Obituaries

Aug 19, 2018

Eileen Willis Hoffman, 86, passed away August 19, 2018.  Born in Franklin Furnace, Ohio on January 7, 1932 to Minor Robert and Flossie Hacher Willis.

Eileen worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant for 10 years in Tampa.

She is survived by daughters Norma Jean Wheeler McCarty of Ocala, Connie Rose Wheeler Nejmeh of Hagerhill, KY;...

Aug 18, 2018

Charles Lester Touchton, 73, went to be with Jesus August 18, 2018.  Born on June 4, 1945 in Melrose, Georigia to Rufus Lester Touchton and Gladys Johnston Touchton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda; son Charles N. Touchton; grandson Eric Touchton; granddaughter Ishelle S. Touchton; sister Iva Touchton Porter (George) and brother...

Aug 14, 2018

Patricia Malone-Tata, 72, passed away August 14, 2018.  Born in Brooklyn, New York on June 18, 1946 to John Malone and Emma Balzarini Malone.

She is survived by her son Jon Tata; daughters Patricia and Lena and many good friends.  Her loving husband preceded her.

Arrangements are under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony,...

Aug 14, 2018

Guaracy Costa Cabral, 60, passed away August 14, 2018.  Born on March 16, 1958 in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jose and Leodea Cabral.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Aimee; loving son Nicholas and many other passionate family members.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the...

Aug 13, 2018

John Saltis, III, 39, passed away August 13, 2018 in Weirsdale, FL.  Born on June 26, 1979 in Morgantown, West Virginia to John and Kathryn Saltis, II. He served in the United States Marines for 4 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Beth; sons Johnathan and Joeseph; daughters Bethanie and JessiLynn.

Funeral Services...

Aug 13, 2018

Monique Necole Morrell, 28, passed away August 13, 2018 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on July 23, 1990 in Garden City, Michigan to Anthony Hunter and Rokeena Scott Morrell Mensah.

She is survived by her parents, sister, Sativa Morrell and grandmother, Linda Morrell; Uncle Jessie Morrell, Dan Morrell; Aunt Sabrina Morrell; cousin Brandon Morrell; step-father Brian...

Aug 12, 2018

David Wesley Forrest was born and raised in Ferriday, Louisiana on February 26, 1950.  He went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Estelle Hospice House here in Ocala, Florida.

He is the son of Clarence Edward and Doris Elayne (Peoples) Forrest Sr.  He felt the Calling of God to the...

Aug 12, 2018

Todd Allen Thomas, 48, passed away August 12, 2018.  Todd was born on April 15, 1970 in Troy, Ohio to his surviving parents, Craig and Marcella Thomas. He is also survived by his soulmate and  loving wife of 7 years, Margie.

Todd will be forever remembered and missed by his many close friends and family, including his brother,...

Aug 12, 2018

Jennifer Rose Wetherington, 42, passed away August 12, 2018.  Born on June 7, 1976 in Lorraine, Ohio to Reta Joyce Williams.

She is survived by her sister, Amy Spencer; Step-father, Darrell Spencer; Uncle Ronnie Williams and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Arrangements are under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL.

Aug 10, 2018

Ocklawaha - John Ronald Radabaugh, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at home, August 10, 2018. Born July 25, 1942, in Harrisburg, PA, to William and Sylvia Radabaugh. He was an automotive mechanic and loved his job thoroughly. He was a long time member of Moss Bluff Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; his...

Aug 9, 2018

Joseph Edward Shinn, 76, was born on July 27, 1942 in Camden, NJ and passed away August 9, 2018 in Citra, FL.

He was a United States Navy veteran and a Maintenance worker for the State of New Jersey.  He is survived by his loving wife, Betty and their children.

Arrangements are under the care of...

Aug 9, 2018

Virginia Minta Gross Edwards, 75, who was fondly known as “Ginnie” died on August 9, 2018 in Eustis, Florida.  Ginnie was born on May 1, 1943 in Washington, D. C.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph Franklin Gross and the late Dorothy Barton Pitcher Gross.  Ginnie was married to the late Roland Linwood Edwards on May 2,...

Aug 9, 2018

Larry Robert Leaf, 75, passed away August 9, 2018.  Born on February 27, 1943 in Wadsworth, OH to Robert John Leaf and Betty B. Westfall Leaf.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; son Mike and daughter Terri.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist...

Aug 6, 2018

Nora V. Hare, 65, passed away August 6, 2018.  Born in Leesburg, FL to L.V. Anderson and Eleanor Davis.

She is survived by three sons, Ronnie, David, and Charlie Weller, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren and eight siblings. Arrangements are under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL

Aug 5, 2018

Leon Clifford Humphrey, 72, passed away August 5, 2018.  Born on March 5, 1946 in Alma, Michigan to Arthur Humphrey and Cora Melten Humphrey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia; sons Mark Humphrey (Tucker), Leon II (Mellisa) and Andrew Humphrey; daughters Dawn Shelton (Ben), Kimberly Jackson, Michelle Felten, Laurie Booyinga and Kelley Bowden...

Aug 5, 2018

Ocala - Harold Robert "Bob" Maxwell, Jr., 76, passed away August 5, 2018.  Born on August 19, 1941 in Tallahassee, FL to Harold Robert Maxwell, Sr. and Pauline Skinner Maxwell.  He graduated from Leon High School in 1959 and went on to play football for his beloved Bulldogs at the University of Georgia for two years. He...

Aug 1, 2018

POSEY, Mildred Alice Ocala - Mildred Alice Posey, 88, passed away August 1, 2018.  Born on June 10, 1930 in Island Grove, FL to Moses Sykes and Buella Mae Sykes. She is survived by sons Carl "Gene"Posey and wife Peggy and David Posey; daughter Margaret Posey and sister Mary Spurll.  Her loving husband Lawrence preceded her as well as five brothers and...

Aug 1, 2018

BEELER, Jeanette Fudge (Jaye) Salt Springs - Jeanette Fudge Beeler, 74, passed away August 1, 2018 at home. Born February 21, 1944, in Tampa, FL, to the late Emmette and Georgia May Cannon Beeler. In her younger years she worked as a life insurance agent for Independent Life. She was also an office manager for...

Aug 1, 2018

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Heathcoat, 77, passed away August 1, 2018. Born in Roanoke, VA on September 27, 1940 to the late Rufus Everett Flinchum and Nora Elizabeth Farris. She is survived by sons Roscoe Henry Barnes and Jeff Edward Gores; daughter Tina Michelle Gores and brother Bob Flinchum.  Her loving husband, John, and daughter Marilyn predeceased her.

Arrangements are under...

Jul 31, 2018

LEWIS, Alice Ann Ocala - Alice Ann Lewis, 72, passed away July 31, 2018. Born December 14, 1945, in Abington, PA, to Anna and Russell Rutherford. She was a hard worker and enjoyed serving her customers at restaurants. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

She is preceded in death...