All Obituaries

Juanita Vann Marshall made the journey from this life to her heavenly home on August 8, 2019.  Juanita (Babe) was born in Dunnellon, Florida on October 17, 1928, to her parents Effie and Hume Vann. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ben J Marshall II, her parents Effie and Hume Vann and her brother Hume Alexander Vann. Juanita graduated from Dunnellon High School and attended Florida State University and The University of Florida. She married Ben J Marshall II on...

Victor L. Kent, Dunnellon, Florida, (formerly of Sherman, Cuba, and Hinsdale, NY) passed on August 18, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Vic was born on April 22, 1932 to Lee & Leora Kent and was predeceased by them, brother Donald, and grandsons Kyle J Kent & Nathaniel J. Phillips. He is survived by Marilyn, his life-long love and wife of 68+ years. Vic is also survived by sons Mark (Sandra), Muray (Marianne), and Marlon (Kim); daughters Jan (Ronald) Neal and Julie (Timothy)...

Robert ‘Bob’ Weimert, 86, of Dunnellon Fl., passed away on July 22, 2019 in Dunnellon Fl. Grave Side services will be held 2:00 Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL  with Pastor Eddie Fulford of the First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon, officiating.  Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon Fl. Bob was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Marion and Lester Weimert on May 23, 1933. He married Thalia ‘Tiny’...

Don Hambly Stauss, 92, passed away peacefully at home August 12, 2019. Don was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rita Hernandez Stauss and 4 children: daughter, Melodie Sloan (Kent) and their 4 children:  Summer Sloan Swanson (Dean), Isaac Sloan (Bonnie), Cristin Sloan (Alex) and Brennan Sloan; son, Don Stauss Jr. (Paula) and their 2 children: Kali Stauss and Caleb Stauss; son, Thomas Stauss (Colleen) and their 6 children:  Taylor...

Rainbow Springs – Hugh Church, a long-time resident of Rainbow Springs, died peacefully on Sunday, August 5th, at Legacy House in Ocala, following a short illness.  Born in 1925 in Toronto, Ontario (Canada), Hugh married his wife Yolande in 1949, and they settled in Toronto.  In 1967, they were transferred to Miami, Florida with Exxon Corporation, with their three children.  Following Hugh’s retirement in 1984, they moved to a home in Rainbow Springs, where they...

Mrs. Bobbie Howarth, 81, of Citrus Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto.  Al, her husband of 58 years, was at her side at the time. Bobbie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia.  In her later years she was a homemaker, but in her early career she was employed by the National Security Agency (NSA).  She and her husband moved to Citrus Springs in 2004, moving here from Manteo, N.C.  She was active in the community...

Ocala- Bobby Gene O’Neal, 78, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Ocala, FL. He was born and raised in Mims, FL. Bobby retired with Walt Disney World as a Heavy Equipment Operator and moved to Ocala in 2005. He was a member of the Landmark Apostolic Church in Williston, FL. Bobby enjoyed fishing, tinkering in the yard and restoring antique cars. Bobby was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his grandbaby’s and will be dearly missed by all his family and...

Donald Lee Funk, 63, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019, with his family by his side in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March 6, 1956 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  Donald was a Communications Computer Specialist with FEMA for 30 years in Mount Weather, Virginia.  Prior to joining FEMA, he served proudly in the United States Army, primarily stationed in Germany then employed by the Department of Navy. Mr. Funk is survived by his wife, Linda Simmons Funk of Dunnellon,...

Dunnellon — Terry McCall, age74 , died  Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Estelle’s Hospice House after a long, brave, battle of deteriorating health.  His death has taught us all the true meaning of “Courage”.  Terry was a Vietnam Veteran.  He grew up in Illinois, moved to Florida after the Navy, and became a Radiology Technician. He worked hard to provide for his family and lived his life with abundant gusto and character until Illness took away his...

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