Obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

Ocala - Beau Robert Bray, 42, passed away July 5, 2018. Born and raised in Ocala, FL, on October 23, 1975, to Marion Robert "Bob" Bray and Barbara Jean Bray. He was a Chef  at assisted living facilities, restaurants, Ocala Country Club and decided to change careers by going...

Jul 5, 2018

Thelma Beatrice Bedaw, 90, passed away July 5, 2018. Born February 13, 1928, in Newton, NH, to Nathan and Daisy Twombly, she was one of 11 children. She moved here from Keene, NH in 2006. She was a homemaker.

Preceded by her beloved husband, Clifford G. Bedaw; son,  John Bedaw. She is survived by her son, Larry Bedaw...

Jun 30, 2018

Priest, Edna Reddick

Ocala - Edna Reddick Priest, 95, passed away peacefully June 30, 2018.  Born November 16, 1922, in Martell, Florida, to George Richard Reddick and Lessie Tucker Reddick. She was a deputy clerk for the Marion County Property Appraiser and served on the board for the Anthony Cemetery for many years. During...

Jun 25, 2018

SAULS, Judith Ann

Judith Ann Sauls, 64, passed away June 25, 2018.  She was born September 27, 1953 in Springfield, MA to Charles Bent and Alice (Chaffee) Bent.

She is survived by her loving husband Jerry Sauls; daughter, Jessica Strnad; step-sons Mike Sauls and Greg Sauls; brothers, Terry Bent,...

Jun 23, 2018

PURDON, Clyde William

Clyde William “Bill” Purdon, 72, passed away June 23, 2018.  He was born July 9, 1945 in Mudlick, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Barbara Sue (Pierce) Purdon as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Jun 20, 2018

FORBES, Maria Grasya – Ocala, FL Maria Grasya Forbes, 14 passed away June 20, 2018 surrounded by family in Gainesville, FL. Maria was born January 21, 2004 in Naval Biliran, Philippines to David Forbes and Vanessa Valencia Forbes. She is survived by her parents, brother DJ Forbes, grandparents David...

Jun 19, 2018

James Hubert Peyton, 88,  passed away peacefully at Marion County Hospice House in Ocala, FL, June 19, 2018.  Jim grew up in Jeffersonville, IN. He trained in aircraft crash rescue in the Air Force. He worked as an industrial firefighter for over a quarter century at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, FL. During retirement Jim enjoyed...

Jun 16, 2018

BOOTH, Turner Elmo

Ocala - Turner Elmo Booth, 85, passed away June 16, 2018. Born December 10, 1932, in Cedar Key, FL, to Joseph and Pansey Jenkins Booth. He worked for Publix for forty years as manager and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Jun 14, 2018

Carroll Gene Hilliard, 76, was born August 8, 1941 in Muskegon, MI. He left this world to be with the lord and awaiting loved ones on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He had touched many lives before leaving this world and will be dearly missed. Gene served this great nation in the U.S. Army for  over 8 years....

Jun 13, 2018

Ocala - Catherine Adele Lindsey, 62, passed away June 13, 2018 peacefully at home. Born August 12, 1955, in Birmingham  Alabama, to William C. Rice and Concetta Marie Milano Rice. She was a home maker and a server in the hospitality industry.

She is preceded by her one and only son William "Hoss" Edward Glenn...

Jun 11, 2018

FREDERICK, Dorothy Linore Seminole - Dorothy Linore Frederick, 71, passed away June 11, 2018. Born January 27, 1947, in Kalamazoo, MI  to Lee Elliott and Donna M. Lanphear. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Larry Edward Frederick, sons, Mark Frederick (Teri), Michael Frederick, Matthew Frederick and Robert Frederick; daughters,...

Jun 11, 2018

John "JR" Raymond Rimes, Jr., 56, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

JR was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 26, 1961. As a child he moved to Hollywood, FL, graduating from South Broward High School in 1979. He attended UCSB and UF studying Journalism. After...

Jun 11, 2018

AMMONS, DEWAYNE EUGENE - Ocala

Dewayne Eugene Ammons, 41 passed away June 11, 2018.  Dewayne was born July 29, 1976 in Ocala, Fl to Junior and Louise Ammons.

Dewayne was predeceased by his Grandparents Walter and Ruby Ammons and Fannie Johnson and Jack Faison.

He is survived...

Jun 9, 2018

FALCK, Marie G.

Ocala - Marie  Falck "Miss Marie", 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2018 in Ocala, Florida, under the loving care of Hospice Legacy House. She was born on September 23, 1926 in Queens, New York, to Nicholas and Rose Gagliano and moved to Ocala 33...

Jun 7, 2018

BUTLER, Bobbie Jay

Ocala - Bobbie Jay Butler, 88, passed away June 7, 2018. Born September 12, 1929, in Liberal, KS, to Paul J. Butler and Dora Koenig Anderson. He owned and operated Magic Dry Cleaners.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lou Butler; sons, Steven Butler,...

Jun 7, 2018

Citra - Arlene Mary Davis, 70, passed away June 7, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. Born August 26, 1947 in Scranton, Pennsylvania  to Robert Sheridan and Eleanor Bates. She was a clerk in retail sales for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Robert and Roy Sheridan.

She is survived...

Jun 6, 2018

Fort McCoy - Bill Caul Wainright, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at home, June 6, 2018. Born in Atlanta, GA, on October 11, 1947, to Bill Caul and Ann Bethel Wainwright. He was a manager in construction.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Wainright; sons,...

Jun 6, 2018

SALIS, Marion "Erwin" Citra - Marion Erwin Salis, 63, passed away June 6, 2018 peacefully at home. Born September 26, 1954, in Ft. Pierce, FL, to Marion Brannon and Nancy Ann Salis Seer. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and worked as an automotive and aviation technician.

He...

Jun 4, 2018

YOUNG Jr., Harold "Buster" Marvin Orange Springs – Harold "Buster" Marvin Young, Jr., 60, passed away June 4, 2018 at Hospice Legacy House surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 17, 1958, in Hialeah, FL, to Harold "Sonny" Marvin Young, Sr. and Kathryn Arlene Young. He owned and operated Young Sealcoating and was a veteran of the...

Jun 3, 2018

Matheson Jr., Daniel Leslie

Ocala - Daniel Leslie Matheson, Jr. 77, passed away June 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 13, 1940 in Northfield, Vt. to Daniel Leslie Matheson, Sr. and Freida Ryan Matheson. He was the oldest of seven children.  He graduated form Montpelier High School in 1958, and was...