All Obituaries

RALPH JUNIOR BERRY   Ocala, Florida – Mr. Ralph J. “Peter” Berry, 77, transition to be with his heavenly father on January 13, 202 at Advent Health Hospital. Mr. Berry received his education in Lanier County (Georgia) Public Schools. Ralph was self employed in the road paving and land clearing industry. He was a member of the Central Florida Coon Hunters Association. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: ( A devoted wife) Rhodia Harris Berry, Children: Wonda...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Cortney (T-Low) Tyrone Graham, age 45, transition to be with his heavenly father on January 04, 2020 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. Cortney was a graduate of Forest High School (Class of 1992). He was employed by Borden Dairy Milk Company. Cortney leaves to cherish his precious memories: (Wife) Shanetia Vernon Graham, (Mother) Betty Johnson, (Children) Jamal Graham, Tyquan Gunsby, Keziah Stocker, Cortney Graham, Jr., Corynte ”Taj” Graham, Cortlynn...

Ocala, Florida – Deacon Arthur Martin Alexander, Jr. age, 89, transition to be with his heavenly father on December 24, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Eustis Vocational High School (Class of 1930).  Mr. Alexander served in the United States Army. Upon completion of his honorable duties, he became employed by the U.S.P.H. Hospital, Staten Island, New York for thirty Years. In 1984, he joined St. Paul MBC (Montague) where he served as a Deacon, Sunday...

Ocala, Florida – Mr. Wayne (Wayne’s Kitchen) Pinkney, age 63, transitioned to be with his heavenly father on December 17, 2019 at North Florida Regional Hospital. He was a graduate of Vanguard High School, Class of 1974. Wayne had a passion for preparing meals, as a Master Chef, using his special ingredients at Wayne’s Kitchen, for the community to enjoy his special dishes. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: Devoted Mother, Shirley...

BENJAMIN (BJ) WALTER McMAHON, SR. Ocala, Florida – Mr. Benjamin (BJ) Walter McMahon, Sr., age 84, transition to be with his heavenly father on December 13, 2019 at the Hospice Legacy House. He was a graduate of Howard Academy. Mr. McMahon received a BS Degree majoring in Agriculture from Central Florida Community College. He retired from Munroe Regional Medical Center. Mr. McMahon also served and retired from the United States Army. He was a member of VFW Post 10065. He leaves to...

LIFE CELEBRATION FOR  MS.  ANGELA GRACE BURKS   MS. ANGELA GRACE BURKS WILL LIE IN REPOSE FROM 11:00AM UNTIL THE HOUR OF SERVICE AT MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH   FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD 1:00PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 AT MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REV. CLARENCE SOUTHALL, PASTOR   INTERMENT STUCKEY MEMORIAL CEMETERY 15721 STUCKEY LOOP GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736  

  CHRISTOPHER DEEN FLORENCE  Ocala, Fl – Mr. Christopher D. Florence, age 60, transitioned on December 06, 2019. Mr. Florence is a graduate of Forest High School (Class of 1977). He served in the United States Military (Navy) with an honorable discharge.  He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (Children) Christopher D. Jr., Courtlandt D Sr., Corenzo D., Caronta D. ,Mildred C. (Florence), Grandchildren: Kaleah ,Kiara, Nijeur, Jadan, Courtlandt,Jr., Emerson, Zoey,...

Ocala, Florida – Bro. Franklin B. Perkins, age 79, transitioned to be with the Lord on November 24, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. Franklin was born on Jan 4, 1940 to the King Cole Le Corn and Dorothy May Perkins in Belleview, Florida. Education: Franklin graduated from Euclid High School in 1959. In 1981, he received an Associates Degree from Miami Dade Community College. In 1997 he was presented a certificate from Central Florida Community College of Criminal Justice...

DANTZLER, CLIFFORD BERNARD Deacon Clifford Bernard Dantzler, 50 years old, passed November 23, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Ventia L. Maxwell- Dantzler, Citrus Springs, FL; son, Clifford Laquan Dantzler, Ocala, FL; daughters, Alexis Dantzler, Anthony, FL, Malia Dantzler, Marion Oaks, FL, Kiana Maxwell, Kiara Henderson, both of Citrus Springs, FL; brothers, Harvey Elmore, Gainesville, FL, Michael L. Elmore, United Air Emirates (Dubai), Vincent Danztler, Crystal River, FL;...

MARINO SCOTT MERCER, JR.     Ocala, Fl – Mr. Marino Scott Mercer, Jr., age 33, transition to be with his heavenly father on November 17, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (Son) Jamari K. Mercer, (Brother) Alonzo (Brandi) Walker Oliver, (Father) Marino Scott Mercer, Sr., (Grandparents) Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Walker, Sr., a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends. A life celebration for Mr. Marino S. Mercer, Jr....