
Evening of 911, Sept. 11, 2001 – Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church in Marion Oaks, a Prayer Service for Victims of Terrorist Attacts was held. Pictured here gathered in prayer, left to right, Iris Serrano and Josefina Burgos, both of Marion Oaks, Florida. Photo by Jannet Walsh, STAR-Banner, 2001. http://www.ocala.com/news/20110901/after-911-a-rush-to—and-then-a-retreat-from—religion

###Belleview Police visit Sex offenders### Chris Applegate holds a flyer he received from Belleview Police Detective Larry Thompson of a neighbor, sex offender Mark R. Nelson. Right is Applegate’s daughter Isis Applegate, Wednesday morning, May 11, 2005, Belleview, FL, USA. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Ocala Star-Banner – Day after tornados in the Lake Mack area, Deland, FL### Remains of a Virgin Mary and other items are placed on what remains on the home of Nellie Byrd(cq) at Lake Mack area located east of Paisley and west of Deland and just south of Lake County Road 42, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2007, Deland, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2007

###Ocala Star-Banner – John Couey(cq) request to change venue hearing, Inverness, FL### Defense Attorneys Daniel Lewan(cq), left, and Alan Fanter(cq), center for John Couey(cq), right, tried to change the venue of his trial from Miami in a hearing at the Citrus County Courthouse. Couey(cq) was charged with a Feb. 2005 murder, kidnapping and rape of Jessica Lunsford(cq), age 9, in Homosassa, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2006, Inverness, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – John Couey(cq) request to change venue hearing, Inverness, FL### Defense Attorneys for John Couey(cq) tried to change the venue of his trial from Miami in a hearing at the Citrus County Courthouse. Couey(cq) was charged with a Feb. 2005 murder, kidnapping and rape of Jessica Lunsford(cq), age 9, in Homosassa, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2006, Inverness, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – New K-9 officer for Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Ocala, FL – Contact photographer at 352-598-7976. Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, 352-598-7967### Gator(cq), a male, 20 month-old German Shepherd, born in The Netherlands, is a new recruit for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Gator(cq) is paired with Master Deputy Brad Thomas(cq), left, holding his leash. The dog was donated by brothers Scott and Chris Armstrong(cq), with Armstrong Homes, in Ocala, Thursday morning, May 4, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Photo by Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Victims’ Remembrance Ceremony, Ocala, FL – Contact photographer at 352-598-7976. Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, 352-598-7967### Jason Smith(cq) ‘s niece Kaitlyn Smith(cq) age 4, rest’s on his lap. The late Robert Smith(cq), was their brother and father, and was killed in 2005 while working as a store manager at Kash n’ Karry in Belleview. The event was held in the Marion County Courthouse, Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Photo by Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner, Grass fire , Silver Springs Shores FL – Contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Silver Springs Shores resident Jamie Spencer(cq) tries to help with the putting out the grass fire near Bahia Court Way and Bahia Road Court, very near the CSX Rail Road tracks, Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2006, Silver Springs Shores, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner, Grass fire , Silver Springs Shores FL – Contact photographer at 352-598-7976### A Marion County Fire Rescue fire fighter and EMT Cory Parrot(cq) is busy spraying water in the area of the CSX Rail Road, near Bahia Court Way and Bahia Court Track, Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2006, Silver Springs Shores, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Memorial Service for Amber Marie Peck (cq) at The Springs R. V. Resort, Silver Springs, Silver Springs, FL – contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Glenda and David Roy Peck (cq) comfort each other at the Memorial Service for Amber Peck (cq), their daughter, at The Springs R. V. Resort, Silver Springs Friday morning, January 13, 2006, Silver Springs, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Leo Lancing Boatman(cq) murder suspect, Largo, FL – contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Lucas Merryfield(cq), left, the owner of the gun that was apparently used in the shooting by Leo Lancing Boatman(cq) age 19, of Largo. RIght is an unidentified woman and small boy, right, plays in the car as they appear to pack car with belonging and depart his residence at Blue Skies Mobile Home Park, Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2006, Largo, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Leo Lancing Boatman(cq) murder suspect, Largo, FL – contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Lucas Merryfield(cq), center, the owner of the gun that possibly used in the shooting by Leo Lancing Boatman(cq) age 19, of Largo. Left is an unidentified woman escorting Merryfield(cq) to the car and small boy, right, plays in the car as they appear to pack car with belonging and depart his residence at Blue Skies Mobile Home Park, Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2006, Largo, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Two bodies found Juniper Prairie Wilderness of the Ocala National Forest , Ocala, FL – contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Official gather evidence in a remote area of the Ocala National Forest. US Forest Service and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office work from a command center as they investigate a crime scene of two bodies found the Juniper Prairie Wilderness of the Ocala National Forest. The area is located north of State Road 40 and West of State Road 19, and about 2 east miles into the command center, at Forest Road 76 and Forest Road 65, Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2006, Ocala National Forest, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Ocala Star-Banner – Two bodies found Juniper Prairie Wilderness of the Ocala National Forest , Ocala, FL – contact photographer at 352-598-7976### Officials gather evidence in a remote area of the Ocala National Forest. US Forest Service and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office work from a command center as they investigate a crime scene of two bodies found the Juniper Prairie Wilderness of the Ocala National Forest. The area is located north of State Road 40 and West of State Road 19, and about 2 east miles into the command center, at Forest Road 76 and Forest Road 65, Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2006, Ocala National Forest, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

###Claypool Trail verdict innocent ### I am a journalist first, photographer second. Most people think when they see me with my cameras that I “just take photos” but what they do no understand is that I am more visual journalist and recording the event as it happens. Sometimes as a visual journalist I witness the best and worst of what life has to happen. Photographs that express emotion, such as this one are just part of our daily life, reflected in the daily newspaper. -Kevin Smith, right, is comforted by his girlfriend as Judge G. Richard Singletary announces the jury’s decision of innocent of murder. Smith’s mother Iva Jeanette Claypool was on trial at the Lake County Judicial Center for the murder of her late husband Wilburn Smith, Tuesday morning, March 22, 2005, Tavares, FL. ###(Editor’s note: Woman pictured left refused to give name when asked.)### (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Ocala Star-Banner – Fatal early morning Tuesday Fire, Ocala, FL CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 ### Ocala Fire and other officials investigate an early morning fatal house fire at 320 NE 11th Avenue, Tuesday morning, November 29, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – Florida Horse Park and Agricultural Center, Ocala- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Left to right; Tom Warriner (cq) of Ocala, chairman of Florida Horse Park and Agricultural Center; David O’Connor, of Ocala, Olympic equestrian metal winner; Greg Schlappi (cq) of Landrum, SC, and Shelley Lambert (cq), of Altoona, equine liaison and event coordinator. They met at the future horse park location near County Road 475 and Southeast 110 Street, to discuss plans, Wednesday afternoon, July 6, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Ocala Star-Banner – Family and friends gather at house located at 1000 SE 27th Street, Ocala, FL CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 -### A small bear with a rolled note is placed on the ground in memory of the late Brandon Brooks Oxford. An early morning house fire on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 claimed the life of 11-year-old Brandon. The house is located at 1000 Southeast 27th Street, Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – 2005 Ocala Sturgis Rally, Ocala CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Pam Garbig (cq) of Ocala, uses a shower curtain to keep dry in rain and thunder storm. The 2005 Ocala Sturgis Rally, with many motorcycles on display around the Ocala downtown square, even in the rain, Friday evening, July 29, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – 2005 Ocala Sturgis Rally, Ocala CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Jenny Bowling (cq) of Summerfield, uses a towel to keep dry in rain and thunder storm. The 2005 Ocala Sturgis Rally, with many motorcycles on display around the Ocala downtown square, even in the rain, Friday evening, July 29, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – Silver Springs Shores home located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor is flooded, Silver Springs Shores- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Drew Pearce (cg) with closing papers from house, walks in the water the front steps of his house located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor. Pearce and his wife purchased the home on June 23, 2005, and now are flooded with water covering their property, Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, in Silver Springs Shores, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – Silver Springs Shores home located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor is flooded, Silver Springs Shores- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Drew Pearce (cg) is parked in front of his house located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor. Pearce and his wife purchased the home on June 23, 2005, and now are flooded with water covering their property, Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, in Silver Springs Shores, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – Silver Springs Shores home located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor is flooded, Silver Springs Shores- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Drew Pearce (cg) is parked in front of his house located at 6 Peacon Run Harbor. Pearce and his wife purchased the home on June 23, 2005, and now are flooded with water covering their property, Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, in Silver Springs Shores, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – FLAAS injunction hearing, Ocala- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Judge Jack Singbush (cq) demonstrates with this hands is difficulties of deciding the injunction from case law presented in the injunction hearing of FLAAS has filed to keep the portable classrooms, Thursday evening, July 7, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###NEWS – FLAAS injunction hearing, Ocala- CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER 352-598-7976 – cell### Judge Jack Singbush (cq) demonstrates with this hands is difficulties of deciding the injunction from case law presented in the injunction hearing of FLAAS has filed to keep the portable classrooms, Thursday evening, July 7, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony##Retired Ocala Police Chief Morrey Deen, left, Ocala Police Chief Samuel Williams, center, and Marion County Sheriff Ed Dean, salute and give their respect to the fallen law enforcement during the present the memorial wreath during the Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony at the Marion County Court House, the Friday morning, May 27, 2005, Ocala, FL, USA. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Truck goes through bar on South US Highway 301, Belleview###Marion County Fire-Rescue work to remove a semi truck from the north wall of Annie’s Full Moon Saloon, located at 13214 South US Highway 301. The truck impacted the building about 5:15 am. The driver was reported to be dead, Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005, Belleview, FL, USA. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Truck goes through bar on South US Highway 301, Belleview###Marion County Fire-Rescue work to remove a semi truck from the north wall of Annie’s Full Moon Saloon, located at 13214 South US Highway 301. The truck impacted the building about 5:15 am. The driver was reported to be dead,Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005, Belleview, FL, USA. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

###Claypool Trail verdict innocent ###Iva Jeanette Claypool smiles and cries as Judge G. Richard Singletary announces the jury’s decision of innocent of murder. Claypool was on trial at the Lake County Judicial Center for the murder of her late husband Wilburn Smith, Tuesday morning, March 22, 2005, Tavares, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005
You must be logged in to post a comment.