All Obituaries

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...

Jerome Sylvester Cameron age 75 - Jerome Sylvester Cameron transitioned from life to eternal rest  on Thursday August 30th 2018. He leaves to cherish his precious memories  children: Pamela Cameron, Lynette Presley(Johnny), Letitia Patterson, Lashonda Cameron, Angela Reed, Tara Cameron and Jerome Cameron Jr. 5 Grandchildren Ian Presley, Rachel Patterson, Michael Patterson, Taylor Cameron, Jarrod reed and Tanaysha Coleman. Sisters: Cleota Henderson, Mary Swanson, Tomasina Fleming...

Ocala, Fl – Ms. Shvera Jonelle Flowers, age 31, transition to be with heavenly angels on July 28, 2018 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Shevera was a graduate from Hillcrest School. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Devoted Mother) Gloria Flowers, Ocala, Fl, (Father) John Flowers III, Sister: Jonesha Flowers, Brothers: Darrin Flowers, Sr., Jeremy Flowers, Sr. A host of aunts, uncle, cousins and sorrowing friends. A life Celebration for Shvera J. Flowers will be held...

LEROY “LEMAN” HOPKINS   Ocala, Fl – Leroy “LEMAN” Hopkins, age 86, transition this life to be with the heavenly father on July 17, 2018 at Kindred Hospital of Ocala. He was a produce farmer and managed Dove’s snack shop. He leaves to cherish is precious memories: A Loving and Devoted wife for 67 years. ( Rogenia Hopkins, Leroy(Margaret) Hopkins, Jr, Cleveland (Iris) Hopkins, Tony(Donna) Hopkins, Micheal Hopkins, Cheryl(Terry) Kendrick,...

ALBERT DONSALOW HAYNES Ocala, Fl – Mr. Albert Donsalow Haynes, age 86, transition to be with the Lord on July 18, 2018 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. He was educated in the Marion County School System. Mr. Haynes served in the United States Army. Albert was employed by Florida’s Silver Spring as a Glass Bottom Boat and Jungle Cruise Captain for 27 years. He was also a certified Welder and a member of the the Central Florida Hunting Fishing Club. Albert leaves to cherish his...

JAMES “DIME” FLETCHER PONDER Ocala, Fl - Mr. James “Dime” Fletcher Ponder, age 81, transition this to be with the heavenly father on June 29, 2018 at the Estell’s House. He was a self-employed farm contractor for 60 years. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: A devoted wife(Stella M. Ponder), Children: Deborah Pierson, James Ponder, Jr, Derek Ponder, Timothy Ponder, Janice Hudson, Khansa Kennedy, Azalee Madison, Sean Washington, Antonio Allen. (32)...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Theodore Brown, Sr. transitioned this life to be with the Lord on June 19, 2018 at Hawthorne Village. Theodore was a graduate from Fessenden High School.  Mr. Brown was a master logger and  the owner of Brown’s Logging. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: A devoted wife ( Patsy Brown, Ocala, Fl), Children, Tongela King, Theodore Brown Jr, Ricco Brown, Pastor Carla Shaw(Keith), Lavoderick Reid, Cheryl Walker, Sherry James, Linda...

JONES, KENYATTA LAPOLEON “BEAR” Kenyatta Lapoleon “Bear” Jones was born on January 18, 1979 in Gainesville, FL to Jessica Hadley-Brown and Willie Jones, Jr.       Kenyatta received his formal education through the Alachua County school system, graduating from Eastside High School (Class of 1997). During his tenure at Eastside High School, Kenyatta excelled academically and received many awards for his accomplishments - being who’s who...

Rakeem Jamal Smith, 24, transitioned from this life on June 8, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Adrienne Bedford Williams, and father, Carl Williams. His grandfather, T.L. Bedford, his three brothers, Conriavous Bedford (Carolina), Christopher Williams (Tall), and Courtney Bedford (Latoya), and his second mom, Johnnie Mae Reaves (Walter). He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also had three special school friends, Kiondre’...