Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Jun 1, 2025

Carolynn Jean Bowman Callaway

July 10, 1943 – June 1, 2025

We mourn the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Mimi) at the age of 81.

Born in 1943 in Bluefield, WV to Barney and Lucille Burnopp Bowman, she was an American Classic – a majorette who married a football player and...

May 29, 2025

Ralph Lewis Hall, 80, died suddenly on May 29, 2025 at Tampa General Hospital in Crystal River, FL. He was born on April 6, 1945 in Syracuse, NY and was the son to the late George and Edna (Turtura) Hall. In 1986, Ralph moved to Dunnellon from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He worked many years as a Meat Cutter, and...

May 27, 2025

Kenneth Louis Johnson, 87, died on May 27, 2025 at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born on January 23, 1938 in Clearwater, FL and was the son to the late, Irvin and Gladys (Hines) Johnson. In 1992, Kenneth owned  and operated Johnson’s Big Oak Campground in Inglis up until the late 1990’s, when...

May 27, 2025

Dawn Elizabeth McDowell Meredith, 69, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at Life Care Center of Ocala after a long fight with dementia and cancer.  Dawn was born January 5, 1956 in St. Petersburg, Florida and was the daughter of William S. McDowell and June McDowell.

Dawn was a resident of Dunnellon since 1978 when she...

May 20, 2025

Carolyn Conrad Shiplett, 94, of Dunnellon, Florida went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2025.  She was born on March 7, 1931 in English, Indiana to Howard and Dorthy Conrad.

Carolyn was married to her beloved husband, Raymond Shiplett, a World War II veteran, who was her rock and best friend for over 54 years...

May 19, 2025

Michael R. Scasny, 92, died on May 19, 2025 at E.W. Lucille Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on February 23, 1933 in Detroit, MI and was the son to the late John and Anna (Resau) Scasny. Michael grew up in Detroit. Following high school, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps....

May 18, 2025

Joseph D. Legere, 78, died at home surrounded by family on May 18, 2025 in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on December 29, 1946 in Hartford, CT,  and was the son to the late Joseph and Jeanne (Wallen) Legere. Joe was drafted after high school to Vietnam with the United States Navy. After his military service,...

May 16, 2025

Lurlie Inez Peacock, 88, died on May 16, 2025 at her home in Dunnellon, Fl. She was born into this life on August 21,1936 in Grove Hill, Alabama and was the daughter to the late John Wesley Brewer and Myrtie Lee Morgan. Lurlie met her late husband, Malvin, who was the only love of her life for 54yrs., in...

May 14, 2025

Soledad Velasquez Oftedahl, 90, died on May 14, 2025 at HCA West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on May 14, 1935 in Mangaldan, Philippines and was the daughter to the late Pedro and Teodora (Tamaya) Velasquez. Soledad moved to Dunnellon in 1998 from Sterling, Virginia. She was a member of Grand View Church....

May 6, 2025

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Arnold “Dix” Stephens, who departed this life unexpectedly on May 6, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born in Brooksville, Florida, on October 3, 1944, Dix began living boldly from a young age. At just 17, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 years, retiring...

May 4, 2025

ELIZABETH COLLI ZUCCO 1928 – 2025

The Lord welcomed Liz home Sunday, May 4, 2025, after leading a long life of faithful service, to Him and to us. She loved life and people. While living in Dunnellon, Florida for her waning years, she remained attached to her roots in Canaan, Connecticut.

Though small in stature,...

May 4, 2025

Paul Michael Adkins July 21, 1986 – May 4, 2025

Paul Michael Adkins, 38, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of St. Marys, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, after a courageous three-year battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Paul faced his illness with extraordinary strength, grace, and an unyielding...

Apr 25, 2025

The moment Mike stepped out the back door of life, he crossed over and passed through the gates of Heaven.  He was born in Lake City, Florida, on October 11, 1951, to John A Gibbs, Jr. and Betty Sue Griffeth Gibbs.  In 1952, his father was recalled to serve in the Air Force and thus began the family’s lifetime...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Elaine (Dionne) Anctil on April 24, 2025, at the age of 77. She passed away under hospice care at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, FL surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on July 28, 1947 in Nashua, NH to the late Jean...

Apr 20, 2025

Raffaele “George” Pugliese, 87, died peacefully on Easter Sunday of April 20, 2025 at his residence in Dunnellon, FL. He was born into this life on March 26, 1938 in Paterson, NJ and was the son to the late Antonio and Concetta (Procopio) Pugliese. After graduating from Paterson Technical High School where he took up electrical shop.  He and...

Apr 16, 2025

Kemerer, Maynard F.

May 6, 1933 – April 16, 2025

Maynard F. Kemerer, 91, formerly from Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025 under the care of Hospice in Ocala, FL. He was the son of the late Scott and Anne Kemerer. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley...

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...