Obituaries Listed in The Ocala Star Banner, Ocala, Florida, January 1, 2008 BEAUCHAMP, ANNA, 80 Ocala - Anna Beauchamp, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at her home. Born in Puerto Rico, she moved to Ocala from Bronx, NY in 1992. Throughout her life she worked as a homemaker taking care of her husband and children. She is survived by her 2 sons Oscar Beauchamp Jr. (wife Debbie) of Ocala and Phillip Beauchamp of Ocala; step-daughter Louise Booth of Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Beauchamp Sr. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL, 9695 SW 110th Street, with a prayer service to begin at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. CLAYTON, LARRY, 65 Belleview - Larry Clayton, 65, of Belleview, Fl., went home to Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Larry leaves behind a Loving Wife, Sarah Clayton whom for many years was not only his partner, but also in business as they owned Sarah's Gold and Silver. Larry also leaves 13 children, his Brothers and Sisters, Grandchildren and great Grandchildren, too many to list. Larry was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce where he served his country proudly. Larry was loved by many and known as the man with a joke and a helping hand, no matter what you needed. He will be Missed by many. The Family will be holding a Memorial on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008 at 2 PM at 4418 N.W. Gainesville Road at his daughters home, with food and shared memories following. Family and friends welcome to attend. Larry will be laid to rest at Bushnell Veterans Cemetery after cremation, for more info., please contact the Family at 352-304-6413 or 904-631-9194. Arrangements under direction and care of ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, Jacksonville, FL. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. FISHER, ROBERT JOSEPH 87 Ocala - Robert J. Fisher, age 87, of Ocala, FL. passed away on. December 30, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fisher was born in Weston, Nebraska and moved to Ocala from Levittown, Pa. in 1987. Mr. Fisher was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U. S. Army in the South Pacific. He was proud to serve his country. As an adult, Mr. Fisher worked in heavy maintenance and traveled for a construction company from which he retired in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Luella Fisher of Ocala, Fl.; daughter Barbara and husband Lawrence Kratz of Ocala, Fl.; son Robert J. Fisher, Jr. and wife Susan of Sadsbury, Pa.; daughter Patti Stracci and husband Joseph of Langhorne, Pa.; 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren from blended families. Funeral Service for Mr. Fisher will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at First Congregational Church 7171 SR 200 at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Harold W. McSwain, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, Fl. with Military Honors provided by Angela Santos Post #4781 of Ocala. Memorials may be made to the Angela Santos Post #4781 9401 S. W. 110'h St. Ocala, FI, 34481. Arrangements by HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL 9695 S.W. 110TH St. Ocala, Fl. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. FUELLING, ARTHUR "ART" 80 Belleview - Arthur "Art" Fuelling, 80, Belleview, FL, passed away Dec. 27, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala. Born in Albertson, NY, he relocated to Marion County in 1981 from Dix Hills, NY. He was an Operating Engineer, a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a Life member of VFW Post 3211, Hicksville, NY, and a member of the international Union of Operating Engineers, Local 138, NY, he enjoyed farming and had the skills to fix just about anything. Art is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Fuelling, Belleview, FL, daughters, Mary Lou Fuelling and Robert Quinn, Hicksville, NY, Barbara (Jack) Bento, Hunting, NY, sons, David Fuelling, Deer Park, NY, and James Fuelling, Farmingdale, NY, brothers, Clayton Fuelling, Bellmore, NY and Clarence Fuelling, Albertson, NY as well as by grandsons, Steven Fuelling, FL and Ryan Quinn, NY The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 1st between the hours of 2-4 & 6-8 PM at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES BRUCE CHAPEL EAST. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 2nd at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Candler; FL ROBERTS BRUCE CHAPEL EAST, 2739 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, in charge of arrangements. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 12/31/2007 - 1/1/2008. JEFFCOAT, ALVIN D. 62 Ocklawaha, Alvin D. Jeffcoat, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at his residence. Born in Lubbock, Texas he had made Ocklawaha his home for the past fours year moving from Jacksonville, FL. He was retired from the U.S. Navy as a Communication Specialist. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue. Survivors include; three sons, John and Richard Jeffcoat both of Ocala, FL, and James Jeffcoat of Jacksonville, FL. Arrangements by HIERS FUNERAL HOME, 910 S.E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 12/31/2007 - 1/1/2008. JOLES, GARY, 60 Summerfield - Gary Joles, 60, died at his residence December 29, 2007. I say "our father" because he was to many more than just his own. He was fighting his whole life just to live and see what God had given him. He was the real superman to many people. He was an angel without wings. No matter how much pain and suffering he was in, he'd never complain and always wanted to work and do it with a smile. Every body turned to him for advice or a point in the right direction. If he had $10 in his pocket you could have $5. I guess hero's get remembered - legends live forever. The strongest muscle for Big Gary was his heart. Formerly from Jackson, MI, he resided in Summerfield, FL. Leaving behind the reason he lived for is Helen. J. Joles, wife of 39 years; Gina L. Joles, Gary L. Joles, Dustin M. Joles, Jimmy R. Joles, Gary L. Joles, III, Brandon M. Joles, Kellsea M. Joles, Kaitland K. Joles, Dustin M. Joles, Jr., Tammy Joles, Amanda and Angie; mother-in-law, Mary Zaborny; brother and sister-in-law, John and T. J. Zaborny; mike and Kathy Zaborny, Diane Seydell,; nieces and nephews, Lori, Craig, Tony Vave, Randy and Buz Davidson; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many kids he also raised off the street for many years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn, father Albert, and brothers Bucky and Leonard. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Crum Cemetery, Summerfield with visitation from 11AM - 2 PM at Community Harvest Baptist Church, County Road 467, Summerfield. Arrangements by HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, BELLEVIEW. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. KOLANKO, HARRY A. 82 Ocala - Harry A. Kolanko, 82, of Ocala, FL died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. He was a retired professional engineer who worked with the steel and construction industries. A native of Crafton, PA, he moved here from Bethel Park, PA in 1993. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association and lifetime member of VFW Post #418 in McKees Rocks, PA. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Marlene, Ocala, FL; daughter Karen Johnson and husband Robert, Columbus, OH; granddaughter, Lauren; sisters, Irene Haviland, Ocala and Minnie Smoller, Pittsburgh, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478. Information provided by FERO FUNERAL HOME, Beverly Hills, FL. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. LANDRY, CPO (Ret.) CARLTON ALFRED 69 Gainesville, FL - CPO (Ret.) Carlton Alfred Landry, 69, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2007 at his home in Gainesville, FL. Carlton was the loving and devoted husband of Cheri. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. With lifelong devotion to education, Carlton has been the director of Micanopy Area Cooperative School since 2002. Services will be held on January 2, 2008 at the WILLIAMS THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry, FL. Family and friends are invited to visit from 4-5 pm and the service will start at 5pm. As a retired Sailor, Carlton was a avid supporter of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; the family request that monetary donations be made in his honor to the following: Checks payable to NMCRS 875 N. Randolph Street Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1997. Floral tributes may be sent to the WILLIAMS THOMAS FUNERAL HOME. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS- THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 823 NW 143rd St. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA 352-376-7556 Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. NELSON, JOAN E. 80 Joan E. Nelson, 80, Ocala, FL, passed away Dec 29, 2007 at New Horizon Rehab. Center, Ocala. Born in Long Island, NY, she relocated to Marion County in 1997 from Hicksville, NY. She was a Homemaker, and a parishioner at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Joan is survived by her daughter, Virginia M. Nelson of Ocala, brother, Monsignor Nicholas Capua and sister, Virginia Pumilio, both of Beth Page, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Nelson in 2000. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 2nd between the hours of 6-8 PM at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES BRUCE CHAPEL EAST. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery. Roberts Bruce Chapel East, 2739 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, in charge of arrangements. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. STEPHENS, ELLEN MARIE 73 Ocala - Ms. Ellen Marie Stephens 73, Of Ocala passed away in Ocala, FL on December 29h. She was born in Burlington, Ky. On June 6, 1934. She was a member of Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala. She moved to the area in 1992 from Crietten, Ky. She was a devoted Mother, Friend and Companion. She is survived by Two daughters Pam Pyles Patterson of Hiram, Oh. and Debbie Noel of Florence, Ky. Three sons Gary Pyles of Belleview, Fl., Randall Pyles of Elsmere, Ky. and Curtis Pyles of Ohio. She had 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Two brothers Robert Brunner of Crietten, Ky. and William Brunner of Covington, Ky. Two sisters Mary Dickens of San Jose, Ca_ And Barbara Brunner of Florence, Ky. ROBERTS DOWNTOWN CHAPEL 606 SW 2nd Ave. Ocala handled the arrangements. The services will be at a later date and handled by Linneman Funeral Home in Erlanger, Ky. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. TOWNSEND, MARJORY B. 92 Ocala - Marjory B. Townsend, age 92, of Ocala, FL passed away on December 19, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Townsend was a retired Repair Consultant with Rochester Telephone Company of New York after 25 years of service. She moved to Ocala from Canandaigua, NY. She was Methodist by faith. Mrs. Townsend enjoyed her grandchildren along with playing cards, and reading. She is survived by her sons Richard Townsend of Ocala, FL; James Townsend of Lockport, NY; Dale Townsend of Ocala, FL; her daughters Loretta Case of Canandaigua, NY; and Barbara Treat of Lake Weir, FL; ten grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Mrs. Townsend was predeceased by her husband Richard W. Townsend. Funeral Service for Mrs. Townsend will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 S.W. 110th St., Ocala, FL with Rev. Dr. Ken Kleckner, III officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 12/31/2007 - 1/1/2008. Obituaries Listed in The Ocala Star Banner, Ocala, Florida, January 2, 2008 ANGER, SR., WILLIAM 84 Citrus Springs - William Anger, Sr., 84, of Citrus Springs, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Mr. Anger was a retired printing partner-salesman in Washington, D.C. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was Catholic and past member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose T. Anger and grandsons Jeffrey L. Smith and Joseph P. Moses. Survivors include two sons: William J. Anger, Jr. of Hampstead, MD and James M. Anger of Citrus Springs; five daughters: Linda Parker of Edgewater, MD; Maryann Hagan and husband Bruce of Pinellas Park; H. Tracey Reed and husband Ray of Jessup, MD; Jeanne Smith of St. Petersburg; Teresa Moses and husband Joe of Ocala; sister Patricia Dempsey and husband Dan of Goshen, NY; ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Information provided by FERO FUNERAL HOME, Beverly Hills. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. Beauchamp, Anna, 80 Ocala - Anna Beauchamp, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at her home. Born in Puerto Rico, she moved to Ocala from Bronx, NY in 1992. Throughout her life she worked as a homemaker taking care of her husband and children. She is survived by her 2 sons Oscar Beauchamp Jr. (wife Debbie) of Ocala and Phillip Beauchamp of Ocala; step-daughter Louise Booth of Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Beauchamp Sr. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL, 9695 SW 110th Street, with a prayer service to begin at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. CLAYTON, LARRY, 65 Belleview - Larry Clayton, 65,of Belleview, Fl., went home to Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Larry leaves behind a Loving Wife, Sarah Clayton whom for many years was not only his partner, but also in business as they owned Sarah's Gold and Silver. Larry also leaves 13 children, his Brothers and Sisters, Grandchildren and great Grandchildren, too many to list. Larry was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce where he served his country proudly. Larry was loved by many and known as the man with a joke and a helping hand, no matter what you needed. He will be Missed by many. The Family will be holding a Memorial on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008 at 2 PM at 4418 N.W. Gainesville Road at his daughters home, with food and shared memories following. Family and friends welcome to attend. Larry will be laid to rest at Bushnell Veterans Cemetery after cremation, for more info., please contact the Family at 352-304-6413 or 904-631-9194. Arrangements under direction and care of ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, Jacksonville, FL. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. DALSTROM, DONALD "STORK" 69 Ocala - Donald "Stork" Dalstrom, age 69, of Ocala, FL passed away on December 31, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dalstrom was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Ocala from the Chicago land area in 1997. He was a member of TimberRidge Community Church where he served as its Choir Director. Mr. Dalstrom was a M.I.S. Manager with Continental Can and retired after 35 years of service. He was a veteran serving in the National Guard. Don is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Dalstrom of Ocala, FL; a daughter, Katherine Houlne of Yorksville, Illinois; a son, Brad Dalstrom of New Lenox, Illinois; a sister, Vivian Hinkelman of Aurora, Illinois; a brother, Carl Dalstrom of Carmel, Indiana; and two grandchildren, Allison and Matthew Dalstrom. The Memorial Service for Mr. Dalstrom will be Friday, January 4, 2008 at HIERS-BAXLEY TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL, 9695 S.W. 110th St., Ocala, FL at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. G.T. Alles officiating. Memorials may be made to TimberRidge Community Church Memorial Fund, 10260 S.W. 110th St., Ocala, FL 34481 or your favorite charity. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 -1/3/2008. ECHOLS, WILLIAM EDWARD 70 Ocala - William Edward Echols, age 70, of Ocala, FL passed away on December 28, 2007 at MRMC Emergency Center at TimberRidge. Mr. Echols was born in Moundsville, West Virginia and moved to Ocala from Pembroke Pines, FL in 2002. Mr. Echols was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a communications technician for Southern Bell with 30 years of service, and then with Broward County with 10 years of service. He is survived by his companion Nancy Carmack of Ocala, FL; sons Thomas Echols of Portland, Oregon; Patrick Echols of San Anselmo, CA; daughter Jennifer Berman of West Hartford, CT; his sisters Helen Curry of Blue Ridge, GA; and Dorothy Ruckh of Orlando, FL; and 3 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Rosemary Echols (2004) . Funeral Service for Mr. Echols will be Friday, January 4, 2008 at HIERS-BAXLEY TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL, 9695 S.W. 110th St., Ocala, FL at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ken Kleckner, III officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 -1/3/2008. FISHER, ROBERT JOSEPH 87 Ocala - Robert J. Fisher, age 87, of Ocala, FL. passed away on. December 30, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fisher was born in Weston, Nebraska and moved to Ocala from Levittown, Pa. in 1987. Mr. Fisher was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U. S. Army in the South Pacific. He was proud to serve his country. As an adult, Mr. Fisher worked in heavy maintenance and traveled for a construction company from which he retired in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Luella Fisher of Ocala, Fl.; daughter Barbara and husband Lawrence Kratz of Ocala, Fl.; son Robert J. Fisher, Jr. and wife Susan of Sadsbury, Pa.; daughter Patti Stracci and husband Joseph of Langhorne, Pa.; 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren from blended families. Funeral Service for Mr. Fisher will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at First Congregational Church 7171 SR 200 at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Harold W. McSwain, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, Fl. with Military Honors provided by Angela Santos Post #4781 of Ocala. Memorials may be made to the Angela Santos Post #4781 9401 S. W. 110'h St. Ocala, FI, 34481. Arrangements by HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES TIMBERRIDGE CHAPEL 9695 S.W. 110TH St. Ocala, Fl. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. JOHNSON, CLYDE MONROE 90 Orange Lake - Clyde M. Johnson, age 90, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born in Fort White, FL and has been a resident of Ocala since 1955. Clyde was a US Marine serving in the S. Pacific in WWII, a member of Orange Lake Baptist Church and he attended the First Baptist Church of McIntosh. He enjoyed gardening, vacations, and his family. Survivors include two daughters Janice Strange of McIntosh, Jean Baker of Bradenton, five grandchildren Sonya and Derek Baker, Jennifer Croom, Kevin and Christopher Kniedler and three great grandchildren Peyton and Jaden Croom and David Kniedler. He is preceded in death by his wife Lola Mae Johnson, daughter Paulette Kniedler, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of McIntosh. Interment will be at Millwood Cemetery, Reddick. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, FL. Arrangements by HIERS FUNERAL HOME, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. JOLES, GARY, 60 Summerfield - Gary Joles, 60, died at his residence December 29, 2007. I say "our father" because he was to many more than just his own. He was fighting his whole life just to live and see what God had given him. He was the real superman to many people. He was an angel without wings. No matter how much pain and suffering he was in, he'd never complain and always wanted to work and do it with a smile. Every body turned to him for advice or a point in the right direction. If he had $10 in his pocket you could have $5. I guess hero's get remembered - legends live forever. The strongest muscle for Big Gary was his heart. Formerly from Jackson, MI, he resided in Summerfield, FL. Leaving behind the reason he lived for is Helen. J. Joles, wife of 39 years; Gina L. Joles, Gary L. Joles, Dustin M. Joles, Jimmy R. Joles, Gary L. Joles, III, Brandon M. Joles, Kellsea M. Joles, Kaitland K. Joles, Dustin M. Joles, Jr., Tammy Joles, Amanda and Angie; mother-in-law, Mary Zaborny; brother and sister-in-law, John and T. J. Zaborny; mike and Kathy Zaborny, Diane Seydell,; nieces and nephews, Lori, Craig, Tony Vave, Randy and Buz Davidson; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many kids he also raised off the street for many years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn, father Albert, and brothers Bucky and Leonard. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Crum Cemetery, Summerfield with visitation from 11AM - 2 PM at Community Harvest Baptist Church, County Road 467, Summerfield. Arrangements by HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, BELLEVIEW. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. KOLANKO, HARRY A. 82 Ocala - Harry A. Kolanko, 82, of Ocala, FL died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. He was a retired professional engineer who worked with the steel and construction industries. A native of Crafton, PA, he moved here from Bethel Park, PA in 1993. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association and lifetime member of VFW Post #418 in McKees Rocks, PA. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Marlene, Ocala, FL; daughter Karen Johnson and husband Robert, Columbus, OH; granddaughter, Lauren; sisters, Irene Haviland, Ocala and Minnie Smoller, Pittsburgh, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478. Information provided by FERO FUNERAL HOME, Beverly Hills, FL. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. LANDRY, CPO (Ret.) CARLTON ALFRED 69 Gainesville, FL - CPO (Ret.) Carlton Alfred Landry, 69, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2007 at his home in Gainesville, FL. Carlton was the loving and devoted husband of Cheri. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. With lifelong devotion to education, Carlton has been the director of Micanopy Area Cooperative School since 2002. Services will be held on January 2, 2008 at the WILLIAMS THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry, FL. Family and friends are invited to visit from 4-5 pm and the service will start at 5pm. As a retired Sailor, Carlton was a avid supporter of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; the family request that monetary donations be made in his honor to the following: Checks payable to NMCRS 875 N. Randolph Street Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1997. Floral tributes may be sent to the WILLIAMS THOMAS FUNERAL HOME. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 823 NW 143rd St. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA 352-376-7556 Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. LAPLANTE, MARY L. 61 Ocala - Mrs. Mary L. LaPlante, 61, of Ocala, passed away December 15. 2007. Born in Boston, Massachusetts., she came to this area in 1980 from Manchester, New Hampshire. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church and loved interior decorating. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Paul F. LaPlante; children, Laurie Anne Weston of Ocala, Kristin M. Binnicker of Gilbert, SC, Richard R. LaPlante of Goffstown, NH, Catherine A. Jenco of Mawah. NJ and Patricia L. Mintel of Ocala; sister, Patricia Dow of Ruskin, FL; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Ryan, Samantha, Jessica, Katelyn, Victoria, Justin, Nicholas, Christian, K.J. and Tyler; one great granddaughter, Sophia. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 55 Palm Rd. Ocala 34472, 325-687-2400 on Saturday, January 5th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Church. Arrangements by ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL 606 SW 2nd Ave. Ocala. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. NELSON, JOAN E. 80 Joan E. Nelson, 80, Ocala, FL, passed away Dec 29, 2007 at New Horizon Rehab. Center, Ocala. Born in Long Island, NY, she relocated to Marion County in 1997 from Hicksville, NY. She was a Homemaker, and a parishioner at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Joan is survived by her daughter, Virginia M. Nelson of Ocala, brother, Monsignor Nicholas Capua and sister, Virginia Pumilio, both of Beth Page, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Nelson in 2000. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 2nd between the hours of 6-8 PM at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES BRUCE CHAPEL EAST. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery. Roberts Bruce Chapel East, 2739 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, in charge of arrangements. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 -1/2/2008. NIEVES, FRANCES, 24 Ocala - Frances Nieves, 24, passed away December 29, 2007. Ms. Nieves was born December 9, 1983 in Libertyville, Illinois. She moved to Central Florida in 1989. Frances worked as a medical processor and was of Christian faith. She is survived by her parents, Juan and Vilma Nieves of Ocala; brothers, Obel Nieves of Orlando, Danny Nieves of Orlando, Joel Nieves of Miami, Noel Nieves of Orlando and Jovanic Nieves of Ocala; sister, Yvette Martin of Illinois; and maternal grandmother, Lydia Rivera of Puerto Rico. Services entrusted to LOOMIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 420 West Main St., Apopka, FL 32712. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. SEIB, VIRGINIA BLANCHE 90 Ocala - Virginia Blanche Seib, 90, of Ocala died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Timberridge Health and Rehab Center. Born in Erie, PA, she came to the Ocala area in 1985 from her native Erie. Virginia was a retired office manager for a sporting goods company. She was a member of U.C.C. of Marion Oaks. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years Chuck Seib, daughter Marilyn Emhoff, and son-in-law Gary Emhoff. Virginia is survived by her loving son Richard and his wife Dianne Nagosky Seib of Ocala, FL, three grandchildren, Emily Catherine Seib, Scott Emhoff and Kevin Emhoff, and one great grandson Gage Emhoff. There will be a gathering for a memorial service at the ROBERTS BRUCE CHAPEL WEST, 6241 SW SR 200, Ocala, Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1:00 at the funeral chapel. All family and friends are welcome to attend Virginia's celebration of life. Arrangements by ROBERTS BRUCE CHAPEL WEST. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 -1/3/2008. STEPHENS, ELLEN MARIE 73 Ocala - Ms. Ellen Marie Stephens 73, Of Ocala passed away in Ocala, FL on December 29h. She was born in Burlington, Ky. On June 6, 1934. She was a member of Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala. She moved to the area in 1992 from Crietten, Ky. She was a devoted Mother, Friend and Companion. She is survived by Two daughters Pam Pyles Patterson of Hiram, Oh. and Debbie Noel of Florence, Ky. Three sons Gary Pyles of Belleview, Fl., Randall Pyles of Elsmere, Ky. and Curtis Pyles of Ohio. She had 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Two brothers Robert Brunner of Crietten, Ky. and William Brunner of Covington, Ky. Two sisters Mary Dickens of San Jose, Ca_ And Barbara Brunner of Florence, Ky. ROBERTS DOWNTOWN CHAPEL 606 SW 2nd Ave. Ocala handled the arrangements. The services will be at a later date and handled by Linneman Funeral Home in Erlanger, Ky. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/1/2008 - 1/2/2008. TEED, NORMAN B. 88 Dunnellon - Norman B. Teed, 88, of Dunnellon, Florida, formerly of Raynham, MA. died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Milton Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, R. Virginia (Critchett) Teed. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Don B. and Margaret Teed of Cotuit, MA.; Norman A. and Virginia L. Teed of Raynham, MA.; his son Bruce E. Teed of Leeds, MA. and his daughter Denise L. Minardi of Exeter, NH. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Norman was a proud, 68 year member of the Teamsters Brockton Local 653 retiring in 1979 from Quinn Freight Lines of Brockton, MA. Norman and Ginny enjoyed camping and dancing for many years with close friends in Raynham, MA., Naples, ME., and Dunnellon, FL. A private service for interment at the North Raynham Cemetery will be scheduled at a future date. A memorial may be offered in his name to the Rev. Thomas L. Crum Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Thomas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 149, Taunton, MA. 02780. Arrangements are under the supervision of the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home in Taunton, MA. Visit our website www.okeefewade.com to sign the online guestbook, Obituaries & directions. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. Obituaries Listed in The Ocala Star Banner, Ocala, Florida, January 3, 2008 ANGER, WILLIAM, SR. 84 Citrus Springs - William Anger, Sr., 84, of Citrus Springs, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Mr. Anger was a retired printing partner-salesman in Washington, D.C. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was Catholic and past member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose T. Anger and grandsons Jeffrey L. Smith and Joseph P. Moses. Survivors include two sons: William J. Anger, Jr. of Hampstead, MD and James M. Anger of Citrus Springs; five daughters: Linda Parker of Edgewater, MD; Maryann Hagan and husband Bruce of Pinellas Park; H. Tracey Reed and husband Ray of Jessup, MD; Jeanne Smith of St. Petersburg; Teresa Moses and husband Joe of Ocala; sister Patricia Dempsey and husband Dan of Goshen, NY; ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Information provided by FERO FUNERAL HOME, Beverly Hills. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/2/2008 - 1/3/2008. BAILEY JESSIE JAMES 62 Ocala - Jessie James Bailey, 62, passed away on December 28, 2007 at Sylvia's House. Mr. Bailey was the owner of J. J. Heating and Air. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife Melissa Asber-Bailey, one daughter Joann (Milton) Matthews, Copperas Cove, TX, one son James Calvin (De'Nice) Bailey Jacksonville, FL, 8 grandchildren Landrea (Tahjem) Daniels, Copperas Cove, TX, Kimberly (LeFrance) Hartman, Harker Heights, TX, Antonio Fasion, Mekala Webster, Calvija Samuel, Ardell & Zachariah Bailey, 1 great grand Kambria Samuel, Mother Annie Bell Bailey, Father Enouch Bailey Hilton, GA, 6 brothers Enouch (Tammy) Bailey, Fletcher Bailey, Utica, NY, Preston (Rose) Bailey Gainesville, FL, Selvia (Sharon) Bailey Gainesville, Michael (Marilyn) Bailey Hilton, BA, Gregory Bailey Tallahassee, FL 5 sisters Patricia (Wiley) Smith, Hilton, GA, Petronia Mike Hilton, Annie Joyce Shelton, Hilton, GA, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Ford GA, Lucy Bailey, Augusta GA. Funeral service for Mr. Bailey will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5., 2008 at Temple Church of God by Faith. Interment will be held in Tucker Hill Cemetery. "A Summers service makes a difference" Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/3/2008 - 1/4/2008. BERRIAN, JANIE, 89 Ocala - Ocala - Mrs. Janie Berrian, 89, transitioned from this walk of life into eternal rest on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Oakwood Nursing Home of Ocala, FL. She was born in Naylor, GA, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Berrian survived by Two sisters: Fannie Mae Epperson of Warner Robins, GA; and Flora Berrian of Valdosta, GA; One devoted sister-in-law: Louise B. Lewis of Valdosta, GA; Special niece: Ladressta Clark, Ocala, FL; God-daughter: Matina Samuels, Apopka, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends. Public visitation and viewing will be held at Tony Tanner Funeral Services, Inc. 10195 N. Hwy 27, Fellowship, FL, 34482 on Saturday, January 5, 2008 from 4 pm - 8pm. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Holy Band Healing and Deliverance Center, 1019 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, with Alicia Gadison, Officiating and Bishop Lillie Hanks, Eulogist. Interment will be held at Silver Springs Cemetery, Silver Springs, FL. Services by TONY TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. (352) 622-2630 - "Where the name is Service in a Highly Favored choice" Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 1/3/2008 - 1/5/2008. BRETT, AUDREY, 71 Ocala - Audrey Brett, 71, passed away on Dec. 29, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Fessenden, ND and moved to Ocala from Minneapolis in 2001. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ocala. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ruth Gubbin and her son, John W. Brett, Jr., both of Minneapolis, her sisters, Beverly Simons Conley of Pawling, NY and Karen Berge of Cass Lake, MN, her grandson, George Walker Gubbin and her step-grandchildren, Ian and Kiersta Halseth. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Raymond Gutterman officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by HEIRS FUNERAL HOME, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Published in the Ocala Star- Banner from 1/3/2008 -1/4/2008. BUIE, STEPHANIE ANN 37 Ocala - Ms. Stephanie Ann Buie, 37, passed away on December 26, 2007 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Ms. Buie leaves to cherish her memories - Bernard Buie (Son), Ocala, Fl., Mary Buie Cohen (Mother) Ocala, Fl, Sisters: Charlene Butler (Donald) Ocala, Fl, Madelene Jordan (Jimmy), Virginia, Brothers: Jon
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