All Obituaries

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’...

Johnny Robert Williams (71) transition this life to be with his heavenly father on Monday April 23rd 2018 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (Special Friend) Vevelyn Davis, (Children) Lamar Harris(Dionne) Harris, Angela(Johnita) Mount, Step-Daughter, Shurren(Edward)Daniels, (Sister) Annie Pearl Brown(Rev. Kenneth Brown), Brother: Willie Harris, (Aunt) Annie M. Williams, (Uncle) Lamar Jones, a host of Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren,...

Starke, Fl - Ms. Joann Chandler, age 65, passed away on April 16, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was employed at Shands at Starke as an Environmental Service Worker. Joann was a  member of True Vine Outreach Ministry where she served as a member of the ushers and greeters ministry. She  leaves to cherish her precious memories: (3) Children, Delray (Shneka) Covington, Wyntriette Chandler, Centoya Chandler (All of Starke, FL), Step-Son, Donnie(Cheryl)...

Starke, FL - Mr. Henry L. Cohens, age 72 passed away on April,1st 2018 at Halifax Health Hospice in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was a graduate of Florida State University. Mr. Cohens served in the United States Army receiving many honors and serving on several tours. Mr. Cohens was a former employee of the United States Postal Service. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; (Children) Katrina Cohens of Gainesville, Florida. Patrick Cohens(Nikkya) Chesapeake, VA. Brandy Cohens, Beaufort,...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Thomas Leroy Shaw, Sr, age 69, transition this life to be with his heavenly father on March 23, 2018, at Kindred Hospital. Mr. Shaw served in the United States Marines. He leaves to cherish his memories: Daughters: Michelle Vernon-Young, Dunnellon, Fl, Jackqulyn Shaw Young, Georgia Jennings, Sons: Benjamin Shaw, Thomas Leroy Shaw, Jr, Willie Shaw, Donald Vernon, William Vernon (All of Ocala), 8 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Brothers: John Shaw, Wesley Shaw,...

Ocala, Florida – Mr. Julius “Uncle Duke” Nichols, transition this life to be with his heavenly father on, Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his residence. He was a graduate of Fessenden High School (Class of 1964). He leaves to cherish his memories a beloved daughter April Nichols (Ocala, Florida) Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Julius Nichols will be held 10:00AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Michael Baker, Pastor, 2240 NE 86th Lane,...

Celebration of Life for Mr. Burnett will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at 3:30 PM Hadley-Brown Funeral Home 127 NW 20th Street Ocala, FL 34475