Violet Evans, 92
DUNNELLON — Violet Evans, 92, a homemaker, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Inverness.
A native of Athens, Ohio, she moved to Dunnellon from Columbus, Ohio, 30 years ago.
Survivors include a niece, Nancy Vukovich, Columbus.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Walter M. Nichols, 89
LECANTO — Walter M. Nichols, 89, a retired transportation supervisor in the school system, died Thursday, July 19, 2001, at his residence.
A native of Newark, N.J., he moved to Lecanto from Mansfield, N.J., 23 years ago. Mr. Nichols attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and St. Scholastica Catholic Church. He also was a volunteer firefighter for Budd Lake Fire Department and also the founder of Budd Lake First Aid Squad.
Survivors include his daughters, Colleen LaRue, Beaumont, Texas, and Penny Lombardo, Brick, N.J.; son, Barry Nichols, Liberty Township, N.J. and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Nichols.
Fero Funeral Home with Crematory of Beverly Hills provided information.
Sibyl A. Begansky, 83
FORT McCOY — Sibyl Andra Begansky, 83, a homemaker, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Olustee, Okla., she moved here from Redford, Mich., 20 years ago. Mrs. Begansky was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Begansky, Fort McCoy; and sister, Opal Seaton, Pleasant Hill, Calif.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Joseph Connolly, 88
OCALA — Joseph Connolly, 88, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Joliet, Ill.
Mr. Connolly was a native of Joliet.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Frederick, Ocala; daughters, Shirley Johnson and Linda McMillen, both of Illinois; and sisters, Harriet Reardanz, Helen Camping and Margorie Barry, all of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Connolly.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Marion L. Easterbrooks, 97
BEVERLY HILLS — Marion L. Easterbrooks, 97, a homemaker, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Lecanto.
A native of Medford, Mass., Mrs. Easterbrooks moved here from Port Charlotte in 1993.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean Hicks, Beverly Hills and Carol Vujanich, Seffner; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Easterbrooks.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Robert B. Hall, 73
OCALA — Robert B. Hall, 73, a supervisor for the state Department of Transportation, died Thursday, June 21, 2001.
A native of Bruce, he was a longtime resident of Marion County.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Hall, Ocala; sons, Wallace S. Hall, Ocala and Robert W. Hall, Palm Springs, Calif.; daughter, Doris A. Bennett, Ocala; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Allen Hodges, 76
OCALA — Allen Hodges, 76, a retired psychologist, died Sunday, July 22, 2001.
A native of Greenville, S.C., he moved here in 1991. Mr. Hodges served in the U.S. Navy. He was Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Hodges, Ocala; daughters, Nancy Hodges, Denver, Suzan McDonnell, Virginia, Jane Corona, Arizona, and Sara Romig, Texas; and five grandchildren.
Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater, provided information.
Mildred E. Kash, 79
OCALA — Mildred E. Kash, 79, a retired sales manager for TG&Y and Neisner's, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at Palm Garden of Ocala.
A native of New York, she moved here from Central Islip, N.Y., in 1957. Mrs. Kash was a member of Wyomina Park Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel E. Kash, Ocala; daughter, Maureen Gray, Ocala; sons, Danny Kash Jr., Michael Kash, Dennis Kash and James Kash Sr., all of Ocala; brothers, Lawrence DeHart, Sarasota, Albert DeHart, Walton, N.Y., and Buddy DeHart, Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Jerry F. Mosner, 71
HOMOSASSA — Jerry Frank Mosner, 71, a retired dental sales representative, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at home.
A native of New York City, he moved here from Pleasantville, N.Y., eight years ago. Mr. Mosner was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Mosner, Homosassa; daughters, Patricia Warga, Salem, N.Y., and Pamela Batton, Sparta, N.J.; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa, provided information.
Gerald D. Plummer, 77
FLORAL CITY — Gerald D. Plummer, 77, a retired welder, died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Floral City.
A native of Park Rapids, Minn., he moved to Floral City from Summerfield six weeks ago. Mr. Plummer retired from General Motors Co., after 20 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Plummer was Protestant.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Doris J. Plummer, Summerfield; son, Scott Plummer, Chicago; daughters, Carol Dorman, Sandusky, Mich., Mary Agius, Floral City, Laurie Canales, Oxford, Mich., Kathleen Peness, Fenton, Mich., Sandra Maness, Linda Shepard, and Barbara Brook, all of Pontiac, Mich.; brother, Quinton Plummer, Kingston; sister, Jane Haralabakos, Waterford, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Morris Wax, 86
OCALA — Morris "Waxie" Wax, 86, owner and operator of Standard Dyeing and Finishing Co., died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at Life Care Center of Ocala.
A native of Atlanta, he moved here from Okeechobee in 1990. Mr. Wax served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ann L. Wax, Ocala.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Kristi L. Aguilera, 35
OCALA — Kristi Lynn Aguilera, 35, a real estate mortgage broker, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at home.
A native of Homestead, she moved here from Miami four years ago.
Survivors include her husband, Carlos Aguilera, Homestead; mother, Jo Graham, Ocala; father, Robert Souders, Summerfield; daughters, Jessica Aguilera, Homestead, Brandlynn Reister and Daniell Reister, both of Ocala; sons, Carlos Aguilera, Homestead, Robert Reister and Kristian Reister, both of Ocala; and her sisters, Kathy Tyre, Homestead, and Kimley Carpenter, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview Chapel, provided information.
Mary L. Barker, 87
OCALA — Mary L. Barker, 87, a retired teacher, died Saturday, July 14, 2001.
A native of Donnelsville, Ohio, she moved here from Gorham, Maine, in 1980. Mrs. Barker taught at University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus. She was a member of United Baptist Church and First Congregational Church.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Barker, Ocala; daughters, Barbara Hay, Salina, Kan., and Polly Hay, Homewood, Ill.; sister, Betty Gardner, Phoenix; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce West Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Evelyn M. Bonnett, 88
SUMMERFIELD — Evelyn Mae Bonnett, 88, a homemaker, died Monday, July 23, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Akron, Ohio, she moved here from Kimbolton, Ohio, 11 years ago. Mrs. Bonnett was a member of Oak Griner Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas C. Bonnett, Summerfield; sons, Thomas R. Bonnett, Lakeville, Minn., and William C. Bonnett, Sterling, Ohio; brother, Robert Radanof, Fort Lauderdale; and five grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Genevieve F. Chenis, 73
OCALA — Genevieve Frances Chenis, 73, a homemaker, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at her home.
A native of New York, she moved here 21 years ago. Mrs. Chenis was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies' Auxiliary and attended Lighthouse Church of God in Ocala.
Survivors include her daughters, Marie Bell, Ocala, and Lillian A. Russell, Katy, Texas; son, Edward J. Corrado, New York; sister, Dorthy Bellini, New York; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp E-Kel-Etu, 19186 N.E. 13th St., Silver Springs, FL, 34488.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Perley W. Day, 69
SUMMERFIELD — Perley W. Day, 69, retired owner and operator of Day's Autobody Shop, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
A native of Randolph Center, Vt., he moved here in 1992. Mr. Day was a member of American Legion Post No. 284, Belleview; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8083, Belleview; Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1014, Ocala; Yesteryears Motor Car Club, and served on the Board of Directors of Hill Top Homeowners' Association. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Day was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Day, Summerfield; stepsons, Donald M. Lasell, Brighton, Mich., and Allen P. Lasell, Milton, Vt.; sisters, Mary E. McFadden and Dorothy L. Lancour, both of Springfield, Vt.; and seven grandchildren.
Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, provided information.
George H. Fuller, 94
OCALA — George H. Fuller, 94, a retiree of Honeywell Corp., died Monday, July 23, 2001, at Park Place of Ocala.
A native of Biggsville, Ill., he moved here from Largo two years ago. Mr. Fuller was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and Vespers Masonic Lodge No. 584. He also retired as police chief for Galesburg, Ill. Mr. Fuller served in the Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet Doudna, Tangerine, Karen Crosby, Ocala, and Cornelia Fuller, California City, Calif.; brother, Everett Fuller, Galesburg; sister, Ruth Brown, Galesburg; seven grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Fuller.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Joan M. Jensen, 71
OCALA — Joan M. Jensen, 71, a homemaker, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001.
A native of Parowan, Utah, she moved here from Salt Lake City 25 years ago. Mrs. Jensen was a member and past matron of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 29. She was Presbyterian.
Survivors include her husband, Hyrum Jensen, Ocala; daughter, Janet M. Kochen, Ocala; son, Michael C. Jensen, Kansas City, Kan.; brother, Ronald McMillin, Salt Lake City; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Masonic Home.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
John P. Liggett, 32
OXFORD — John Parker Liggett, 32, disabled, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
A native of Ocala, he moved to Oxford from Wildwood in 1978. Mr. Liggett was Protestant.
Survivors include his mother, Joan Peavy, Oxford; and sisters, Kathy Beserock, Oxford, Joanne Long and Amada Cain, both of Ocala.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Head Injury Foundation, 1776 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Suite 100, Washington, D.C., 20036.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Robert V. Parnham, 55
OCALA — Robert V. Parnham, 55, a retired electrical manufacturing engineer, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
A native of Portsmouth, N.H., he moved here from El Paso, Texas, seven years ago. Mr. Parnham was a member of Church of the Incarnation, Villages Concert Band of Lady Lake, Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band of Ocala, the Ravens Band of Ocala, former member of Masonic Harmony Lodge, and lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8083 of Belleview. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Florence "Fluff" Parnham, Ocala; father, Robert C. Parnham, Portsmouth; stepmother, Bette Parnham, Portsmouth; and sister, Althea Moquin, Newmarket, N.H.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
