All Obituaries

Ocala, Fl.  – Mr. Emerson Williams, III, age 52, transition on January 06, 2019. He was a graduate of Forest High School (Class of 1985). Mr. Williams was employed at Malcom Randall VA Hospital. He served in the United States Army with an Honorable Discharge. Cherishing his precious memories: (Children) Jaquandra Williams-Walker, Taukiya Nicole, Jalisa Williams, Journey Williams. (Sisters) Eatha Jamerson(Cecil), Karla Arnett, Evelyn Youmans, Eunice Williams, Wynatte...

Mr. Felipe Rodriguez (84)  transitioned from life to eternal rest  on Wednesday December 26th 2018 at Hospice of Marion County Legacy House. A  memorial service will be held at 5:00pm on Sunday December 30th, 2018  at Hadley-Brown Funeral Home. 127 NW 20th Street Ocala, Florida. Professional services are entrusted to Hadley-Brown Funeral Home.  “Providing Unparalleled Service and Compassion”.

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Ms. Kindra Tywon Kinsler, 42, received a call she could not refuse while at The Legacy House of Marion County. It was a call from her heavenly father, welcoming her to her new home. Although she knew her departure from this world would impact many lives, she was ready to accept her crown. Kindra received her education through the Marion County Public School System, and she was a graduate of North Marion High School.  After...

Ocala, FL. – Mr. Eugene A. Poole, (age 81), Commander Sgt. Major Eugene Poole transition to be with the Lord on November 25, 2018 at West Marion Community Hospital. He was educated in the Marion County School System and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida. Commander Sgt. Major Eugene Poole retired from the United States Army. Mr. Poole was the Commander of the American Legion (Post 210) Ocala, Fl. (1963). Eugene Poole was the...

On Sunday, November 11th, 2018, Mrs Arthur Mae James (95) received a call she could not refuse while at the Marion County Legacy House. It was a call from her heavenly Father, welcoming her to her new home. Although she knew her departure would impact many lives, she was ready to accept her crown.   She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Daughters) Barbara Monroe-Brown, Peggy Munroe, (Son) Tommie Price, (Grandchildren) Angela Sanders, Desi Benton, Kathy Carson,...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Jesse Lee Ellam, age 55,  Departed this earth to be with the Lord on November 01, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was employed at the Marion County School Board. Mr. Ellam served in the United States Military as a Airborne Ranger(Infantry), he received many awards to included (Purple Heart). He was a man of great Honor. He leaves to cherish his everlasting memories: (Devoted Wife & Friend) Sheri Ellam, (Children) (2) Daughter’s,...

Ocala, Florida – Mr. Joseph Hopkins, Sr, age 99, transition this life to be with his heavenly father on October 28, 2018 at Oakhurst Care & Rehab Center. He was a member of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Church. Mr. Hopkins served the community as a  produce business owner and farmer for many years.   He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (A Devoted wife of 64 years) Mrs. Mary Hopkins, (Son) Wayne Hopkins, Sr., (Grandchildren) Wayne (Jabriel) Hopkins, Jr., Temakia(Arron)...

ADKINS, YVONNE SAMUEL Ocala - Mrs. Yvonne Samuel Adkins, age 74, transition to be the heavenly father on September 28, 2018. She attended Howard High School and was self employed with a compassion for her business. Mrs. Adkins leaves to cherish her precious memories devoted children, Yvonne Hall, Glenda Thomas, Audrey Bell (Ernest) Sabrina Snowden (Nathaniel) Pastor Reginald Thomas (Deatra); 30 grandchildren; sisters, Deloris Palmer, Kay Galloway; brother, Ronnie Samuel; a host of nieces,...

Tolar E. Williams, Sr.  75, of Williston, FL passed on September 5, 2018 in Gainesville, FL after a long illness.  He was born May 11th, 1943 to the late Brumbie B. and Annie E. McLaughlin Williams of Reddick, FL.  He graduated from Fessenden Academy in 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 1962. He served 20 years in the Navy as a Boiler Technician on several different types of ships and reached the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer.  In 1982, after honorably...