All Obituaries

Kathy Brown James was born to the late Ida and Willie Brown Jr. in Ocala, FL.  She was educated in the Marion County Public School System graduating from North Marion High School in 1976. She furthered her education at Central Florida Community College and Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed by the Marion County Public School System.  She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was a faithful member of the Mt Tabor AME Church of Ocala, FL.  Rev....

  LESTER BERNARD VANCE, Jr.   Ocala, Florida- USAR Con Cp (Retired) Lester Bernard Vance, Jr., 76, transitioned to be with his heavenly father on December 08, 2020 at his residence. He was a graduate of Fessenden High School  (Class of 1961) and a member of New Chapel MBC. Mr. Vance served in the United States Army, retiring  as a USAR Con Cp. He received VCM-1, ARCOM-4, NCOPDR-3, NDSM-1, VSM-1, AFEM-1, OSR-4, ASR-1, AFCM-7, RIFLE MI6A1-Expert, VN Counter Offensive...

George Willard Parks Ocala - Mr. George Willard Parks, 75, transition on November 26, 2020 at Avante in Citrus County. He was educated in the Marion County Public Schools. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (A devoted wife) Mary R. Parks, Inverness, Fl., George Parks, Jr.(Nekeya)Clermont, Michelle Parks and Ira Parks, St. Petersburg, Fl, Sister: Rose Curry, (17) grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A life celebration will be held (graveside) at 1:30PM on...

Tony Tyrela Gadson Ocala - Mr. Tony Tyrela Gadson, 39, transitioned on December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was a graduate of Hillcrest School. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (A devoted mother) Rose Merry Gadson, brothers: Don Gordon, Keith Shaw, Michael Gadson, grandmother: Ruth Barron, (aunts) Ann Paschal(Jerry), Georgia Lucas, Coraitte Barron, Barbara Harris (Willie) Darlene Hilery(Robert) Sue Wanda Glover, uncles: James Gadson(Gloria) Millard Barron, Jr. Franklin Barron,...

KANDRA DARNYELLE PIERSON   Ocala, Florida – Ms. Kendra Darnyelle Pierson, 29, transition on November 22, 2020. She was a graduate of Westport  High School (Class of 2009) and employed at Signature Brands. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Son) Jermaine Rocker, Jr, (Parents) Kandyce Gillum and Felton Pierson,(sister) Johnica Samuels(Justin), (brother) Mario Gillum(Kieana),(grandmother) Lillian Pierson, a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and sorrowing...

Albert Watson Jr. The Birth Chief Apostle Albert Watson, Jr. (III) was born on September 11, 1947, to the late Shepherd Albert Watson, Sr. II and General Mother Rosetta Watson, in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami-Dade County Public Schools and graduate from Miami Northwestern Senior High. Upon graduating at the age of 17, he was inspired by his uncle and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for 4 years on a deployment in Liverpool, England. After being honorably discharged, he...

FREDDIE LEE BARRON Ocala, Florida -Mr. Freddie (Bay Bay) Lee Barron, 60, transitioned on November 15, 2020. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (A loving Mother) Ruth Barron, (Sisters) Rose Gadson, Coraitte Barron, Barbara Harris(Willie), Darlene Hilery(Robert), Sue Wanda Glover,(Brothers) Millard Barron, Jr., George Lucas, Franklin Barron, Reginald Barron(Angela), a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends, special friend, Mr. James Mcknight. A Graveside...

REV. LUCIOUS N. TAYLOR Ocala, Florida – Rev. Lucious (Bubba) Nathaniel Taylor, 72, transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on November 13, 2020 at West Marion Community Hospital. Rev. Taylor was a graduate of Fessenden High School (Class of 1967). He was previously employed at Delta Laboratories, Gainesville Juvenile Detention Center and was an avid farmer. Rev. Taylor accepted Christ at an early age and joined Progressive Union MBC where he was...