Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Feb 1, 2016

Michelle Lorraine Herndon, 36, of Ocala, Florida passed away on February 01, 2016 peacefully in her sleep.  Michelle was born on January 31, 1980 and is survived by her three children: Zackariah Herndon, Ariel Greene, and Kailee Greene, her mother Penny Voss (Rick), her father Terry Herndon, big sister Diane O’Neil (Kevin), little brother Eric Moucheron, and three nephews, Tony,...

Jan 30, 2016

Early Saturday morning at 6:24 am, January 30, 2016, Roland DeWitt Wise Jr. passed peacefully with his kids and wife by his side. He was loved beyond our ability to express and will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, which DeWitt believed ought to be left living in the ground for the birds to enjoy, please make a donation...

Jan 30, 2016

Robert Halsey Purinton, 91, of Morriston Florida, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida. Robert was born on July 31, 1924, in Bridgehampton, New York, to Mildred Halsey Purinton and Horatio Purinton. At an early age Bob moved with his family to Bradenton, Florida following his father’s untimely death. He attended public schools in Bradenton,...

Jan 25, 2016

William (Bill) J. Furse Jr. passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Monroe General Hospital in Ocala. Bill was born in Luray, S.C., to the late William Furse Sr. and Virginia Rouse. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Ken; granddaughter, Ashlee; and great-grandson, Jaxxon Furse. Bill was a 28 year veteran of the Air Force, retiring at...

Jan 25, 2016

Morriston- Frederick “Freddie” Eugene Howell died January 25, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family from an extended battle with congestive heart failure. He was 71. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. ET at Harvey Funeral Home in Dawson, GA, with burial to follow in Oakview Cemetery in Albany, GA. Visitation will be...

Jan 25, 2016

Mary O'Connell, 76, of Dunnellon, FL died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Diamond Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto. She was born March 20,1939 in MontClair, NJ. Mary moved here from Saylorsburg, PA in 2000. Mrs. O'Connell was a Homemaker. She loved to go camping, doing ceramics, and various types of puzzles. Her religious affiliation is of the Lutheran...

Jan 23, 2016

Mrs. Betty Ashmead, 86, of Dunnellon, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, following a brief illness.  A native of Winchester, VA, Mrs. Ashmead moved to Dunnellon in 1996, coming here from Clearwater, FL.  Her survivors include her daughter Sherri Woodstuff (John), daughter Karen Frye, sons Freddy Ashmead IV and Jeffrey Ashmead, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Mrs. Ashmead’s son...

Jan 20, 2016

Rev. Alfred John Morris, age 90, peacefully passed away in his home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning January 20th, 2016. Alfred was born in Pawtucket, R.I. April 7th, 1925 to Charles and Charlotte Morris. He proudly served his country in WW II as a US Naval Sailor. He graduated from Barrington College, attended Baptist Seminary...

Jan 17, 2016

Mrs. Clara M. Scott, 86, of Dunnellon, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Legacy Hospice House.  A native of Danby, NY, she moved to this area 30 years ago, coming here from N. Liberty, Iowa.  She is survived by her daughter Charlene Martin, her son John Scott, her sister Stephania Ann Lis Longo, her brother Edwin “Pookie” Joseph Lis,...

Jan 16, 2016

Barbara L. Canon, 75, passed away on January 16th, 2016 in Crystal River, Florida.

Jan 14, 2016

Louis R. Gallo, 81, passed away on January 14, 2016.  Lou was born on December 17, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Luigi and Margaret Gallo. He is survived by his wife, Loretta of 57 years, his daughters, Cynthia Callan (William) of Springfield, IL, Theresa Blackadar (Albert) of Searsport, ME, Marie Hall (Steven) of Coventry, CT, sister Arlene Malaspina (Raymond) of...

Jan 13, 2016

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Brian David Thompson, 43, of Ocala, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Shands at UF in Gainesville. Born in Ocala, Mr. Thompson was a lifelong resident of Marion County.  He was an EVG Supervisor with ClosetMaid, and a proud member of the NRA.  He was known as a loving and dedicated husband, father, and son.  His priorities...

Jan 8, 2016

Mr. James A. Travis, 85, of Inglis, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at Shands at UF in Gainesville.  A native of Flint, Michigan, he and his wife moved to this area in 1980, coming here from Flint.  Mr. Travis was a member of the Lions Club, and served the City of Inglis for 6 years as a City Commissioner.  ...

Jan 6, 2016

Robert A. Halstead, 74,  passed away on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 in Ocala, Florida. Roberts was a Forestry Manager for Buchanan Forest Products. He will be greatly missed.

Jan 3, 2016

Elizabeth F. Martin, 97, died January 3rd, 2016 in Melbourne, Florida. She was born on September 19th, 1918 in Gibralter, Pennsylvania.

Dec 30, 2015

Robert Earl Monroe, 71, passed away Wednesday, 12/30/2015 in Citrus Springs, Florida.

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Audrey M. Paczolt, 89, of Dunnellon, passed away Christmas morning in Ocala.  A native of Washington, DC, she retired from the Department of Defense. She and her husband moved to the Dunnellon area in 1995, coming here from Tampa.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon.  During WWII, Mrs. Paczolt worked for the...

Dec 24, 2015

David A. McKendrick, 88, peacefully passed away on December 24, 2015 at the Ted  & Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. He was born on March 28, 1927 in Blue Point, NY, son of David P. and Annie McKendrick.  On July 10, 1948 he married his sweetheart, Miriam Halliwell from Patchogue, NY. Dave was a carpenter by trade and...

Dec 23, 2015

Mr. William H. “Bill” Aynes, 86, of Ocala, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Ocala.  A native of Anderson, Indiana, he moved to Marion County in 1991, coming here from Columbus, Ohio.  Mr. Aynes began his military career serving in the US Army during WWII.  He later joined the US Air Force, and served during the Korean and Viet...