Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Sep 5, 2019

Obituary pending

Sep 2, 2019

Michael Lynn Pontius, 77, died on Monday September 2, 2019 at Advent Hospital in Ocala, FL. He was born on January 7, 1942 in Canton, Ohio. Growing up Michael’s family lived in Ohio, Virginia, Indiana and Florida. He was the son to the late Wilson Jay Pontius and Phyllis Irene (Pontius).

Michael attended Elementary Schools in Inverness...

Aug 24, 2019

We're saddened to announce that Portia unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019.  She was loved by many and will be dearly missed!  She is survived by her son Jason Guinn and her daughter Christina Guinn; her sister Patricia Jackson (Frank), and her brothers Michael Noland (Beth) and Dale Noland.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 18, 2019

Victor L. Kent, Dunnellon, Florida, (formerly of Sherman, Cuba, and Hinsdale, NY) passed on August 18, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Vic was born on April 22, 1932 to Lee & Leora Kent and was predeceased by them, brother Donald, and grandsons Kyle J Kent & Nathaniel J. Phillips. He is survived by Marilyn, his life-long love and wife...

Aug 12, 2019

Don Hambly Stauss, 92, passed away peacefully at home August 12, 2019.

Don was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rita Hernandez Stauss and 4 children: daughter, Melodie Sloan (Kent) and their 4 children:  Summer Sloan Swanson (Dean), Isaac Sloan (Bonnie), Cristin Sloan (Alex) and Brennan Sloan; son,...

Aug 8, 2019

Juanita Vann Marshall made the journey from this life to her heavenly home on August 8, 2019.  Juanita (Babe) was born in Dunnellon, Florida on October 17, 1928, to her parents Effie and Hume Vann. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ben J Marshall II, her parents Effie and Hume Vann and her brother...

Aug 7, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Howarth, 81, of Citrus Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto.  Al, her husband of 58 years, was at her side at the time.

Bobbie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia.  In her later years she was a homemaker, but in her early career she...

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...