Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Jan 8, 2024

James M. Daniels, Jr., of Dunnellon, Florida, formerly of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, died at home on January 8, 2024.

Jim was a Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Air Force, professional musician, and luthier.  In addition to playing guitar, fiddle, and mandolin, he enjoyed fishing, reading, rescuing dogs, and raising butterflies for release.

Jim will...

Jan 7, 2024

John Albert "Al" Howarth, 83, died on January 7, 2024 at Superior Residence in Lecanto, FL. He was born into this life on November 29, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son to the late Dr. John Howarth and Elmina (Carmen) Howarth.  John was a Master Gunnery Sergeant and  proudly served our country 28 years with the United...

Jan 6, 2024

Frank Arata, 99, died on January 6, 2024 at his home in Dunnellon. He was born on September 17, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA and was the son to the late Francis and Alberta (Jones) Arata. Frank moved to Florida in 1948 from Pennsylvania and in 2004, he made his home in Dunnellon from Hollywood, FL. He served our country...

Jan 5, 2024

Delia Dale Lange (AKA- Dale Lange), 80, retired educator with the North Carolina School System, died on January 5, 2024 in Ocala, FL. She moved to Dunnellon 10 yrs. ago from N.C. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon and a former member of the Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton, NC. She is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2024

Carl P. Stevens was born on August 10, 1933 and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 1st, 2024. Born in Pelham, Tennessee, he and his beloved wife Betty of 67 years would move to sunny Florida on the flip of a coin, where he would build his successful family business of C & S...

Jan 1, 2024

A.T. Thomas, III of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 with family by his side.

A.T. was born in Ocala, FL on January 28th, 1938, to the late A.T. Thomas, Jr. and Violet Jones Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Rhoda Thomas Walden and his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Stubblebine...

Dec 19, 2023

Dixie L. Bowlby, 72, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her winter residence in Dunnellon, FL. She was born on August 14, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio and was the daughter to the late William and Miriam (Johnson) Leach. Growing up as a military child, her parents travelled a lot to different states.  She attended eleven different schools during...

Dec 19, 2023

Stella Barbara Shepherd, 86, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away on December 19th, 2023.

Stella was born on December 9th, 1937 to Arthur and Doris Macro in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.  She was raised with siblings Cedric, Rita, Joan, Thelma, Roger and Beryl.  Their home was filled with love and laughter.

In 1961, she married the...

Dec 19, 2023

William Kilgore, 95, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Dunnellon. He was born in Statham, Georgia on August 12, 1928 and was the son to the late William and Pearl (Jackson) Kilgore. William served our country with the United States Army in WWII. He retired from Dana Corporation. Also, he proudly served as a...

Dec 15, 2023

Dunnellon- Karen Mahoney ,80, died on December 15, 2023 while under the care of Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on February 16, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the daughter to the late Henry and Ruth (Cremer) Degeest. Karen retired from Calvin College in Michigan as a secretary. She was a...

Dec 10, 2023

Joan Marion Lindell, 91, passed away on December 10, 2023 in her home in Dunnellon, Florida. Joan was born in Vernon, Connecticut on October 12, 1932. She was daughter of the late William E. Smith and Grace Knott Smith. Joan graduated from Rockville High School and Tunxis Community College. On a trip to Washington D.C. Joan met the love...

Dec 5, 2023

Herbert Wilson Meredith, 102, passed away in Cate’s Hospice House on December 5, 2023 after complication from a broken arm due to a fall. He was born on March 4, 1921 in Dunnellon, Florida. He was the youngest son of the late James Franklin Meredith and the late Rebecca Jane Folks Meredith, both of Marion County Florida. Herbert was...

Dec 5, 2023

John Henry Ruthruff, 76, died on December 5, 2023 while under Vitas Hospice in Lecanto. He was born on October 10, 1947 in Hart, Michigan and was the son to the late David and Gracie(Holmes) Ruthruff. John moved to Dunnellon in 2016 from Polk County, FL. In his earlier years he worked for Golden Gem Orange Juice Company in...

Dec 4, 2023

In loving memory of Robert Todd Wright, who entered his eternal home on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 49. Born in Ocala, Florida on February 1, 1974, Robert leaves behind many cherished memories and a legacy of laughter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Stuart Neely. Robert is survived by many loved ones,...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Wilfred Cote, 84, passed away Dec. 2, 2023, at home. He was born Feb. 4, 1939, to William J. Cote and Regina M. (Bernier) Cote, one of nine children.

Papa, as he was known to most, developed his work ethic as a young man. He worked alongside his father in a shoe shop, cutting leather during...

Dec 2, 2023

James Reid Meredith, 69, passed away in Cate’s Hospice House on December 2, 2023 after an extended fight with cancer. He was born on November 1, 1954 in Brooksville, Florida. He was the son of Herbert W. Meredith and the late Helen Reid Meredith both of Dunnellon. James was a lifelong resident of Dunnellon and a member of Dunnellon...

Dec 2, 2023

Gail Ann McGill, 62, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home in Morriston, FL. She was born into this life on March 29, 1961 in Buzzards Bay, MA and was the daughter to the late William and Sylvia Reed. Gail moved to Dunnellon in the late 80’s coming from Tampa, FL. She was a hairdresser by trade...

Dec 1, 2023

Harry E. Weber, 88 of Dunnellon sadly left us on December 1, 2023 at his home with family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy J. Weber. Survived by his daughters, Linda A. Dougherty (Joe) and Sharon A. Fitzgerald, Son, Harry E. Weber, Jr (Terry), Grandson, Kevin J. Head, Granddaughters, Casey Goss (Travis), Jody...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Beulah Wood, 88, of Dunnellon, FL, died peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto.

Born in Zephyrhills, FL, she and her husband spent 25 years in Tennessee and then retired to Dunnellon 20 years ago.  For many years she was a member of Lake Rousseau Baptist Church where...

Nov 26, 2023

Jerry Lee Whaley,

US Navy Veteran, 76, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 while under the care of Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL. Jerry was born in Sterling, Illinois and was the son to the late Orville and Doris (McNabb) Whaley. He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed gardening, cooking and wood-working.

He is survived...