Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

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...

Mar 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Janet Faye Turner, who left us on Sunday, March 9, at 11:52 PM. She will be deeply missed, yet forever loved. Janet’s legacy lives on through her devoted husband, Billy Turner, her sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Shiela LaFountain, and a close-knit family that includes three cherished nieces: Jennifer LaFountain, Heather...

Mar 8, 2025

Rosemary Roshon (née Rickabaugh), age 92, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025.  She  lived a life filled with love, laughter and cherished memories.

Rosemary was the devoted wife of the late Robert V. Roshon, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love that served as a foundation for their family.

She is survived...

Mar 1, 2025

Dwight Alan Hollifield, 64, died unexpectedly on March 1, 2025 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He was born on April 23, 1960 in Greensboro, NC. When Dwight was four years old, his family moved to Merritt Island, FL and that’s where he grew up and met his wife Kelly. They  married in 1984 and moved around from Merritt Island...

Feb 26, 2025

Gerald J. Cali was born in Bronx NY July 4, 1942, where he grew up until 1956, when his family moved to Brewster, NY. He lived with his parents and older brother, Michael, learning the rural lifestyle and enjoying fishing and hunting. He graduated from Brewster High School 1960 and entered electrical apprenticeship with his brother upon completion of...

Feb 19, 2025

James M. Teague, 76, of Dunnellon, FL,  passed away on February 19th, 2025.  Born in Goldsboro, NC, he lived many years in Glendale Heights, IL. He and his wife of 39 years were true soulmates and moved to Florida to retire.  He had a passion for cars and lived life to the fullest. He was a true Veteran, an...

Feb 19, 2025

Bonita Christine O'neal, 77, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. She was born into this life on December 12, 1947 in Orlando, FL. Bonita was the daughter to the late Thomas Franklyn Asbury and Wilma Esther Platt.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby O'neal; her son Thomas "Frankie"...

Feb 17, 2025

Mrs. Beryl Joyce Chang, age 80, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Beryl was born on August 9, 1944, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to Joseph Byfield and Hepsibah Byfield. From a young age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, a passion she pursued at Kingston Public Hospital, where she graduated in...

Feb 14, 2025

Edward J. Dombrowski Jr. (81), a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and devoted family man, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Dunnellon, Florida. Born on December 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Edward lived a life marked by strength, loyalty, and deep love for his family.

Edward served his country with honor as a Marine from...

Feb 13, 2025

James “Jim” R. Hicklin, 92, died in the evening hours on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his residence in Dunnellon. He was born into this life on May 31, 1932 in Independence, MO and was the son to the late Teona and Esther Hicklin. Jim enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on January 7, 1952 and served until...