FL and Shriner's Club and loved hunting and fishing. James loved the Lord...

Sep 6, 2020

CHESHIRE, Harley Benjamin Sr. Ocala - Harley Benjamin Cheshire, 83, passed away September 6, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was born April 8, 1937 to Leon Cheshire and Myra Prisoc Cheshire in White Springs, FL. and moved to Ocala shortly after. He served in the United States National Guard and worked in Sales in numerous industries throughout his life.

He is...