Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

May 16, 2025

Lurlie Inez Peacock, 88, died on May 16, 2025 at her home in Dunnellon, Fl. She was born into this life on August 21,1936 in Grove Hill, Alabama and was the daughter to the late John Wesley Brewer and Myrtie Lee Morgan. Lurlie met her late husband, Malvin, who was the only love of her life for 54yrs., in...

May 14, 2025

Soledad Velasquez Oftedahl, 90, died on May 14, 2025 at HCA West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on May 14, 1935 in Mangaldan, Philippines and was the daughter to the late Pedro and Teodora (Tamaya) Velasquez. Soledad moved to Dunnellon in 1998 from Sterling, Virginia. She was a member of Grand View Church....

May 6, 2025

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Arnold “Dix” Stephens, who departed this life unexpectedly on May 6, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born in Brooksville, Florida, on October 3, 1944, Dix began living boldly from a young age. At just 17, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 years, retiring...

May 4, 2025

ELIZABETH COLLI ZUCCO 1928 – 2025

The Lord welcomed Liz home Sunday, May 4, 2025, after leading a long life of faithful service, to Him and to us. She loved life and people. While living in Dunnellon, Florida for her waning years, she remained attached to her roots in Canaan, Connecticut.

Though small in stature,...

May 4, 2025

Paul Michael Adkins July 21, 1986 – May 4, 2025

Paul Michael Adkins, 38, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of St. Marys, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, after a courageous three-year battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Paul faced his illness with extraordinary strength, grace, and an unyielding...

Apr 25, 2025

The moment Mike stepped out the back door of life, he crossed over and passed through the gates of Heaven.  He was born in Lake City, Florida, on October 11, 1951, to John A Gibbs, Jr. and Betty Sue Griffeth Gibbs.  In 1952, his father was recalled to serve in the Air Force and thus began the family’s lifetime...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Elaine (Dionne) Anctil on April 24, 2025, at the age of 77. She passed away under hospice care at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, FL surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on July 28, 1947 in Nashua, NH to the late Jean...

Apr 20, 2025

Raffaele “George” Pugliese, 87, died peacefully on Easter Sunday of April 20, 2025 at his residence in Dunnellon, FL. He was born into this life on March 26, 1938 in Paterson, NJ and was the son to the late Antonio and Concetta (Procopio) Pugliese. After graduating from Paterson Technical High School where he took up electrical shop.  He and...

Apr 16, 2025

Kemerer, Maynard F.

May 6, 1933 – April 16, 2025

Maynard F. Kemerer, 91, formerly from Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025 under the care of Hospice in Ocala, FL. He was the son of the late Scott and Anne Kemerer. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley...

Apr 6, 2025

Nellie (Nell) M. Rhodes, 93, of Dunnellon died on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025 at VITAS Hospice in Lecanto, FL.

Nell and her late husband, Bob, moved to Dunnellon in 1959 after purchasing Lucky Landing Fish Camp on the Withlacoochee River. During her time at the fish camp, Nell would give a fishing report each day on...

Apr 4, 2025

Billie Lou Barnes, born on January 13, 1929, in French Camp, California, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 96. Surrounded by family and friends, she spent her final days at Select Specialty Hospital in the Villages, Florida. A woman of deep Christian faith, Billie navigated life with grace, strength, and a quiet resolve that...

Mar 26, 2025

“Spanky” Walter Jackson Jr, 39 years old, of Anacoco Louisiana, passed away on March 26th 2025.

Spanky was born in Orlando, FL, on July 5th 1985. He  graduated from Dunnellon High School.

Spanky is survived by Mother, Tammy Jackson; his brothers Jimmy Jackson and Joe Jackson; his sister Amanda Jackson; his children Walter Jackson III,...

Mar 26, 2025

Marion Jane Simpson Disney, 90, lately of Pt. Richey, passed away at Gulfside Hospice House on March 26, 2025.

Marion, was true Florida cracker, was born March 3, 1935 in Ft. Myers and graduated from Ft. Myers High School in 1953.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Elsie Simpson; sisters Elsie...

Mar 24, 2025

Randle T. Hudson, 79, died on March 24, 2025 at his residence in Dunnellon, FL. He was born on May 17, 1945 in Hicksville, Ohio to Jack W. Hudson and Mary Jane (Dunmire) Hudson.  Randle grew up in Toledo and enlisted with the United States Navy upon high school graduation. Following the Navy he returned to Toledo and attended...

Mar 20, 2025

Roy Marler was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 18, 1945.  His family moved to Miami, Florida when he was 2 years old.

Roy passed away on March 20, 2025.  He was married to Charlotte Carlin Marler for 60 years.

He has a son Gary Marler and daughter Pamela Lynn Dawson.  Grandchildren: Stephanie Roche, Thomas...

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Marie Gunby, 86, died on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Grace Davis Hall Hospice in Summerfield, FL. She was born into this life on December 24, 1938 in Stapleton, GA and was the daughter to the late Charlie Cato and Alice Rhodes Cato. Barbara moved to Dunnellon, FL in 2000 from Virginia Beach, VA. When Rainbow Springs Golf...

Mar 13, 2025

Bob Anderson, 91, died Wednesday, March 13, 2025 in Hernando, FL.  He was born March 12, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to Howard and Marie (Mayer) Anderson.  He and his wife Sonja moved to Dunnellon in 2000 from Virginia Beach, VA.  Bob proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Mar 13, 2025

Janet Murray, 79, of Dunnellon, passed away peacefully on March 13,2025 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Salem, Ohio to Charles and Florence Mead. She attended Dunnellon High School.

Janet is survived by her loving husband, Robert Murray; her son, Jerry Smith; her daughter, Joni Varnadoe, and her husband, Greg Varnadoe; her granddaughter,...

Mar 11, 2025

Thomas Sawdon

Mr. Thomas Michael Sawdon, 79 of Eustis, FL passed away on March 11,2025 at Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler County.

Tom was born October 9th, 1945, in Highland Park, Michigan to Clayton Harvey Sawdon and Marcella Marie Sawdon (Tousignant).

He married Frances Abigail Waugh on July 7th, 1968, in Dunnellon, Florida....

Mar 9, 2025

Karen Ann Lehman, 61, passed on to be with the Lord on March 9, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1964, in Portsmouth, VA. Karen was raised in Paducah, KY for the first nine years of her life, before her family moved to Homestead, FL. As an adolescent, Karen enjoyed spending time with her siblings and being involved...