All Obituaries

Salathia Monique McHellion, 40, transitioned to her heavenly home on September 2, 2021. She leaves to cherish her fondest memories; her husband; Marvin McHellion, mother; Anita Busby-Adkins, father; Talmadge Frazier (Hillivi), stepson, Jau'hey D. McHellion; siblings; Leah Busby, Kay-Kay Smith (Donahue), Tabetha Frazier, Aleisha Frazier, Tonette Davis (Thomas), Davern Frazier, Arnika Frazier, and Tamara Glover (Lamar); Mother-in-law; Icella Spencer; Godmother; Harriet Bostick; Godfathers;...

Veronica Denise Greene Smith, 67,  was born on Monday June 14, 1954 to Beatrice Greene and Earnest Chappel . Veronica attended Marion County Public Schools where she graduated from Vanguard High School Class of 1972. She was employed by Martin Marietta and Quality Banner until she retired. Veronica formed a courtship in high school where she and Ire Bethea Sr. had a bouncing baby girl Tanya Teresa Bethea. Tanya was her pride and joy. Veronica then met and married the love of her life...

Crystal Shante Edwards, 29, passed away on September 2, 2021 she leaves to cherish her memories father; Michael Edwards Sr., sisters; Jasmine Edwards, Shameika Nattiel, Tiffany Dean and Briana Dean, brothers; Michael Edwards Jr., Derrell Edwards and Myron Edwards, nieces; De’Asia Edwards, Angelia Rivera and Alani Edwards, grandfather; Donnie Lee Hampton, grandmother; Lula Whitaker and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends she loved dearly. Celebration of Life graveside service...

Lindagail Michelle Pinkney, 42, passed away September 9, 2021. She leaves to cherish precious memories: her husband, Kelvin Pinkney, Sr; mother, Amy Flax; brothers, Charlie Jones, Curtis Hamilton and Justin Hamilton; sisters, Monica Washington, Danyelle Smalls and Nuquana Hamilton; father-in-law: Henry Pinkney, Jr.; grandmother-in-law, Shirley Pinkney; children: Kelvin Pinkney, Jr., Kemohn Pinkney, Karlyee Pinkney; Kaylynn Pinkney, Kaylea Pinkney, Nakera Pinkney, Ewonye Pinkney, Jakaviez...

His memory will be cherished by his two daughters: Oriasaunta (Derrick) McAllister and Fredricka Coy (Zain Gunsby); one son: Piotrowski (Jessica) Jones, and ex-wife Sonji Coy Ponder all from Ocala, FL; ten grandchildren; siblings: Michael (Lupe) Austin, Vincent Cooper, Jackie (Melvin) Genwright and Linda (George) Bryant; four godchildren; four nieces and nephews; fourteen nieces and nephew in-laws; special auntie: Ruthamae Brown; special cousins: Albert Williams and Louis Scott;  and a...

Wayne “Tweet” Murphy,62, answered the Master’s call on Friday, September 3, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter Jennie Lynette of Florida; three grandchildren: Jason Ross, Armoni Ruiz, and Trinity Ruiz all of Florida;Four brothers: Robert (Darlene) Murphy of St. Petersburg, FL, Harold Murphy of Atlanta, GA, Tommie (Brenda) Murphy of Dunnellon, FL, Winston (Shirley) Murphy of Gainesville, FL; four sisters: Sadie Young, Lucille Oliver, Vanessa (Willie) Watts...

Lonnie David Hooks, Jr, 70, passed away on August 30, 2021. He was a loving man and will leave behind five beautiful children. Carlotta Hooks; Ocala, FL, Latonya Hardy-Monroe (James Monroe Sr.); Ocala, FL, LaShannon Hooks; Kissimmee, FL, LaSimone Ransom(Nehemiah Ransom); Ocala, FL, and one son, Lonnie Hooks III(Sabrina Hooks); Ocala FL, and his grandchildren, Shakayla Patterson, Jada Patterson, Avery Patterson Jr., Lillian Patterson, Averyonna Patterson, Adrian Patterson, Corrinna Patterson,...

Cary Lamar Tanksley, 30, of Ocala, Florida, transitioned to his heavenly resting place on August 19th , 2021. Cary was a graduate of West Port High School ( Class of 2010 ). He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Central Florida. Cary became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in 2021. Cary brought joy to everyone around him with his billion-dollar smile and his positive, uplifting attitude. Cary had a humble spirt, however his presence never failed to command the...

Kdell "D" Houston,89, passed away August 18,2021. He leaves to cherish loving memories: two daughters, Patricia A. Moore (Anthony), Brenda N. Johnson (Willie James); 14 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; a devoted sister, Willer D. Bender, a loving brother, Ariles Houston (Mary); two brother-in-laws; Willie D. Jones (Ruby), Elder Joe Simmons; sister-in-law; Dr. Linnie K. Clark (Bishop Roger); special loved ones; Monique Pearce, Anthony Pearce,...

Linda Mae Mobley, 66, passed away August 25, 2021. She leaves to cherish her precious memories; two daughters: Keshia (Vincent) Delima, Sanderina (Cyril) Murphy, two sons: Jerome Mobley, Randolph (Aquana) Mobley Jr.; all of Ocala, FL. Brothers- Rev. Benjamin (Emma) Snowden Sr. of Ocala, FL; James (Ollie) Snowden of Hinesville, GA; Nathaniel (Sabrina) Snowden Sr. of Ocala, FL; Elton (Revoydia) Snowden Sr. of Ocala, FL & late Robert Snowden; Sisters- Voncea Christopher, Albria Hamilton,...