All Obituaries

CATHY DENISE PACK   Ocala, Fl- Mrs. Cathy Denise Pack, 49, transitioned on February 26, 2023. Cathy received her diploma from Stanford University. She was a member of Mt. MoriahMBC. Cathy was employed by Studio 6 of Ocala as a head housekeeper.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories: (Children) Renee pack, Erica Hill, Willie Hill, Jr., Shanee Starkes (Keivan), Shequanda Hill, DevarrisPack. (11)...

PAUL LATRELL DUNCAN   Ocala, Fl – Mr. Paul Latrell Duncan, 48, transition on February 26, 2023. He was a graduate of Sarasota Riverview High School. Paul was employed by Cody’s Restaurant in Ocala, Florida. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: (children) Kevarris Pack, Renee Pack, Erica Hill, Willie Hill, Jr., Shanee Starkes, Shequanda Hill, (11) grandchildren, (sister) Alice Duncan, (brothers) Min. Clyde Duncan(Darryn), Kelvin Duncan, Johnny Duncan, Richard Isaac...

LAQUANTIS ANDREA BURTON WASHINGTON   Ocala, Fl – Mrs. Laquantis ( QUANA) Andrea Burton-Washington, 29, transition on February 25, 2023 at (HCA).  She was a graduate of West Port High School  ( Class of 2012 with a passion of track and field. Laqantis attended  Malone University, Canton, Ohio. She received an A.S. Degree in Nursing from College of Central Florida Nursing School. Laquantis was employed at (HCA) hospital as a Registered Nurse. She...

ALVIN GERALD MCCANTS   Ocala, Fl- Mr. Alvin McCants, 68, transitioned to be with his heavenly father on February 24, 2023 at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center. Alvin was employed by the City of Ocala until he became disabled. He served in the United Stated Navy until his retirement. He leaves to cherish her precious memories: (A loving wife of 35 years) Jo Ann Mccants, children: Alvin G. McCants,...

Faith Lavon Snowden was born to the late Reverend Benjamin Snowden, Jr. and the late Deborah Elaine Coney in Ocala, Florida on November 6, 1989.     She received her education in the Marion County Public School System.     Faith was a member of Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Edward Bland.    Faith was a beautiful soul who loved the Lord, her children and her family.  Her presence on this side will...

Ocala, Fl – Mr. Samuel “PRATT” Perry, 85, transition to be with his heavenly father on February 03, 2023 at North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA). He received his formal education at Alachua County Training School.  Samuel was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (Gold Card Member), International Professional Rodeo Association, Florida Cattlemen Association and (1990) Senior Calf Roping Champion. He was self employed as...

Born, Felice Sylvia LaDorne Jones to the union of the late Azell Lampkins of Miami, FL and Marian Young Wingo. She was adopted and raised in the loving Ocala home of her grandparents, the late Henry Sylvester and Mary Vereen Jones on SW Ft. King Street. With a rich educational foundation, Sylvia was member of, both, the Howard High School Class of 1968 and the 1968 inaugural integrated Ocala High School class. In 1972, Sylvia graduated from the illustrious Bethune-Cookman College where she...

Jenna Alicia Ferro was born on December 7, 1982, in East Meadow, New York to Margaret C. Fox and Anthony J. Ferro. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Richard D. Fox.  Jenna relocated to Ocala, Florida in 1997. She graduated from Lake Weir High School. She furthered her education by obtaining her Associates of Arts degree in 2016 from The College of Central Florida with an emphasis in Spanish.  Jenna gave her best efforts in all her classes. Jenna confessed her faith in...

Minnie M. Simmons was born on February 17, 1934 to Alene Rose Raiford and Gilbert Raiford, Sr. in (City and State) Zuber, Florida. Minnie received her formal education at Fessenden Elementary School Ocala, Florida.  Minnie accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior at an earlier age and was united with New Saint John Baptist Church. Where she served on the mother board. She employed by VA Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. as a Nurse’s Aide for 30+ years. In her leisure, she...