All Obituaries

Jayshon, Johnathan Brooks, was born to the proud parents of Tiarra (Rhodes)Winston and Jeremy Winston in San Diego, California. Jayshon was the proud protective brother of three sisters. Tianni Winston, Tamari Winston, and Tania Winston, which he loved playing jokes on them, all in love of course!  Jayshon graduated from West Port High School on May 30, 2026. While at Westport, Jayshon also played on the Wolf Pack football team. Some of Jayshon’s hobbies were football, taekwondo ...

Ernestine Oretta Mays Coleman was born on December 2, 1928 in Ocala, Florida to the late Ernest Mays and Janie Taylor Mays. Her early years of education were in the Marion County Public Schools. While in the sixth grade, she met her soulmate, Clarence, the love of her life.   She graduated from Howard Academy in 1948. She continued her education at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, and transferred to Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. She worked as a social worker at ...

Celebrating a Life Well Lived  Thelma Delores Sherrod was born on September 22, 1932, in Sanford, Florida, to Ruby Fielder Washington and James Washington, Sr. She was the fourth of their children, and from the very beginning, her life reflected the strength, resilience, and love that would define her remarkable journey.  She attended Crooms Academy in Sanford, Florida, and later Everglades Vocational School (affectionately known as EVH) in Belle Glade, Florida. Although she lost ...

Joseph Robert Cloud affectionately known as “JR” was born on July 22, 1985 peacefully answered the Master’s call on May 23, 2026. JR graduated from Eastside High School, Class of 2003. He later earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from the historic HBCU, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ( FAMU), where he proudly served as a devoted member of the world renowned Marching 100 Band. JR was truly an inspiration to everyone blessed to ...

Corine Terry Shelton peacefully entered eternal rest and transitioned to be with the Lord at ECW, Lucille Coates House on May 7, 2026. Corine Terry Shelton was born on July 25,1935 in Lake City, Florida to Charlie Fennell, and Leonia Wilson Fennell. She was the oldest daughter of ten children. Growing up on a farm, Corine learned the value of hard work at an early age. At a young age, Corine attended New Hope Baptist Church and later Union AME Church with her mother in Scrubtown, Florida. ...

                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 ...