All Obituaries

Ocala, Florida – Ms. Teresa L. Godwin, transition this life to be with her heavenly father on March 09, 2019 at Moffitt Cancer Center.  She was a graduate of North Marion High School  (Class of 1989 ) and attended Junior College. Ms. Godwin was employed with the Marion County School Board in the Food Service Department at Maplewood Elementary. She served formerly as the Associate Matron of Juanita Chapter # 116 ( Order of the Eastern Star). Cherishing her precious memories:...

Ocala, Fl – Deacon David Lee Thomas, age 85, transition to be the Lord on March 05, 2019 at Psalm Gardens. He served as a deacon at Garden of Prayer Church of the Living God. He was retired from the Lake County School Board. Cherishing his precious memories: (A devoted Wife) Elsie Thomas, children: Joyce Dar, Ronald Raylee, James, Arthur, Gene, Ozietta (Reid), Margaret, Pastor Dorothy (Lewis), Denese Ferguson, Sisters, Margaret, Gloria, LeNora, Le Dora (Parhm), brother, Lee Thomas,...

Ocala, Fl.  – Mr. Henry Pinkney, age 96, transition to be with the Lord on March 01, 2019 at Ted & Diane Brandley House in Summerfield, Fl. He served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge. Mr. Pinkney was self-employed in the lumber industry for many years. Cherishing his precious memories: (a devoted wife) Shirley Pinkney, Children: Donette Sanders, Wayne Pinkney, Henry “Hank” Pinkney, Evette” Shonnie” Pinkney, Cedric Pinkney, (17)...

Ocala, Fl - Mr. William “Duece” Vernon, age 66, transition on February 18, 2019 at the Legacy House of Marion County. He was a graduate of Vanguard High School (Class of 1971) and attended Bethune Cookman College. Cherishing his precious memories: (A devoted wife) Elnora Poole Vernon, children: William Vernon, Jr., Donald Vernon, Michelle Young, VonSheila Porter, Sophia Covington, (2) grandchildren.  A celebration of life for Mr. William Vernon will be held 1:00PM on...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Richard “ Chico” Cotton, Jr., age 55, passed away at his residence on February 24, 2019. He attended Forest High School and enjoyed installing swimming pools. Cherishing his precious memories: (Daughters) Victoria Cotton-Johnson (Anthony), Doris Cummings, Angel Cotton, Ashley Gunsby-Cotton, Rian Cotton, Sister: Lisa Morrison, (19) grandchildren and a host of loving family members. Life celebration will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 02, 2019 at...

 DEACONESS DOROTHY  M. VERNON           Ocala, FL. – Deaconess Dorothy M. Vernon, age 95, transition to be with her heavenly father on January 16, 2019 at her residence. She served as a member of  the Deaconess board at New St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher, Women’s Mission and Choir member. Cherishing her precious Memories: (Daughters) Lindell McKinzy, Leanore Vernon, Joyce Suggs, Lydia...

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...