All Obituaries

FRANK EDWARD WOODS, III On January 18, 1976, the breath of God blew upon the earth and Frank Edward Woods, III, became a living soul. He is the first child of Frank and Brenda Woods.  On Sunday, April 18, 2021, God in His infinite wisdom called him back to Himself.   Frank was born in Ocala, Florida and matriculated through the Marion County Public School System, graduating from Forest High School with the Class of 1994.  He attended Morehouse University, in Atlanta,...

HELEN   PALMER Ocala, Florida -  Ms. Helen Palmer, 77, transitioned on April 11, 2021 at Ed & Lucille Cates House.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Daughters) Cheryl Ann Palmer Bailey (Joseph), Tonya Palmer Gadson(Cato), (16) grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, sisters: Vadell Henery, Erena Stanloski, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. Preceded her in death (Children) Terri Ruth,...

  Cynthia Carr Ocala, Fl – Ms. Cynthia Carr, 60, transitioned on April 08, 2021 Ocala Health. She was a graduate of North Marion High School (Class of 1978 ). Cynthia served in the United States Army as a Administrative Specialist, receiving Army of Occupation (Berlin Medal and M-16 Rifle Marksmanship qualification Badge. Cynthia was very involved in various community activities.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Children) Krysta...

Ty'veshaia Ne’ate Byrd Jacksonville, Fl – Ty’veshaia Ne’ate Byrd passed away on March 16, 2021 at Baptist Medical  Center in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a graduate from Camden Fairview High School, Camden Arkansas, (Class of 2012) and employed at McDonalds. She is survived by: (Father) Derick Cornell Byrd, (grandmother) Vicki Holmes, brothers: Christopher Dinkins, Mario Hankerson, Jr., Sisters: Alexis Byrd,...

Valerie Elizabeth Dixon Council was born on August 10, 1958 to James Robert and Marie Yvonne Dixon in Ocala, Florida.  Valerie received her formal education at Vanguard High School in Ocala, FL and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1976. She furthered her education at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  Valerie accepted Christ as her savior at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church at an early...

  Doris Louise Shaw Ocala, Fl – Mrs. Doris Shaw, 65, transition at her home on March 07, 2021. She was educated in the Marion County Public School system. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Children) William Vernon, Donald Vernon, Michelle Vernon-Young, Thomas Shaw, Jackqulyn Shaw Young, Georgia Jennings, Willie Shaw. (13) grandchildren, (5) great grandchildren, (sisters) Vera Gaitor, Berry Jean Pitts, Betty Lou Peoples and a host of nieces, nephews,...

RICHARD BARRY BERNARD, SR.   Ocala, Florida – Mr. Richard Barry Bernard, 78, transition to be with his heavenly father on March 13, 2021 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Howard High School and retired from the City of Miami Parks & Recreation. Richard was a member of Jesus People International Church. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (wife) Willie MaeBernard, (Sons) Edward, Wilbert, Latravis, Dexter, Darrell,...

PAULE  SYLVAIN Ocala, Florida- Ms. Paule Sabine Sylvain ,67,  transition on March 13, 2021 at her residence.   She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Daughters) Shenna Sylvain and Sabrina Sylvain. A life celebration will be held 10:00 AM at Graveside, Friday, March 19, 2021 at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Hadley-Brown Funeral Home....

Donald Pullings was born on November 20, 1946 in Morriston, FL, to the late James Pullings and Aldonia Pullings. He was preceded in death by sisters: May Pullings and Virge Pullings, brothers Bill Pullings, Elijah Pullings, Curtis Pullings, and Leon Pullings. He departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Ascension Seton Williamson in Round Rock, Texas after a brief illness. Don was...

DEBRA DENISE JONES Ocala, Fl – Ms. Debra Denise Jones, 58, transition to be with her heavenly father on February 17, 2021 at her residence.  She was a graduate of Forest High School (Class of 1983). Debra was employed at McDonald’s as a crew member. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (daughters) Kuneisha Williams(Tanya), Tanika Mack, Nicole Carter(Kevin), Latasha Jones(Jerrell), Shanette Williams(Berto), Wanda Mack,(son) Odell Williams,...