Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Dale Beard Mazzenga, 71, passed away on July 9, 2019 at Legacy Hospice House in Ocala, Fl.  She was born February 11, 1948 in Ocala, Fl. and was a graduate of Ocala High School.  She was a patient care technician for over 30 years.  She loved animals of all kinds but her passion was horses.

She is preceded...

Jul 9, 2019

Sharon Anne (Smith) Butler, of Wiersdale, Florida, born on October 21, 1958 in Rochester, New York, to the late Daryl Smith and the late Walter Smith, passed away at age 60 on July 9, 2019 in Fort McCoy, Florida surroundedby friends and family.

Sharon is survived by her large family including her sons,...

Jul 9, 2019

CAIN, Kathy J.

Ocala - Kathy Jean Cain, 63, passed away on July 9, 2019. She was born in Palatka, Florida on February 21, 1956 to the late Louis and Eva Dowling Sweat. She enjoyed family, friends, & her dogs.

She is preceded by her parents, stepfather, and her loving husband, Martin Cain....

Jul 8, 2019

KETCHUM, MORRIS C.

Ocala - Morris Cleveland Ketchum Jr. "Sonny" ,68, was born in Ocala, Florida on February 23, 1951 to Morris Ketchum Sr. and Helen Ketchum. He owned and operated K-Nex IT. He was a sportsman who enjoyed cooking, golfing, dancing, his grandchildren, family and social gatherings with friends.

Jul 6, 2019

RALSTON, Patricia

Ocala - Patricia Ralston, 88, went with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Marion County. Pat was born in Cairo, Georgia on October 6, 1930 and was raised in Thomasville, Georgia.

Pat moved to Ocala, Florida in 1970 where she became a member of...

Jul 4, 2019

Evelyn Geraldine Baskin was born to Edward and Elma Neubeck on December 13, 1924 in Daytona Beach, Florida. She grew up with one sister Kathleen. Her father was a master carpenter and her mother a church organist. In 1947, she married the love of her life, William Stewart Baskin, Jr. in Daytona Beach after he returned from WW2 where he...

Jul 4, 2019

PENDLETON, Shirley A. Ocala - Shirley Ann Pendleton, 77, passed away on July 4, 2019. She was born on March 31, 1942 to the late Raymond and Eva Conley. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Pendleton and her brother; Leo Conley....

Jun 29, 2019

NOVINGER, Clifton E.

Anthony - Clifton E. Novinger, 76, passed away on June 29, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1943 to the late Roy and Jaca "Eunice" Novinger. Cliff served honorably in the US Navy and later retired as an electrical engineer from the Federal Aviation Administration after 30 years. He has remained an active alumnus...

Jun 28, 2019

TOPPING, Mary

Ocala - Mary Ann Topping, 79, passed away on June 28, 2019. She was born on August 6, 1939 in Longbranch, New Jersey to the late Wilson and Grace Smith. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.

She is preceded by her parents, Wilson and Grace Smith; and loving husband...

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...