Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Robert G. Gunby
Feb 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Glenn Gunby, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at E.W. & Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on February 21, 1936 in Wrens, GA and was the son of the late Robert Glenn Gunby, Sr. and Ollie McGahee Gunby.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70...
Lawrence G. Mahoney
Jan 30, 2026
Lawrence G. Mahoney, 85, died unexpectedly on January 30, 2026 at the Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala. He was born into this life on November 27, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the son to the late George and Selena (Fletcher) Mahoney. Lawrence was an electrician by trade and retired from Grand Rapids Community College. He served...
Bobby Gene Hardin
Jan 24, 2026
Bobby Gene Hardin went to be with Jesus on January 24, 2026. He was born on March 2, 1938, to Alton and LaVerne Hardin in Norman Park, Georgia. Bobby spent most of his young life traveling between Anthony, Florida and Omega, Georgia farming with his family. After graduating from Anthony High School in 1956, he became a General Contractor. In...
Kathleen Pepper
Jan 23, 2026
Kathleen Pepper,
of Hernando, Florida, formerly of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Kathleen was born on September 24, 1942, in Luck, Wisconsin, to John “Jack” and Rosella (Anderson) Dversdall. She grew up in Luck and graduated from Luck High School in 1960.
On June 5, 1965, Kathleen married the love of her life, Craig M. Pepper. The couple made...
Richard G. Belmonte
Jan 16, 2026
Richard Gary Belmont, 81, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.
Richard, known to most as Rick, was born on April 28, 1944, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was the son of Loretta Rodier and Jerry Belmont. Rick is survived by his brother Charlie Belmont and sister-in-law Dianne Belmont of York, Maine; his stepsister Cecily McNair; nephews Kevin...
Olive Mae Risher
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Olive “Ollie” Mae (Markham) Risher, 94, long time resident of Inglis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and her Pastor.
Ollie was born July 6, 1931 in Romeo to Clyde and Clara Markham. She later married Travick Franklin Risher, Sr., and they were married for 52 years, up until his death...
Barbara Ann Lewis
Jan 11, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Lewis (Mueller) 88, Long time resident of Dunnellon Fl and Medford Lakes NJ passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Bobbie was born on September 27th 1937 in Jersey City, NJ to Otto and Mary Mueller. She married Leslie “Les” Goetschius and was married to Les for 22...
Harold Whitt Harper
Jan 7, 2026
Harold Whitt Harper, lovingly known as “Whitt,” age 64, of Ocala, Florida, was tragically taken from his family on January 7, 2026.
Whitt was born on February 10, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Harold D. Harper and Millicent “Millie” Harper. He grew up surrounded by the love and support of his family, who nurtured the passions that would shape his life.
He...
Brenda Mae Lewis
Jan 5, 2026
Brenda Mae Lewis, 74, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Rising Sun, Indiana, she later moved to Summerfield in South Marion County, Florida. Professionally she was a medical lab technician, but her greatest joy was working with Operation Shoebox in Belleview, FL, where they prepared “care packages” for our military troops.
Brenda is...
James "Jim" Loftin Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
James “Jim” Loftin Johnson, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 6:20 a.m. in Ocala, Florida.
Jim was born on January 24, 1949, in Rockledge, Florida, and grew up in Miami, where he graduated from Palmetto High School. He went on to attend Florida Southern University, where he met the love of his life and future bride, Ellenor...
Jane M. Terrell
Dec 22, 2025
Jane M. Terrell, 83, of Citrus Springs, FL passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on November 30th,1942 in Aviston, IL, daughter to the late Bernard and Eugenia Rensing. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Russell F. Terrell. They were married February 14th, 1963, in New Baden IL.
Jane is survived by her son Kirk...
John H. Brooks
Dec 20, 2025
Ret. CMSgt of the USAF, John Henry Brooks, 93, died on December 20, 2025 at Ocala Regional Hospital, HCA in Ocala, Florida. He was born on February 5, 1932, in Andalusia, Alabama to Rubin A. Brooks and and Lottie Gray (Sandley) Brooks. John met his wife, Rosa, of 71 years when stationed at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya....
Carmen S. Del Valle
Dec 19, 2025
Carmen “Soky” Del Valle, 73, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at her residence in Dunnellon, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was born on May 19, 1952, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and was the eldest daughter of the late Froilo and Maria (Olivero) Rivera. She grew up in New York, on the Lower East Side of...
William Thomas Marion
Dec 11, 2025
William (Bill) Marion passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 71.
He is survived by his children, Erika Hunter and Billy Marion; grandson Wyatt; sister Darlene Riden; and nieces and nephews.
Born in Washington D.C., and raised in Maryland, Bill stayed busy working for his father and later for Nationwide Insurance, before moving his family to Florida in 1988....
William David "Bill" Smith
Dec 11, 2025
William David Smith, “Bill,” 77 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born to Phyllis and William Smith, Bill attended Dunedin High School. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman, who lived his life connected to the woods and waters of old Florida.Bill was preceded in death by his father William and his...
Edwin Hapgood
Dec 10, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Edwin P. “Hap” Hapgood, a distinguished U.S. Air Force veteran, embarked on his final flight on December 10, 2025, at the age of 93, in Ocala (FL) leaving behind a legacy of courage and service.
Born in Springfield, MA, on May 9, 1932, he answered the call of duty by enlisting in the Air Force in 1952, retiring...
Douglas Dean Bobbitt
Dec 8, 2025
Douglas Dean Bobbitt, 69, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025.
Doug graduated from Forest High School in 1974. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed his basic training at Paris Island South Carolina as a Lance Corporal. He was additionally awarded his units’ sharp shooter medal. Doug studied in and became a jet engine mechanic in...
Carol June Lindsey
Dec 7, 2025
Carol June Lindsey, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Born June 10, 1947, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Richard Edward Poole and June E. (Frye) Poole.
Carol moved to Crystal River in 1962 to assist with her family’s restaurant and graduated from Crystal River High School in 1966. She later...
Rosa M. Brooks
Dec 5, 2025
Rosa Maria Brooks, 91, Homemaker, died on December 5, 2025 at Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on July 22, 1934 in Tripoli, Libya (an Italian territory at the time), and was the daughter to the late Rosario and Agata (Alessandrello) Nicosia. Rosa met her husband, John, who was stationed in her hometown in...
Norman Douglas Grenier
Dec 1, 2025
Norman D. Grenier, of Ocala, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1949, in Waterville, Maine, and later moved to Central New York, where he graduated from Chittenango High School in 1968. Shortly after, Norm proudly answered the call to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War,...
