Obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

JOHNSON, Cheree Mae

Silver Springs -Cheree Mae Johnson, 57, passed away June 24, 2019. She was born and raised in Middletown December 5, 1961, to Frank and Dorothy Coddington. She worked for many years as medical assistant.

She is preceded by her son Richard Stanley, her loving husband; George Johnson and father; Frank Coddington.

She...

Jun 22, 2019

WALDRON, Louie Allen

Citra - Louie Allen Waldron, 79, passed away June 22, 2019 at home. Born and raised in Citra, FL on April 14, 1940, to the late James Waldron and Veda Beckham Waldron. He worked for many years as a sales rep in Cement manufacturing.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 19, 2019

Orange Springs - Roscoe Henry Barnes, 63, passed away June 19, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1955 in Johnson City, TN, to William and Elizabeth Barnes.

He is preceded by his parents; William and Elizabeth Barnes, and sister; Marilyn Gillespie.

He is survived by his wife; Susan Short Barnes, brother; Jeff Gores, sisters; Wanda...

Jun 17, 2019

Tressie Louise Ayers Smith, " Weezie" passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019. She was born on October 7, 1940 in Pike County, Kentucky to Carl and Opal Smith. She enjoyed being a Mama to all. Louise never met a stranger, if you met her you were her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Opal Smith, husband...

Jun 14, 2019

LONG, Jr., Terrance Robert

Ocala - SGT Terrance "Terry" Robert Long, Jr., 39, passed away June 14, 2019. He was born November 9, 1979, in Orlando, FL, to Terrance Robert Long, Sr. and Eleanor Fay Mills. He proudly served Honorably for the United States Army (25th Infantry Division) for 16 years and later starting working...

Jun 12, 2019

VALERIO SR., ROBERT J.

Fort McCoy, Fl - Robert James Valerio Sr. passed away on June 12, 2019 in Ocala, FL. He was born on October 28, 1960, in Hollywood, FL, to Kenny and Laura Henderson. He worked in construction as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family.

He is survived by,...

Jun 10, 2019

Ocala, FL –  Alfred “Al/Mike” Frederick Knight, 80, passed away peacefully at home, June 10, 2019. Born March 14, 1939, in Kingsley, MI, to the late Lucas Henry and Dora Mae (Srackangast) Knight. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard. After faithfully serving his country for 23 years and...

Jun 3, 2019

PEARSON, RICHARD E. Ocklawaha - Richard Elwood Pearson, 70, passed away June 3, 2019. He was born October 7, 1948, in Arlington, VA, to Charles and Texanna Pearson. He served in the Army and later became an  engineer. He was a loving husband to his wife Elizabeth of 23 years.  He loved his coins, building...

Jun 1, 2019

HENNE, Jesse W Fort McCoy - Jesse W Henne, 35, passed away June 1, 2019. He was born September 27, 1983, in Reading, PA, to Joe Michael Henne and Jackie Lynn Henne. He owned and operated DirtRoad Performance here in Eureka.

He is survived by his Son, Waylon Raymond Matthew Henne; Parents, Joe & Jackie Henne; Sister,...

May 31, 2019

MEOLA, SCOTT LEE

Silver Springs - Scott Lee Meola, 53, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born December 20, 1965, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Joseph Meola Sr. and Bonnie Lee Meola.  He was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors with his family.

He is greeted in heaven...

May 30, 2019

LANE, Susan L. Fort McCoy - Susan Leodon Lane, 70, passed away May 30, 2019. She was born in Fernandina Beach, FL, on August 25, 1948, to William and Leodon Crowley. She was a school teacher and had many hobbies. She enjoyed riding horses, boating, fishing, dancing, hanging out with her friends and vacationing in the mountains.

She is...

May 27, 2019

Gordon A. Olson, 93, passed away on May 27, 2019, in his Ocala home after a brief illness, with his beloved wife of almost 68 years, Doris (neé Robinson) by his side.

Gordon was born on February 14, 1926, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the second child of Bernhard and Esther Olson. They moved to New York City when he...

May 25, 2019

NELSON JR, William J. Ocala, FL - William J. Nelson Jr., 74, passed away May 25, 2019. Born May 18, 1945 in Turkey Creek, Kentucky to William Nelson Sr. and Edith Nelson.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Countryside Funeral Home with Pastor John Childers officiating. Visitation will be one hour...

May 25, 2019

Sevick, Stephen Santiago Fort McCoy - Stephen Santiago Sevick, 29, died  May 25, 2019. Stephen was born August 23, 1989, in Dallas, TX and has lived in Fort McCoy for the past 2 years with his wife, Tiffany, and children. He worked for Kehe Distributors as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Stephen is survived...

May 25, 2019

Mary Frances Murphy, 91, passed away at home May 25, 2019. Born in Macao, KY, she moved to Florida in 1973 and has lived in Ocala since 1989.  Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband George Murphy and daughters, Brenda Lee Murphy and Mary Joanne Murphy.

She...

May 23, 2019

Perreten, Daniel Lee

Reddick, Fl - Daniel Lee Perreten, 51, passed away May 23, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1967 to Norman and Shirley Perreten. Daniel was an avid bowler, and was a great friend to many, including those who knew him in high school.

He is preceded by his loving parents Norman...

May 21, 2019

LAXTON, Carol Jean

Ft.McCoy - Carol Jean Laxton, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family May 21, 2019. She was born March 8, 1934 in Ocala, FL, to Leonard Fiddia and Margaret Flanagan Fiddia. Carol was an active member of First Baptist Church of Ft.McCoy. She served as choir director for...

May 21, 2019

MOORE, Kathryn I. Anthony, FL - Kathryn Irene Moore, 87, passed away May 21, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Peru, Indiana to Perry and Bessie Baker. She and her husband had an accounting service for over 20 years and she also served as Pastor for four years at Kendrick United Methodist Church. She is preceded by her...

May 19, 2019

Ocala - Karen Sue LaFleur, 57, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born February 4, 1962, in San Diego, California, to Dutch Lightbody and Marilyn Neidlinger Lightbody. She worked for many years with the Marion County School District as a teacher's assistant.

She is survived by...

May 19, 2019

Robert Mark Turner, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born on May 23, 1946 in Ocala to Harry and Annabelle Turner. Robert was a graduate of Ocala High School, class of '64 and a graduate of Florida State University, class of '68, where he was a member of the SAE...