Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Imogene Guest
May 9, 2026
Cathren Imogene “Jean” Guest, 85, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, after an extended illness. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jean was raised outside of Waynesville, Ohio, and later moved with her family to Belleview, Florida, in 1957. She went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of her family.
Jean was a beloved wife,...
Janice Jackson
May 6, 2026
Janice Jackson, born April 20th, 1948, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2026, at her home in Dunnellon, Florida, surrounded by her beloved family. She was the beloved daughter of Alta May and Delmer Pilkenton. She was a cherished wife of 61 years to Billy Ray Jackson, an adoring partner with whom she followed on many adventures. Calling home in...
Randy W. Field
May 3, 2026
Randy Wilder Field, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his four children, his best friend and brother, and his beloved sister-in-law. Randy, lovingly known by many as "Ringo" and "Burger" was born on July 20, 1957, in Exeter, New Hampshire, to Kenneth A. and Nancy (Richards) Field.
He grew up in the big yellow...
Sandy Pitts
Apr 28, 2026
Sandra Marie Pitts, age 71, passed away at her home in Bronson, Florida, on April 28, 2026. Born on August 30, 1954, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the late Orville Earl White and Isabelle Jeanne Tucker, Sandy lived a life defined by love, faith, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
After graduating high school, Sandy married the love...
Margaret Ann "Maggie" Woods
Apr 28, 2026
Margaret Ann “Maggie” Woods,
83, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Mrs. Woods was born in
Portsmouth, Virginia, and moved to The Villages in 2007 with her husband, Jerry, an Air Force
veteran.
His military service sent them on a lifetime of travels around the world where Maggie excelled at
extending her hand of friendship no matter the destination. She was an exceptional hostess and
entertainer who...
Donald F. Scribner
Apr 26, 2026
Donald F. Scribner, 82 of Dunnellon, FL left this earth peacefully at home with his wife Denise and son-in-law Patrick by his side.
Don was born at his family home on Umpawaug Hill Road in Redding, CT. He was the son of Dorothy (Banks) and Strong Stanley Scribner.
Don was raised in Bridgewater, CT. He attended Burnham School for elementary school, then...
Robert "Bobby Stix" Damon
Apr 24, 2026
Robert John “Bobby Stix” Damon
December 14,1949 - April 24, 2026
Bobby Stix Damon passed on peacefully to his next gig on April 24,2026. Born in Abington, Mass. he graduated from Abington High School in 1968 (much to the amazement and relief of his educators). He was involved deeply in his future musical career at an early age, so much so that...
Violetta "Vi" J. Barbes
Apr 21, 2026
Violetta "Vi" J. Barbes, 59, died on April 21, 2026 in Ocala, FL. She is survived by her husband, Jody; her daughters, Jennifer Barbes and Angelika Vandenberg; her grandchildren, Vera Vandenberg, Margot Vandenberg, Audrey Vandenberg.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon.
Lonney J. Evon
Apr 21, 2026
Lonney J. Evon, 70, died on April 21, 2026. He was born into this life on June 20, 1955 in Saginaw, MI and was the son to the late James E. Evon and Marion L. (Cerva).
Lonney was raised in St. Charles, MI and graduated from St. Charles High School. He continued his studies at Alma College where he obtained his...
Michael James Roof, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Michael James Roof, Sr, of Dunnellon Florida lovingly known as Papa Roof, born November 20, 1950 passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Ocala on April 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Harold Sr and Frances Roof, his brother Harold Roof Jr, and son Michael Roof Jr. He is survived by his...
Kris R. Parent
Apr 18, 2026
Kris Roger Parent, 52, of Dunnellon, Florida passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer. He fought with determination and grace. Throughout his journey, he displayed incredible courage and unwavering hope. His Faith led him on this difficult journey which he never gave up on. He...
Melville Gray Carter, Sr.
Apr 12, 2026
Born on October 25, 1943, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mel spent his youth enjoying the coastal Georgia sunshine. He later met the love of his life, Lorene, at Georgia Southern University, where they were both students. They married in 1965 and shared 54 years of marriage and a lifetime of happiness, building a foundation of love that inspired all who knew...
Donna Jean Ellis
Apr 12, 2026
Donna Jean (Crandall) Ellis
Born in Westfield NY on July 27, 1938.
Daughter of Hugh & Gertrude Peabody Crandall.
She & her husband Earl W Ellis Married on June 30th 1962 in Mayville NY. They owned a dairy farm on Hannum Rd in Mayville where they raised their 3 children. She followed her husband who worked construction after selling the farm & lived...
Sally Elberg Sheppard
Apr 8, 2026
Sally (Elberg) Sheppard of Dunnellon, Florida died at home on April 8, 2026. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Linda Marie Daniels, with whom she resided; her sister, Phyllis M. Kletter (Dan) and her faithful companion, Red Dog.
Sally was an amazing Grandy to grandchildren, Danyelle Eckert, (Mark); Kristen Moore, Heather Joseph, Kellie Scott (James), Jeremy Drake, and Crystal Lara....
Della and Arnold French
Apr 3, 2026
Della E. French, Born June 28, 1942 and passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on April 3, 2026 under the care of hospice. Della was preceded in death by her husband of sixty plus years, “Chuck” Robert A. French who was born on May 21, 1942 and passed away on August 4, 2018. Both Chuck and Della were born...
Shirley Osteen Johnson
Apr 3, 2026
Shirley Osteen Johnson, born January 14, 1935, in Williston, Florida, to John and Effie Osteen, passed away peacefully in her Ocala home on April 3rd, 2026 at the age of 91. As Shirley loved her only Ocala home of 65 years so much, we are grateful that she never had to leave it.
Shirley’s family re-located to Dunnellon when she was...
Carole Scaccianoce
Apr 1, 2026
Carole Scaccianoce was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 14, 1934. After Spending 16yrs in Brooklyn, she finished her Senior year in NJ and attended Montclair State College with a B.A. and teaching degree. Upon graduation, she began teaching at Wayne Hills High School in Wayne, NJ and was there for thirty five years. During this time she went back...
Daniel Lee Fike
Mar 29, 2026
Daniel Lee Fike, age 85, of Bronson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dan was born on November 21, 1940. His parents were Fred David Fike and Mary Catherine Snyder of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Dan was the sole survivor of his immediate family. His brothers were Fred, John Art and Charlie.
He is survived by his current...
Richard F. Menera
Mar 27, 2026
Richard Francis “Dick” Menera, 87, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2026. Born on October 2, 1938, in Flushing, New York, he was the beloved son of the late James and Mildred (Giardino) Menera.
Dick graduated from Roslyn High School in Roslyn, New York and attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. He proudly served as...
Susan L. Gillotti
Mar 18, 2026
Susan L. Gillotti, 56, died on March 18, 2026 at her home in Ocala, FL. She was born on January 24, 1970 in Tampa, FL and was the daughter to the late Joseph and Doris (Tyrrell) Gillotti. Susan grew up in Hartford, CT. She lived in Dunnellon and then moved to Ocala around 2020. Susan was employed with Florida Hydraulics...
