Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Aug 4, 2019

Rainbow Springs – Hugh Church, a long-time resident of Rainbow Springs, died peacefully on Sunday, August 5th, at Legacy House in Ocala, following a short illness.  Born in 1925 in Toronto, Ontario (Canada), Hugh married his wife Yolande in 1949, and they settled in Toronto.  In 1967, they were transferred to Miami, Florida with Exxon Corporation, with their three...

Aug 2, 2019

Arrangements Pending

Jul 25, 2019

Rita R. Cook, 81, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2019. Rita was born Sept. 29, 1937, to Gale and Leora Watkins in Ruthven, Iowa. She attended school in Ruthven while being raised by her grandmother, Ruth Monk. Rita married Edward Cook on June 12, 1954, who in Rita’s own words, had “pretty red hair and shoulders...

Jul 23, 2019

Elizabeth LaRue Dinkins, retired educator, coach, and therapist, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL.  She was born November 9, 1933, the first born child of Chaplin Ambrose and Virginia Elizabeth (Byerly) Dinkins.  She proudly served her country in the United States Navy.  LaRue earned a Masters of Physical Education degree from the...

Jul 22, 2019

Robert ‘Bob’ Weimert, 86, of Dunnellon Fl., passed away on July 22, 2019 in Dunnellon Fl.

Grave Side services will be held 2:00 Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL  with Pastor Eddie Fulford of the First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon, officiating.  Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon Fl.

Jul 20, 2019

Dunnellon — Terry McCall, age74 , died  Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Estelle’s Hospice House after a long, brave, battle of deteriorating health.  His death has taught us all the true meaning of “Courage”.

Terry was a Vietnam Veteran.  He grew up in Illinois, moved to Florida after the Navy, and became a Radiology Technician. He worked...

Jul 19, 2019

Donald E. Scott, passed on July 19, 2019. He was born in Washington,DC in 1945. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea “Diane” Scott; his sister, Nancy Scott, Tampa, FL; his brother, Ronald Scott, Hot Springs, AK; his step-children, Elicia Canfield (James Godsey, Jr.), Dunnellon, FL, Dustin Canfield, Tampa, FL, Robert Anderson, Phoenix, AZ; his step-grandchildren,  Austin (Rhiannon)...

Jul 17, 2019

Carole Marie Kirk, 79, passed away on July 17, 2019.  Born Jan. 29, 1940 in Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida.  Carole graduated from Boca Ceiga High School in St. Petersburg in 1958.  She attended St. Petersburg College.  She retired in 1993 having worked as an escrow secretary with Title Security in St. Petersburg.  She leaves her loving memories to be cherished...

Jul 15, 2019

Donald Lee Funk, 63, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019, with his family by his side in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March 6, 1956 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  Donald was a Communications Computer Specialist with FEMA for 30 years in Mount Weather, Virginia.  Prior to joining FEMA, he served proudly in the United States Army, primarily...

Jul 10, 2019

Arlene was born in Chicago, IL, to Rose Anne and Leo Wawrzyniak.  She was married to Capt. Richard E. French, USMC, on July 3, 1954.  Arlene graduated from Resurrection High School.  She was a beautiful person inside and out.  She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic church.  Arlene was a Homemaker and...

Jul 9, 2019

Ian Vickers, 75, died on July 9, 2019 at his residence in Morriston, FL. He is survived by his wife of 53yrs., Susan Vickers; his Children, Robert Vickers and Johan Moncur; his brother and sister, Renny Vickers, Kathryn Elliott and his grandchildren Sephra and Luca Vickers and Robert Moncur. Ian was born in Stockton, England and was the son...

Jul 6, 2019

Roberto A. Garcia,78, died peacefully surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice of Marion County. He was born on July 27, 1940 in San Salvador, El Salvador. He was the son to the late Rodolfo and Carmen(Molina) Garcia. He is preceded in death by his sister.

Those left to cherish his memories are his...

Jul 4, 2019

Ms. Kirsten Kruger, 88, of Ocala, FL passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Legacy Hospice House.  A native of Denmark and Switzerland, and a naturalized US Citizen, Kirsten, her husband Mario, and son Reto immigrated to the USA in 1956. They settled in New Jersey, where the family brought-up five sons. Part of the family moved...

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Joe E. Merrell, 83, of Dunnellon, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Advent Health in Ocala.

Born in Shelby, Alabama, Mr. Merrell moved to this area after his retirement from US Steel, where he worked as a millwright.  He proudly served his country in the US Army. He attended First United Methodist Church in...

Jun 30, 2019

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Mildred (Millie) E. Reed, 92, formerly of Dunnellon, FL, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019 at Magnolia Manor on St. Simons Island, GA. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Cleveland, OH and was the daughter to the late Laura and Harry Hobbs. Millie was preceded in...

Jun 30, 2019

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx, devoted husband and father of four children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 81. Raleigh DeGeer Amyx was a well-known historian, author, and recognized collector of rare relics and White House porcelain.

Raleigh was born in Kansas City, Kansas on “Flag Day” June 14,...

Jun 28, 2019

Our one year old little Princess, Aria Rayne Griffor, entered this life surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2017 and entered  into Heaven with Jesus holding her hands on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home in Summerfield. In the year and a half our little princess lived with us she shared so many beautiful memories as...

Jun 27, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcia Dawn (Howe) Carter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 21, 2019

Arrangements Pending

Jun 20, 2019

Shirley Pesche, 90, died on June 20, 2019 at her home in Dunnellon. She was born into this life on January 1, 1929 to the late Charles and Julianna (Budnick) Hancock in Chicago, IL. Shirley moved to Dunnellon in 2002 and was a parishoner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs. She was the mother of...