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  In Iieu of flowers please review the bottom of  the obituary for donation.   Mr. Clarence Walker Sr. peacefully departed this earthly life on August 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his children. His 96 years were a testament to faith, hard work, innovation, and an unwavering devotion to his family. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Clarence was born in Palatka, Florida, to the late Mr. Paul Walker Sr. and Mrs. Mary J. Coppock. ...

Mother Shirley T. Woods was born August 4,1942 to the late Willie Boisy and Willie Mae Taylor of Martin, Florida. She transitioned on July 29, 2026, at the age of 83 to be with her Heavenly Father.  Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior as a young woman. She was co-founder of Bible Truth Prayer Band Home Ministry and a faithful member of Free Will Spirit Church of God in Christ in Ocala. Her late husband, Elder Frank E. Woods Sr. was the founder, and ...

Dwayne Elihue Vance, Sr. (“Duck”) was born on May 23, 1961, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Jessie Lee Vance and Amy Omelia Frazier-Vance. He was lovingly raised by Frankie L. Ellis. Dwayne attended North Marion High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1979. He later earned a certificate in Masonry from Santa Fe College, preparing him for a career in the trade he enjoyed. On July 8, Dwayne answered his Master’s call and entered into eternal rest. ...

Albertha Denise King (Tina) is the daughter of the late Reverend Raymond King, Jr. and Lorene Carter King. She was born on April 30, 1961, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, later relocating to Ocala, FL with her parents and siblings. Albertha was educated in Marion County and Screen County Georgia. Mrs. King visited different churches when her health allowed. Mrs. King worked as a Dietary Aid. She was affectionately called Tina because of her tiny size. Her loving heart and personality was ...

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights..." — James 1:17 (KJV) Cedrick Renard Godwin was born on May 4, 1982, to the late Henry Lee Godwin Sr. and Pinellas Godwin. As the baby boy of the family, he brought joy, laughter, and creativity to the lives of many. He attended Marion County Public Schools and proudly graduated from North Marion High School as a member of the Class of 2000. Following graduation, ...

Deacon Willie B. Luke was born on March 25, 1938 to the late Oscar Luke and Eva Goode. He received his formal education from the Marion County Public School System where he was a graduate of Howard High School. His passion was fishing. He loved being out over the open waters catching fish. He was employed at Southern Structure Industries for many years as a supervisor until he retired as well as Patrick Industries. He was a hardworking man. He loved his family - children and ...

Gloria Y. White Butler was born on September 17, 1941, to Theola H. E. White and Ida Marie Wilson.  Theola died earlyin Gloria’s life.  Ida later married Willie Brown, Jr., who became Gloria’s second dad. ​She was educated in Marion County Schools and graduatedin Fessenden High School Class of 1960. ​In 1958, Gloria married Alfred J. Butler.  To this union eight children were born and ...