Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 1, 2016 CORLEY, ROBERT L. Ocala
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Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 1, 2016 CORLEY, ROBERT L. Ocala – Robert L. Corley, 86, passed away December 20, 2015 in Summerfield surrounded by family under the care of Hospice. Born October 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, to John W. Corley and Sarah Mayo. He was a telephone repairman for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 35 years. After retirement he and his son started building homes. He enjoyed playing golf during his spare time. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Martha Corley; son, Robert Corley (Vicki), OR; daughter, Pam Barnes (Jay), Ocala; brother, John Corley, CA; and three grandchildren, Michelle Corley, Michael Corley and Lindsay Barnes; two great-grandchildren, Camilla Corley and Asher Corley. He was a loving husband, father, and brother who will be truly missed by all that knew him. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Barnes Cemetery with pastor Elwood Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala FL 34478. Arrangements under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL. Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 DENNISON, SR., CURTIS S., 61 Citra - Curtis S. Dennison, Sr., 61, passed away December 24, 2015. Life Celebration for Mr. Dennison will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016, 1pm at Church of God by Faith in Righteous and True Holiness, 16655 NE Jacksonville Road, Citra, Florida, Rev. Ruby Graddic, Pastor. Reverend Artis Jackson will be conducting the words of comfort. Visitation will be at Sellers Funeral Home on Thursday from 9am to 6pm. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Dennison's residence (2150 NE 170th Street, Citra, Florida) at 12:15pm on Saturday to form the funeral cortege. No viewing following the eulogy. 'A SELLERS SERVICE DEFINES QUALITY & SATISFACTION.' www.sellersfuneralhomes.com Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 DINKINS, KENNETH D., 77 Ocala - Kenneth D. Dinkins, 77, passed away December 28, 2015. Mr. Dinkins leaves to cherish his memories son, Keron Dinkins of Jackson Heights, NY; daughter, Kim Dinkins of Charlotte, NC; sister, Rubye Croskey of Ocala, FL; brother, George McCants of Ocala, FL; aunt, Christine Jinlock, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. A memorial service for Mr. Dinkins will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 11am at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, 606 SW Broadway Street, Reverend Stanley Jacobs, Pastor. Family and friends are asked to meet at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church at 10:30am to form the funeral cortege. 'A SELLERS SERVICE DEFINES QUALITY & SATISFACTION.' www.sellersfuneralhomes.com Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 GONDER, CULA, 91 Ocala - Cula Gonder, 91, passed away on December 27, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter; Carolyn Houston, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 11:00am at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Bruce Chatmon, Pastor. Professional services entrusted to Snow's Funeral Ministry (Providing a memory that will never fade). Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 LORD, BETTY M., 82 Ocala - Betty M. Lord, 82, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Ocala. She was born on September 22, 1933 to William and Cora Lempea in Astoria, OR. She was a resident of Trenton, FL before moving to Ocala four years ago. Betty retired from the Gilchrist County School System after working as a Teacher's Aide for 17 years and was a member of Central Church of Christ in Ocala. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Robert Lord, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Slaughter of Gainesville and Pamela Lord of Ocala; her sons, Chuck (Rebecca) Lord of Trenton and William R. Lord, Jr. of Sarasota; her sisters, Beverly (Jon) Moberg of Salem, OR, Billieann (Evor) Kumpula of Albany, OR and her brothers, Barry Lempea of Astoria, OR, Bruce Lempea of Gaston, OR and Brian (Joanne) Lempea of Cornelius, OR. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bradley Slaughter and Andrea Baumann and her great-grandchildren, Ben and Daisy Slaughter and Peyton and Cameron Baumann. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 1, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lord will be held at 11:00 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 Arrangements under the care of Watson Funeral Home 426 W. Wade St., Trenton, FL 32693. (352)463-8888 Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 MCKINNEY, RICHARD, 56 Ocala - Richard McKinney, 56, of Ocala, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Richard was born in Ocala and lived here all his life. He was an electrician with the City of Ocala for 25 years prior to his retirement in 2005. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Richard was a family man first, and also enjoyed golf, gator sports, and had a true servant's heart. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Janine in 2006. He is survived by parents, Donald and Mary McKinney; mother in law, Judy Kriser; children, Tiffany and Brandon Hall, Amanda and Kevin McCoy, Donald and Becca McKinney, and Maggie and Brian Mohler, eight grandchildren (and one on the way). Funeral services will be 9:30 am, Saturday, January 2, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ocala. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Florida Cancer Specialist's Foundation at www.foundation.flcancer.com.Arrangements being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 (352)-629- 7171. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com. Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 SMITH, SR., WILLIE JAMES, 63 Ocala - Willie James Smith, Sr., 63, passed away on December 19, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters, Melissa Smith, Shekeita Perry, Taneika Grimes, Katrice Smith, Desma Smith, and Greta Smith; sons, Willie J. Smith Jr., Joseph Smith, Curtis Smith, Lester Smith, Alcarlos Smith, and Dalvin Smith; 26 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Smith and Sandra McCullough, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 11:00am at Welcome Stranger Missionary Baptist Church. Professional services entrusted to Snow's Funeral Ministry (Providing a memory that will never fade). Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016 No Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 2, 2016 Obituaries Published in the Ocala Star-Banner Newspaper, January 3, 2016 HARRELL, LINDA TITTSWORTH, 72 Ocala - Linda Tittsworth Harrell, aged 72, died December 29, 2015 after a brief final illness 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 University and was an officer in the Chancellor's Student Leadership Council. After a few years of teaching in the Vanderbilt Nursing School and floor nursing in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, she retired from nursing to raise her three sons. She considered her involvement with them in church, school, sports and scouting to be her greatest 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 active member of her church and despite the disabilities caused by her M.S. she continued to be involved and volunteer at various times with Hospice of Marion County, Meals on Wheels, Reading Pals and many other local charities. She was recognized by all whose lives she touched for her ability to know and feel their needs and willingness to offer of herself 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 (New Albany, IN); as well as many close friends and family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Switzer; step father, Bob Switzer and brother, Jim Tittsworth. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, January 9, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Ocala. In lieu of flowers please join us in supporting the Linda Harrell Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Nursing at the College of Central Florida with donations to the CF Foundation, Inc. at 3001 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474. Published in Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2016 MONROE, CHASE DALTON, 17 Fort McCoy - Chase Dalton Monroe, 17, passed away at home on December 27, 2015. Chase was born on September 16, 1998, to Kevin Daniel Monroe and Amy Lynn Strodl with a life purpose of enriching the lives of those around him. Born and raised in Ocala, Florida a southern gentleman at his best.