Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Muriel Ethelene Benfield
Oct 7, 2025
Muriel E. Benfield, fondly known as “The Rose Lady” of Rainbow Springs, died on October 7th, 2025 at the age of 105. Muriel was born on August 29, 1920 in Pomeroon, Guyana, the daughter of Cyril Millington and Sarah Garraway. She was a skilled seamstress, and also did embroidery and crocheting. She utilized these skills to support her family....
Braxton Jones
Oct 5, 2025
Vernon "Braxton" Jones 81, passed away Sunday October 5, 2025 at his home of 50 1/2 years.
Born September 23, 1944 to Vernon P. and Margret Luffman Jones.
After his schooling at the University of Florida, he returned to Ocala to work with
Moorehead Engineering and the Marion County Courthouse drafting department.
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John Benny Gilbert
Oct 3, 2025
John “Benny” Gilbert (Dad/Pepa), 83, graduated to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 3, 2025.
He was born into this life on April 4, 1942 in Columbus, GA. He was the son to the late Addis Delma and Birdie Lou (Waldon) Gilbert. He was a twenty year career United States Navy Veteran...
James "Larry" Laurence Craggs
Sep 30, 2025
James Laurence “Larry” Craggs, age 63, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on September 30, 2025. Born on February 2, 1962, in Ocala to Thomas and Phyllis Craggs, Larry grew up with an avid love of the outdoors and a reputation of kindness and integrity. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, he joined the family business, Craggs Construction...
Marjorie Louise (Harward) Lee
Sep 23, 2025
Marjorie Louise Lee, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Mom was born March 27, 1930 in Ocala, Florida.
She worked for many years at JC Penney. After she retired, she loved to work in her yard. She earned the nickname, “dirt momma” because that is where...
Lavonia Faye Phelps
Sep 19, 2025
Lavonia Faye Phelps, 82, died on September 19, 2025 at her sister’s residence in Ocala, FL. She was born on August 12, 1943 in Virginia Beach, VA and was the daughter to the late Charles Roland Cox and Mary Susan (Collier) Cox. Lavonia moved to Dunnellon in 1994 from Baltimore, MD. She was an office associate for Little Tavern...
Alfred Thomas Lewerenz
Sep 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Thomas Lewerenz, who left us on September 16, 2025 at the age of 89. Born in New York City to the late Heinz and Sarah (Kilgannon) Lewerenz, Al lived a life full of service, dedication, and love for his family.
Al’s devotion to his country...
Mildred Elizabeth Replogle
Sep 10, 2025
Mildred “Midge” E. Replogle, 75, died on September 10, 2025 while under the care of Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on October 31, 1949 in Oil City, PA and was the daughter to the late, Bernard E. Wygant and Waneta I. (Fox) Wygant.
Midge grew up in Pennsylvania, then lived...
Danny Roger Morris
Sep 5, 2025
Danny R. Morris, 80, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on September 5, 2025—a day of special meaning, as it was his beloved mother’s birthday.
Dan was born on December 23, 1944, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Laurence Vernon Morris and Hazel Vivian Morris. He grew up in West Russell, Kentucky, where he was a proud “Red Devil.”
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Linda Louise Carpenter
Aug 31, 2025
Linda Louise Carpenter, 80, of Dunnellon, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 31st. She passed at home surrounded by family. She was born November 29th, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana to Albania Ellis and Charles Gordon Ellis, Sr.
Linda was a loving mother to her five children: Gayle (Tim) Durden, Tommy Carpenter, Steve (Mary)...
Sean Michael Eason
Aug 30, 2025
Sean Michael Eason, 54, of Citrus Springs, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born May 11, 1971, in Queens, New York. His survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shannon Colbert Eason, his mother Eileen O’Connor, his son Sean Dexter Patrick Eason, his daughter Ava Grace Eason, his sister Nirvana Lee (Evelyn), his sister-in-law Dawn (Lonnie’s wife),...
Carol Ann Elliott
Aug 29, 2025
On August 29, 2025, Carol Ann Elliott, 78, of Citrus Springs, Florida passed away peacefully in Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, FL. A wonderful place where she was comfortable and well taken care of by a caring staff. She had sustained injury due to a fall and stroke, causing a blood hemorrhage on her brain and paralysis on her...
Bonnie C. Nicholson
Aug 20, 2025
Bonnie C. Nicholson, 77, was a long-time resident of Dunnellon, passing away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1948 and moved to Ocala where she graduated from Ocala High School. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time and making memories with friends and family. Bonnie was predeceased by her...
Stephen Richard Munroe
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen R. “Moons” Munroe, a decorated Naval Aviator, distinguished American Airlines Captain, and devoted family man. He passed away on August 19th, 2025, leaving a profound legacy defined by his unwavering commitment to his faith, his country, and the family he adored.
Born to Ray Ellen...
Robert P. Dorminy
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Paige "Bob" Dorminy (Dorminey), 89, of Morriston, Fla., died peacefully August 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1936, on his family's farm near Alapaha, Ga., Bob was the son of Hansell N. "Bogan" Dorminy and Lillian L. (Prosser) Dorminy.
Initially unsure what career path to follow after graduating from Albany High School in Albany,...
William S. Simmons, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
William S. Simmons, 65, died unexpectedly on August 2, 2025 at his residence in Hernando, FL. He was born on February 5, 1960 and was the son to the late Walter and Ruth (Gross) Simmons. Having being born and raised in West Virginia, William moved to Hernando, Florida in 1984. He worked for Damron’s in Crystal River, which is...
Michael Fanale
Jul 24, 2025
It is with a heavy heart the Fanale family announces the passing of Michael Robert Fanale, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal brother, uncle and proud civil servant on July 24, 2025 in Ocala, Florida.
Michael devoted his life to public service as a gifted and recognized Firefighter and Paramedic. A career that reflected his deep compassion,...
Mary Joyce Scally
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Joyce Scally, 87, was a loving Mother, Wife, Sister, and Grandmother, who died unexpectedly on July 22, 2025, at Advent Health in Ocala, FL. She was born in Tampa, FL on August 9, 1937, and was the daughter to the late George Angus Mills and Corrie Mills Miller of Dunnellon Fl. She and her Husband moved up to...
Jeremy "Jerry" Slosser
Jul 20, 2025
Jeremy “Jerry” D. Slosser died on July 20, 2025 in The Villages, FL. He was born on August 9, 1938 in Hale, Michigan and was the son to the late Earl and Thelma (Morgan) Slosser. Jerry was raised and educated in Michigan where he received his Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Jerry entered into the career of teaching...
Mary Jane (Roof) Reid
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Jane Reid, age 82, born June 29, 1943 in Ocala, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Mary Jane was a native of Dunnellon, a 1961 graduate of Dunnellon High School. She was a longtime member of the Primitive Church of Jesus Christ in Inglis. She worked for Marion County schools, Dunnellon High School for many years, retiring...
