Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

Jimmy Lea Tucker Jr (JL) of Ocala, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 29th at Shands Hospital after a 7 month fight against anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was born on January 21, 1971 in Ocala, FL to Marion Fay Tucker and Jimmy Lea Tucker Sr. He was a graduate of Vanguard Highschool, class of 1989 he attended...

Jan 28, 2019

Lewis, Sybil Kay

Ocala - Sybil Kay Lewis, 79, passed away peacefully January 28, 2019. She was born May 18, 1939, in Williston, FL. She was preceded in death by her dad Perry Warren, mother Estelle Warren Deen and her beloved stepfather John Deen, who helped raise her since she was...

Jan 27, 2019

Malvin Gordon, 74, passed away January 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 11 ,1944 in Macon, GA.

Malvin is survived by his son, Melvin Lamar Gordon; daughter, Lisa Gordon; son, Robert Nunnery; brother, Oliver Kenneth (Ken) Harper, Jr (Rachael); sisters, Linda Padgett (William), Doris Poole (James), Sydney Laxton (Paul) and four...

Jan 26, 2019

Barbara Joanne Magee, 71, passed away January 26, 2019. She was born on September 7, 1947, in Dover, Delaware, to Marshall E. and Dora Ethel Lake. She worked in the medical field as a financial manager. She is preceded in death by her husband. Arrangements under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL.

Jan 26, 2019

SIMMS Sr., Joel Emmett Ocala - Joel Emmett Simms, Sr., 77, passed away January 26, 2019. Born in Fellowship and raised in Marion County, FL, on December 3, 1941, to the late Jack and Thelma Simms.  He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and later was self employed in Fuel and Oil Distributing. He...

Jan 24, 2019

Leda Jean Blair, 86, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on January 24, 2019.  She was born on June 30, 1932 in Largo, FL to Alfred and Flossie (Fillmon) Mayfield.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Bob; sons, Jon (Aimee) and Bill (Debbie); daughters Joanie Minor (Jesse) and Cheryl Simons; sister, Joan...

Jan 19, 2019

Donald Raymond Halbert passed away in death on January 19, 2019 at the age of 75.  He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra Mae Halbert, as well as two daughters, Darla Hayes (Charles) and Marla Pachmayer (Douglas), grandchildren Douglas (Christine), Sarah (Caleb), Rebekah (Matthew), and Joseph (Adriana), great granddaughter Norah, and a great grandchild on...

Jan 18, 2019

Moody, Robert Sterlin Scrambletown - Robert Sterlin (Bubba) Moody, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family January 18, 2019. He was born May 21, 1927 in Lacota, Florida, to the late William Herman Moody and Grace McDonald Moody.

He served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired...

Jan 15, 2019

Timothy Jean Morin, 63, passed away January 15, 2019. Born in Methuen, MA, on July 9, 1955, to Julien Roland Morin and Ruth Ella Valentine Morin.  He has been a longtime resident of Marion County and member of Blessed Trinity.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Catherine Morin; daughters, Ashley Mills (Brad)...

Jan 14, 2019

BYRNES, Joseph Ocala - Joseph Byrnes, 77, passed away January 1, 2019.  He was born October 17, 1941 in Springfield, MA to Joseph and Agnes (O'Brien) Byrnes. He was a graduate of Springfield H.S. Where he was on the Basketball team. He spent his later years Working for Himself as a Newspaper Distributor. Even earning himself Distributor...

Jan 14, 2019

Barry Dean Azbill, 47, passed away January 14, 2019.  He was born on April 28, 1971, in Dayton, OH to Preston, Jr and Frances (Tucker) Azbill.  Barry enjoyed his work as a CEI Inspector at Keystone Civil. He is remembered as very kind man, thoughtful and giving. He loved animals, fishing, biking and playing his guitar.

Barry...

Jan 13, 2019

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Jan 12, 2019

Damon Lewis Arthur, 68, passed away January 12, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 26, 1950 in Bloomington, IN to the late Damon and Elinor Arthur. His father was an attorney and entrepreneur and his mother was a registered nurse. Damon was a retired Telecommunications Engineer and served honorably in the US Army...

Jan 10, 2019

Syble Jeanette Compton, 81, passed away January 10, 2019.  She was born on November 26, 1937 in Abingdon, Virginia to Ernest Robbins and Bertha Bailey.

Syble is survived by her sons, Harold Compton (Jaime), Dallas Robbins (Peggy) and five grandchildren.  She was preceded by her loving husband, Glenn and daughter, Beverly Bryant.

She will be inurned, privately, at Good...

Jan 8, 2019

HARDER, Robert C. Sparr - Robert C. Harder, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2019. Born in Attica, NY 3/03/1935, he was the son of Wm. C. Sr and Dorothy Harder. Bob graduated from Attica High School. He was a farmer & correction officer as well for 39 years.

Jan 7, 2019

McINTOSH, Rebecca Duane

Ocala - Rebecca Duane McIntosh, 58, passed away peacefully January 7, 2019 surrounded by her friends and family. Born in Portsmouth, VA, on January 20, 1960, to Bill Duane and Mildred Porter Duane, she moved here in the late 80s from Charleston, SC.

Jan 7, 2019

HOLLETT, Robert Homer Ocala - Robert Homer Hollett, 81, passed away January 7, 2019.  He was born on January 5, 1938 in Munroe, MI to Wayne Hollett and Anola (Cousino) Hollett.  Robert was a Tool and Dye Maker and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.  As a young man, Robert had a horse and enjoyed watching nature...

Jan 6, 2019

Denise Annette Sears, 51, passed away, surrounded by her loving family on January 6, 2019.  She was born on February 18, 1967 in West Monroe, LA to Charles Kramer and Mazie Martin.

Denise is survived by sons, James Kramer, Charles Brady; daughter, Tiffany Bechtol; father, Charles E. Kramer; brother, Charles Kramer; sister, Tina...

Jan 5, 2019

FLOWERS, Debra Ann

Belleview - Debra Ann Flowers, 55, passed away peacefully January 5, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Willingboro, NJ, on December 28, 1963, to James A. McCarty Sr. and Patricia Ann McCarty.  She worked for many years for Marion County as a Lactation consultant....

Jan 5, 2019

Renia Cathern Blevins, 95, passed away January 5, 2019.  She was born on October 22, 1923 in Chilhowie, VA to Walter and Bertha (Whisman) Eller.

Renia was a devoted wife for over seventy-one years and faithful member of Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church in Nottingham, PA and later a member of Berean Baptist Church in...