Ruby M. Gabriel, 97
BELLEVIEW — Ruby M. Gabriel, 97, a retired farmer, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at her home.
A native of McMinnville, Tenn., she moved to Belleview from Homestead in 1977. Ms. Gabriel was Protestant.
Ms. Gabriel was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Richard Otto Gabriel.
Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Smith, Belleview; and one grandchild.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Randall Gahan, 56
DUNNELLON — Randall Gahan, 56, a railroad administrator for Association of American Railroads, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Gainesville.
A native of Cleveland, he moved to Dunnellon from Inglis in 1999. Mr. Gahan was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his brother, Richard L. Gahan, Oriental, N.C.; and sister, Kathleen Weber, Dunnellon.
Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, provided information.
Sandra K. Honaker, 46
OCALA — Sandra Kay Honaker, 46, a homemaker, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Goshen, Ind., she moved to Ocala from Indiana five years ago. Mrs. Honaker was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Roger L. Honaker, Ocala; daughter, Patricia Honaker, Ocala; sisters, Debbie Iannacone, Dunnellon, Brenda Adams, Sparr, and Linda McDonald, Ocala.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Frank Martin, 77
SUMMERFIELD — Frank Martin, 77, a retired inspector for Florida Department of Transportation, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at his home.
A native of McHenry, Ill., he moved to Summerfield from Illinois in 1952. Mr. Martin worked 22 years for the state, and was also owner and operator of Sinclair and Texaco service stations, both in Belleview. He was a member of Ocklawaha United Methodist Church; American Legion, Belleview; and was a past master of Belleview Masonic Lodge. Mr. Martin served in U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Martin, Summerfield; daughter, Jana K. Caswell, Niceville; sons, Pat Duke, Lake Weir, Terry Martin, Inverness, Gene Goolsby, Summerfield and Steven Martin, Jacksonville; brother, Charles Martin, Greenwich, Conn.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Juanita J. McMillan, 70
OCALA — Juanita J. McMillan, 70, a homemaker, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of San Diego, she moved to Ocala from Phoenix in 1998. Mrs. McMillan was Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas T. McMillan, Ocala; daughters, Shawn Anderson, and Liana McMillan, both of Ocala; and one grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home Bruce East Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Henry A. Rawls, 56
OCALA — Henry A. Rawls, 56, a retired self-employed contractor, died Friday, March 16, 2001.
Mr. Rawls was a native of Ocala and lived most of his life in Fellowship. He was an inventor and artist.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Wright, Largo; mother, Marjorie Rawls, Ocala; brother, George W. Rawls, Ocala; sisters, Dorothy Muckey and Carolyn Holly, both of Ocala; and one grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Lottie Steimle, 86
OCALA — Lottie Steimle, 86, a homemaker, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Estelle's Hospice House.
A native of Scotland, she moved to Ocala from Pompano Beach in 1978. Mrs. Steimle was a member of Order of the Eastern Star; and volunteered for Munroe Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Steimle was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Otto Steimle; and by a son, Frederick "Freddie" Steimle Jr.
Survivors include his sons, Don Steimle, Ocala, William Steimle, Okeechobee, and Roger Steimle, Tampa; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce East Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Sue Wilson, 53
DUNNELLON — Sue Wilson, 53, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Munnsville, N.Y., she moved to Dunnellon from Norwich, N.Y., in 1971. Ms. Wilson was Methodist.
Survivors include her daughter, Sonya Leach, Dunnellon; son, Robert Wilson Jr., Kernersville, N.C.; sister, Patty Sears, Dunnellon; and brothers, Harold Hilts, Ocala, and Daryl Hilts, Norwich.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Reche J. Willoughby, 84
SUMMERFIELD — Reche James Willoughby, 84, a salesman, died Thursday, March 15, 2001.
A native of Ocala, he moved to Ocala from New Jersey 14 years ago. Mr. Willoughby was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Ocala; Montclair Civil Rights Commission in New Jersey; and founder of Neighborhood Council Credit Union in Montclair.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes H. Willoughby, Summerfield; daughters, Vernita Julius, Summerfield, Rechelle Taylor, Montclair, Marjorie Driscoll, British Columbia; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
O.B. Samuel Funeral Home, Williston, provided information.
Reuben L. Coffin Sr., 89
DUNNELLON — Reuben L. "Rudy" Coffin Sr., 89, a former truck driver for Roadway Transit, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Avante of Inverness.
A native of Pleasant Plains, Ill., he came to Dunnellon from Ohio in 1958. Mr. Coffin was a U.uS. Army veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient. He belonged to American Legion Post No. 58 in Dunnellon, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Bertha Coffin, Dunnellon; son, Rudy Coffin, Clearwater; daughter, Cheryl Barber, High Springs; sister, Thelma Tucker, Pleasant Plains; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Fero Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Johnny W. Hatcher, 67
OCALA — Johnny Wayne Hatcher, 67, a retired electrician for the Tennessee Valley Authority, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of Lenoir City, Tenn., he came here from Chattanooga, Tenn., two years ago. Mr. Hatcher was a U.S. Army service member who attended Pine Street Church of Christ, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Hatcher, Ocala; sons, Michael Hatcher, Denver, Ronnie and Billy Hatcher, both of Lenoir; stepson, Gary Bradford, Kimball, Tenn.; sisters, Gail Corlew, Nashville, Tenn., and Wanda Marley, Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
Eunice Huff, 91
FLORAL CITY — Eunice Huff, 91, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Sylvia's House of Ocala under the care of Marion County Hospice.
A native of Putnam County, W.Va., she came here from Hurricane, W.Va., in 1959. Mrs. Huff was a member of Cove Bend Church of Christ in Floral City.
Survivors include her sons, Ray Smallridge, Spring Hill, La., Denzil and Clinton Smallridge, both of West Palm Beach, Woodville Smallridge, Belleview, and Lowell Smallridge, Dunnellon; daughter, Geraldine Indermill, San Diego; sisters, Genevieve Chapman, Putnam County, W.Va., and Arnetha Nancarrow, Abilene, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Huff.
Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness provided information.
Don E. Marshall, 80
BELLEVIEW — Don E. Marshall, 80, a retired carpenter for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Akron, Ohio, he came to Belleview from Dellroy, Ohio, in 1994. Mr. Marshall was a member of Maricamp Road Church of Christ and the Ruritan Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen Marshall, Belleview; daughter, Colleen Marshall, Painesville, Ohio; sons, Dan Marshall, Avon Park, and Dave Marshall, Belleview; sister, Jean Clark, Summerfield; brother, Dick Marshall, The Villages; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hiers-Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Mary E. Onori, 72
OCALA — Mary Elizabeth Onori, 72, a retired computer clerk for AT&T, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Palm Gardens of Ocala.
A native of Roncaverte, W.Va., she came here from Coopersburg, Pa., 10 years ago. Mrs. Onori was Presbyterian and enjoyed doing crochet, square dancing and gardening.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Dominick Onori, Ocala; sons, Craig Onori, Lower Macungie, Pa., and Jeffrey Onori, Middletown, N.J.; sisters, Margaret Asbury, Sebring, and Charlotte Kroeschel, Hazlet, N.J.; and seven grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West of Ocala provided information.
Ronald L.C. Shaheen Sr., 55
OCALA — Ronald L.C. Shaheen Sr., 55, a retired automobile painter, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Hammond, La., he came here from Miramar 28 years ago. Mr. Shaheen was a member of Wels Abiding Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Dianne L. Shaheen, son, Ronald L.C. Shaheen Jr., daughter, Shawna L.C. Shaheen, all of Ocala; brothers, Richard Shaheen, Atlanta, Robert Shaheen, San Antonio, Texas, and Michael Shaheen, Hazelhurst, Miss.; sisters, Diane Cockrell, Jackson, Miss., and Gail Clark, Philadelphia, Miss.
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
