Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Richard G. Belmonte
Jan 16, 2026
Richard Gary Belmont, 81, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.
Richard, known to most as Rick, was born on April 28, 1944, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was the son of Loretta Rodier and Jerry Belmont. Rick is survived by his brother Charlie Belmont and sister-in-law Dianne Belmont of York, Maine; his stepsister Cecily McNair; nephews Kevin...
Olive Mae Risher
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Olive “Ollie” Mae (Markham) Risher, 94, long time resident of Inglis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and her Pastor.
Ollie was born July 6, 1931 in Romeo to Clyde and Clara Markham. She later married Travick Franklin Risher, Sr., and they were married for 52 years, up until his death...
Harold Whitt Harper
Jan 7, 2026
Harold Whitt Harper, lovingly known as “Whitt,” age 64, of Ocala, Florida, was tragically taken from his family on January 7, 2026.
Whitt was born on February 10, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Harold D. Harper and Millicent “Millie” Harper. He grew up surrounded by the love and support of his family, who nurtured the passions that would shape his life.
He...
Brenda Mae Lewis
Jan 5, 2026
Brenda Mae Lewis, 74, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Rising Sun, Indiana, she later moved to Summerfield in South Marion County, Florida. Professionally she was a medical lab technician, but her greatest joy was working with Operation Shoebox in Belleview, FL, where they prepared “care packages” for our military troops.
Brenda is...
James "Jim" Loftin Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
James “Jim” Loftin Johnson, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 6:20 a.m. in Ocala, Florida.
Jim was born on January 24, 1949, in Rockledge, Florida, and grew up in Miami, where he graduated from Palmetto High School. He went on to attend Florida Southern University, where he met the love of his life and future bride, Ellenor...
Jane M. Terrell
Dec 22, 2025
Jane M. Terrell, 83, of Citrus Springs, FL passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on November 30th,1942 in Aviston, IL, daughter to the late Bernard and Eugenia Rensing. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Russell F. Terrell. They were married February 14th, 1963, in New Baden IL.
Jane is survived by her son Kirk...
John H. Brooks
Dec 20, 2025
Ret. CMSgt of the USAF, John Henry Brooks, 93, died on December 20, 2025 at Ocala Regional Hospital, HCA in Ocala, Florida. He was born on February 5, 1932, in Andalusia, Alabama to Rubin A. Brooks and and Lottie Gray (Sandley) Brooks. John met his wife, Rosa, of 71 years when stationed at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya....
Carmen S. Del Valle
Dec 19, 2025
Carmen “Soky” Del Valle, 73, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at her residence in Dunnellon, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was born on May 19, 1952, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and was the eldest daughter of the late Froilo and Maria (Olivero) Rivera. She grew up in New York, on the Lower East Side of...
William Thomas Marion
Dec 11, 2025
William (Bill) Marion passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 71.
He is survived by his children, Erika Hunter and Billy Marion; grandson Wyatt; sister Darlene Riden; and nieces and nephews.
Born in Washington D.C., and raised in Maryland, Bill stayed busy working for his father and later for Nationwide Insurance, before moving his family to Florida in 1988....
William David "Bill" Smith
Dec 11, 2025
William David Smith, “Bill,” 77 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born to Phyllis and William Smith, Bill attended Dunedin High School. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman, who lived his life connected to the woods and waters of old Florida.Bill was preceded in death by his father William and his...
Edwin Hapgood
Dec 10, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Edwin P. “Hap” Hapgood, a distinguished U.S. Air Force veteran, embarked on his final flight on December 10, 2025, at the age of 93, in Ocala (FL) leaving behind a legacy of courage and service.
Born in Springfield, MA, on May 9, 1932, he answered the call of duty by enlisting in the Air Force in 1952, retiring...
Douglas Dean Bobbitt
Dec 8, 2025
Douglas Dean Bobbitt, 69, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025.
Doug graduated from Forest High School in 1974. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed his basic training at Paris Island South Carolina as a Lance Corporal. He was additionally awarded his units’ sharp shooter medal. Doug studied in and became a jet engine mechanic in...
Carol June Lindsey
Dec 7, 2025
Carol June Lindsey, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Born June 10, 1947, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Richard Edward Poole and June E. (Frye) Poole.
Carol moved to Crystal River in 1962 to assist with her family’s restaurant and graduated from Crystal River High School in 1966. She later...
Rosa M. Brooks
Dec 5, 2025
Rosa Maria Brooks, 91, Homemaker, died on December 5, 2025 at Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on July 22, 1934 in Tripoli, Libya (an Italian territory at the time), and was the daughter to the late Rosario and Agata (Alessandrello) Nicosia. Rosa met her husband, John, who was stationed in her hometown in...
Norman Douglas Grenier
Dec 1, 2025
Norman D. Grenier, of Ocala, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1949, in Waterville, Maine, and later moved to Central New York, where he graduated from Chittenango High School in 1968. Shortly after, Norm proudly answered the call to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War,...
Robert Lee Paugh
Dec 1, 2025
Robert Paugh, 97, died on December 1, 2025 at his residence in Citrus Springs, FL. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Gleason, West Virginia and was the son to the late Jess and Blanche (Felda) Paugh. Following high school, Robert enlisted with the United States Army Air Corp and was a veteran of WWII.
After serving his time with...
Frank Storman, Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Steve Franklin Storman Jr., “Frank,” 59, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on November 30, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born November 21, 1966, to Betty and Steve Storman Sr., Frank attended Citrus High School. Frank spent his career as the co-owner of Storman’s Concrete and longtime owner-operator of Storman’s Produce in Homosassa, Florida. Frank was an avid outdoorsman, hunter,...
Stanley Edward Starner
Nov 24, 2025
Starner, Stanley Edward
Stanley Edward Starner of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Crystal River, FL, Logan, OH, and Lancaster OH, passed away at age of 89 at Life and Love Assisted Living Facility of Citrus Springs, Fl, having lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Stan was born in Dixie, OH to the late Edward and Grace (Perrigo) Starner on April 3, 1936. He...
Betty Bishop
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Hartnett Bishop, born Dec. of 1933 to Donald W. Hartnett and Bertha E. Rowden, passed on Nov. 18 in a Florida care center. A forty- five year resident of Alton, IL Betty graduated Marquette High School in1951. As a life long learner, Betty became a licensed hairdresser, a realtor in IL and FL, a casework manager at the IL...
Ronald Douglas Smith
Nov 12, 2025
Ronald Douglas Smith, 90, passed away Wednesday having lived a wonderful life. He was born in Glens Falls, NY to Carl and Mabel (Bradway) Smith. After college, he moved to Saratoga Springs, NY where he built a career and raised his family. In retirement, he moved to Boynton Beach, FL before settling into Ocala, FL. He was predeceased by his...
