Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Nov 15, 2019

Bryce Alexander Benson, age 7, who loved God and his family and could light up a room with his contagious smile gained his angel wings suddenly and entered the kingdom of heaven with a host of loving angels and his dog Missy welcoming him on November 15, 2019.

Bryce is survived  by his father, Brian Benson, Jr....

Nov 13, 2019

Renee Louise O’Neill, 62, longtime resident of Dunnellon, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Renee had been a resident of Florida for many years.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon.

Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and reading.  Renee will always be remembered as a beloved mother, granny, daughter,...

Nov 11, 2019

Betty L. Stevens ,85, a long time resident of Dunnellon, passed away Monday November 11, 2019. She was born on June 26, 1934, in Palmer, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl Stevens, her sister, Margaret Pirtle, her two sons and their wives, Danny (Belinda) and Robert (Jane), her 5 grand children, Becky Sillery, Danny...

Nov 9, 2019

Maria Grace Hayward, 85 of Citrus Springs, FL passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 9, 2019.

Maria was born in Boston, MA September of 1934 to Angelina (DeMinico) Chioccola and Armand Chioccola.  At the time of her death she was the widowed wife of Roger B. Hayward.

Maria is survived by her brother Richard...

Nov 8, 2019

John J. Loughlin passed away on November 8, 2019, joining his beloved wife, Marilyn in Heaven. Just after arriving in Boca Raton in 1980 he joined a company repairing appliances and after several years he was hired at IBM and became head of Fire Security.  Prior to moving to Boca Raton he was employed by General Electric as an...

Nov 1, 2019

Lyle Alfred Ternes, 79, died in the early morning hours on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his residence while under the care of Hospice of Marion County. He was born on September 14, 1940 in Monticello, MN. Lyle was the son to the late Alfred and Berniece (Amundson) Ternes. Lyle moved to Dunnellon in 1999 from Coatesville, IN. He...

Oct 30, 2019

Phyllis Y. Arnold-Reich, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Dunnellon, FL on Oct. 30, 2019, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Phyllis (affectionately known as “Mike"), was born April 1, 1931 in Lancaster, NY to the late Frederick & Mildred Yeska.  She received her Master’s Degree in Physical Education from SUNY Brockport.  She taught...

Oct 28, 2019

Adeline “Addie” C. Galbraith, 89, died on October 28, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Citrus County at Life Care Center in Lecanto. She was born on February 4, 1930 in Huntington, NY. Addie moved to Inglis then to Dunnellon Square from Ohio. She was a member of River Life Church in Dunnellon. Addie enjoyed dancing, crocheting...

Oct 26, 2019

Lloyd Dean “L.D.” Herlocker, 85, of Dunnellon, FL, entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Alpha-1 Deficiency. Lloyd was born at home on September 10, 1934 to his parents, Leo Dean and Gladys Geraldine (Cox) Herlocker in Girard, KS. He served in the US Army and later attended...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Sue Young Godwin of Opelika AL, the unofficial historian for the Young family, passed  Friday October 18, 2019 at the Bethany House Hospice in Auburn. AL   Her family will receive friends and family at the Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon, on November 1,  from  5:00 until 7:00 PM.   Services will take place Saturday November 2, at 11:00 AM...

Oct 16, 2019

Myrna Ann Sheffield, 79, devoted wife of Howard A. Sheffield of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 16. Her family and friends surrounded her. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Brooksville, Florida, to the late Hilliard and Jessie Mae (Patillo) Allen.

Myrna grew up in Dunnellon, Florida, where she enjoyed her family and made...

Oct 12, 2019

James D. Haile, 88, died on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  He was born June 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son to the late John Duard Haile and Evelyn Patricia (Jacobs) Haile.  James retired to Dunnellon with his late wife in 1986 after a career with the Wayne County Sheriff’s office as a Detective. He was a...

Oct 10, 2019

Richard M. (Dick) Edwards was born May 22, 1942 in Quincy, Massachusetts and passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Lecanto, Florida.

Dick was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was very proud of his country and served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Dick and his wife, Bess were married...

Oct 9, 2019

William "Bill" J. Kitchens,66, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his residence in Dunnellon. He was born on June 25, 1953 in Panama City, FL. He was a retired Computer Analyst for the Federal Government. Bill was a member of the Dunnellon Masonic Lodge and the First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon.

He leaves behind...

Oct 3, 2019

Richard C. Bergquist,78, of Dunnellon, FL died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He retired from the Cape Coral Fire Department and the Florida State Fire College. Richard was active in the Marion County Master Gardner’s program for many years.

He is survived by his wife of forty years,...

Sep 28, 2019

Mrs. Josephine A. “Chickie” Pugliese, 79, of Dunnellon, passed away peacefully at her home in Rainbow Lakes Estates on Saturday, September 28, 2019, surrounded by her family.  A native of Paterson, NJ, she and her family moved to this area in 1994, coming here from Butler, NJ.  While her profession was that of a teacher’s aide, her true love...

Sep 28, 2019

Helene A. Caton, 86, of Dunnellon, Florida, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2019.  Helene was a long time resident of Yankeetown and Dunnellon.

She was preceded in death by her husband Allan Caton in 2016.  She is survived by her four children, Keith Caton (Cindy Oliver) of Dunnellon, Brett Caton (Denise Caton) of...

Sep 27, 2019

Timothy Edwin Davis of Dunnellon, FL, born March 2, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2019 at the age of 71 surrounded by family and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Ann Davis of Jacksonville, FL.

He is survived by his wife of...

Sep 22, 2019

Richard Leach, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2019 in Ocala, Florida after complications from a fall while doing what he loved, working in the woods outside.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Melissa (Martin) Leach; his two sons, Richard and Kevin Leach; his two daughters, Sharon and Diane...

Sep 21, 2019

Robert L. Comegys, 63, of Ocala, FL, passed away on September 21, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Robbie, as his friends referred to him as, was a man of simple tastes who wanted no fanfare after his passing. In lieu of a formal service there will be a gathering to remember him by at a later date,...