Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Ray Jowers
Jun 11, 2016
Ray Jowers, 87, passed away on June 11, 2016, at his home in Rainbow Springs with Betty, his wife of 39 years at his side. Ray was born in Ft. Myers, Florida, grew up in Daytona Beach where he attended Mainland High School and went on to attend the University of Florida. He was a WWII Veteran serving in Japan....
Antonio Demartino
Jun 9, 2016
Antonio DeMartino passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 30, 1951, in Cornwall, New York. Antonio is survived by his mother, Jane Rhoda and sister, Donna DeMartino. He moved to the area fifteen years ago. He will be greatly missed. .
Elaine Carter
Jun 8, 2016
Mrs. Elaine Carter, 69, of Dunnellon, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in Ocala. Mrs. Carter was a lifelong resident of Dunnellon. She was a graduate of Dunnellon High School, and received her AA from Central Florida Community College. She served as Music Director for First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon for many years, and later served in that same...
Joseph Walter Berryhill
Jun 5, 2016
Mr. Joseph Walter Berryhill, 84, of Ocala, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the Oakhurst Center in Ocala. A native of Marion County, he moved back to Ocala in 1956, coming here from Gulf Hammock. He retired from the Ocala Lumber Company after 40 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Berryhill is survived...
Andrew "Andy" Perrone
Jun 4, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Andrew “Andy” Perrone, Volunteer Fire Chief with Lake Tropicana Fire Dept.,75, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Ocala, FL. He leaves behind his sons, Kenny and Doug Perrone; his brothers John, Billy, Raymond and Georgie Perrone; his sisters, Helen Melly, Caroline Pezarra and Annamarie Perrone; his granddaughter, Marianne Perrone...
Vaida Louise (Bourne) Catlett
Jun 2, 2016
The Family of Vaida Louise Bourne Catlett are saddened to announce her death on June 2, 2016. Mrs. Catlett was born in Woodbridge, Virginia to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bourne. She was the wife of Thomas James Catlett USMC Ret. Six brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Catlett is survived by one daughter, Jane C. Pickett, husband,...
George Halsey Murch
Jun 1, 2016
Mr. George Halsey Murch, 81, passed on June 1, 2016 at MRMC, after an extended illness. Halsey or (Hal) Murch was an accomplished horseman spending most of his life with Arabian horses. He trained and showed them as well as being an AHSA judge. His love settled on a paint mare called Angel. He was strongly into natural horsemanship and...
David Garcia
May 29, 2016
David Garcia, 55, died on May 29, 2016 at his residence in Dunnellon. He leaves behind his wife, Crystal Garcia; his daughter, Jennifer Raye Garcia and son, William Milan Garcia; his mother, Marina Garcia; his sisters, Gloria Garcia and Maria Garcia; his brothers, Remigio Garcia, Jr., Juan Garcia and Daniel Garcia; one grandson, Baby David who is on the way...
Richard Dean Hawthorne
May 22, 2016
Mr. Richard D. Hawthorne, 66, of Inglis, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2016. A lifetime resident of Inglis, he was the son of Felix and Eva Hawthorne, who preceded him in death. Richard was the president of Hawthorne & Sons, a commercial refrigeration company. He was a graduate of Dunnellon High School, and the University of...
Henry "Hank" Hurley
May 20, 2016
Mr. Henry “Hank” Hurley,81, passed away at home in Dunnellon on May 20th, 2016. Hank and Glen moved to this area in 2012. Prior to his retirement he was employed with Boeing company and the shuttle program. From there he became a real estate broker and developed his company of Hurley Associaties, Inc., in Melbourne and served on several governmental...
Alice Mae Farris
May 12, 2016
Dunnellon- Alice Mae Farris, 83, died on May 12, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina. She leaves behind her sons, Kevin L.(Wendy) Farris, Homosassa, FL, Roger D.(Joni) Farris, Carmichael, CA and Michael B.(Sherilyn) Farris, Gainesville, FL ; her daughters, Vickie L. (Leonard) Tolbert, Carrolton, GA and Wendy J.(Albert) Smith, Creedmoor, NC; her brothers, Wayne Abel, Max Abel, David Lynn Abels and...
Dianne M. Pericciuoli
May 11, 2016
Dianne M. Pericciuoli, 89, died on May 11, 2016 at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, FL. She was born February 13, 1927 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey to the late Clifford and Ann(McClain) Colfax. Dianne moved to Brandon,Florida in 1985 and in 1992 moved to Inglis, FL. She leaves behind her son, Foster Pericciuoli, Statesville, NC; her...
Kay S. Denmark
May 11, 2016
Kay S., Denmark, 78, Ocala, FL., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Legacy House in Ocala. Kay is survived by her loving husband Jack E. Denmark of 49 years whom was always by her side. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA. Kay attended high school in Vestal, N.Y., graduated therein 1956. She is survived by her stepson...
Mallie D. Roberts
May 8, 2016
Mallie’s Last Ride May Mallie Always Have One More Ride? Mallie D. Roberts passed in peace, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age 79. Preceded in death by his wife Nancy and mother Ouida age 100 yrs. young. Survived by cherished friend and companion Gloria & her daughter Tina (Burney). Siblings Katrina & Cindy, Brothers Mike (Dee), Johnny (Cheri), Sisters...
Evelyn P. Bixby
May 6, 2016
Evelyn P. Bixby, 81, died on May 6, 2016 formerly of Dunnellon and lived in Plantation, FL. She was born November 22, 1934 in Cotton Plant, FL to the late William and Annie Mae (Ratlif) Parker. Evelyn served our country with the US Air Force and was a companion to Charles Pflueger, Plantation and a sister to Charles Parker, Dunnellon.
Elba Nellie Matos
May 6, 2016
Elba Nellie Matos, 82, died on May 6, 2016 at the Legacy house surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her children, Gilbert Malave, Helen Malave and Ivelisse Torres; her brother, Jose Vidal Vallines; her sisters, Ester Malave, Hilda Quinonez, Almaida Vallines and Nestar Vallines; her eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Elba was born February 14, 1934 in...
Bernard "John" Bayne
May 5, 2016
BAYNE, Bernard B. “John” 78, of Dunnellon, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, in Ocala. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Connie; children, David and Kim Bayne of Tennessee, John and Beverly Bayne of Tennessee, Denise and Kevin Williams of Dunnellon, Deanna Hauch and fiancé, Al of Dunnellon, Steve and Nicky Bayne of Brooksville; 13 grandchildren;...
Richard "Dick" G. Howard
May 3, 2016
Dunnellon,FL and formerly of Hingham, MA -Richard “Dick” G. Howard, 77, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at his residence in Dunnellon following a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his wife, Janice M. Howard, Dunnellon; his daughters, Tracey Crosby, Hingham, MA and Diane Kruschke (Robert) Crystal River, FL; his brothers, Donald Howard, Hanson, MA and John Howard, Sparks, NV; his...
Meshall K."Buddy" Michael
May 1, 2016
Meshall K. “Buddy” Michael died May 1, 2016 after a short illness. He graduated from Ocala High School, Central Florida Community College and the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Guidance. He was a well respected educator in Marion County Public Schools, being at Osceola Middle School for 40 years. Buddy...
