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never wanted anything more than to make those around him smile and to ensure theywere happy. A bright light in the lives of those around him he will be sorely missed everysecond of every day. Though he will be missed by his parents, Kevin (Jennifer) Monroe,Amy (Chance) Gravitz; brothers, Kolton, Kyler, Jacob, Jordan, and Braedon; and sister,Katie, we all know that his Nonnie called him home to her (and we know better than toargue with her). A prankster at heart we know our reunion with Chase will be one oflaughter and love. We will miss you buddy, Fly, Eagles Fly! Funeral Service will be11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2015, at Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL with avisitation one hour prior.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016OWENS, JOHN R., 86Ocala - John R. Owens, previously of Boone, NC, passed away on November 26, 2015from natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Edith Owens; daughter, Sandra OwensMiller and her husband, Donny Miller of Bonne, NC; three grandchildren, Jennifer Millerand spouse, Bo Margrave; Jonathan Miller and Stacey Miller; three great-grandchildren:Aedan, Jamie and Mia Gargrave. He is also survived by a sister-in Law, Linda Ward andnumerous cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by an infant son, his mother andfather, Robert Luther and Lillian Mae Owens; one sister, Ina Owens and brother-in-law,James (Jim) B. Ward. A memorial Service will be at First Baptist of Ocala on January 6,2016 at 11am. Interim will be at Bushnell National Memorial Cemetery.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2016Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 4, 2016BLANCHARD, JACK ALTON, 85Ocala - Jack Alton Blanchard, 85, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December23, 2015 under the special care of Legacy Hospice House. He was born August 31, 1930to the late Ralph and Mattie (nee; Watters) Blanchard in Lansing Michigan. He wasSenior Underwriter for 45 years at Michigan Millers Insurance Co. Jack was a member ofMichigan National Guard from 1948-1957. He was a member of the Moose Lodge inLansing, MI, and a member of the OMI Club in Oak Run. He preceded in death by hisbrother, Robert Blanchard and sister, Sally Blanchard Kinnison. Jack is survived by hiswife of 31 years, Della Blanchard; son, Steven (Marsha) Blanchard; daughter, JulieBlanchard of Lancing, MI; also surviving Della's Children, sons, Ray Moldenhauer ofSchenectady, NY and Kent (Mary) Moldenhauer of Columbus, GA; daughter, JandaMoldenhauer of Tampa, FL; Memorial Gifts may be made to Hospice of Marion CountyLegacy House. Interment will be a Deepdale Cemetery, Lancing MI. Memorial Servicewill be celebrated for Jack in Oak Run in January 2016. Arrangements by BaldwinBrothers Funeral Home and Cremation.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016BOYLAN, ELEANOR, 86Ocala - Mrs. Eleanor Boylan, 86, passed away in Ocala, FL on December 29, 2015. Shewas born in Avoca, PA on September, 14, 1929. She was once a telephone operator forAT&T Telephone Company. She was an Eucharistic Minister at Queen of Peace Catholic

Church in Ocala. Eleanor moved to this area in 1974 from Long Island, NY. Eleanor ispredeceased by a sister, Joyce McIntyre and a brother, Paul Clifford JR. She was adevoted wife and mother. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband, Thomas of 66years; one son, Thomas Boylan Jr. of Brentwood, NY; two daughters, Ellen Bruzzoneand husband, Richard of Tucson, AZ and Sharon DeGennaro of Montville, NJ; one sister,Carole Ann Mehalenko of Parsippany, NJ; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.A gathering of friends will take place at Roberts Funeral Homes West Chapel 6241 SWSR 200 in Ocala, FL (352) 854-2266 on Monday January 4th from 4-6 PM with a prayerservice at 4PM. A funeral Mass will take place at Queen of Peace Catholic Church 6455SW SR 200 Tuesday January 5th at 8:30 AM. The burial will follow at Florida NationalCemetery. To leave condolences: robertsfuneralhomes.com.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016DUGAN, FLOYD D., 81Ocala - Floyd D. Dugan, 81, of Ocala passed away December 29, 2015. Born in Green,KS, he came to this area 36 years ago from Topeka, KS. He was a US Army Veteran ofthe Korean War, retired salesman and Methodist by faith. More than anything he lovedhis family but he also enjoyed fishing, Gator Football and was a plant enthusiast. He issurvived by his wife, Teresa; sons, Michael, Patrick and Darby (Tammy) Dugan all ofOcala; brother, Jerry Dugan of Kansas; sisters, Evelyn Grooms and Mildred Switzer bothof Kansas; grandchildren, John, Katelynn, Tyler, Leanna Dugan and great grandson,Declan Dugan. A Celebration of Floyd's Life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers thefamily requests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Acondolence message may be left at www.robertsfuneralhomes.com Arrangements byRoberts Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel, Ocala.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016GAGNE, RICHARD M., 60Ocklawaha - Richard M. Gagne, 60, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 15,2015 at his home. Richard and his wife of 40 years, Angela have lived in Ocklawaha for30 years. Richard had worked at Townley Manufacturing for over 25 years. Richard likedto work, hunted and fished a lot in his younger years and enjoyed his large family. Hewill be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Gagne, Jr. Heis survived by his wife, Angela; two sons, Ricky and Mike (Michelle), both ofOcklawaha; seven grandchildren, Richard, Jr., Kristin, Hailey, MaKayla, Mandy, Margo,Matthew. The family will receive friends Monday, January 4, 2016 from 6 - 8 PM atHiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview. hiers-baxley.comPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016HARMON, TERESA ANN DELVIN, 65Ocala - For everything, we want to Thank our Mom. Thank you for all your sacrifices,for all your continual love. Thank you for all the little things that went unnoticed, andthe things that made our lives easier. How many times we did not understand youractions, and later they were so clear. Thank you for always being there with some kindof HELP, ADVICE, COMFORT. You never let us down! We will do the same with ourchildren and our family, this is how we can honor your life. We love you so much and

miss you even more. Teresa Ann Devlin Harmon. 1950-2015.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016JACOB, CATHERINE DOLORES, 93Micanopy - Catherine Dolores Jacob passed away on January 1, 2016. Born March 10,1922, in Roosevelt, NY to Katherine Dahl and Anthony Marino, she shared her father'slove of Florida, relocating here in 1969. A veteran of World War II, she was a FirstLieutenant in the US Army, serving as a nurse in the Philippines and New Guinea. Shewas a RN for over 50 years and a founding member of the coronary intensive care unit atMalcom Randall VA Hospital. She is preceded by her husband, Elmer Jacob and son,Thomas. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Marino Jacob and daughter-in-law, FaithAnn Jacob, Micanopy; daughter, Mary Jane Jacob and son-in-law, Russell L. Lewis, Jr.,Chicago; and two grandchildren, Joseph Jonathan Jacob of Triple J. Motors, Ocala andClayton Lewis, Bethany, PA. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 5 atShiloh United Methodist Church, 11020 NW Hwy 320, Micanopy 32667 with FatherJulien of St. Patrick's Church officiating. Reception to follow. Interment in ShilohCemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 500NE 16th Ave., Gainesville 32601.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016MCDONALD, NANCY LYNNNancy Lynn McDonald, 58 of Ocala passed away on December 25, 2015. Nancy wasborn in Ft. Lauderdale and is survived by her husband, David McDonald, daughters,Sarah Villella and Emily McDonald, son-in-law, Bobby Villella, grandchildren, Oliviaand Grant Villella, sister, Laura Waldrup, niece, Katie Green, nephew, Kenneth Waldrupand her mother, Lois Yates. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.Share Memories and Condolences 2 Read ObituaryPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 5, 2016CASTAGNASSO, DONALD HARRY, 91Fort McCoy - Donald Harry Castagnasso, 91, of Ft. McCoy, FL passed away onDecember 24, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Marion County. He was born September5, 1924 in Sonoma, CA to the late Harry Anthony and Irene Wilma Castagnasso. Hemoved to Ft. McCoy in 1986 from Charlotte, MI where he farmed and raisedClydesdales. He served honorably in the Army Air Corp 306th Bomb Group, flying in aB-17 during WW2. His first love was of his family, followed by his dedication tobreeding and showing Clydesdale horses. He was an international judge for all the draftbreeds. He also drove and worked with the Budweiser Clydesdales for many years. Hewas preceded in death by his parents; brother, Milton Castagnasso and son, DennisCastagnasso. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Castagnasso; daughters, SimoneGoyeneche, and Carrie (Lawrence) Hudson; sons, Barry Castagnasso, Michael (Shelley)Castagnasso, Anthony (Maureen) Castagnasso; and step son, Terry Hartwell; severalgrandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of MarionCounty will be appreciated. A Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be conducted

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:00pm at Baldwin Brothers, 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd,Ocala, FL. Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation 352 2365884Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2016CLARK, BENJAMIN NATHAN, 83Ocala - Benjamin Nathan Clark, 83, of Ocala, Florida passed away January 1, 2016 atLegacy House Ocala, Florida. He was born on November 26, 1932 in Caribou, Maine.While living in Ocala he was a committed pastor of many churches in the area. He was aloving husband and father and enjoyed his horses and dogs. He is survived by his wifeKay Clark of Ocala; four daughters; a son; 14 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ben Clark III of Williston. A funeralceremony will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at First UnitedMethodist Church, 1126 E Silver Springs. A visitation will be held one hour prior to theceremony. A committal will follow the ceremony at St. John's Cemetery in Cotton Plant.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ft. McCoy Methodist Church,14741 NE 116th Ct, Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134. Online condolences may be left atwww.hiers-baxley.comPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2016HARRELL, LINDA TITTSWORTH, 72Ocala - Linda Tittsworth Harrell, aged 72, died December 29, 2015 after a brief finalillness complicating 27 years of slowly progressive disability due to multiple sclerosis.Always a leader, she was voted most outstanding in her high school class in Kingsport,TN. She was president of the School of Nursing student body at Vanderbilt Universityand was an officer in the Chancellor's Student Leadership Council. After a few years ofteaching in the Vanderbilt Nursing School and floor nursing in the University ofKentucky Medical Center, she retired from nursing to raise her three sons. Sheconsidered her involvement with them in church, school, sports and scouting to be hergreatest achievement and was recognized for those activities when her family was voted'Family of the Year' by the Ocala Junior Woman's Club in 1984. She was an activemember of her church and despite the disabilities caused by her M.S. she continued to beinvolved and volunteer at various times with Hospice of Marion County, Meals onWheels, Reading Pals and many other local charities. She was recognized by all whoselives she touched for her ability to know and feel their needs and willingness to offer ofherself on their behalf. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Henry Harrell, Jr.,M.D.; three sons and their wives, Trey and Susan (Nashville), Greg and Stephanie(Ocala), and David and Emily (Alpharetta, GA); six grandchildren; sister, Doris Begley(Bradenton); sisters-in-love, Elaine McConnaughhay (Tallahassee), Martha Chumbler(Tallahassee) and Susan Robinson (Tallahassee); brother-in-law, Frank Harrell (NewAlbany, IN); as well as many close friends and family. She was preceded in death by hermother, Gladys Switzer; step father, Bob Switzer and brother, Jim Tittsworth. Amemorial service will be held at 2 PM, January 9, 2016 at the First United MethodistChurch, Ocala. In lieu of flowers please join us in supporting the Linda Harrell MemorialScholarship Endowment for Nursing at the College of Central Florida with donations tothe CF Foundation, Inc. at 3001 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474.

Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2016Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 6, 2016DANEILS, ANTOINE, 59Ocala - Antoine Daniels, 59, was born December 10, 1956 in Detroit, MI to Leroy andShirley Daniels. He was educated in the Wayne County Public School System,graduating from Philip Murray-Wright High School in 1976. He enlisted in the U. S.Army for 16 years, attended College in Central Texas and graduated with an Associatesof Science Degree. He was a Patrolman and Corrections Officer in Georgia and variousFlorida Corrections and Juvenile Centers. Prior to his illness he was employed by Targetas a Sales Associate. He was Baptist but attended Pentecostal Full Gospel WorshipCenter, and Progressive Union Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving and devotedwife, Glenda; daughters, Sheree (Demetrius), Tonya Monique; sons, Freddy andChristopher; grandchild, Shaunell; stepchildren, Nekisha, Keith, Jairus Fletcher; sister,Darlene Taylor; aunts, Annie, Mary, Charlotte, Sandra; uncles, Calvin, James, Charlieand a host of neices, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held onWednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11:00am at Pentecostal Full Gospel Worship Center,5105 N US HWY 441, Ocala, FL. Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery,Bushnell, FL. Arrangements are entrusted to New Serenity Memorial Funeral Home &Cremation Svcs., Inc. 352/563-1394Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016FERGUSON, BRUCE DAVID, 54Bruce David Ferguson of Inverness, FL passed away on December 29, 2015. Bruce wasborn in Ocala and raised in Salt Springs, FL. He loved fishing, hunting, and his family.He is survived by his father and step mom, Sonny and Darian Ferguson; mother, LindaGrubbs; daughter and son in law, Danielle and John Becker; son and daughter in law,Adam and Nicole Ferguson; daughter, Jessica Ferguson; grandsons, Austin and JacobBecker; brothers and sister in laws, Glen and Lisa Ferguson, Roger and Dora Ferguson;brother, Clinton Grubbs; nephews, Justin and Kyle Ferguson and many other aunts,uncles and cousins. He is deeply loved and will be missed greatly. Memorial services willbe held at First Baptist Church of Salt Springs, FL on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to First Baptist Church of Salt Springs,24100 NE CR 314, Salt Springs, FL 32134.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016OWENS, JOHN R., 86Ocala - John R. Owens, previously of Boone, NC, passed away on November 26, 2015from natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Edith Owens; daughter, Sandra OwensMiller and her husband, Donny Miller of Boone, NC; three grandchildren, Jennifer Millerand spouse, Bo Gargrave; Jonathan Miller and Stacey Miller; three great-grandchildren:Aedan, Jamie and Mia Gargrave. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Linda Ward andnumerous cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by an infant son, his mother andfather, Robert Luther and Lillian Mae Owens; one sister, Ina Owens and brother-in-law,

James (Jim) B. Ward. A memorial Service will be at First Baptist of Ocala on January 6,2016 at 11am. Interim will be at Bushnell National Memorial Cemetery.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, 2016Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 7, 2016FLOYD, CHARLES ANDREW, 76Ocala - Charles Andrew Floyd, 76, died on January 2, 2016 after a brief illness. Charliewas born in Miami and moved to Ocala in 1988. He and wife Pat owned Pine CrestRealty. Charlie is survived by his three children, Linda, Melanie and Jimmy and fourgrandchildren. There will be a grave side ceremony in Tallahassee at CulleysMeadowood Funeral Home at 3 PM Saturday, January 9, 2016.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2016Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 8, 2016BAKER, SR., JOSEPHUS N., 74Ocala - Jospehus N. Baker, Sr., 74, passed away December 31, 2015. Mr. Baker leaves tocherish his memories, his children, Josephus N. Baker, Jr., Sheri Thomson(Marcus),Ardena Baker-Gerson(Ronald), Lewis Baker(Anishta), Leon Baker(Candi); 13grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles nieces, nephews,cousins and sorrowing friends. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by son, Willie Krueger.Life Celebration for Mr. Baker will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016, 3pm atBenevolent Church of God, 15490 NW US HWY 441, Rev. Sinclair Rivers, Pastor.Bishop Isaiah Johnson, Sr. will be conducting the words of comfort. Visitation will be atSellers Funeral Home on Friday from 9am to 5pm. Family and friends are asked to meetat the Benevolent Church of God, Reddick, Florida at 2:30pm to form the funeralservices. No viewing following the eulogy. 'A SELLERS SERVICE DEFINESQUALITY & SATISFACTION.' www.sellersfuneralhomes.comPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2016BIRDSEY, MAGDA, 85Ocala - Magda Birdsey, 85, of Ocala, FL died on January 3, 2016 at Munroe RegionalHospital. Services will be at 11AM on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Grace PresbyterianChurch, 2255 SE 38th St., Ocala, with visitation one hour prior. View details atwww.VeteransFuneralCare.comPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2016CHEEK, LOIS ANN, 75Ocala - Lois Ann Cheek, 75, passed away in Ocala, FL on January 2, 2016. She was bornin Mount Holly, NJ on September 2, 1940. She was a retired Nurse. Lois moved to thisarea in 1988 from Hackensack, NJ . She was dedicated to her family and friends andhelped them whenever they need it. She is survived by her two sons, Victor Cheek andwife, Terry; Aaron Cheek and wife, Susan of Ocala, FL; one daughter, Michelle CheekJefferson and husband, Rick of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Sophronia Minney Wadeof Lawnside, NJ; 11 grandchildren: Anthony, Imani, Torel, Kevin, Lauren, Jordan, Jacob,

Ashley, Raven, Taylor and Christian; four great-grandsons Miles, Aniyah, Joell andMavis. A gathering of friends will take place at Roberts Funeral Homes West Chapel6241 SW SR 200 Ocala, FL (352) 854-2266 on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 12-2PMwith a funeral service to follow at 2PM. Burial will be later in New Jersey. To leavecondolences: robertsfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests cashdonations.Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2016COE, VILETTA G., 69Ocala - Viletta G. Coe, 69, passed away December 30, 2015. Life Celebration for Ms.Coe will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016, 2pm at Pentecostal Full Gospel WorshipCenter, 5105 N US HWY 441, Ocala, Florida 34475. Apostle Lillie Tuggerson will beconducting the words of comfort. A wake service will be held on Thursday at SellersFuneral Home at 6pm. Visitation will be at Sellers Funeral Home on Friday from 9am to5pm. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Coe's residence (1329 SW 5th Street,Ocala, Florida) at 1:15pm to form the funeral cortege. No viewing following the .'www.sellersfuneralhomes.comPublished in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2016EANES, CAROL B., 72Summerfield - Carol B. Eanes, daughter of Anthony and Martha Beduch, died ofcomplications from an extended illness on December 30, 2015, at her home inSummerfield, Florida at the age of 72. She was born in Gallitzin, PA on January 9, 1943.She was married to Fred L. Eanes of North Carolina and worked for Greensboro Newsand Record as a Mailroom Supervisor for a number of years. Upon her husband's death in1993, she moved to Davie, Florida to be close to her family where she was employed atthe Sun Sentinel in Ft. Lauderdale until she retir

AM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Trenton Church of Christ with Mr. Everett Heaton officiating. Please visit Mrs. Lord's memorial page at www.watsonfhtrenton.com . Always a leader, she was voted most outstanding in her high school class in Kingsport, TN. She was president of the School of Nursing student body at Vanderbilt University .