All Obituaries

                Faye Annette Gary Distinguished scholar, tenured professor and author passes away at 84. On an early June day in 1941, a beautiful baby girl was born into the William Primus Gary and Lee Colden families in Ocala. Her parents were Homer Fred and Ollie Colden Gary. She was named Faye Annette. Over time, Faye became the second among the family’s five children: Bonita June, Faye Annette, Gladys ...

Mildred Williams Boynton, 90   Ocala -Mildred Williams Boynton was born on May 31, 1935 and peacefully transitioned to eternal rest in the loving arms of the Lord, on February 04, 2026. Mildred Boynton was a retired Accounting Specialist for CDS and an Educator. She was a graduate of Bethune Cookman College. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving Children; Angelia Boynton, Douglas Boynton, Jr., Victor Boynton (Bridget), Myrna Walker Moore; Grandchildren, Tamara ...

 Roscoe McIntosh transitioned to his heavenly home on November 28, 2025. Roscoe McIntosh was born on January 8,1932 in Vidalia, Georgia to Robert McIntosh and Annie (Raiford) McIntosh.  His mother died when Roscoe was very young and he was raised by his eldest sister, Marie, whom he loved dearly. Roscoe did not have a formal education, but from an early age, he  was known to be a very hard worker. Whether working in the orange groves, peanut fields or okra patches, Roscoe ...

Eula Bell McCombs Scott Williams age 86, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 30, 2025 after a lengthy challenging health battle. Eula Bell McCombs was born March 1, 1939 in Romeo, FL to the late Rev. James & Nancy Smith McCombs. She was the first live birth of the couple and was the oldest of six children born to this union. Eula attended Public School in Marion County Florida, graduating from the Historic Howard High School, (Wild Bulls). Eula was employed at Pioneer Cake ...

Georgia “Jam” Pete Cassidy was born on July 22,1940 in Brooker, Florida. She was the eldest child of Willie James and Alberta Pete, a role she embraced with pride and responsibility. Georgia was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. Georgia’s laughter, encouragement, and generosity brightened every room. She was more than a mother, godmother, sister or friend- she was a faithful servant of God. She attended Glorious Hope Primitive Baptist Church for over 50 ...

Enoch Blunt Sr.  was born on August 16,1934, the fifth child of Bertha and Mannie Blunt, Sr. in Fairfield, Florida.  He attended Clarksville school in Flemington Florida. Enoch was united in holy matrimony to Mary Helen Jackson on July 7, 1956 and to this union were born three daughters and six sons. Enoch worked at Micanopy crate mill, helped build mobile homes and when he came home, he would always go straight to his field to farm. He loved farming and growing fresh vegetables. ...

Mrs. Marian Mays Rimes passed away on August 12, 2025, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 92. Born on April 23, 1933, Mrs. Rimes devoted her life to education and the nurturing of young minds. She served as a teacher at Howard Elementary School and Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School, where her unwavering commitment to learning left an indelible mark on generations of students. Her classroom was a place not only of instruction but of inspiration, a space where curiosity was kindled and futures ...

Juanita Perry Cunningham was a Christian, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, soror, educator, and civic volunteer. She was born June 18, 1925, to Thelma Simmons and William O. Perry. Along with her biological parents, she was raised by loving stepparents, Amos Herring, Sr. and Iona Perry. She died August 13, 2025 in Ocala, Florida at 100 years old. At the time of her death, Mrs. Cunningham was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she had been a member of ...

Millard Staley was born on November 7, 1932 to the parents of Herman Staley, Sr. and Geneva Thomas Staley. He attended Marion County Public Schools and graduated from Howard Academy, Class of 1952.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and completed 20 years of honorable service. His military service includes two deployments to Vietnam from February 1967 to February 1968 and May 1970 to May 1971.  His commendations included the National Defense Service ...