The Gainesville Sun

Elizabeth "Ann" Hardesty Edwards.78, beloved in The Villages and Gainesville, Fl, sadly left our world on July 3 from injuries sustained in an accident. A life of unwavering friendship and kindness, and known for her ever constant smile and happiness, Ann touched lives throughout her life. Predeceased in death by son Kevin "Bo" Ward, husband and the love of her life Marc H Edwards, and their beloved dog, Stuie. and leaving a legacy through her son, Patrick "Scooter" Ward, Gainesville, FL, stepson, Anthony (Robin) Edwards and their son, Patrick, Tullahoma, TN. She was a loving part of the Koch family in her youth, Malou "sister" Koch Stark Dichtel and "nieces" Dr. Ann Elizabeth Starke and...

Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Chandrasekaran, age 84 unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home. She leaves behind her loving family including son Dr. Chandra Nataraj, daughter-in-law, Dr. Uma Iyer, daughter Thangam, son-in-law Yesh Subramanian and grandchildren Akshaya, Akhila, Avinash, Arjun and Abirami. Born and raised in South India, Vijayalakshmi, known as Vijaya by her close friends and family, got her bachelor's degree in economics and also earned a master's degree in music. She married Mr. Chandrasekaran in 1960 and was a busy housewife and home maker in India, Malaysia and the US. Since 2017, she and her husband made Gainesville their home where...

Sheila Teresa (Brown) Parker, 73, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on March 21, 2024. A Wake service for Sheila will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 4pm-6pm, with Prayer Service at 5pm, immediately followed by fellowship, 526 SW 41st St, Gainesville, FL 32607. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, at 9am, followed by Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, NE 3rd St., Ocala, FL 34470, immediately followed by fellowship, 526 SW 41st St., Gainesville, FL 32607. For full obituary please go to https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/sarasota-fl/sheila-parker-11726195.

On January 24, 2024, Dr. Cheryl Ann Palm died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare, incurable prion disease that affects fewer than 350 people each year in the U.S. The disease is cruelly fast, and Cheryl lived not quite 4 months after diagnosis. Cheryl or "Annie" as she was known as a young girl, was born on January 6, 1954 in Marysville, California to Ralph Leslie Palm and Marjorie Mather Palm. Armed with a master's in Zoology from UC Davis, she took off for Borneo to study orangutans before taking a position as research assistant at The Ecosystems Center at Marine Biological Lab from 1979-1983. In 1990, she married Dr. Pedro Sanchez, and together they worked to improve soil health and...

Henry Eugene Smith died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 86. Gene was born on March 7, 1937, in Hawthorne, Florida to Henry and Gertrude Smith. Gene graduated from Gainesville High School. He did his military service in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman. Gene and his mother, Gertrude Smith, owned and operated United Liquors, which operated stores and lounges in the Gainesville, Lake City, and Alachua County area. He has resided in Savannah, GA for the past 46 years. Gene was known as an entrepreneur who started and managed numerous successful businesses: the first Kentucky Fried Chicken in Germany, a Salvage business, Coast to Coast Silk-screening, a knife manufacturing company in...

Doral H. Teetz, age 84, of Tamaqua, PA passed away January 13, 2024 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Born October 29, 1939 in Gloversville, NY the son of the late Harvey RJ Teetz and Elizabeth Allen. Doral served in the US Marines for 4 years and in the US Navy for 21 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church in Newberry, FL for over 30 years. Along with his parents, Doral is preceded in death by his wife, Linda. Surviving are his sons, Doral Jr. (Amber), Harvey, and James (Michelle) Teetz. Granddaughters, Morgan, Laurel, and Brittany. Three nephews and two nieces. Services will be held at the convenience the family.

Mr. Funlola Falade passed away on October 31, 2023 at the age of 31 in Sanford, FL. Celebration of Life services will be held at Greenhouse Church Gainesville on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 9am. He is survived by his parents, Christopher and Christianah, his siblings, Seyi and Seun, his nieces, Temitayo and Temiloluwa, and a loving community of family, friends, and church members. As a University of Central Florida graduate, Funlola was full of life and a constant burst of energy. He had an infectious laugh and a sharp sense of humor. He was committed and dedicated to church communities. He was passionate about service and global entrepreneurship. He possessed a wonder and curiosity for...

William Dean (Bill) Wilson Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1st in Casper, Wyoming at the age of 73, following a long courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer's. He is survived by his children Brandy L. Popp (Jerome) of Glenrock Wyoming, Catherine M. Quincey (Samuel) of Chiefland Florida, William D. Wilson III of Dunnellon Florida; 7 grandchildren, Brittany, Seth, Georgia, Michael, TJ, Kylee, McKenzie; 2 great-grandchildren, Paige and Avery. He is also survived by his 6 siblings, Sharon, Robert, Thomas, Patricia, James, and John and his stepmother Roberta Wilson. Bill was preceded in death by his father William D. Wilson Sr. and his mother Laura Anderson. Bill joined...

82 transitioned on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service with Celebration of Life, 11:00 AM Saturday, September 23, 2023, all held at Raleigh Church of God by Faith (7891 US HWY 41) Raleigh, FL 32696. Interment to follow at New Zion Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his devoted and loving wife of 59 Years; Aletha Days, children; Ralph Days (Patricia), Harriet James (Carl), Janice Days, Arthur Days, Sr., Gregory "Greg" Days, Sr. (Tracey), siblings, Mattie Louise Days, Ida Lee Days (Morris), and Annette Marie Carswell, 17 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, Arrangements entrusted to TR Dallas Funeral Services (727) 330-7661

Lee Ann Schweitzer Reeves, devoted wife and mother, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1945 to Thomas and Elizabeth Schweitzer in Scranton, PA, growing up in Fleetville, with her siblings Betsy, Tommy, Gretchen, and David. Lee attended Penn State University, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and earned her degree as teacher. Tired of the cold winters in Pennsylvania, she flew across the country to Monterey, CA where she met her husband, Captain Robert D. Reeves II, USN Retired. With the birth of her two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Anne Caroline, Lee retired from teaching and focused on creating a loving home and raising two bad ass...

Marilyn Stephens Peyton, 92, was born in St. Augustine, Fla., in 1931 to Malcolm Leslie Stephens, Esq. and Helen Hindry Stephens. She was the younger sister of Malcolm Stephens (Barbara), Jr., Esq. who passed away in 2016. After graduating from the Grier School in Birmingham, Pa., Marilyn attended Florida State University where she earned her undergraduate degree. She later earned her Master's Degree from University of Florida. She fulfilled her love of learning by inspiring her students as a professor at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla., for more than three decades. She was a licensed mental health counselor, avid equestrian, tennis player, gold medalist in the Senior Olympics and...

Norman Nathan Markel, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away May 11, 2023, at the age of 93. Norman was born October 19, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to Sarah Horowitz and Isador Markel. Norman passed peacefully, surrounded by family who had cared for him during his brief time in hospice care at home in Asheville, North Carolina. Norman is survived by his spouse Dale Stratford, sons Aaron, Jordan, and Philip and their spouses Marie, Catalina, and Susie, grandsons Jordan and Zachary and granddaughters Shaylee and Sarah, Norm's sister-in-law Shay Stratford and her husband Tom Wilson, Norm's nephews Scott Wilson and Jeffrey Markel and nieces Jennie Harson, Ashley Wilson,...

Gladys King Kimbrough, 98, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on April 13, after a long illness. Gladys was born on August 29, 1924 to Deherman (D.H.) and Ada King in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. After graduating from Spring City High School in 1942, Gladys went on to study English at the University of Tennessee. In 1946, Gladys met Ralph Kimbrough, Sr. at the University of Tennessee. They married in the same year. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1947. After graduating with a degree in English, Gladys taught at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. She later became a homemaker and assisted her husband, Ralph Kimbrough, Sr. with his publications. Gladys...

Sylvester S. Harris, 74, of Springfield entered into eternal rest on April 6th. He was born in High Springs, FL on October 2nd 1948 to the late Thomas Harris and Susie B. Smith and later in life moved to Springfield where he worked at Smith and Wesson as a machinist until his retirement. He was a 1966 graduate of A.L. Mabane High School in Alachula, FL. Sylvester was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed watching sports, cars, and most importantly-spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, Sylvester was predeceased by his sister Laverne Glaze. He is survived by his son Rodney Harris and his wife Tara, and his daughter Renee Williams and her husband Patrick. He...

Dr. Clifton L. Taylor, 92 of Alachua, FL and Danville, KY passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023. Clifton, who was the son of the late Edward Howard Taylor and Garnye V. Royalty Taylor, was born April 8, 1930 on Elk Cave Branch in northern Casey County, KY. He attended the one-room Elk Cave primary school, Forkland high school, Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky where he received the Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He later received the Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin. Clifton also served in the U.S. Army occupation forces in Germany. His professional career was dedicated...

Col. Gayle McAfee Wooding, 86, of Evans, GA passed away on March 25, 2023. For full obituary and service information, please visit www.plattsfuneralhome.com.

The family of Mr. Orian "Goo" Dallas 85 of Williston, Florida who was born on March 18, 1938. Our staff stand along side of our precious family and sadly announces his passing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Friday, March 31, at Destiny COGBF (170 NE 9th St.) Williston, FL, Celebration of Life 1PM Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Unity Temple International Fellowship, Williston, FL. He survived by his devoted children, Orian Pelham (Charlotte), Theodore R. Dallas III (Amanda), Ronald Dallas, Troy Dallas, Delana Dallas-Hudson (Joseph), Schenique Dallas-Harris (Charles), Katina Ezell, Michelle Dallas, Tiffany Dallas, and Alivia Dallas, 30 grandchildren, 69 great...

Mr. Kenneth "Keddy" Keith Floyd 60 of Gainesville, FL entered into eternal rest on February 28, 2023.His life will be honored and celebrated on Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11am, at Nolan Missionary Baptist Church, 7681 NE 185TH Court. Williston, FL 32696. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Archer, Florida. Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided to the Floyd family, by TR Dallas Funeral Services of Clearwater, FL (727) 330-7661. Theodore R. Dallas IV LFDIC

transitioned February 8, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, 5-7PM wake 6PM at Knauff Funeral Home (512 E Noble Ave) Williston, FL 32696. Celebration of Life will be held 2PM Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Unity Temple International Fellowship (2351 N.E. 200th Place) Williston, FL 32696. Intrment New Hope Community Cemetery Williston, FL. He precedes in his passing, mother, Debra Dallas-Dardy, grandfather's Theodore Dallas Jr. and Lewis Penny Sr. and his grandmother's Letha Dallas and "Queen" Esther Penny, Survivors include, wife Chaka Penny, Children, Deonna Penny, Kyra Penny, Kyrin Penny, Kyon Penny, Father Adolphus Penny Sr. (Donna Kim); Stepfather, Mark Dardy...

Clifford Lyndon "Red" Scholefield, 92, of Johns Island, SC, passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife and four daughters. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Red was born February 9, 1930, in Norwich, NY, to Kenneth and Marjorie Scholefield. Red is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marjorie G. Spring Scholefield; four daughters: Debbie Smith, Kathy Pitcher (David), Lynn Powers (Ronald), and Pam Scholefield (Bryan Weaver); two sisters: Shirley Barton and Marilyn Villante. He is also survived by five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Red was a veteran of the United...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Kenneth Elston. Dear mother of Lauren (Andrew) Kent-Delany, Jay (Christine) Kent, and the late Jon (Christine) Kent. Cherished grandmother of Brian Kent (Samantha), Nicole (Cody) Sallens, Alec (Erin) Delany, Julie (Ben) Birner, Justin Kent (Brittany Fabbio) and Austin Delany (Cally Bloch). Cherished great-grandmother of Dylan, Liam, McKenna, Kynlee and Isabel. Dear sister of Norma (the late Jerry) Schneider. Preceded in death by her siblings, Marian (George) Mech and Bob (Ria) Voges. Further survived by relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, January 27th, 2023 from 10-11 A.M....